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Timini Egbuson unveils trailer for ‘Love and New Notes’ film

Actor Timini Egbuson has released the trailer for his upcoming romantic drama, Love and New Notes, set to hit cinemas nationwide on February 13.

Timini, on Instagram, wrote, “Every house has its secrets…and love always finds a way out. Love & New Notes In cinemas nationwide February 13.

“Timini Egbuson @_timini presents love & new notes.”

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The film, directed by Kayode Kasum, boasted a star-studded cast, including Sophie Alakija, Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Badmus, and Kamo State.

Set in 1984 Lagos, the movie explores themes of love, ambition, and relationships against the backdrop of a sudden government-mandated currency change.

The trailer promises a mix of romance, drama, and suspense, with Timini Egbuson playing the lead role of Boma, a struggling young man.

Produced by Muyi Banti, Love and New Notes marks another milestone in Timini Egbuson’s rising career, following his previous production credit in the romantic drama Reel Love.

January 28, 2026
Reps seek joint security operations against bandits in Gombe

The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Chief of Defence Staff to immediately initiate a coordinated Joint Security Operation and provide area surveillance and ground support to flush out the armed bandits terrorising communities in Gombe state and destroy their camps to avoid recurrence.

The House also asked the Inspector General of Police to immediately deploy Mobile Police Force Squadrons to maintain law and order and provide Mobile Police Force Squadron format in the affected communities.

In a resolution following a motion of urgent public importance by the Chief Whip, Usman Bello Kumo the House asked the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Northeast Development Commission to immediately provide relief materials to the victims of the attack in communities within Akko Local Government Arca.

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While moving the motion, Kumo informed the House of the recent attacks by armed bandits on Garin Galadima, Pindiga, Garin Jaji, and Laro and other communities in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, that resulted in the killing of 6 innocent people, abduction of 20 persons currently being held hostage by the kidnappers, and destruction of properties, thereby causing widespread fear and displacement of citizens from their homes.

According to o him, these attacks have caused widespread destruction of properties, displacement of citizens, and loss of livelihoods, fear, and uncertainty within the communities.

He said these incidents are a stark reminder of the overwhelming threat to national security, and a call to all security agencies to double their efforts in ensuring that they provide adequate protection to the citizens and their properties.

He expressed concern that if no stringent security measures are taken to safeguard the lives of our people in adherence with Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), particularly Section 14 (2) (8), which clearly states thus: that the set of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.

January 28, 2026
Rivers: NYCN hails Fubara for developmental strides

President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, on Wednesday commended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for his dividends of democracy in the state.

NYCN gave the commendation while felicitating with Fubara on the occasion of his birthday.

According to a statement issued by Sukubo, “We extend warm felicitations to its distinguished Role Model and the charismatic Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on the occasion of his birthday.

“This milestone is more than a celebration of another year; it is an opportunity to recognise a life of uncommon service, purposeful leadership, and enduring impact. Governor Fubara’s journey in public service reflects a deep commitment to national development, economic inclusion, and the overall progress of the people of Rivers State and Nigeria at large.

“Over the past two years, amid man-made political tensions in Rivers State, Governor Fubara has demonstrated exemplary leadership marked by patience, tolerance, accommodation, and peace-building.

“Beyond these qualities, he has remained resolute and principled—a calm but determined fighter committed to delivering democratic dividends to the people. His leadership approach has strengthened institutions, preserved stability, and reinforced public confidence in governance”.

Under his stewardship, the youth group said Rivers State has recorded notable progress across key sectors, adding that education has received renewed attention through improved policies and targeted investments aimed at building human capital.

Sukubo said the health sector has benefited from strategic interventions designed to improve access and the quality of care.

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“Agriculture has been strengthened through programmes that support farmers and enhance food security. Youth empowerment initiatives have expanded opportunities for skills acquisition, enterprise development, and employment, reflecting the Governor’s belief in young people as drivers of sustainable development.

“Collectively, these efforts have contributed to a steady turnaround of the state’s economy, with visible benefits reaching communities across the local government areas.

These achievements explain why Nigerian youths strongly identify with Governor Fubara’s leadership and vision. His inclusive governance style resonates with the aspirations of young Nigerians who desire fairness, opportunity, and progress.

“The NYCN, therefore, affirms its unwavering support and solidarity with his administration as it continues to chart a path of development, unity, and shared prosperity.

“As he marks this special day, the National Youth Council of Nigeria wishes His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, a happy birthday, along with prayers for continued good health, wisdom, divine guidance, and success in all his endeavours”, he added.

January 28, 2026
BREAKING: Business mogul Otunba Adekunle Ojora dies at 93

The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the death of its patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, the Olori Omo Oba of Lagos, who passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 93.

The family disclosed that the late elder statesman will be laid to rest in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rites and appealed to the public to remember him in their prayers.

