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Lagos Assembly Refutes Claims of Abuja Housing Purchase for Lawmakers

27Jan

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Lagos Assembly Refutes Claims of Abuja Housing Purchase for Lawmakers

The Lagos State House of Assembly has dismissed reports alleging that it made provisions in the 2026 budget to buy houses in Abuja for its members.According to Naija News, the Assembly described the claims as false and misleading, stating that they were intended to misinform the public.In a statement signed by Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, and Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, Chairman of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, the lawmakers clarified that no funds were allocated for the purchase of houses in Abuja or any location outside Lagos State.They described the report as baseless and politically driven.The Assembly stressed that its legislative duties, responsibilities and constituencies are strictly with...

FG’s ₦501bn Power Sector Bond Achieves Full Subscription

27Jan

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FG’s ₦501bn Power Sector Bond Achieves Full Subscription

The Federal Government has announced that its recently issued ₦501 billion power sector bond, launched under the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Programme, has achieved full subscription.According to the government, the bond attracted overwhelming interest from pension fund administrators, banks, asset managers and other investors, underscoring strong confidence in the initiative aimed at clearing legacy debts, improving liquidity and restoring stability in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).Speaking at the bond signing ceremony held in Lagos on January 27, 2026, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, described the programme as a major reset of the electricity market, combining debt resolution with wider financial and structural...

Governors can’t guarantee APC’s victory – Aregbesola says

27Jan

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Governors can’t guarantee APC’s victory – Aregbesola says

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has cautioned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the influx of governors into the party does not guarantee victory in the 2027 general election.Aregbesola made the remarks while speaking at the launch of a book written by the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC. He said recent electoral outcomes in Nigeria contradict the belief that the number of governors backing a party determines its success at the polls.“There is this assertion going around which is worrisome, because those of us who are Democrats, they said because 30 governors are supporting a party, and for that reason, that party is going to win the election,” he said.According to him, historical evidence does not support ...

UPDATE : Presidency Addresses Tinubu’s Health After Brief Stumble in Turkey

27Jan

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UPDATE : Presidency Addresses Tinubu’s Health After Brief Stumble in Turkey

The Presidency has reassured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is healthy and fully carrying out his official responsibilities during his ongoing state visit to Türkiye, dismissing speculation triggered by a brief stumble at a public event in Ankara on Tuesday.Responding to reports circulating online, the Presidency, according to Arise News, explained that the incident was not related to any medical issue but was caused by a poorly laid blue carpet at the venue.It clarified that the President momentarily lost his balance during a welcome ceremony in the Turkish capital but quickly regained his footing and continued with the programme without disruption.The Presidency further dismissed health concerns raised on social media, stressing that the stumble resulted from the ...

I Haven’t Been Fortunate in Love – Denrele Edun reveals

27Jan

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I Haven’t Been Fortunate in Love – Denrele Edun reveals

Nigerian model and media personality Denrele Edun has opened up about his love life and sexuality, admitting that he has struggled to find lasting love.Speaking on a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Edun said he has often given his all in relationships but rarely received the same level of commitment in return.According to him, people who have a lot of love to offer frequently end up being the ones who do not get it back. As a result, he said he has learned to find love in different places and has now chosen to focus on loving himself.Edun explained that many of his emotional connections did not turn out as he had hoped, leading him to the realisation that self-love is currently the best option for him.He maintained that he is not responsible for the challenges he has fac...

Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Amendments to Court of Appeal and High Court Acts

27Jan

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Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Amendments to Court of Appeal and High Court Acts

President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to amend existing laws to expand the number of judges in both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal.In two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday, January 27, Tinubu requested amendments to the Federal High Court Act and the Court of Appeal Act.The president proposed increasing the number of judges of the Federal High Court from 70 to 90, while also seeking to raise the statutory strength of the Court of Appeal from 70 to 110 justices.Explaining his request, Tinubu noted that Section 1(2) of the Federal High Court Act initially allowed for a maximum of 50 judges before it was amended in 2005 to 70, which remains the current figure. He said the proposed increa...

Facts About the Military Colonel Allegedly Behind Plot to Overthrow Tinubu’s Government

27Jan

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Facts About the Military Colonel Allegedly Behind Plot to Overthrow Tinubu’s Government

A Nigerian Army colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, has been identified as the alleged mastermind of a failed coup aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office.Recall that the foiled coup attempt, which reportedly took place in October 2025, caused widespread tension across the country. While authorities initially dismissed the reports, the Defence Headquarters on Monday, January 26, confirmed that no fewer than 16 military officers were involved in the plot to overthrow the current administration.Colonel M. A. Ma’aji topped the list of the 16 indicted officers released by the investigative panel, reinforcing earlier claims that he played a leading role in the failed coup.Below are key facts about the prime suspect:Colonel Ma’aji previously served as a security adviser to Tim...

ICE agents to be present at Winter Olympics

27Jan

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ICE agents to be present at Winter Olympics

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will be present in Milan and Cortina throughout the Winter Olympics.ICE agents will reportedly play 'security role' throughout the sporting extravaganza, which begins on February 6 in Italy, the US Embassy in Rome reportedly confirmed to the Associated Press.The federal ICE agents will reportedly support diplomatic security details and would not run any immigration enforcement operations.However, ICE's presence at the games has sparked controversy amid growing unrest back in the United States, after agents moved in to Minnesota on the orders of the Trump administration.The news came on Tuesday after the deaths of two American citizens at the hands of federal officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in less than three weeks.Alex P...

Suspects arrested as police uncover illegal baby factory

27Jan

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Suspects arrested as police uncover illegal baby factory

One suspect has been arrested after men of the Ekiti state police command uncovered an illegal baby factory located in the Ikere local government area of Ekiti State.Disclosing this to newsmen, the state Commissioner of Police, Joe Eribo, said the command received a tip-off and arrested one Onyechi Oluwadare, 43, alongside four other suspects behind a popular hotel along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.“On the 24/01/2026 at about 08:30 hrs, the Command received a credible tip-off that the prime suspect, Oluwadare Onyechi, a 43-year-old woman, runs an illegal baby factory alongside four other suspects somewhere behind Inisa Hotel and Suit, along Ise-Ekiti Road, Ikere-Ekiti.”Upon the receipt of the information, the Command Operatives swung into action, cordon off the premises used f...

Any FCTA worker refusing court order to resume will be made scapegoat – Wike

27Jan

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Any FCTA worker refusing court order to resume will be made scapegoat – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that any worker of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) who fails to resume duty following a court order will face sanctions.Wike issued the warning on Tuesday, January 27, while speaking with journalists after a court directed the striking workers to suspend their industrial action. He said there must be consequences for disobeying a valid court order and that enforcement would begin from Wednesday, January 27.“Are there no consequences for disobeying the law? Must we allow people break the law flagrantly? I have given them a window but from tomorrow, if they don’t come to work, we will apply the big stick,” Wike said.“From tomorrow (Wednesday), if we see anybody who wants to block the gate, ...