President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi that would open duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products into the Arab country.Nigerian Events Calendar

In a statement shared on his X handle on Tuesday, January 13, President Tinubu disclosed that the agreement was signed while attending Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

He stated that asides granting duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products into the UAE market, the agreement will expand opportunities for exporters, manufacturers, and service providers, and provides clearer investment confidence for UAE investors in Nigeria’s productive economy.

The President described the agreement as part of Nigeria’s ongoing economic reform efforts and said it was aimed at delivering long-term benefits for both countries.

“This agreement is the result of sustained and disciplined work led by Minister Dr Jumoke Oduwole for Nigeria and by Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi for the UAE. I commend both ministers and their teams for the seriousness and clarity that brought these negotiations to a conclusion.

For Nigerians, this agreement is not abstract. It opens duty-free access for thousands of Nigerian products into the UAE, expands opportunities for our exporters, manufacturers, and service providers, and gives UAE investors clearer confidence to back Nigeria’s productive economy. This comprehensive agreement also supports our industrialisation and diversification goals and strengthens Nigeria’s position as a gateway for trade and investment into Africa.

This is the work of economic reform, purposeful engagement, and measured partnerships. The outcomes will serve Nigeria’s long-term national interest.

May the renewed relationship between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates continue to yield sustained dividends for both nations and our peoples.”

Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, have stirred public debate following an encounter at a public event in Ibadan on Monday.

Both traditional rulers attended the 2026 interfaith gathering held at the Grand Space, near the Oyo state house of assembly.

A video from the event, which has since gone viral, shows the Olubadan walking towards his seat beside the Alaafin, who had arrived earlier and was already seated.

As Ladoja approached, Owoade extended his hand for a handshake, which the Olubadan ignored, prompting the Alaafin to withdraw his hand.

The incident has revived long-standing historical tensions over status and supremacy between the two foremost Yoruba traditional stools.

Reacting to the development, Ibadan traditional leaders condemned the Alaafin’s gesture, describing it as disrespectful to the Olubadan and the Ibadan traditional institution.

In a statement, the leaders—comprising monarchs, mogajis, baales and prominent Ibadan indigenes—argued that Ibadanland is not subordinate to the Alaafin, adding that offering the Olubadan a handshake while seated amounted to an insult.

They called on Seyi Makinde, Oyo governor, to caution the Alaafin against what they described as a “series of uncultured attitudes” towards Ibadan traditional stools.

The Rivers State Police Command has invited former Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, for questioning over an alleged plot to ass@ssinate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

The police invited Danagogo following a leaked phone conversation with an arrested suspect.

Although the police invitation letter did not indicate reason for the invitation, an anonymous source who wished not to be named claimed that it was in connection with a leaked phone conversation alleging a conversation to that effect.

A source alleged, “Danagogo and Pastor Tombari were talking about the plot to invite Israelis to come and kill the Minister.

“The leaked phone conversation is with the police and he has been invited for questioning.”

When Daily Post reached out to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringo Koko to confirm the report, she promised to confirm and get back.

“Let me confirm and I will get back to you,” she said.

The Police had earlier arrested Tombari Joseph Gbeneol, a Port Harcourt–based pastor, over an alleged plan to ass@ssinate Wike.

Gbeneol’s arrest came after authorities intercepted a phone call between him and one Danagogo.

During the monitored conversation, the two men were said to have talked about a plan to recruit Israeli nationals to carry out the ass@ssination.

The call reportedly concluded with a proposal to seek financial support from Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, to fund the alleged operation.