In a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki, the family said Otunba Ojora died “in full submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT).”

“We say Alhamdulilahi for a life well lived, and we submit to the words of Allah: ‘Surely, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall all return’ (Q2:156),” the statement read.

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Otunba Ojora is survived by his wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, as well as his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

According to The Advance of African Capital, the late patriarch, who was born in 1932, began his professional career as a journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the early 1950s.

He later joined the United Africa Company (UAC) as an executive in 1962 and rose to become Chairman of the Board of AGIP Nigeria Limited, a position he held from 1971 until the company was acquired by Unipetrol in 2002.

Otunba Ojora also made notable investments in several foreign companies operating in Nigeria during the 1970s, playing a significant role in the growth of the country’s private sector.

The family concluded by urging Nigerians to join them in prayer, asking Allah to grant the deceased mercy, peace in the grave, and a place in Aljannah Firdaus.

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January 28, 2026
Tinubu seeks reforms to expand Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, strengthen health institutions

President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to amend the Court of Appeal Act to establish an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre at the appellate court for the adjudication of appellate matters.

The President is also seeking amendments to the Court of Appeal Act and the Federal High Court Act to increase the number of Justices and judges from 70 to 110 for the Court of Appeal, and from 70 to 90 for the Federal High Court.

In addition, Tinubu has proposed comprehensive amendments to the laws establishing 24 federal health institutions and regulatory agencies to strengthen their operational capacity.

The Speaker of the House announced that the President transmitted three separate bills requesting legislative amendments affecting the judiciary and the health sector.

One bill seeks to amend the Court of Appeal Act 2004 to expand the number of Justices to 110, while another proposes changes to the Federal High Court Act 2024 to raise the number of judges to 90. The third communication contains 24 bills aimed at revising legal frameworks governing federal health institutions nationwide.

The proposed Court of Appeal (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is designed to enhance the institutional capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the appellate court in line with constitutional provisions and current justice sector demands.

Beyond increasing the number of Justices, the bill also seeks to restructure provisions on the composition, precedence, and ranking of Court of Appeal Justices, including the status of the President of the Court and the determination of seniority. It further provides for the conduct of court proceedings through electronic and audio-visual platforms.

In addition, it seeks to establish an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre within the Court of Appeal, to which appellate matters may be referred for settlement, while empowering the President of the Court of Appeal to issue regulations and practice directions for its effective operation and also seek to introduce several procedures and administrative amendments to improve operational efficiency and legal certainty in appellate practice.

The President explained that the bill also seeks to update terminology and definitions within the Principal Act, including the recognition of virtual hearings and modern correctional nomenclature, and consolidates interpretative provisions to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with the current legal and institutional framework.

According to him, these amendments are timely and necessary; they respond to the growing demands on the appellate justice system, seek to reduce delays in the administration of justice, strengthen access to justice for litigants across the Federation, and reinforce public confidence in the judiciary.

For the Federal High Court, the president, while the original act provides for 50 judges for the court, the number was increased to seventy (70) by the Amendment in 2005, and remains the current strength of the Court.

President Tinubu said, “It is noteworthy that the Court now bears a substantial and expanding responsibility for the prosecution of terrorism related offences, transnational organized crimes, and other matters touching directly on national security.

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“The House is invited to note that the proposed increase of the Federal High Court Justices from 70 to 90 will significantly improve the Judge-to-ration, enhance the speed and quality of adjudication, and allow for greater judicial specialization in technically demanding areas such as terrorism, financial crimes, taxation, intellectual property, maritime law, and election-related litigation.

The President is also seeking the approval of the House to amend 24 Health Sector Acts.

He said, “The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in coordination with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, following the directive of the Federal Executive Council, engaged in a review of the enabling laws of the Health Sector Institutions for the purpose of streamlining the over-bloated membership structure of their Governing Boards to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery and have concluded the following twenty-four Health Sector Bills”

The bills are University Teaching Hospitals (Reconstitution of Boards, etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the National Hospital for Women and Children, Abuja (Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Federal Medical Centres (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the National Specialty Hospitals Management Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025, the Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025; The National Eye Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the National Hospital for Women and Obstetric Fistula (Establishment) Bill, 2025 and the National Ear Care Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The bills also include the Medical and Dental Practitioners Bill, 2025; the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (Registration, etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Institution of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Radiographers (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The rest are the Community Health Practitioners (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Dental Technologists (Registration, Etc.), (Amendment) Bill, 2025; (xix) The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, the Dental Therapist (Registration, Etc.) (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, the National Blood Service Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Records Officers Registration and Digital Health Bill, 2025; and the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Bill, 2025.

The president appealed to the lawmakers to expedite the consideration and passage of the bill.

