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 Suspected ADF rebels kill 19 people in eastern DRC- military Suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels have killed 14 government soldiers and five civilians in an ambush in DR Congo's volatile east, officials and a local source told AFP on Tuesday. The ADF staged an ambush in the village of Banju-Banju in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern Ituri province exactly a week ago, they said. "We lost 14 FARDC personnel," Colonel Matadi Muyapandi, a local police administrator, told AFP, using the French acronym for the DRC's armed forces, adding that it took several days to recover and bury the bodies. Lieutenant Jules Ngongo, spokesperson for the Congolese army in the province, confirmed the toll. Rebels 'still present in the bush' "Our men were in the middle of an operation against the ADF in the forest" when they were ambushed, he said. Five civilians were also killed, Vincent Telemboli, a representative of a local civil group, sai...

Moroccan content creator confronts Osimhen, predicts Morocco will beat Nigeria ahead of AFCON semi-final A Moroccan content creator has sparked reactions online after confronting Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final clash with Morocco. In a video circulating on social media, the man was seen placing his camera directly in Osimhen’s face while muttering comments in his native language, implying that Morocco would defeat Nigeria in the highly anticipated match. Watch video below. 

  Nobel Institute declines Machado’s peace prize nomination for Trump  President Trump has been praised by the White House as deserving the Nobel Peace Prize “many times over” after organizers of the award clarified that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado cannot transfer her prize to him. The Norwegian Nobel Committee and the Norwegian Nobel Institute emphasized that once a Nobel Prize is awarded, it cannot be revoked, shared, or reassigned. Machado, who is scheduled to meet with Trump in Washington, D.C., later this week, had previously expressed a desire to give her Nobel to the former president after commending the U.S. raid in Caracas that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump, who campaigned for the Nobel before it was awarded to Machado last year, said receiving the prize from her would be “a great honor.” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said Trump’s legacy as “Peacemaker-in-Chief” is already established, highlighting his role in resolving c...

 Minnesota sees rising tensions as protesters and federal agents clash repeatedly  Tensions in Minnesota remained high on Tuesday following days of protests against federal immigration enforcement, a day after authorities used tear gas to disperse crowds and state and local officials filed a lawsuit challenging the surge that led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. On Monday, confrontations erupted across the state. In Minneapolis, federal agents fired tear gas at crowds gathering around officers questioning a man. Meanwhile, hundreds protested in St. Cloud outside Somali-owned businesses after ICE officers arrived. Later, demonstrators clashed with officers guarding a federal building used as a base for the enforcement operation. With the Department of Homeland Security planning to deploy more than 2,000 officers—the largest such operation in Minnesota’s history—state officials, along with the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, filed suit against the Trump administ...

 Counsel urges death penalty for former South Korean leader Yoon over martial law declaration  An independent counsel on Tuesday called for a death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over charges of rebellion tied to his brief declaration of martial law in December 2024. Yoon, who was removed from office in April, faces eight separate trials involving criminal charges linked to his martial law order and other controversies from his presidency. The rebellion charges are considered the most serious. Independent counsel Cho Eun-suk’s team formally asked the Seoul Central District Court to impose the death penalty. Analysts, however, expect the court is more likely to hand down a life sentence, noting that South Korea has not carried out an execution since 1997. The court is scheduled to issue a verdict in February. At the hearing, Yoon defended his decree as a peaceful effort to raise public awareness about what he saw as obstruction by the liberal oppositio...

