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...
Palace warns against addressing 22-year-old Ondo monarch as ‘bro, blood’
The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State has cautioned members of the public against using what it described as disrespectful forms of address for the town’s traditional ruler, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II. In a statement issued on Friday, the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Prince Adefemi Michael Olorunfemi, said the king must be addressed...
iShowSpeed: Africa tour Is about culture, not influencer collabs
American online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as iShowSpeed, has responded to criticism over his ongoing Africa tour, saying the trip is not centred on collaborations with influencers but on showcasing African culture and everyday people. The clarification followed reactions to his Wednesday livestream from Lagos, Nigeria, which marked his first full day in the country. The broadcast...
Supreme Court ends Kudirat Abiola murder case, affirms Al-Mustapha’s freedom
The Supreme Court on Thursday brought a definitive end to the protracted murder case of Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, dismissing attempts by the Lagos State Government to revive the prosecution of Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd). In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel, the apex court ruled that Lagos State abandoned its appeal against Al-Mustapha’s acquittal by failing to take any...
11 Nigerians arrested in Thailand over alleged romance scam
Thai immigration and police authorities have arrested no fewer than 11 Nigerians following the bust of a suspected 13-member international romance fraud syndicate operating in the Muang Thong Thani area of Thailand. The arrests were carried out on Monday and reported on Thursday by local news outlet Thailand News. Investigations reportedly began after a Thai woman filed a complaint in late...
I was never part of any one-term governorship deal in Kogi — Faleke
A member of the House of Representatives, James Abiodun Faleke, has denied reports linking him to an alleged one-term governorship agreement in Kogi State, describing the claims as false and misleading. Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, refuted the allegation in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. He faulted an online report by TrackNews, which claimed that...
Workers, motorists stranded over Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
Scores of workers and motorists were stranded after an overturned truck at the Otedola Bridge caused a heavy traffic along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Friday, January 23, 2026. It was gathered that the gridlock stretched from the Otedola Bridge to Kara axis, as both sides of the ever-busy highway were blocked. Many workers and others were seen...
iShowSpeed: Africa tour Is about culture, not influencer collabs
American online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as iShowSpeed, has responded to criticism over his ongoing Africa tour, saying the trip is not centred on collaborations with influencers but on showcasing African culture and everyday people. The clarification followed reactions to his Wednesday livestream from Lagos, Nigeria, which marked his first full day in the country. The broadcast...
Seplat appoints Elumelu as non-executive director
The Board of Seplat Energy has announced the appointment of the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, as a Non-Executive Director, effective January 22, 2026. Seplat announced this in a statement issued on Thursday by its Director Legal/Company Secretary, Edith Onwuchekwa, noting that the appointment followed the resignation of Olivier Cleret De Langavant as a Non-Executive Director on January 22. The...
Selloffs hit stock market as investors lose N557bn
The Nigerian stock market reversed its bullish trend on Thursday, January 22, 2026, losing N557 billion after two days of modest gains during the week. Market analysts said selloffs in key stocks pushed the market into negative territory despite earlier optimism. Stocks under pressure included Omatek Ventures, International Energy Insurance, International Breweries, NEM Insurance, and WAPCO. Market capitalisation fell by ₦557 billion,...
