Ruling house protests alleged plot to impose next Awujale of Ijebu land
Members of the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode on Friday staged a protest in the ancient town, opposing an alleged plan to impose a candidate in the ongoing process to select the next Awujale of Ijebu land. Fusengbuwa is one of the four recognised ruling houses in Ijebu Ode and is next in line to produce the monarch following...
Tinubu withdraws Dakingari’s nomination as Turkey ambassador-designate
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of former Governor of Kebbi State, Usman Dakingari, as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Turkey, barely a day after the announcement was made. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, had on Thursday confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s approval of four ambassadorial postings from a list of over 60 nominees earlier...
Blackout as national grid collapses
Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Friday, January 23, 2026, following the collapse of the national grid. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that electricity generation dropped to zero megawatts, triggering a nationwide blackout. ‘Extortion not allowed’: FG warns DisCos, bans meter installation charges The data further revealed that power supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies fell to...
Fubara is APC leader in Rivers, not Wike — Bwala
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the recognised leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, insisting that former governor Nyesom Wike has no standing within the ruling party. Bwala made the assertion on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television’s Hard Copy, against the backdrop...
Woman dies after visiting boyfriend in Abuja
A woman identified simply as Esther has reportedly died after visiting her boyfriend in Abuja, sparking an investigation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Dei-Dei area of the Federal Capital Territory. A resident of the area, Dauda, said Esther left her home that afternoon after informing her sister that she was going...
Anglican Bishop of Oyo South marks 60th birthday, dedicates renovated Bishop’s Court
The Anglican Bishop of Oyo South Diocese, the Rt Revd Dr Olufemi Familoni, has celebrated his 60th birthday with a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St John, Akinmoorin, Oyo State. The service was presided over by the Archbishop of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria, the Most Revd Dr Williams Aladekugbe, who also delivered the sermon. In...
Oil prices rise over Trump’s renewed attack on Iran
Oil prices rebounded on Friday, January 23, 2026, after United States President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran, raising concerns of military action that could disrupt crude supplies. Brent crude futures for March rose 76 cents, or 1.2%, to $64.82 a barrel by 1026 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 75 cents, or 1.3%, at $60.11. Both benchmarks...
‘Extortion not allowed’: FG warns DisCos, bans meter installation charges
The Federal Government has directed electricity distribution companies to stop charging customers for meter installation, warning that any official caught demanding money will be prosecuted. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the warning while inspecting a new batch of smart meters imported under the World Bank-backed Distribution Sector Recovery Programme in Lagos on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The minister said...
EPL fixtures: Arsenal host Man United as Newcastle face Aston Villa
Arsenal will welcome long-time rivals Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium this weekend in one of the headline fixtures of the Premier League, as the Gunners push to maintain their lead in the title race. Arsenal are chasing a fifth consecutive home league victory, despite being held to goalless draws in their last two matches against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Fortunately...
One dead, traffic disrupted as trucks collide on Otedola Bridge
One person has been confirmed dead following a multiple-vehicle accident involving trucks at Otedola Bridge, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Friday, January 23, 2026. The crash, which paralysed vehicular movement on the busy corridor, involved two heavy-duty trailers — one conveying sand and the other granite — which collided after both drivers attempted to outmaneuver each other for...
