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Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnanu, best known for her hit song “Omije Ojumi,” has passed away. The news of her death was confirmed on Tuesday evening by a close source familiar with the singer’s family. As of now, the family has not released an official statement, though further details are expected in the coming days. Akinnanu’s death follows months of public appeals for prayers and divine intervention as she battled a serious leg ailment. In late 2025, a video of the singer at G.F. David Ministries in Ibadan, Oyo State, circulated online, showing her seated with her leg extended…

Morocco coach, Walid Regragui has listed the things his team must do against Nigeria when both sides clash in the semi-final of the ongoing AFCON on Wednesday night. Regragui said the Pharaohs need to maintain focus and dominate individual battles against  Nigeria on the pitch. The 50-year-old stressed that any lapses in concentration could lead to the West Africans capitalizing on the Atlas Lions’ mistakes. “We need to concentrate and win our duels against Nigeria, and not retreat as we did against Cameroon, because they could punish us,” Regragui said at his pre-match interview on Tuesday. “We need to raise…

Here’s your morning snapshot of the major stories shaping Nigeria today. The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates agreed to scrap tariffs on more than 13,000 goods under a new trade pact, as fresh analysis revealed state governors budgeted N525bn for security votes even as killings and violent crime spread across the country. In security updates, the Oyo State Police Command rescued a 60‑year‑old kidnap victim and arrested several suspects in separate operations, and victims of the 2022 Owo church attack identified their alleged assailants during proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja. On the political front, a…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service on Tuesday said 133 bodies were recovered from various emergency incidents across the state in 2025, as it responded to 2,617 emergency calls within the year. The Controller General, Margaret Adeseye, disclosed this at the Annual Staff Engagement of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service held at the state secretariat, Alausa, Ikaja. According to her, the service responded to 1,685 fire incidents, accounting for about 85 per cent of all emergency calls received, while 473 victims were rescued alive from different emergencies. She said, “645 of the calls received were false alarms,…

Zichis Agro-allied Industries Plc has announced plans to list shares valued at N1.09bn on the Nigerian Exchange Limited through a listing by introduction on the Growth Board. The company plans to list 600m ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N1.81 per share, translating to a market value of N1.09bn. The planned listing follows a board meeting held in Lagos with capital market regulators, financial advisers and shareholders. Financial advisers to the transaction include QCAPITAL Limited and Cordros Capital Limited. Speaking at the meeting on Tuesday, the chairman of Zichis Agro-allied Industries, Hezekiah Oshaba, said the company would be guided…

Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, has arrived in Rabat, the host city for today’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash between Nigeria and Morocco. With kick-off set for 9pm at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Obasa is set to lend his support to the three-time AFCON champions as they push for a place in the final. The encounter marks the first AFCON meeting between both sides in 22 years and the second time they are facing each other in an AFCON semi-final. Boasting key players such as Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey…

Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing proposed rules and seeking public comment.It could take many years for the crypto market structure bill to be implemented due to a lengthy rulemaking process, according to Paradigm’s vice president of regulatory affairs, Justin Slaughter.The market structure bill has advanced to the Senate committee stage with bipartisan text and ongoing negotiations. It’s set for a markup with the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, while the Senate Agriculture Committee has delayed its hearing until Jan.27.If the House of Representatives and the…

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The Police Command in Rivers State has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Goodnews Iberi, for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and killing of Rita Eleonu in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this to journalist in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. She said that Ms Eleonu, 25, was abducted from her Rumuekini community in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers. Ms Iringe-Koko, a chief superintendent of police, said the incident was reported to the police on 29 December, prompting the police to launch an investigation. According to her, Mr Iberi and four other accomplices lured the victim to…

Tony Elumelu ​Elumelu’s entry into Seplat is more than just a business transaction; it is the manifestation of the Petroleum Industry Act’s (PIA) highest aspirations. As he navigates the complex waters of the energy sector, there is high hope for future synergy between upstream assets and downstream refining. Tony Elumelu’s influence on the African business landscape is now undeniable, carrying a prestige comparable to global icons like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, or Nike in the fashion world. His track record is so formidable that it would likely impress even a figure of legend like King Midas. Ultimately, Elumelu’s ascent proves that…