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  The Journey Continues: A Message of Thanks and Purpose I am deeply grateful to everyone who reached out with birthday wishes, prayers, kind words, and encouragement. Your love, support, and belief mean more to me than I can adequately express. I do not take it for granted—ever. My resolve is strengthened to keep doing more for our people and our future. Going forward, we will: • Support more businesses, especially SMEs and founder-led enterprises • Expand support for the creative industry and small businesses, through seminars, exposure, structured mentorship, and improved access to markets • Upgrade NG Grow, expanding into animal farming, greenhouse agriculture, and significantly more cultivated acres • Incubate more youth-led businesses, helping young people move from ideas to viable companies • Keep the NG Business Hub open and active for everyone, as a shared space for learning, building, and collaboration • Launch a new Business Plan & Venture Inc...

 FACT CHECK: Did FG really revamp 991 primary health centres across Nigeria? In April 2025, Muyi Aina, executive director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), announced that the federal government had revamped 991 primary health centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. He highlighted additional investments: training 120,000 health workers, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes and the launch of a PHC monitoring dashboard. https://factcheck.thecable.ng/fact-check-did-nigeria-really-revamp-991-primary-health-centres/ ⁩

 Stop addressing me as bro or blood, 22-year-old Ondo monarch warns public The palace of the Arujale-Ojime of Okeluse Kingdom, Ondo State, has issued a stern warning to the general public against what it described as disrespectful modes of address directed at the 22-year-old traditional ruler, Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II. In a statement issued on behalf of the palace on Friday, the Chief of Staff to the monarch, Prince Adefemi Olorunfemi, stressed that the king must be addressed strictly as His Royal Majesty at all times, noting that any deviation from this would no longer be tolerated. https://punchng.com/stop-addressing-me-as-bro-or-blood-22-year-old-ondo-monarch-warns-public/   ⁩

  BREAKING : Federal High Court Removes Julius Abure, Recognises Nenadi Usman as Labour Party Leader Abuja — In a decisive judgment that reshapes the leadership of the Labour Party (LP), the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has removed Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman and affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the head of its leadership structure. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the ruling on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, declaring that Abure’s tenure had officially expired. The court anchored its decision on the April 4, 2025 judgment of the Supreme Court, which it said provided the legal foundation for the constitution of a caretaker committee for the party. Court Orders INEC Recognition In a consequential directive, the court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise the Nenadi Usman-led Caretaker Committee as the only legitimate authority empowered to represent the Labour Party. This recognition will remain valid until the party...

  Understanding the Meaning of Colours on Nigerian Vehicle Plate Numbers By Infocity News Many road users across Nigeria see different colours on vehicle plate numbers every day but may not fully understand what they represent. Beyond identification, the colour of a plate number actually tells a clear story about the purpose and ownership of a vehicle. Here is a simple guide to help motorists and the general public better understand what these colours mean. 🔵 Blue Lettered Plate Numbers – Private Vehicles Plate numbers written in blue are assigned to privately owned vehicles. These are cars used for personal, family, or non-commercial purposes. The majority of vehicles on Nigerian roads fall under this category. If you see a blue-lettered plate, you can safely assume the vehicle is not officially used for business or government duties. 🔴 Red Lettered Plate Numbers – Commercial Vehicles Vehicles with red plate numbers are designated for commercial use. These include taxis, buses, ...

  APUNREN LAND INCURSION - OGUN ASSEMBLY HOLDS EMERGENCY SITTING,  NOTIFIES FEDERAL AGENCIES OF ITS RESOLUTIONS The Ogun State House of Assembly, yesterday, held an emergency sitting over the reported incursion into community lands in Apunren, Ijebu North East Local Government. During the sitting, lawmakers expressed deep concern over the situation, describing it as a serious threat to peace, property and the livelihood of residents. Members noted that the matter required urgent attention because of its security and humanitarian implications. The Assembly through the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide appealed to Governor Dapo Abiodun to further intervene in the matter to ensure that peace is restored and that the rights of the affected communities are protected. In his remark, the Speaker further directed that the resolution of the House should be sent to key national security authorities, including the Honourable Minister of Defence, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Def...

  Cable News Releases Breakdown of Senators Monthly salary What we know is that This is just basic salary. They have other allowances National Assembly members collect. We can’t be fooled.

