A Port Harcourt High Court presided over by Justice Florence Fiberesima has adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, challenging the impeachment process initiated against them by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Justice Fiberesima said she arrived at the decision after being informed that two separate appeals had been entered in respect of the matter. The adjournment, the court held, would allow the Court of Appeal to first determine the issues before it. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the Speaker of the House, Martin Amaewhule, and 27 lawmakers, S.I. Amen, (SAN),…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
A 12-year-old boy named Nico Antic has died after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, Australia, reports thegazellenews.com. The incident comes amid a spate of shark attacks in Sydney, with four recorded over two days, prompting authorities to close dozens of city beaches. This marks Sydney’s third recent shark-related death — following the September death of surfer Mercury Psillakis and a bull shark attack that killed a woman two months later. His is family, which confirmed the sad development on Saturday, 24 January, 2026, said Antic was attacked last week while jumping into the water with friends from a…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Friday, 23 January, 2026, formally presented the Imota LCDA Development Master Plan (2025–2035) to leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Ikorodu Divisional level, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to structured, inclusive, and sustainable development across the council area. The presentation took place during a strategic meeting with APC Divisional Party Leaders in Ikorodu Division, led by the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and Apex Leader in Ikorodu Division, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye. The meeting brought together party leaders and key stakeholders from across the division.…
By Dada Olusegun In the volatile theatre of international relations, where a single tweet or a misplaced word can trigger a diplomatic meltdown, the hallmark of authentic leadership is the ability to maintain composure under fire. Recently, Nigeria found itself at the centre of such a storm. Following intense pressure, United States President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) in November 2025. This designation, rooted in allegations of “Christian persecution,” was accompanied by a characteristically blunt threat: to enter Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” to resolve the security crisis. For many, this was a moment for panic. And…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Ogun State Government has admitted an error in its earlier statement on the approved location for oil exploration, following protests and a formal petition by indigenes of Ipokia Local Government Area over what they described as attempts to shift the project from Tongeji Island to another community. The controversy arose after conflicting reports emerged on the exact site approved for oil drilling, prompting concerned residents of Ipokia to seek urgent clarification from Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a petition dated Friday, 23 January, 2026, and signed by the Baamofin of Ipokia Kingdom, Barrister Lawal Orisadare, on…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigerian Army has denied reports alleging that a Gombe State indigene, Ibrahim Nazifi, died during military training at the Depot Nigerian Army (NA), Zaria, dismissing the claim as false, misleading and unsupported by official records. The Army’s position was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday, 24 January, 2026 by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Depot NA Zaria, Captain Chikadibia Viola Anele, and subsequently posted on the Defence Headquarters’ official X handle. According to the statement, although Nazifi was among candidates shortlisted for the 2025 recruitment exercise, he never reported to the Depot…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health over its failure to implement the report of the Technical Committee on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), warning that continued delay could trigger nationwide industrial action. The ultimatum was contained in a joint statement issued on Saturday, 24 January,2026 in Abuja and signed by the TUC Secretary General, Mr Nuhu Toro, and the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Mr Benson Upah. According to the unions, the CONHESS…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that digital payment transactions in the country recorded a 276 per cent increase in volume over the past five years, underscoring rapid adoption of electronic payment channels even as cash remains critical to economic activity. The disclosure was made on Friday, 23 January, 2026 at the Committee on Bank Operations (CBO) Annual Conference, where the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, delivered the keynote address through his Special Adviser, Fatai Kareem. Addressing participants, Cardoso said Nigeria’s payment ecosystem has evolved significantly, stressing that digital innovation and physical cash must coexist…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Ogun State Government and the Ijebu Ode Local Government have dismissed as false reports alleging the suspension of three prominent Ijebu traditional chiefs from the Ijebu Council of Chiefs. The denial was contained in a joint statement issued on Friday, 23 January, 2026 by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, and the Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, in response to a report circulating on social media. The report alleged that the Kakanfo of Ijebu land, Chief Abimbola Okenla; the Lapoekun of Ijebu land, Chief Tunde Odulaja; and…
By Ademola Adegbamigbe Friendship, I have come to realise, is sometimes less about constant proximity and more about destiny’s quiet insistence that certain lives must keep intersecting. No matter how far apart time, geography, or circumstance may pull us, true friendship has a way of circling back—stronger, wiser, and more meaningful each time. This is the story of my friendship with Mustapha Kunle Ogunsakin, a man whose life has consistently mirrored intellectual depth, humility, resourcefulness, and a rare ability to stay true to his plans despite challenges and distractions. Kunle turns 60 today, 24 January 2026, and this tribute is…