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NEWS HEADLINES 29 JAN 26

NATIONAL

Tinubu mourns, expresses grief over Otunba Adekunle Ojora’s death. 

Tinubu approves purchase of two new communication satellites. 

FG issues N501b inaugural power sector bond to clear GenCos debts. 

Africa needs ‘strategic capitalism’, not aid, loan – Shettima. 

2027: Male dominance in 13 states threatens female representation in politics. 

Reps step in to douse tension over Ondo–Ogun oil-rich boundary area. 

Muslims will not recognise any election conducted by Amupitan – Sharia council. 

Shariah Council to INEC: We won’t accept compromised elections in 2027. 

FG, Northern leaders, lawyers differ on amnesty for terrorists. 

Primary School Teacher Awarded N50m, Car, House. 

Tax Laws Not Altered, Says Akpabio. 

Senate Steps Down Electoral Bill, Plans Executive Session Thursday. 

How Oil Tycoons Bankrolled Diezani’s UK Lifestyle For Contracts – Prosecutors. 

Oyegun, Utomi, Lukman, 47 others make ADC 50 wisemen panel on party manifesto. 

Protest hits NAFDAC HQ over sachet alcohol ban. 

400 laptops, 1,000 phones seized; six arrested over N7.7bn telecom fraud. 

FG deploys military retirees to secure ungoverned spaces. 

OPHK troops lead safe homecoming of Nigerian Refugees from Cameroon. 


BUSINESS

LynX Ride launches in Nigeria, pledges transparency, safety. 

NDIC, EFCC to enhance prosecution of bank failure offences. 

CIBN, BUK execute linkage agreement.  

NAICOM engages EY, top audit giants to deepen oversight of recapitalisation. 

FG targets cocoa production to boost economy, job creation. 


ACROSS THE STATES

Lagos monarch raises alarm over activities of illegal traditional chiefs in Otta–Ikosi Ejinrin. 

Makoko, Oworoonsoki Demolitions: Protesters tear-gassed, arrested in Lagos. 

Iyabo Obasanjo joins APC in Ogun. 

Oyo police arrest two ex-soldiers over armed robbery, recover vehicles.  

Oyo gives 14-day quit notice to Illegal occupants around Obafemi Awolowo Stadium. 

Oyetola’s aide accuses Adeleke of misleading public over Osun LG funds. 

Oborevwori Says Loss of Public Trust in judiciary Could Trigger Anarchy.  

Former Anambra guber candidate George Moghalu dumps Labour Party. 

Shettima visits Gbong Gwom Jos, urges Nigerians to embrace coexistence.

I’m shocked by Yusuf’s defection to APC, says Kwankwaso. 

Gov Yusuf’s defection: ‘Learn the lesson and move on’, says Jigawa politician. 

NSCDC arrests child trafficker, illegal petrol dealers in Zamfara. 

Zamfara sacks 109 non-indigenous teachers, declares 500 vacancies. 

Buni provides enabling environment to investors to boost employment, IGR. Very reliable. 


HUMAN ANGLE

Influential businessman Otunba Adekunle Ojora dies at 93. 

Suspected Yahoo boy kills friend in Delta over $1,000 transaction. 

How NIPC official secured job with fake certificates — ICPC. 

Gunmen abduct pregnant woman in Ondo; 85-yr-old kidnapped, released. 

How N66k from Ogun lawmaker Sapele seeded my UNILAG journey to graduation. 

‘Jesus is no longer on the cross’ – Korede Bello opens up on Christian faith. 

Why I’m Trump’s no.1 fan – Nicki Minaj. 

'I couldn't save them' - US mum's horror as three sons die falling through pond ice. 


INTERNATIONAL

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf. 

Sarah Mullally is first female Archbishop of Canterbury. 

Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schools. 

'Don't take us to a hospital': Iran protesters treated in secret to avoid arrest. 

Grief and shock after Indian politician Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash. 


SPORTS

Excited Rivers’ athletes set for upsets, top position. 

Men’s football transfer fees hit record $13 billion – FIFA. 

Premier League more physical than Champions League – Anthony Gordon. 

Tyson Fury confirms April comeback fight against Makhmudov. 

Australian Open: Djokovic gets lucky to set up Sinner semi-final showdown in Melbourne. 

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