Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured residents of the state that perpetrators behind the attack and killing of five forest guards will be apprehended to face the full wrath of law. Makinde, who made the vow on his Facebook page, also condemned the attack and appealed to residents to remain calm as investigations continue to unravel those behind the dastardly act. “Earlier today, there was a criminal attack by bandits at the National Park Office, Oloka Village, which resulted in the death of five National Park Service Forest Guard officers. “This is a devastating loss of the lives of…
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The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday, 8 January, 2026 commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh. During plenary presided over by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, according to a live broadcast on Channels Television on Thursday, 8 January, 2026, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, read out the notice of allegations and gross misconduct against Fubara. Twenty-six members of the Rivers State House of Assembly signed the notice, which they alleged was against the Nigerian Constitution. Amaewhule said the notice will be served to Fubara in the next seven…
The Lagos State Government on Thursday, 8 January, 2026 denied reports suggesting a rift between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile, who made the denial through a statement issued on Thursday, 7 January, 2026, and made available to media houses, said the rumours circulating on some online media platforms and blogs were entirely false. “The attention of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has been drawn to some reports making the rounds in some online media platforms and blogs,…
Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. According to a statement issued on Thursday, 8 January, 2026 by Omawumi Ogbe, on behalf of the family, the 21-month-old baby passed away on Wednesday, 7January , 2026, after a brief illness. The statement said the family is devastated by the loss, and requested that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. The statement reads, “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the passing of one of Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege’s twin boys, Nkanu Nnamdi, who passed…
All Progressives Congress (APC’) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran has extended warm congratulations to the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on the occasion of her 59th birthday. JANDOR described Dr. Sanwo-Olu as a compassionate medical professional and a strong advocate for women, children, and the vulnerables. Her steadfast support for social development initiatives, health advocacy, and humanitarian causes has continued to make great impact on the lives of Lagosians. “Your Excellency, I join millions of Lagosians to wish you good health, renewed strength, and greater accomplishments in the years ahead. Thank…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has extended warm congratulations to the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr. Zaach Adedeji, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement released on Thursday, 8 January, 2026, the Minister lauded Dr. Adedeji as a visionary leader and a dedicated patriot whose innovative drive and transformative impact at the Nigeria Revenue Service have been nothing short of remarkable. “Today, we celebrate a man of exceptional intellect, unwavering commitment, and proven transformative capability. Under your leadership, the NRS has witnessed a wave of fantastic innovation, digital transformation, and a renewed culture of…
In his renewed effort to bolster the membership strength and electoral fortune of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government, Hon. Taiwo Oyekan led party chieftains and his team members on a tour of APC membership registration centres across the political wards earlier today, Thursday, 8 January 2026. Speaking at the party secretariat, Hon. Oyekan said the ongoing APC electronic membership registration exercise aims to register new members, revalidate existing ones, and build a strong and verifiable membership register. According to the council Chairman, the inspection became necessary to assess the turnout and identify resultant…
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to attract Spanish investment, presenting its economy as a strategic hub for expanding commercial ties between Europe and Africa. This position was articulated during a high-level engagement with the Confederation of Spanish Business Organisations (CEOE), Spain’s leading private sector body, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. The meeting underscored Nigeria’s intention to deepen bilateral economic relations with Spain and encourage long-term private sector partnerships. Addressing Spanish business leaders, Ambassador Tuggar described Spain as a strategic partner with strong capacity to serve as a bridge between African and European markets. He…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has assured that the Super Eagles will receive their outstanding match bonuses at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before Friday, 9 January, 2026, following concerns raised by players over unpaid allowances. In a statement issued on Thursday, 8 January, 2026. the Minister of State for Finance, Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the payments had cleared all necessary regulatory stages and would begin reflecting in the players’ domiciliary accounts from Thursday or Friday. She explained that the delay was linked to the process of converting funds into foreign currency, which she noted was…
By Tope Fasua PhD, FCA I have found it apposite to reply to the efforts by one Emmanuel Orjih – who claims to be an ex-World Bank staff’s writeup titled ‘The Poor will pay ‘Bola’s Tax’’ – or something to that effect, where the EX-World Banker (who must have spent years pushing regressive tax policies around the world and somehow believes this reform is along the same line – tries to dissemble, rabble-rouse and confuse Nigerians about the intent and purpose of what is actually a fiscal reset, where the burden of financing society leans more on those who are…