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IJEBU AND HYPOCRISY WITHOUT VALUE AND THE COST OF SHORT SIGHTED THINKING
I don’t understand how having political clout is suddenly a liability and a reason for the disqualification of any traditional aspirant, if not hypocrisy and greediness. Political strength now facing attack.Having political clout as a result of a long and successful career in politics like Hon Otunba Ademorin Alliu Kuye has, should be an asset…
Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Becomes First Nollywood Directorial Debut to Hit ₦1 Billion, Ranks Fourth Highest-Grossing Film of All Time
Lagos, Nigeria | January 26, 2026 Toyin Abraham has etched her name into Nollywood history as Oversabi Aunty crosses the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office, becoming the first directorial debut in the industry to achieve the milestone. The drama now stands as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, a remarkable…
COMMANDER NATRAC INAUGURATES TROOPS OF EXERCISE FAST BOLT IV DOUBLE STREAM
Kontagora, Niger State | 26 January 2026 The Commander Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC), Major General A.G.L. Haruna, on Sunday 26 January 2026 inaugurated troops of Exercise FAST BOLT IV Double Stream at the Kontagora Military Cantonment Parade Ground.The specialised training programme is designed to reinvigorate and enhance troops’ capacity to confront contemporary challenges and…
NiMET Alerts on False Start Rainy Season
Abuja, Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned farmers and the general public against being misled by recent scattered rainfall in parts of the country, stressing that the showers do not signal the onset of the 2026 rainy season. Rainfall recorded last week in areas of Lagos and Ogun states triggered speculation among residents…
Corruption Trial of Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Delayed in London
London, Monday, January 26, 2026 The highly anticipated corruption trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources and the first woman to serve as president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), experienced an unexpected delay on Monday at the Southwark Crown Court in London. Legal teams for both the prosecution…
Int’l Day of Clean Energy: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Protect Environment
Abuja, January 26, 2026 Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace renewable energy and sustainable technologies as a vital foundation for survival, healthy living, and environmental stewardship. In a message to commemorate the 2026 International Day of Clean Energy, the First Lady emphasized that the global observance serves as a…
NNPC Ltd Commends Chevron Nigeria Ltd on Successful Awodi-07 Discovery
Lagos, Nigeria | 26 January 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has congratulated Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC Ltd/CNL Joint Venture, on the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well located in the shallow offshore western Niger Delta. The Awodi-07 well represents a significant milestone for the…
UNIBEN, NELFUND Disown Fake Student Loan Repayment Circular
Benin City, Edo State | January 26, 2026 The University of Benin (UNIBEN) and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) have disowned a circular currently in circulation that purportedly outlines guidelines for the repayment of loans obtained under the federal student loan scheme.In separate statements issued on Monday, both institutions described the document as fake,…
NMDPRA Strengthens Oversight with Operational Visit to Central Horizon Gas Company
Port Harcourt, Rivers State – 26/01/2026 The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has intensified its regulatory oversight of critical gas infrastructure with an operational visit to Central Horizon Gas Company Limited (CHGC) in Port Harcourt.The visit was led by the Authority Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Engr. Saidu Mohammed, as part of ongoing…
Wildlife Trafficking: FOU A Customs Intercepts Four Live Pangolins Along Ajilete Creeks
Ajilete, Ogun State – 15 January 2026 The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a major success in the fight against wildlife trafficking with the interception of four live pangolins along the Ajilete creeks in Ogun State.The interception occurred on Thursday, 15 January 2026, when operatives of the…