 Four years after arrest in Russia, American David Barnes transferred to remote penal colony Paul Carter and David Barnes have shared a bond since first grade in Huntsville, Alabama, over 60 years ago, but their conversations have changed drastically since Jan. 13, 2022. Barnes, 68, a father of two, is serving the longest prison sentence of any American currently held in Russia. He was recently transferred to a remote penal colony hundreds of miles from Moscow. His family says Barnes’ arrest came after he traveled from The Woodlands, Texas, to Moscow at the end of 2021 seeking visitation or custody rights for his children through Russia’s family court system. Barnes’ ex-wife, Svetlana Koptyaeva, had taken the boys to Russia following a bitter divorce and custody dispute in Texas and reportedly accused him of abuse once she learned of his arrival. Russian prosecutors tried and convicted Barnes in 2024, sentencing him to more than 21 years, despite Texas law enforcement previously fi...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE  PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDOLES WITH OGUN STATE GOVERNMENT, THE ONABANJOS OVER THE PASSING OF MATRIARCH, CHIEF LUCIA ONABANJO  President Bola Tinubu commiserates with the Government and people of Ogun State over the passing of the former first lady and matriarch of the Onabanjo family, Chief Lucia Onabanjo. Lucia Onabanjo passed away at  101 years on Monday, January 12.  The President sympathises with the family, friends, and associates of the late wife of the first civilian Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo. President Tinubu notes the compassionate investments of the matriarch in many lives in her community, the state, and the nation, as evidenced by the outpouring of testimonies during her lifetime and after she passed.  “Lucia Onabanjo’s strong support for her husband when he served as Ogun State Governor for four years, 1979-1983, was commendable, and her keen interest on issues of children and empowerment of wom...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria's trade deal with the UAE: Minister Jumoke Oduwole explains what Nigeria stands to gain from CEPA Today marks a historic milestone in Nigeria's trade relations. The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement CEPA that will transform economic ties between our two nations and deliver tangible benefits for Nigerian businesses, professionals, and workers. This Agreement is the product of focused and determined negotiations led by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment under the direction of the Honourable Minister and Chief Negotiator for Nigeria, Dr Jumoke Oduwole MFR.  It prioritises market access for Nigerian goods and services, facilitates quality investment inflows, and advances our national economic diversification under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. What This Agreement Delivers for Nigeria For Nigerian exporters, the UAE will e...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU: NIGERIA TO CO-HOST INVESTOPIA WITH UAE IN FEBRUARY, SEALS TRADE PACT President Bola Tinubu announced on Tuesday that Nigeria will co-host Investopia with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos in February, an initiative aimed at attracting global investors and accelerating sustainable investment inflows. He made this announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), on the sidelines of which Nigeria also concluded a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE to deepen trade and cooperation in renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and digital trade. Present at the signing of the agreement were President Tinubu, President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,  Nigeria's Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction and Retention, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. President  Tinubu ...

 Abiodun Mourns Passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, over the passing of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, who died at the age of 101. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday, Governor Abiodun described the demise of Mama Onabanjo as the end of a glorious era, noting that she lived a highly exemplary, fulfilled, and distinguished life devoted to God, family, and humanity. The Governor said that although the loss of a mother is always painful, regardless of age, Mama Lucia’s transition at 101 is also worthy of celebration, given her impactful life and enduring legacy. According to him, Mama Onabanjo stood firmly by her husband, the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, through his historic struggles for democracy, human rights, and social justice in Nigeria. He said: “After a glorious epoch in which she joined her husband...

Generating sexual images of someone without their consent, including through the use of AI, will become a criminal offence in the UK this week.  Science and Tech Secretary Liz Kendall made the announcement on Monday, Jan. 12, after widespread anger over pictures made using Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok.  Male users of Musk’s  social media site X have been asking the AI software, Grok, to remove the clothing from an image of any person – with women and children among the targets.  Two UK cabinet ministers had also been victims of the twisted trend. Kate Middleton was also a victim of the AI undress.  Musk later changed the rules so only verified users of the Grok service – whose real identities were attached to their accounts – could generate deepfake images.  But he also made light of the behaviour by generating an image of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in a bikini, and suggesting the limitations were an attack on free speech.  In the UK House of Commons ...

