January 6, 2026 – Standard Focus News

Rivers crisis: PDP tells APC to Own Wike Problem

January 6, 2026 (updated January 6, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Ikenna Nwobi ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed complaints by the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, saying the ruling party has no moral right to cry foul after willingly embracing him for political gain in Rivers State. The opposition party maintained that Wike is... Read more

Nigeria Burns While Presidency Defends Lunch Photos in Paris — Atiku

January 6, 2026 (updated January 6, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By Emmanuel Ejehi ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Presidency over what he described as misplaced priorities, accusing it of focusing on defending photographs of President Bola Tinubu’s meals in Paris while Nigeria grapples with hunger, insecurity and deepening economic hardship. The criticism was contained in a statement signed by Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on... Read more

Inflation: TUC calls for review of workers’ allowances, to engage FG on new tax laws

January 6, 2026 (updated January 6, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By James Abel The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called for an urgent review and enhancement of workers’ allowances as a temporary relief measure to cushion the impact of persistent inflation and rising living costs, pending the full implementation of a new National Minimum Wage in 2027. The TUC stressed that Nigerian workers should not be left to shoulder the... Read more

NDLEA Arrests 1,018 Suspects, Seizes 2.4 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs in Katsina

January 6, 2026 (updated January 6, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

By James Abel The Katsina State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 1,018 suspects and seized more than 2.4 tonnes of illicit drugs across the state in 2025, marking one of its most intensive operational years. The State Commander, Mr Samaila Danmalam, disclosed this on Tuesday during the command’s end-of-year press briefing in Katsina, attributing... Read more

Customs records 104.46 percent 2025 revenue collection

January 6, 2026 (updated January 6, 2026) Published by Standard Focus

....boost Nigeria's economy By Blessing Njokwu The Port Harcourt Area II Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a significant boost in revenue generation, achieving a 104.45 per cent increase in its 2025 revenue performance with a total collection of ₦731.2 billion. In a statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs, Theophilus Duniya,... Read more

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