Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita ​Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2027 during a press briefing at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. This announcement confirms a formal split between the two leaders of the former Obidient movement, following Peter Obi’s recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31, 2025. ​In his address to supporters and journalists, Baba-Ahmed emphasized his commitment to his current political platform, stating I will not dump the Labour Party as Obi did. He clarified…

Manny Ita Abuja- A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, granted bail to the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The defendants are currently facing a 16-count charge initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission involving the alleged laundering of ₦8,713,923,759.49. ​Justice Emeka Nwite, while presiding over the matter, ruled that the offenses are bailable under Nigerian law and set the bail at ₦500 million for each defendant with two sureties in like sum. The court…

Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo’s daughter graduates from Varsity Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has taken to social media to celebrate his daughter, Firdaos Niniola Adebayo, following her graduation from the university. Adebayo shared the joyful news on his official Instagram page on Wednesday, expressing pride in his first child for reaching the academic milestone. In an emotional post, the actor described his daughter as a source of pride and happiness over the years. “Firdaos Niniola, my first child. You have made me prouder and given me countless reasons to smile,” he wrote. He thanked God for the achievement and…

NRS Accredits Pillarcraft As e-Invoicing System Integrator Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions has announced its accreditation as a System Integrator for Nigeria’s e-Invoicing framework, following approval by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). In the NRS e-invoicing (merchant buyer) framework introduced by the Nigeria Revenue Service (formerly FIRS), a system integrator is a licensed service provider responsible for connecting taxpayers’ business systems—such as ERP, accounting, or invoicing software—to the NRS e-invoicing platform. The system integrator ensures that invoices generated within a taxpayer’s system are converted into the prescribed NRS e-invoice format with all…

Grammy Awards: Afrobeat originator, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti posthumously honoured on global scale for art musicianship Grammy Awards hold February First. The Recording Academy, organisers of the Grammy Awards’ decision to posthumously honour Afrobeat progenitor, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, with the 2026 ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ is more than a symbolic nod to history. It’s a powerful institutional acknowledgment of an African artiste whose influence shaped global music, politics and cultural identity long before the world was ready to recognise it. Fela will be recognised alongside Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon with the prestigious award, marking another major Grammy recognition…

AFCON 2025: Côte d’Ivoire booked last quarter-final spot, defeating Burkina Faso 3-0 File photo: AFCON 2025 Trophy The champions Côte d’Ivoire have completed the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 quarter-final line-up after a dominant 3-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Tuesday night in Marrakesh. Côte d’Ivoire booked last quarter-final spot, defeating Burkina Faso 3-0. Goals from Amad Diallo (20’), Yan Diomandé (32’) and a late strike by Bamba Touré (87’) powered the Elephants past the Stallions, as the Ivorians delivered a composed and clinical performance to underline their title credentials. Diallo starred once again for Côte d’Ivoire, opening the…

Posthumous Tribute: Honouring The Enduring Legacy of Captain Hosa Okunbo @ 68 Late Captain Idahosa Wells Hosa Okunbo Today, as we commemorate what would have been the 68th birthday of Captain Idahosa Wells Hosa Okunbo , we pause to celebrate a remarkable life one defined by vision, resilience, generosity, and an extraordinary commitment to uplifting others. Captain Okunbo was more than a business magnate; he was a pioneer, a mentor, a humanitarian, and a nation builder whose influence continues to echo across Nigeria and beyond. Born on January 7, 1958, in Benin City, Edo State, Hosa Okunbo’s journey was a…

Birthday celebration in St. Vincent, Davido surprises mother-in-law Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has delivered a warming early birthday surprise to his mother-in-law during a luxury family vacation on Canouan Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He shared the intimate moment on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a video that captured him cheerfully walking in with a birthday cake for his wife’s mother, who appeared visibly shocked and delighted by the gesture. White Davido led the rendition of Happy Birthday, other family members — including his father and daughter, Hailey — joined in the celebration, turning the…

Senders responsible for N50 stamp duty payments now – GT Bank GTBank has reminded customers of the new stamp duty rules under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, which take effect from January 1, 2026. According to an email received by a GT Bank customer on Tuesday, under the new regulation, the ₦50 stamp duty on electronic transfers of ₦10,000 or more will now be paid by the sender, not the recipient. GTBank clarified that certain transactions will remain exempt from the charge. “Please be reminded that, in line with the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, which took effect from January 1,…

Electricity: Consumers pay N1.13tn bill despite blackouts File copy: National grid Electricity distribution companiesDisCos recorded a 4.63 pp increase in collection efficiency between 2025/Q2 and 2025/Q3. in Nigeria collected a total of N1.13tn in revenue from their customers over the six months spanning the second and third quarters of 2025 (April to September), according to detailed monthly performance data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. This is despite repeated complaints of low power supply among electricity consumers and incessant cases of blackouts in many locations nationwide. During the period under review, the national power grid suffered a total collapse,…