 Controversial singer, Portable, was on Monday arraigned at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on a nine-count criminal charge. According to Ogun State Police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include assault, theft, causing harm, and resisting arrest. His arraignment follows a viral video on Sunday showing the singer in police custody, reportedly linked to a complaint filed by his estranged partner, Ashabi Simple. The prosecution alleged that Portable attacked Ashabi alongside several police officers and other individuals at his bar in the Iyana Ilogbo area on New Year’s Day. Other named victims in the case are Ileyemi Damilola, Akinyanju Oluwabusayomi, Olowu Olumide, Demilade Ogunniyi, and Ebuka Odah. He was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300, with dealer number Wally Dex Auto, valued at N12 million, and belonging to Ileyemi. In court, two siblings of Ashabi Simple testified as witnesses to the alleged assault, though she was not present. The police f...

Alleged $9.7m Terrorism Financing: Judge Returns Bauchi Commissioner’s Case File for Reassignment   Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja, On Tuesday, 13 January, 2026, gave an order returning the case file of the Bauchi Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court,  Justice John Tsoho,  for reassignment to a substantive judge to handle the matter.  While giving the order for reassignment, Justice Nwite stated that the matter was returned to the Chief Judge because it was a vacation matter which needed to be reassigned to a substantive judge to handle.  Adamu was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside Balarabe Abdullahi Ilelah, Aminu Mohammed Bose and Kabiru Yahaya Mohammed on Wednesday, December  31, 2025 on a ten-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing contrary to Section 2(1) and Section 19(1) (d) and punishable under Section 19(2)(b) of the Money Laund...

 EFCC Presents First Witness Against Defendant in Alleged N19m Land Fraud in Lagos   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Monday, January 12, 2026, presented its first prosecution witness, PWI, Abiodun Gafar Ademolade, a businessman, in the trial of one Murtala Adebayo over an alleged N19 million land fraud before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja.   Adebayo is facing trial on a three-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, following his re-arraignment,   The defendant had earlier pleaded “not guilty” when he was first arraigned before Justice Mojisola Dada of the same court.   Investigation revealed that between 2015 and 2019, Adebayo fraudulently obtained the sum of N4.5 million from the PW1, who is also the nominal complainant, under the guise of selling three plots of land at Ogombo, Ajah, Lagos.    The defendant was also accused of collecting the...

 20 Residents Killed, Scores Abducted As Bandits Attack Communities In Kauru No fewer than 20 residents have been killed and several others abducted following coordinated bandit attacks on multiple communities in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Sahara Reporters has reported. One of the affected communities, Kadagen Kauru, was attacked on Monday night, during which a young woman identified as Fatima Zahra was abducted by the assailants. The incident is part of a series of violent attacks that have continued to affect communities across the local government area. Accounts from residents of the affected areas confirmed widespread killings and kidnappings.  In Ningi Karku, seven persons were abducted while one was killed. Kajunga recorded six abductions and two fatalities, while Kabari (Gobirawa) suffered the highest casualties, with 53 residents abducted and four killed. In Damakogi, three persons were kidnapped and one was killed. Several other communities, includin...

 Teyana Taylor made history at the 2026 Golden Globes by becoming the first star to be censored during their acceptance speech. The 35-year-old actress won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in "One Battle After Another," receiving the first award of the night. Her audio was temporarily cut after she used a curse word while referring to how heavy the golden statuette was. Taylor began to cry as she took the stage, with her fellow nominees all applauding for her. Beyond the censored moment, she delivered a heartfelt speech that included a joke about her children watching from upstairs at the Beverly Hilton. She concluded with a powerful message to brown sisters and little brown girls watching, saying "Our softness is not a liability. Our depth is not too much. Our light does not need permission to shine. We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter, and our dreams deserve space."

