Author: Famous Reporters

Jan

2026

Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, Otunba Ojora, Dies at 93

NEWS#IslamicBurial, #LagosHistory, #LagosRoyals, #NigerianBusinessLeaders, #ObituaryNews, #OjoraFamily, #OloriOmoObaOfLagos, #OtunbaAdekunleOjora

Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, Otunba Ojora, Dies at 93 "The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the death of their patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, who passed away at 93. Burial will be held in Lagos according to Islamic rites." The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the passing of its patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, who died in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 93.In a statement signed by Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki, the family disclosed that the revered elder statesman would be buried in Lagos in…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Court Orders Airtel to Pay N210m for Unauthorised Use of Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s Song

NATIONAL NEWS#AirtelNigeria, #CopyrightInfringement, #FederalHighCourt, #IntellectualProperty, #MusicRights, #NigeriaGoSurvive, #VenoMarioghaeMbanefo

Court Orders Airtel to Pay N210m for Unauthorised Use of Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s Song "A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay N210 million in damages for unlawfully using veteran singer Veno Marioghae Mbanefo’s song, Nigeria Go Survive, marking a major win for copyright enforcement in Nigeria’s music industry." The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered Airtel Nigeria to pay N210 million in damages to veteran singer Veno Marioghae Mbanefo for copyright infringement. Justice Ibrahim Kala delivered the judgment after finding that the telecommunications company unlawfully used Mbanefo’s song, Nigeria Go Survive, without…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Why Access Champions Africa’s Biggest Road Race

NATIONAL NEWS#AccessBank, #AfricaRising, #CorporateImpact, #LagosCityMarathon, #PurposeDrivenBusiness, #SportsForDevelopment, #SustainableLeadership, #ThoughtLeadership

Why Access Champions Africa’s Biggest Road Race "Why Access champions Africa’s biggest road race—exploring leadership, resilience, inclusion, and the long-term impact of the Lagos City Marathon." The Lagos City Marathon as a metaphor for leadership, resilience, and Africa’s long-term growth Before dawn breaks on a Saturday each February, Lagos begins to transform. Roads once defined by congestion open into corridors of possibility. Thousands of runners gather—first-timers adjusting their bibs, elite athletes steadying their minds—united by anticipation and purpose. Amid the energy, a recurring question emerges in public conversations and executive boardrooms alike: Why does Access continue to champion Africa’s biggest…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Lagos Police Command Launches Standalone Band, Ends Decades-Long Reliance on Force

NEWS#CPJimoh, #IGPEgbetokun, #LawEnforcement, #LSSTF, #PoliceCommunityRelations, #PublicSafety, #SanwoOlu, #Securitynews

Lagos Police Command Launches Standalone Band, Ends Decades-Long Reliance on Force "The Lagos State Police Command has launched its first standalone music band, a historic milestone commissioned by IGP Kayode Egbetokun and Lagos State Government, strengthening morale, community relations and ceremonial capacity." The Lagos State Police Command has officially launched its own standalone Music Band, marking a historic milestone and ending decades of dependence on the Police College Ikeja Band for ceremonial and regimental functions. The band was commissioned at a formal ceremony attended by top government officials, security chiefs and dignitaries, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police,…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

US State of Georgia Grants Honorary Citizenship to IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu

NEWS#HumanRights, #ipob, #Justice, #LawAndOrder, #NnamdiKanu, #RuleOfLaw, #SecurityUpdate

US State of Georgia Grants Honorary Citizenship to IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu "The US state of Georgia has conferred honorary citizenship and “Outstanding Citizen” status on detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, according to Goodwill Ambassador courtesies." A state in the United States, Georgia, has granted honorary citizenship to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and named him an “Outstanding Citizen” to be accorded the courtesies of a Goodwill Ambassador. The proclamation was issued by Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, on behalf of the Republican-controlled state.Dated January 16, 2026, the honorary citizenship certificate was…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

DSS Whisks Away NAPO President, Two Others, As Lawyer demands whereabouts

NATIONAL NEWS#CourtContempt, #Dss, #HaroldBenstowe, #HumanRights, #LabourRights, #NAPO, #NigeriaNews, #Riversstate

DSS Whisks Away NAPO President, Two Others, As Lawyer demands whereabouts "More than 24 hours after DSS arrested NAPO President General Harold Benstowe and two others in Rivers, their whereabouts remain unknown as lawyers allege contempt of court." More than 24 hours after operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) whisked away the President General of the National Association of Plant Operators (NAPO), Harold Benstowe, alongside two members, Tuwonimi Benstowe and Michael Mbata, their whereabouts remain unknown. Counsel to NAPO, Marx Ikongbeh, said on Saturday, January 24, 2026, that the arrest and continued detention of the labour union leader…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Brother Speaks on Alleged Murder of 35-Year-Old Woman by Fiancé in Anambra

METRO#DomesticViolenceAwareness, #EndViolenceAgainstWomen, #JusticeForOgechukwu, #MurderinAnambra, #NigeriaCrime, #OgechukwuMmadubugwu, #TrueCrimeNigeria

Brother Speaks on Alleged Murder of 35-Year-Old Woman by Fiancé in Anambra "The brother of 35-year-old Ogechukwu recounts the events leading to her alleged murder by her fiancé and explains why the family is demanding justice." Chinonso Mmadubugwu speaks to AYOOLA OLASUPO on the alleged murder of his 35-year-old sister, Ogechukwu, by her fiancé, and the family’s demand for justice. In an exclusive interview with Punch Online, Chinonso Mmadubugwu recounted how his 35-year-old younger sister, Ogechukwu, was allegedly murdered by her fiancé. He said the family is seeking justice and calling on relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into…

Jan

2026

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LSSTF Strengthens Airport Security with Patrol Vehicle Donation to NDLEA

NATIONAL NEWS#AirportSecurity, #Antidrugcampaign, #BorderSecurity, #CrimePrevention, #DrugControl, #DrugTrafficking, #LSSTF, #NationalSecurity, #NDLEA

LSSTF Strengthens Airport Security with Patrol Vehicle Donation to NDLEA "Lagos State Security Trust Fund donates an operational vehicle to NDLEA Airport Command, boosting efforts to combat drug trafficking and enhance airport security in Lagos." The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking with the donation of an operational vehicle to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Airport Command, a move aimed at strengthening security at the nation’s major air gateways. The intervention forms part of LSSTF’s sustained support for security and law enforcement agencies operating across Lagos State, particularly those at the…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

How My Pastor Overpowered Me and Took Advantage of Me — Victim Alleges

CRIME#ChildProtection, #ChurchAbuse, #EdoState, #PastorArrested, #SexualAbuseAllegations, #WomenAffairs

How My Pastor Overpowered Me and Took Advantage of Me — Victim Alleges "An Edo-based church founder has been arrested over allegations of sexual abuse involving two sisters who were minors at the time. Investigations are ongoing." The founder of Rollo Life of Christ Brethren Ministry, Bishop Gideon Osagie Osazee, has been arrested in Benin City, Edo State, over allegations of sexual abuse involving two biological sisters. According to The Sun, the cleric was arrested by officials of the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs following several days of surveillance, which culminated in an ambush operation to apprehend him. The…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Why Lagos Police Suspended Rape Probe Against Pastor Chris Okafor

NEWS

Why Lagos Police Suspended Rape Probe Against Pastor Chris Okafor Lagos Police Explain Suspension of RapeThe Lagos State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the suspension of its investigation into multiple rape and related allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry. Famous Reporters gathered, via PREMIUM TIMES, that the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State initially ordered a full investigation into the allegations and directed the cleric to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. However, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, later transferred the matter to the Assistant…