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- Nigeria: Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, Suspends Commissioner Over Alleged Misconduct: The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has suspended the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Abubakar Ohere, over alleged misconduct. The suspension was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Ayoade.
- Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, Over Alleged Corruption: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, over alleged corruption. Daniel was arrested at his residence in Lagos State and taken to the EFCC office in Abuja for questioning.
- Nigeria: Buhari Appoints New Head of Service, Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan: President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Folashade Yemi-Esan as the new Head of Service of the Federation. Yemi-Esan, a retired Permanent Secretary, takes over from Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita, who retired on January 13.
Politics
- Nigeria: APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, Suspended Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities: The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the party's National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement by the APC NWC.
- Nigeria: PDP Demands Immediate Release of Detained Party Members in Kogi State: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate release of its members who were arrested and detained by the Kogi State Government. The party accused the government of using the police to harass and intimidate its members.
Sports
- Nigeria: Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in AFCON 2021 Quarter-Finals: The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn against Tunisia in the quarter-finals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match is scheduled to take place on February 6 at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Garoua, Cameroon.
- Nigeria: Rohr to Leave Super Eagles After AFCON 2021: The Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has announced that he will leave the team after the 2021 AFCON. Rohr has been in charge of the team since 2016 and has led them to the quarter-finals of the tournament.
Business
- Nigeria: CBN Introduces New Guidelines for Foreign Exchange Transactions: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines for foreign exchange transactions in the country. The guidelines aim to improve the management of foreign exchange transactions and reduce the risk of currency speculation.
- Nigeria: FG to Establish New Inland Waterways Authority: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a new Inland Waterways Authority to improve the country's inland waterways and boost economic activities.
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