Day: January 13, 2026

Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, dies at 100.

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PHOTO: Late: Mrs Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she was known for her strong support, humility, and commitment to social and family values. Tributes have begun to pour in…

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Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, dies at 100.

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PHOTO: Late Lucia Onabanjo By: Mandy Park Lucia Onabanjo, widow of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, the late Chief Bisi Onabanjo, has died at the age of 100. The family confirmed her passing in a brief statement on Tuesday, noting that Mrs. Onabanjo died peacefully after a fulfilled life marked by devotion to family, service, and quiet dignity. Lucia Onabanjo was married to Chief Bisi Onabanjo, who served as the first civilian governor of Ogun State from 1979 to 1983 during Nigeria’s Second Republic. Throughout her husband’s political career, she…

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Makoko Demolitions: CEE-HOPE, HOMEF, CAPPA Condemn Lagos Government Over Deaths, Forced Evictions, Youth Leader’s Arrest

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEEHOPE) Nigeria, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have strongly condemned the Lagos State Government’s ongoing brutal demolition of homes at the Makoko waterfront community which has reportedly resulted in the death of two babies and an adult, mass displacements, and the arrest of a community leader advocating for restraint and due process. In a statement on Tuesday, they described the incidents as an unfortunate pattern of disregard for the…

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Ayra Starr listed among nominees for 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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PHOTO: Ayra Starr By; Phil Grant Ayra Starr, Nigerian songstress, is listed as one of the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event organisers unveiled the list of nominees for this years award show on Thursday. Starr will compete against South Africa’s Tyla, Hong Kong’s Jackson Wang, Japan’s JO1 and Ghanaian-American songstress, MOLIY, in the ‘World Artiste of the Year’ category. The 13th edition of the iHeartRadio Music Awards will take place on March 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Full list of nominees below: Song…

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Obi Decries President Tinubu’s Silence Amid National Challenges

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PHOTO: Mr Peter Obi By: Ndidi Okafor Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as the President’s silence in the face of mounting national challenges confronting Nigerians. Obi, in a statement released on Monday, expressed concern that the Federal Government has not provided clear, consistent communication on critical issues such as economic hardship, insecurity, and the rising cost of living. He argued that effective leadership requires regular engagement with citizens, especially during difficult times. According to him,…

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