Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ex-Ogun gov’s wife Onabanjo died; Tinubu, Abiodun mourn FILE: Madam Lucia Onabanjo Chief Olabisi Onabanjo governed Ogun State from 1979 to 1983. President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday mourned the passing of Madam Lucia Onabanjo, wife of Chief Olabisi Onabanjo, the first civilian governor of Ogun State. She died on Monday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 100. Her daughter, Olubukunola Onabanjo, announced her mother’s death in a statement, describing the centenarian as “beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother” whose life was marked by love, faith, and strength. “We thank God for her long and…

Davis Cup: Lagos ready for Nigeria-Uzbekistan challenge President, Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei (middle); President, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club 1895, Dr Adeyinka Adewusi (3rd left); Chairman of the Central Planning Committee of the event, Victor Hembah (3rd right), and other members of the CPC during a press briefing ahead of the Nigeria vs Uzbekistan Davis Cup clash in Lagos…on Monday The Davis Cup World Group II tie between Nigeria and Uzbekistan, scheduled for February 7–8, 2026, in Lagos, with organisers confirming full technical, security and logistical readiness for the international men’s team tennis fixture, is ready. The confirmation was given…

Singer Bunmi Akinnanu, ‘Omije Ojumi’, passes on Nigerian gospel singer Bunmi Akinnanu, known for her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has died following a prolonged battle with a serious leg condition. Her death was confirmed Tuesday evening by sources close to the singer. The family has not yet released an official statement, with further details expected to be shared later. Akinnanu’s passing follows months of health struggles that became public in late 2025 when a video from G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, showed her receiving prayers for healing. In the footage, she was seen with her leg…

Adekunle Gold, Simi share heartfelt messages about seventh wedding anniversary By Elegbede Abiodun Popular Nigerian singers, Adekunle Gold and Simi, have shared heartfelt messages that drew admiration from fans and fellow as they take to social media to celebrate their seventh wedding anniversary. In a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday, Adekunle Gold, described Simi as his best friend, reflecting on their journey together since tying the knot seven years before. “Seven years ago, I married my best friend. And somehow, every year since then has been gentler than the last,” he wrote. He stated that their marriage has been…

Only profits will be taxed, we won’t touch savings in bank accounts — NRS boss By Elegbede Abiodun The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, on Tuesday sought to calm public fears over the new tax laws, insisting that neither the old regime nor the new one empowers any authority to tax money sitting in Nigerians’ bank accounts. “Whether old tax law or new tax law has nothing to do with your personal bank account, whether you’re a company or you are an individual. “Don’t forget that tax is a percentage of your profits. So…

Olubadan Disregards Alaafin’s Handshake At Inter-faith Event For yet to be known reason, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was snubbed by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Sen.) Abdulrashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, during the 2026 Inter-Faith Gathering held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Secretariat Grand Space, behind the Oyo State House of Assembly. Following eyewitnesses records at the event, tension filled the air when the Alaafin, in what appeared to be a respectful gesture, extended his hand to greet the Olubadan. The Olubadan disregarded the outstretched hand, proceeded to exchange pleasantries with the Governor of Oyo State,…

Fuel Import Spending Drops 54%, from $14.58bn To $6.7bn CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso The data showed that Nigeria spent $11.38bn on refined petroleum product imports between January and September 2024. The amount spent on the importation of refined petroleum products has dropped sharply by 54 per cent in two years, falling from $14.58bn in the first nine months of 2023 to $6.71bn in the corresponding period of 2025, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Balance of Payments report. It declined from $14.58bn in the first nine months of 2023 to $11.38bn in the corresponding period of 2024,…

Manny Ita Nigeria’s electricity sector is facing a deepening fiscal crisis as the federal government incurred a staggering ₦1.98 trillion in subsidy obligations over a 12-month period. According to the latest reports from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) released this January, the financial strain is being compounded by massive energy losses and a significant debt overhang. Despite efforts to implement cost-reflective tariffs, such as the Band A adjustment in April 2024, the government continues to bridge the gap between consumer payments and the actual cost of power generation. NERC data reveals that between October 2024 and September 2025, the…

Manny Ita A Federal High Court sitting in Ota, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, following his arraignment on a nine-count criminal charge on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The charges, filed by the Ogun State Police Command, encompass allegations of conspiracy, assault occasioning harm, resisting arrest, and the theft of a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at N12 million. The prosecution alleged that the singer forcibly seized the vehicle from a dealer, Wally Dex Auto, after failing to complete the required payments. Furthermore, Portable is accused of assaulting his estranged partner, actress Akinyanju…

Manny Ita ​A significant breakthrough occurred in the ongoing trial regarding the June 5, 2022, massacre at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, as prosecution witnesses identified two of the five defendants in open court for the first time. During the proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, survivors provided detailed accounts of the assault that resulted in the deaths of over 40 worshippers and left more than 100 others injured. The trial, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, featured testimony from a witness identified by the pseudonym SSB, who pointed directly to Al-Qasim Idris and Abdulhaleem Idris in the…