NATIONAL NEWS

Jan

2026

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

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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

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

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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

LSSTF Strengthens Airport Security with Patrol Vehicle Donation to NDLEA

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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

FG Seeks Court of Appeal’s Permission to Challenge Judgment Ordering Probe of Attacks on Journalists

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FG Seeks Court of Appeal’s Permission to Challenge Judgment Ordering Probe of Attacks on Journalists "The Federal Government has asked the Court of Appeal for permission to challenge a judgment ordering it to investigate and prosecute attacks on journalists, nearly two years after the appeal deadline expired." The Federal Government has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking permission to challenge a landmark judgment that directed it to investigate, prosecute, and punish perpetrators of attacks against journalists and other media practitioners across the country. The move comes nearly two years after the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgment,…

Jan

2026

By Famous Reporters

Why Forest Guards Are Becoming Central to Nigeria’s Security Strategy — Dr. Olasoji

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Why Forest Guards Are Becoming Central to Nigeria’s Security Strategy — Dr. Olasoji "Why Forest Guards are becoming vital to Nigeria’s security strategy. Key lessons from Dr. Olasoji’s strategic lectures on ethics, community trust, and forest policing." Key lessons from twin strategic lectures delivered at the National Forest Guard Training Camp, Ila-Orangun, Osun State Across Nigeria’s expansive forest belts, ungoverned spaces have increasingly evolved into theatres of violent crime, farmer–herder conflicts, illegal grazing, banditry, arms trafficking, and environmental offences. Far from being remote wildernesses, these forests function as living corridors connecting farms, rural settlements, trade routes, sacred sites, and border…

Dec

2025

By Famous Reporters

Anthony Joshua Crash: FRSC Arrived in 3 Minutes, NAOSNP Debunks Viral Claims

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Anthony Joshua Crash: FRSC Arrived in 3 Minutes, NAOSNP Debunks Viral Claims "NAOSNP says FRSC arrived within 3 minutes after Anthony Joshua’s crash, debunking viral claims of delayed response and urging responsible reporting." "When news broke of the tragic road accident involving world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, social media quickly erupted with claims of delayed emergency response and institutional failure. Anthony Joshua "However, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) has clarified that officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) arrived at the scene within three minutes, coordinated immediate evacuation efforts, and…

Dec

2025

By Famous Reporters

Prince Innocent Eleogu Rallies Support for Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Push for New Local Government Area in Ikwuano, Abia State

NATIONAL NEWS#AbiaPolitics, #AbiaState, #CommunityDevelopment, #DevelopmentAgenda, #GoodGovernance, #GrassrootsDevelopment, #Ikwuano, #IkwuanoLGA, #LocalGovernmentCreation, #NewLGA, #NigeriaPolitics, #ObiAguocha, #PoliticalNews, #SouthEastNigeria

Prince Innocent Eleogu Rallies Support for Hon. Obi Aguocha’s Push for New Local Government Area in Ikwuano, Abia State "Stakeholders in Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State, are rallying behind Hon. Obi Aguocha’s proposal for the creation of a new local government, describing it as a bold step toward deeper grassroots development, improved service delivery, and stronger political representation. The initiative is gaining momentum as community leaders and development advocates weigh its potential impact on governance and economic growth in the area." A prominent stakeholder in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, and Founder of Prince Innocent Eleogu Foundation,…

Dec

2025

By Famous Reporters

Former Delta North Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi Is Dead *Governor Oborevwori Mourns

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Former Delta North Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi Is Dead *Governor Oborevwori Mourns "Former Delta North Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi has joined his ancestors.Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori describes him as a courageous defender of the Anioma cause and a committed leader whose legacy will endure." A former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, has passed away. Famous Reporters, citing Cliq NG, reports that the former lawmaker died on Friday morning.His death was officially confirmed by the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing it as a significant blow to Delta State, the…

Dec

2025

By Famous Reporters

EFCC Case: Freshly Freed Ngige Storms APC Caucus Meeting at Presidential Villa

NATIONAL NEWS#AntiCorruption, #APCCaucus, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #ChrisNgige, #EFCCCase, #EFCCTrial, #KujePrison, #NigeriaPolitics, #PresidentialVilla, #TinubuAdministration

EFCC Case: Freshly Freed Ngige Storms APC Caucus Meeting at Presidential Villa A few hours after regaining his freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre, former Anambra State Governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, on Thursday made a surprise appearance at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ngige, who was recently released on bail, arrived at the State House visibly upbeat and confident, despite his ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His attendance at the high-level party meeting comes barely a week after…