January 28, 2026
FG to France: Economic changes driving growth and stability

The Federal Government has told the French government that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are moving forward steadily and are helping to build stronger political understanding across the country, even as the changes bring short-term challenges.

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with officials from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Microeconomic Risk Analysis Due Diligence Mission, led by its Country Director, Mr. Jacky Amprou.

Bagudu said the reforms have helped bring the executive and legislative arms of government closer in working together, while also improving cooperation among the federal, state, and local governments.

“The reforms have improved cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of government. The National Assembly has been very supportive of the President’s bold economic initiatives,” he told the AFD team. He added, “Of equal importance is the friendly relationship among the federal, state, and local governments.”

According to the Minister, the economic changes introduced over the past two and a half years are beginning to produce results, including better economic stability, stronger confidence from investors, and a growing sense of political unity across the country.

He explained that, even with political tensions in some regions and the difficult timing of the reforms, the government has stayed committed to pushing through important economic measures. Bagudu noted that the rising level of political agreement around these policies has helped to steady the naira, keep investor interest alive, and reduce the usual uncertainty that often comes before elections in developing economies.

Speaking on President Tinubu’s long-term plans, Bagudu said the government is working toward building a one-trillion-dollar economy within the next five years. He explained that this goal is based on inclusive growth that allows development to spread from the grassroots to the national level.

He said a key part of this plan is the Renewed Hope Ward Development Plan, which is designed to identify economic opportunities in all 8,809 wards across the country and bring local needs into national planning.

“At the heart of this approach is making sure development starts from the ward level, moves through the states, and finally shapes the national development plan,” Bagudu said.

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He added that the government will focus strongly on agriculture, local production, and value chains to create jobs, improve food security, and raise household incomes.

Bagudu also said the government remains committed to private-sector-led growth and is working to make Nigeria more attractive to both local and foreign investors, despite challenges such as low revenue, high interest rates, and global economic pressures.

He admitted that the reforms have caused some short-term pain for citizens but said they are necessary for the country’s long-term stability and sustainable growth.

Earlier, Mr. Amprou told the meeting that the AFD mission is not focused on a single project but is carrying out a broad review of Nigeria’s economic and structural reforms. He said the agency is updating its country risk and economic assessment, which will guide future support and financing decisions.

He noted that since 2022, Nigeria has introduced major reforms that have changed the economic landscape, and the mission is seeking a deeper understanding of how the government plans to strengthen these reforms and drive faster national development.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Deborah Odoh, welcomed the AFD delegation and other development partners. She said it is important for all international support to align with Nigeria’s 2026–2030 National Development Plan.

She described Nigeria as a strong destination for growth and thanked development partners for their continued support, while stressing that all assistance should match the country’s own development goals.

Both sides agreed that future AFD activities in Nigeria must follow the government’s development priorities. They also discussed plans for a new AFD–Nigeria Country Partnership Agreement, as the current five-year agreement is expected to end in 2025, so that the next phase of cooperation will align with Nigeria’s 2026–2030 development plan.

January 28, 2026
NAF probes alleged civilian casualties in Niger airstrikes

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged civilian casualties during airstrikes conducted on January 25 in Kurigi village in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State.

The probe will be conducted by the Civilian Harm Accident and Investigation (CHAI) team of the service, NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to him, the NAF acknowledged the gravity of the reported loss of lives and injuries and conveyed its deep concern for all affected. He reaffirmed that the protection of non-combatants remains central to its operational conduct.

He Ejodame said, “Over the past year, the NAF has consistently applied its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response – Action Plan (CHMR-AP), embedding civilian protection considerations into all phases of operations while strengthening training, procedures, and safeguards aimed at minimising harm.

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“In line with this commitment, the NAF has activated a Civilian Harm Accident and Investigation (CHAI) team to commence an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the reported incident.”

The NAF’s spokesperson stressed that the service is guided by the principles of accountability, responsibility, and transparency.

He assured the NAF’s unwavering resolve to “take responsibility where required, implement necessary improvements, and safeguard innocent lives, while continuing to defend the nation with professionalism, restraint and respect for the trust placed in it by the Nigerian people.”

January 28, 2026
Fela’s legacy: Kunle Kuti breaks silence on Wizkid-Seun feud

Kunle Kuti, son of Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti, has expressed dismay over the online spat between singer Wizkid and his brother Seun Kuti.

The controversy began when Seun criticised Wizkid’s fans for comparing the ‘Ojuelegba’ hitmaker to their father, arguing that it undermined Fela’s legacy.

Speaking on TheCable’s ‘Our Two Kobo’ podcast, Kunle Kuti distanced himself from comparisons between Wizkid and Fela, saying they belong to different realms.

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“I do not want anybody to compare them; it is two different things,” he said.