  𝗔𝗙𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 🫨🔥 — A NIGHT THAT SHOOK AFRICAN FOOTBALL This was supposed to be a classic battle between two giants of African football. Instead, it turned into one of the most dramatic, controversial, and emotional nights AFCON has ever witnessed. ⏱️ 92’ — Senegal thought they had done it. The stadium erupted. Players ran. Fans screamed. History felt written. Then… the whistle. A soft foul. A decision that sucked the air out of the moment ❌ From pure joy to instant disbelief. ⏱️ 98’ — VAR entered the scene. The referee walked to the monitor as millions held their breath. Replay after replay. Silence. Pressure. Decision made: Penalty for Morocco 🤨 One call flipped the entire story of the match. Senegalese players surrounded the referee. Anger. Confusion. Frustration. They felt robbed. They felt unheard. ⏱️ 102’ — Chaos took over. Coach Thiaw made a bold and shocking move, asking his players to leave the pitch in protest 😤 A moment rarely seen on football’s biggest ...

 

 How Super Eagles rate vs Egypt The Super Eagles beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties tonight in Casablanca, Morocco, to win a record-extending ninth bronze medal at the 2025 AFCON. SCORENigeria rates the individually performances of the Super Eagles. https://scorenigeria.com.ng/how-super-eagles-rate-vs-egypt-2/  

 UPDATED: Four Rivers lawmakers make u-turn, back Fubara’s impeachment. Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who recently withdrew from the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara have reversed their decision and declared support for the process. The lawmakers are the Minority Leader of the House, Sylvanus Nwankwo; Peter Abbey, representing Degema Constituency; Barile Nwakoh of Khana Constituency I; and Emilia Amadi of Obio/Akpor Constituency II. https://punchng.com/breaking-four-rivers-lawmakers-make-u-turn-back-fubaras-impeachment/   ⁩

 

 

  KPMG, a global network of professional services firms, says there are “errors, inconsistencies, gaps, omissions, and lacunae” in the new tax laws that require urgent reconsideration to ensure the achievement of their stated objectives. In its newsletter, the professional services firm outlined several areas where revisions are required following a review of the New Tax Act (NTA), 2025. https://www.thecable.ng/kpmg-flags-multiple-errors-gaps-in-new-tax-laws-seeks-urgent-review/   ⁩

  Grain farmers in Kaduna State, numbering 2,143, have reported losses estimated at N10.16 billion during the 2025 farming season and have appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention in the form of free or subsidised farm inputs. The farmers, spread across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State, were pushed to the brink by a sudden crash in maize prices nationwide, despite unprecedented increases in the cost of agricultural inputs. https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/07/grain-production-nigerian-farmers-appeal-for-subsidy-after-heavy-losses-in-2025/

  The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with new African words and expressions in its latest update, published in December 2025 and rolled into 2026. The update, shared by the OED on Wednesday via X, features commonly used Nigerian and West African words linked to food, music, everyday speech, markets and pop culture, reinforcing the growing influence of African languages on global English. https://guardian.ng/education/full-list-amala-nyash-other-nigerian-words-added-to-oxford-dictionary/

  The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with new African words and expressions in its latest update, published in December 2025 and rolled into 2026. The update, shared by the OED on Wednesday via X, features commonly used Nigerian and West African words linked to food, music, everyday speech, markets and pop culture, reinforcing the growing influence of African languages on global English. https://guardian.ng/education/full-list-amala-nyash-other-nigerian-words-added-to-oxford-dictionary/   ⁩

  If you are a tenant and you know your rent expired 31st of December, 2025. and up till now, you have not renewed your rent. Pls know this 1. You are not a tenant anymore as we speak 2. You are now a tenant at WILL 3. You are not entitled to six months Notice to Quit anymore  4. Your Landlord can serve you seven days owners intention to recover property and file for your eviction in court the next day after the 7 days 5. At this point, even if you are ready to pay, your Landlord can reject your payment cos your contract has expired officially  6. Your Landlord doesn't have the right to lock your door, disconnect you from electricity or disconnect you from using water when you are not owing utility bill 7. Your Landlord can not pack your load out 8. The Landlord must go to court if he wish to evict you and the court will grant you some grace period, but you will pay for those period  9. After the grace period the court gave to you, if you don't move out.  Court...