 Rose Byrne won Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy at the 2026 Golden Globes for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," but her longtime partner Bobby Cannavale wasn't there to celebrate with her. The reason? He was at a reptile expo in New Jersey buying a bearded dragon for their family. During her acceptance speech, Byrne explained the unusual absence to roaring laughter from the audience, saying "I want to thank my husband, Bobby Cannavale. He couldn't be here because we're getting a bearded dragon, and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey." The excuse was completely real, as Byrne had mentioned the planned lizard purchase days earlier on The Tonight Show. While Cannavale missed the big moment in person, Byrne's brother George accompanied her to the ceremony, and she gave a sweet shoutout to her parents in Sydney who bought Paramount Plus just to watch the show. CONTINUATION: Rose Byrne delivered one of the most memorable and hilarious speeches at ...

Stephen Graham has confirmed that he and co-creator Jack Thorne are working on a second season of the hit Netflix series "Adolescence."  Speaking backstage at the 2026 Golden Globes after winning Best Male Actor in a Limited Series, Graham revealed, "I cannot answer that question because it's somewhere in the deep recesses of my mind and Jack's mind, and we'll pull it out in three or four years, so stay tuned." The psychological thriller had a massive night at the Golden Globes, taking home four trophies including Best Limited Series. Newcomer Owen Cooper became the youngest star to win Best Supporting Actor in a TV series, while Erin Doherty won Best Supporting Actress. The show has become Netflix's second most-watched English-language series of all time with over 146 million views in its first 91 days and previously won eight Emmy Awards out of 13 nominations.

Pooh Shiesty's record label has clarified that the rapper is not in jail despite rumors circulating on social media this week.  The confusion began when his name appeared in the Federal Bureau of Prisons system with a release date of April 11, 2026, leading fans to believe he had been arrested again. However, Shiesty's team confirmed that he has been on home confinement since his early release from prison in October 2025, where he served three years of a five-year sentence on firearms conspiracy charges. The April 2026 date represents the scheduled end of his supervised release period, not a new arrest or violation. The rapper recently released the single "FDO" which stands for "First Day Out" and has been seen publicly shooting music videos during his home confinement period.

 Sudan hosts ceremony marking recovery of 570 looted antiquities Sudan is set to hold an official ceremony on Tuesday, January 13, in Port Sudan to announce the recovery of 570 Sudanese antiquities looted during the country’s ongoing conflict, TRT Afrika reported. In an official invitation, Minister of Culture, Information, and Tourism Khalid Al-Eisir announced that the state will formally unveil the recovered artefacts, which span a wide historical range, from prehistoric periods to the modern era. Minister Al-Eisir described the recovery of the antiquities as a major national achievement, saying it reflects the state’s determination to protect Sudan’s civilisational heritage and reclaim its cultural property, state media SUNA reports. Sudan’s museums were extensively looted in the early days of the war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023. Thousands of priceless artefacts, many dating back to the 3,000-year-old Kingdom of Kush, disappe...

 U.S bolsters Nigeria's military with supplies in security partnership The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria to bolster the West African nation's operations, the U.S. military's Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The delivery came after the U.S. carried out a strike targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria last month. AFRICOM said in a post on X that the delivery in the Nigerian capital Abuja "supports Nigeria's ongoing operations and emphasises our shared security partnership". AFRICOM did not specify what kinds of equipment it had delivered to Nigeria, which has been battling Islamist insurgents in the northeast for the past 15 years as well as criminal kidnapping gangs, mostly in the northwest. Last month, AFRICOM said the U.S. military had carried out an airstrike in Sokoto state in coordination with Nigerian authorities and had killed multiple Islamic State militants. Nigeria’s foreign...

 95 princes, princesses indicate interest in stool of Awujale A total of 95 princes and princesses of Fusengbuwa Ruling House have indicated interest in the stool of Awujale of Ijebuland. The Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa Ruling House who is also Otunba Jadiara, Lateef Owoyemi disclosed this today at the commencement of Nomination Meeting of the  held at Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA , Ijebu Ode. Other leaders of the Ruling House at the meeting included Deputy Olori Ebi, Otunba Ajidagba, Chairman, Chief Fassy Yusuf among others. Otunba Owoyemi, who is a former ICAN President, told the meeting that the names of those who scaled the first hurdle would be forwarded to the Afobajes. He said the Afobajes would pick one of the candidates as the next Awujale and forward his name to the Ogun State Government. He those in disagreement with the exercise can channel their grievances to the government.

 Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ hits N863 million, becomes her highest-grossing film Toyin Abraham’s directorial debut, ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ has set a new record for Toyin Abraham Productions, grossing over ₦850 million and counting. Film distributor FilmOne celebrated the achievement on Instagram, writing, “World’s Best steady delivering back-to-back Oversabi Box office numbers! Oversabi Aunty is now the Highest Grossing Film in the Toyin Abraham Production, grossing ₦850M and counting. It’s also one of the top two highest-grossing titles of 2025! Thank you to everyone who made this possible. This win is yours as well. Thank you for showing up and spreading the word.” Released on December 19, ‘Oversabi Aunty’ followed the story of a well-meaning but overly involved aunty whose attempts to solve everyone’s problems lead to hilarious misunderstandings and heartwarming revelations. An advanced screening on December 18 generated widespread buzz, setting the stage for its nationwide suc...

 Ekpoma Protest: Police Shut Out Journalists as 52 Suspects Arraigned Security operatives on Monday barred journalists from accessing the Edo State High (Criminal) Court II during the arraignment of 52 suspects arrested over last Saturday’s violent protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. The suspects were conveyed to the court in a Black Maria van and brought before the court through an ex parte motion filed by police counsel, P. O. Odion. Armed security personnel, who maintained a heavy presence at the court premises, told journalists they were acting on instructions to allow only legal practitioners into the courtroom. Presiding over the matter, William Aziegbemi declined jurisdiction, ordered that the suspects be remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre, and adjourned the case to February 26, 2026. He also directed defence counsel to file bail applications at the Ubiaja High Court. After the proceedings, defence lawyers expressed shock at the charges p...

 MOTHER'S WARNING SAVES DAUGHTER FROM SUSPECTED ABDUCTION IN MAKURDI  A timely warning by a Makurdi resident, Mrs Janice Ngumom Pine, on Monday saved her daughter from a suspected abduction attempt by a commercial motorcyclist in Benue State. The incident, which occurred around the Wurukum axis of Makurdi, followed a disturbing story Mrs Pine had earlier read on social media about a woman who narrowly escaped being killed after being lured to Awe Street by a motorcyclist. Moved by the account, Mrs Pine said she immediately forwarded the story to her daughter, advising her to be vigilant while commuting. According to her, the warning proved crucial when her daughter boarded a motorcycle from Gboko Road to High Level. As they approached Wurukum, the rider allegedly requested permission to divert to Awe Street to pick up a parcel. She said the mention of Awe Street instantly raised alarm, prompting her daughter to recall the earlier caution.  In response, the young woman tol...

 FIRE RAZES 5 HOUSES NEAR DIVINE MERCY SECONDARY SCHOOL, ZAKI-BIAM  13th January, 2026     No fewer than five houses were on Tuesday razed by fire following an outbreak behind Divine Mercy Secondary School, Zaki-Biam, in Benue State. The inferno reportedly engulfed the residential buildings within minutes, destroying household items and other valuables estimated to be worth millions of naira. Eyewitnesses said residents were thrown into panic as the fire spread rapidly, leaving little or no opportunity to salvage personal belongings. Although no casualty has been reported, the cause of the fire could not be immediately ascertained as of the time of filing this report. Meanwhile, affected residents have appealed to the state government and public-spirited individuals for assistance to cushion the impact of the loss. More photos below. 

 EKPOMA PROTEST: HEAVY SECURITY DEPLOYED TO CURB CRIMINALITY; 52 SUSPECTS ARRESTED, CLEARS MISINFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA The Edo State Police Command wishes to provide update on the Ekpoma protest and ongoing security operations in the area.  The Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbonika, fdc, has personally supervised heavy deployment of personnel in Ekpoma, in company of the Commander Mechanized 4 Brigade, Brigadier General Ahmed Olatunboju Balogun, to personally see to the deployment of personnel in collaboration with sister security agencies including the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo State Security Corp (ESSC) and Hunters to sustain public safety and tackle the issue of kidnapping and other criminal activities.  Following investigations into the disruption of a peaceful protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area, a total of fifty-two (52) persons suspected to have participated in violent acts of vandalism, assault occasi...