Kunle admitted that the issue left him “heartbroken”, revealing he holds Wizkid in high regard and had sought to meet him, citing the singer’s Fela Kuti tattoo as a point of admiration.

“That is what I am saying, I was heartbroken. What is this going on? Wizkid is the only artist that I have kind of begged people that I want to meet in my life.

“Even on Sunday, I have begged him that I want to meet this guy, to show you how much I love him. For the fact that he has Fela’s tattoo. We, his kids, do not even have his tattoo on our bodies”, he said.

January 28, 2026
Reps seek urgent FG intervention over rising tension between Ondo–Ogun border communities

The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to urgently intervene in the escalating tension between the oil-rich Eba Island–Atijere communities located on the border between Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State and Ogun State, to avert a potential breakdown of law and order.

The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Donald Ojogo, in which the House also urged the National Boundary Commission to immediately initiate measures to clarify and determine the official status of the disputed area.

Ojogo told lawmakers that what is now known as the Mahin Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State was originally called the Mahin country and has existed since pre-colonial times.

He explained that in 1885, the traditional ruler of the area, the Amapetu of Mahin, agreed with colonial authorities to incorporate the entire Mahin country and the Atijere Island into the Lagos Colony, where it was administered until the 1914 Amalgamation.

The lawmaker warned that failure to urgently address the boundary dispute could worsen tensions and threaten peace in the affected communities.

“Atijere, alongside its adjoining towns such as Irokun, Igboedun, Eba, Obinneyin, Araromi seaside, Mahintedo, and ItebuElero, to mention just a few, have remained under the Paramountcy of the Amapetu, a First Class and Grade A Traditional Ruler in Ondo State ever since that historic Treaty with the British Colonial Authorities.

“Following this recognition, Atijere, serving as the headquarters of other satellite towns including Eba, hosted the Native Court in 1933, and in all these, Amapetu of Mahin Kingdom appointed vassal chiefs who have always been of Ilaje descent and ethnic background of the then Ondo Province and lately, Ondo State.

“All infrastructure, i.e., roads, hospitals, schools, and other social amenities, were/are provided for by the then Ondo province/Ondo government up to date.

“Eba Island, for instance, firmly falls within the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The geographic coordinates align with officially recognized national and international mapping systems, and such cannot be altered by opinion or speculation.

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“Eba Island has, for decades, been administered as part of the Atijere Forest Reserve under Ondo State Government authority without any formal protest or legal challenge from Ogun State; and that the location of the Oil Field (Ago Balogun Community) otherwise known as the Eba Oil Field falls within Ago Balogun Community, customarily, historically and traditionally governed under Atijere Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State which further reinforces the fact that the original inhabitants of Eba Island are the Ilaje sub ethnic group of the Yoruba ethnic nationality.

“Even without any Legal Instrument in, no judgment of any competent court, no National Boundary Commission determination, and no constitutional instrument designating Eba Island or the Eba Oil Field as part of Ogun State, media opinions and publications have twisted historical facts by insinuating that they belong to Ogun State.

“This situation has culminated in an avoidably brewing tension, almost precipitating a breakdown of Law and Order.”

January 28, 2026
Okpebholo urges NASS to investigate power grid collapse

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has asked the National Assembly to carry out a diligent legislative investigation into the nation’s persistent power outage and the collapse of the national grid.

Governor Okpebholo said the country would be the best nation if there were a steady power supply.

The Edo governor spoke in Benin City during an interface with the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on power sector reform and expenditure.

Represented by his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Governor Okpebholo of Nigeria would only achieve a robust economy if the power sector is fixed.

The Committee Chairman, Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu, explained that the Committee was on a mission across the country to investigate and audit the power sector reforms carried out from 2007 to 2024.

“We are in Edo State in continuation of our investigative activities. We have so far seen two generating companies, the Azura and the Benin Generating Company.

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“Today, we engaged the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), all in a fact-finding mission to establish the truth of what they have submitted before the ad hoc committee a few weeks ago.”

Speaking on the frequent collapse of the national grid between 2024 and 2025, Aliyu said there was a need to conduct a “forensic investigation on the policy itself, the strategies and role played by each stakeholder within the electricity sector, from 2007 to 2024.

“We are also to make physical assessments of some of the issues, since projects are involved, and also, based on the different contributions made by the federal government through the Central Bank of Nigeria.

“We are out to know the truth and see how we can make things right,” he concluded.

Acting Managing Director/CEO BEDC, Hon. (Engr.) Jonathan Lawani said the firm was doing everything to provide outside support for the grid collapse challenges

“We recognise the fact that the grid allocation we are having is not enough, adequate, and sufficient to power every customer within our franchise area.

“So, we have gone outside the grid to support and augment whatever we have. And, we are bringing people back to the grid to enjoy a good power supply.”

January 28, 2026