The Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has accused Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of lying, saying no agreement has been reached with the union. The Secretary of JUAC – FCTA, Abdullahi Saleh in a statement issued Tuesday said the claims of payment of wage awards,rural allowance, 2023 promotion arrears and compliance with Public Service Rules are false, premature, and intended to misinform the public and staff. He maintained that JUAC has not suspended, withdrawn or relaxed its position on the industrial action because…
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Veteran broadcaster, Akinwumi Abodunde has been appointed as the new General Manager of Glow99.1FM, Akure in Ondo state. His appointment was aimed at strengthening its leadership and driving organisational growth. The organisation said the appointment reflects its commitment to performance-driven management and long-term value creation. The appointment was announced on Monday via an official video shared on the radio station’s Facebook page. Abodunde was formally presented to staff by the chairman during an all-staff meeting, where he was introduced to employees and outlined his vision and strategic priorities for the station. With several years of experience in the broadcasting industry,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the kidnapping of 163 worshippers during Sunday service in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State as a sad reminder of the normalisation of insecurity. Its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong in a statement issued Monday said the recent abduction was an indication that insecurity has become the new reality of Nigerians due to the horrifying security failure under the All Progressives Congress-led administration. TheHintsNews reports that the attack was carried out by bandits who arrived in large numbers, while the worshippers were in the middle of the service. 172 people were…
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has attributed the sharp decline in Basmati rice prices to the escalating civil unrest and widespread protests in Iran, creating uncertainty across trade channels and triggering a sharp softening of Basmati rice prices in the domestic market. IREF, in a statement, noted, “According to the latest export data, India’s Basmati rice exports to Iran during April– November 2025–26 stood at USD 468.10 million, with volumes reaching 5.99 lakh metric tonnes. “While Iran continues to be one of India’s most significant destinations for Basmati rice, the current financial year has seen growing stress on order…
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Monday predicted dust haze and thunderstorms across Nigeria from 19- 21, January, 2026. This was contained in the Weather Outlook issued by NiMet’s Central Forecast Office on 18.01.2026 stating that on Monday 19th January, 2026 in the Northern Region, there would be moderate dust haze is anticipated over parts of Kebbi and Kano state with horizontal visibility of 2-5km, It said the rest of the northern states would be under Sunny and hazy skies throughout the forecast period. In the central region, the agency stated that there would be moderate dust haze with horizontal…
A former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema and 10 others were on Monday in Abuja, inaugurated into the Board of Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola. Inaugurating the board, Oyetola stated that event was more than a ceremonial rite; as it represented the activation of institutional governance, the entrenchment of accountability, and the commencement of a renewed phase of purposeful oversight within our Marine and Blue Economy sector. He stressed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of this Board in accordance with relevant statutory provisions. The minister noted that…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intercepted a suspected child trafficking operation in Nyanya, Abuja. The Corps Public Education Officer, ACM Olusegun Ogungbemide in a statement issued Monday explained that on Saturday, 17th January 2026, the afternoon patrol team of Nyanya Unit Command intercepted a white Sharon vehicle with registration number SHD 253 YU at the Building Materials axis of Nyanya. He added that the vehicle, driven by Mr. Nanle John (male, 36 years), was traveling from Shendam, Plateau State, to Kaiama LGA, Kwara State. Ogungbemide added: “The interception followed the alertness and professional judgment of the patrol…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspected masterminds behind the brutal murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano on 17th January, 2026. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in a statement issued Sunday said under the direction of Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Bakori, a team of police crack operatives successfully arrested the suspects. He said the suspects: Umar Auwalu, ‘m’, 23 years old of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters Kano; Isyaku Yakubu, ‘m’, AKA ‘Chebe’, 40 years old, of Sagagi Quarters Kano, and Yakubu Abdulaziz, ‘m’, AKA ‘Wawo’, 21 years old,…
Daredevil bandits Thursday night invaded Ungududu community in Funtua local government area of Katsina State and kidnapped several women, most of them housewives, in a brutal overnight invasion. The latest attack, according to Bakatsine occurred, despite repeated peace agreements brokered between the local government stakeholders and the bandits terrorising these communities. It said: “The incident once again exposes the hollowness of selling peace deals with armed groups as a security strategy. “Those who promote negotiations with bandits as a pathway to peace continue to ignore the painful reality on the ground: concessions embolden criminals, undermine justice and leave law-abiding…
Contrary to the claim by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state that he consulted three traditional rules in the state on the rotational Chairmanship of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I said at no time did the governor consult him. TheHintsNews reports that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja had on Thursday emerged as the Chairman of the state Council of Obas. Owoade in a statement issued Thursday by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye maintained that he did not tell the Governor or make a categorical…