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Jan

2026

Correcting the Deliberate Falsehoods Against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu by Abia Govt

OPINION, POLITICS#AbiaPolitics #AlexOtti, #BenjaminKalu, #EducationInfrastructure, #FederalIntervention, #HealthcareAccess, #Igbere, #PublicFunds

Correcting the Deliberate Falsehoods Against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu by Abia Govt By Uche Aguoru "A detailed rebuttal to allegations by the Abia State Government against Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, exposing misinformation, clarifying his role in federal interventions in Igbere, and demanding accountability over Abia’s missing ₦82bn smart schools project." Ordinarily, one would ignore the steady stream of misinformation and outright falsehoods emanating from the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti, where distortion of facts appears to have been elevated to an unofficial policy. However, in the interest of truth, clarity, and the public record, it has become necessary…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

LSSTF Boosts National Security With Support for Small Arms Control Centre in South West

NEWS#IllicitArms, #InternalSecurity, #LSSTF, #NationalSecurity, #NCCSALW, #PublicSafety #ONSA, #SecurityCollaboration, #SmallArmsControl

LSSTF Boosts National Security With Support for Small Arms Control Centre in South West "Lagos State Security Trust Fund strengthens national security collaboration as it supports the National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the South West." The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has reinforced its commitment to national security by extending support to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), South West Zone, in a move aimed at strengthening coordination against the proliferation of illicit arms. The donation was presented by the Director of Administration of LSSTF, Mr…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

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

Sanwo-Olu and the Power of Intentional Governance in Lagos

NEWS#AfricaCities, #InfrastructureDevelopment, #IntentionalGovernance, #LagosEconomy, #SanwoOlu, #SmartGovernance, #THEMESAgenda, #UrbanDevelopment

Sanwo-Olu and the Power of Intentional Governance in Lagos By Oluwaseyi Adedotun "Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s intentional governance is transforming Lagos through integrated transport, education, health, culture, security, and enterprise policies—positioning the city as a global economic and cultural hub." Behind the steadily evolving Lagos is a governor who governs with clarity, purpose, and precision. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has distinguished his leadership not merely by the volume of projects delivered, but by the intentional alignment of vision, policy, and institutions toward a deliberate and sustainable transformation of Africa’s largest city. When Sanwo-Olu assumed office, he inherited a vast megacity defined by…

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…