 SUPER EAGLES INTENSIFY PREPARATION FOR SEMI FINAL CLASH AGAINST HOST, MOROCCO AS AFCON ENTERS CRUCIAL STAGE.   Nigeria's Super Eagles are strategising to cage  the Atlas lions of Morocco host of the ongoing AFCON 2025 on Wednesday in one of the semi final matches of the championship.  The pendulum of victory is tilting towards the Eric Chelle tutored side that has become the African nightmare with the highest tournament goals record of 14, conceding 4 goals, 2 clean sheets and 5 tournament matches unbeaten streak.  Morocco's strength lies in their defence with 3 clean sheets, one goal conceded, and a total of 9 goals scored. It is going to be a tight and high quality contest between two Africa’s best and strongest team in the tournament. #Afcon #SuperEagles #Nigeria

 FG BEGINS RECRUITMENT PROCESS OF NATIONAL HEALTH FELLOWS  The Federal Government is mobilising and equipping young medical professionals to serve as National health fellows that will drive a new generation of leaders for the health sector. The presidential initiative targets recruitment of thirteen youths from across the thirteen local  government areas in Nasarawa state so as to strengthen local capacity for health system reform and improved service delivery especially for the rural dwellers. The National health fellows programme, a presidential initiative is being implemented by the federal ministry of health and social welfare in collaboration with states ministry of health and other development partners. It is to equip young professionals with leadership and management skills within primary healthcare facilities across the 774 local government areas in the country  By this, each local government area will host one health fellow in it's domain. This session there...

 Industrial Court Orders Reinstatement of Enugu Hospital MD The National Industrial Court Abuja division has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Monday Igwe as the medical director of the federal neuropsychiatric hospital, Enugu, declaring the termination of his appointment unlawful, null and void. Take caption: Justice Emmanuel Subilim gave the order while delivering a verdict in suit between professor Monday Igwe as claimant and 7 other defendants.  The court also voided the appointment of dr Unaogu Nneka as substantive medical director of the hospital during the pendency of the suit, describing the action as overreaching and unlawful.   Justice Emmanuel Subilim held that prof Igwe had successfully proved his case against the defendants in the matter and thereafter ordered his reinstatement as medical director of the institution to complete his remaining three years and five months in office.   The court also  ordered payment of prof Igwe's emoluments from ...

 "I received the sad news of the passing of the Aholu of Badagry and Permanent Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Aholu Babatunde Akran, Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, who joined his ancestors at the age of 89. For nearly 49 years on the throne, he served with wisdom, humility, and deep commitment to his people. He was a former journalist who brought clarity and balance into his leadership as a traditional ruler, always working to preserve Badagry’s culture while also encouraging development. He united his people, promoted Badagry’s history and festivals, and gave his time selflessly to the growth of his community. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the people of Badagry, and all who were close to him. I pray that God grants them the strength to bear this great loss, and that the soul of Aholu Babatunde Akran rests in perfect peace".

 Peter Obi joins Archbishop Jude T. Omooo, in the foundation laying stone of sacred heart primary and secondary School in Ozubulu, promises monthly subvention until it is completed. Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to education with the laying of the foundation stone for the Sacred Heart Primary and Secondary School in Ozubulu. Obi performed the ceremony alongside the Papal Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, describing the event as deeply fulfilling and a strong reminder of the transformative power of education in society. He announced his decision to support the school project through monthly financial subvention until its completion, noting that the gesture is aimed at ensuring the realization of the school’s vision, particularly for children who may lack access to quality education. According to Obi, meaningful development is anchored on shared responsibility and sustained commitment.  ...