The Artisans Development and Networking Organization (ARDENET Org) has entered a new phase in its evolution, consolidating its leadership structure and sharpening its mandate to empower artisans and young people across Edo State and beyond. With the inaugural nomination of its Board of Trustees (BoT) and Advisory Council members, the organization has moved decisively from informal passion to formalized governance, signaling a strategic shift from vision to durable institution. According to Wahalaupdate correspondent, this development, which formed a critical continuation of ARDENET’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 11 December 2025, was more than a routine gathering. It represented governance…
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Joe Igbokwe, an APC chieftain, publicly appealed to Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to address the ongoing demolition of Igbo-owned properties in the state. These demolitions, often justified by state officials for urban planning or building violations, have sparked protests and debates, with the Lagos Assembly backing the exercise despite objections. Igbokwe’s intervention aligns with his history of commenting on Igbo-Lagos tensions, previously questioning similar actions at Lagos Trade Fair. “Igbokwe Plea Ignites Debate on Igbo Business Losses” The issue gained traction on January 22, 2026, amid broader concerns over economic impacts on non-indigenous businesses. Wahalaupdate reports that Igbokwe posted on…
The Ngeria Supreme Court of Justice has on Thursday dismissed the murder case instituted by the Lagos State Government against Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd), the former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, over the killing of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola. Accodring to reports, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola was the wife of the late business mogul and politician, MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. She was assassinated on June 4, 1996, during the political tension that followed the annulment and her campaign for the restoration of her husband’s mandate. The Supreme Court…
More than 10 fighters were murdered on Tuesday following a violent clash between the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and the Bukura faction loyal to Abu Umaima in Borno State. Accordint to Wahalaupdate reports, the incident occurred alongside the Lake Chad Basin axis of Abadam Local Government Area. According to counter-insurgency security expert Zagazola Makama, who reveals the development in a post on 𝕏 on Thursday. Security Sources Confirm Dogon Chiku Buhari Fighting Security sources provided Makaba with firsthand confirmation of intense fighting around Dogon Chiku Buhari village. This village serves as a critical hotspot east of Tubum Mota in…
Kwara State Government orders the immediate closure of Kwara State College of Education, Oro, amid the rising security concerns. According to report, the directive was contained in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026, issued by the Kwara State Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. The memo, signed by Commissioner for Tertiary Education Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, instructed the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, to immediately halt all academic activities. This shutdown aligns with the directive from Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, addressing urgent security concerns in the area. Management must comply with immediate effect to ensure safety amid…
Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, made her first court appearance on Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London for the preliminary hearing of her high-profile bribery trial. The session, presided over by Justice Thornton in Court 8, sets the stage for the full trial slated to begin on January 26, 2026. This development marks a pivotal moment in a legal saga that has spanned nearly three years, captivating observers in Nigeria. The UK, and beyond due to its intersections with global corruption probes, asset forfeiture, and Nigeria’s oil sector governance. Diezani Alison-Madueke, once a towering figure in…
In Lapai, Niger State, in January 20, 2026, Kelvin Danlami, a 300-level Computer Science student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai, has died by suicide following the loss of ₦600,000 to sports betting, plunging the university community into mourning. The incident, reported widely across Nigerian media, underscores the perilous grip of gambling addiction on Nigerian youth amid economic hardships and easy access to online betting platforms. Danlami’s death serves as a stark reminder of the mental health crisis brewing in tertiary institutions. Where financial pressures and impulsive decisions collide with devastating consequences. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours…
A shocking video circulating on social media has ignited widespread outrage in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, after several police officers were filmed allegedly seizing a young man’s vehicle during a routine traffic stop Asaba, January, 2026. According tyo reports, the incident which unfolded on a busy road in the heart of the city, has raised serious questions about police professionalism, accountability, and the abuse of power in everyday law enforcement operations. Eyewitnesses recount that the confrontation began when the officers flagged down the driver, identified only as a young man in his mid-20s, for what appeared to be…
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s anticipated switch from NNPP to APC has sparked intense political speculation amid mounting doubts. According to reports, Governor Abba Yusuf’s defection, first set for early January 2026, shifted to January 12 but remains stalled amid ongoing consultations. Yusuf’s Ticket Demand Delays APC Defection Governor Yusuf’s defection to the APC faces fresh delays due to his demand for an automatic 2027 governorship ticket. This insistence has stalled negotiations, as the party resists bypassing primaries for key figures like Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin. Sources highlight the governor’s caution against entering without firm guarantees. Consultations with National…
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of renowned Kano businessman and top political ally, Bature Abdulaziz as he described the passing as a great loss to Nigeria’s business community and the APC. President Bola Tinubu, via spokesperson Bayo Onanuga’s Monday statement, praised Bature Abdulaziz’s influence. It reached far beyond Kano’s business community across Nigeria. Tinubu Sends Condolences, Hails Abdulaziz’s Legacy Tinubu mourns as he extended heartfelt condolences to Abdulaziz’s grieving family. He acknowledged the businessman’s enduring legacy in politics and commerce. Bola Tinubu remembered the support he got from the late businessman during the 2023 presidential campaigns and praised…