  The Rivers house of assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state. The legislature kicked off the process at plenary on Thursday. The lawmakers are accusing Fubara and his deputy of gross misconduct. Martins Amaewhule, speaker of the house, is presiding over the session. https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-rivers-assembly-begins-impeachment-proceedings-against-fubara/  

  Infocity Politics | The 2027 Shuffle ADC Ticket: Why the ‘Obidient’ Magic Might Not Be Automatic for Peter Obi — Datti Baba-Ahmed LAGOS — As the dust settles on Peter Obi’s tactical move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), his right-hand man and 2023 running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, is dropping a dose of political realism: The 2027 presidential ticket is not a trophy waiting to be handed over. In a recent assessment of the shifting political landscape, Datti Baba-Ahmed clarified that while the "Obidient" movement remains a potent force, the transition into a new party hierarchy comes with its own set of "speed bumps." The "No-Automatic-Ticket" Reality Check Infocity reports that the primary hurdle for the former Anambra State Governor isn't his popularity, but Party Supremacy. Datti emphasized that the ADC is an established institution with its own constitution and long-standing members. "Political parties are not personal est...

AMMBAN Challenges CAC: “Why POS Operators Don’t Need Mandatory Business Registration” By Infocity News Desk January 6, 2026 As the deadline set by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for the mandatory registration of Point of Sale (POS) operators expires this January, the Association of Mobile Money & Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has come out strongly against the directive, labeling it unnecessary and legally questionable. The Argument for Non-Entity Status In an exclusive interview, AMMBAN General Secretary, Elegede Segun, argued that under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, individuals have the legal right to conduct business as non-entities or individuals without formal incorporation. Segun questioned why POS operators are being singled out for enforcement when other small-scale entrepreneurs, such as wood sellers or local millers, are not subjected to the same rigid demands. "CAMA clearly states that you can exist either as an individual or as a non-en...

  2027: OBIDIENT MOVEMENT, ADC SEAL STRATEGIC ALLIANCE IN OGUN STATE ABEOKUTA – In a move that signals a major realignment of political forces ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Ogun State chapter of the ‘Obidient Movement’ has officially entered into a strategic partnership with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The alliance was formalized on January 1, 2026, during a high-stakes, closed-door meeting held in the state capital, Abeokuta. The development comes on the heels of the official 2027 presidential declaration by the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi. Leading the ADC delegation were the South-West Zonal Chairman, Hon. Eyiowuawi, and the Ogun State Chairman, Otunba Dr. Olufemi Soluade. The Obidient Movement was represented by its State Coordinator, Hon. Olubowale Obaloluwa, alongside other key stakeholders from the movement’s grassroots network. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Dr. Soluade described the collaboration as a "convergence of visionari...

  🎉 NEW YEAR MESSAGE Dear good people of Ogun East and Ogun State, We celebrate the year gone by — a year of growth, lessons, resilience, and renewed strength. As we step into this New Year, we do so with high energy, great expectations, and unshakable belief in what we can achieve together. This is not just another year — this is a year of dimensional change for Ogun East and Ogun State. I urge the good people of Ogun East and Ogun State to brace up, stay focused, and deliberately position yourselves for the New Year. The future belongs to those who prepare for it, and the time to prepare is now. At my Foundation, New Generation, we remain committed to touching lives meaningfully through programmes that empower individuals and strengthen communities. Transformation is never a solo journey, and I invite you to be part of the change we are building together. Our focus remains clear and people-centred — Rural Transformation, Economic Development, and the Green Economy. Through the I...

 In 6 Years, Dapo Abiodun ‘Gifts’ 81 SUVs to LG Chairs, Those Who Should Check Him Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun gave Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to 20 Local Government chairmen on Thursday. Ganiyu Hamzat, commissioner for local government and chief affairs, stated that Abiodun gifted the cars to strengthen administrative delivery at the grassroots. https://fij.ng/article/in-6-years-dapo-abiodun-gifts-81-suvs-to-lg-chairs-those-who-should-check-him/ ⁩

 SPOTTED: Ogun LG Signs $250m MoU With 2-Month-Old Firm Linked to Expired UK Company Odogbolu Local Government in Ogun State has signed a $250 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skillicorn Nigeria Limited, a company that was registered in Nigeria only two months ago. The company has ties with Skillicorn Technologies Ltd, a firm in the United Kingdom which began the process of shutting down shortly before the deal was signed. https://fij.ng/article/spotted-ogun-lg-signs-250m-mou-with-2-month-old-firm-linked-to-expired-uk-company/

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