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Panic as Part of Public School Collapses in Ikorodu, Lagos

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Residents of Odo-Kekere Community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, were thrown into alarm on Thursday evening after part of a building at a local public school suddenly collapsed. The incident occurred after school hours, and many have described the outcome as a narrow escape. According to sources, a section of the school structure gave way with a loud crash, drawing neighbours to the scene. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) arrived quickly, cordoning off the area to prevent further accidents. Preliminary reports indicate that no students were in the classrooms at the time of the collapse. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident and the extent of the damage, while search and rescue teams continue to ensure no staff or security personnel were trapped under the debris. Mrs. Boluwaji Aderinto, a resident whose home is adjacent to the school, expressed concern over the state of local school buildings. “We heard a loud crack and then dust everywhere. We thank God it didn’t happen in the morning when the children were in their desks. This is a wake-up call for the government,” she said. A high-level delegation from the Lagos State Ministry of Education visited the site to assess the situation. A senior ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed, “We have officers on site, including the Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, already assessing the situation for further action.” The collapse has intensified calls for urgent inspection, renovation, and overhaul of public and private school buildings across Lagos to ensure the safety of students and staff.

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Rivers Assembly Reaffirms Impeachment Bid Against Governor Fubara and Deputy

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The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday confirmed it would continue with the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. At a live press conference in Port Harcourt, the lawmakers accused Fubara of blackmail and said he had lost the trust necessary to tackle the ongoing crisis in the oil-rich state. They also alleged the governor had violated the 1999 Constitution, leaving the Assembly with no alternative but to use its legislative powers to remove him from office. The Assembly members further claimed that Fubara and his deputy had tried to intimidate parliament. They thanked President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the situation and called on Speaker Martin Amaewhule to reconvene the House. Four lawmakers who had earlier advocated for a political solution recanted their position and pledged support for the impeachment process. The group then moved to the chambers to begin a parliamentary session.

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EU Removes Nigeria From High-Risk Financial List

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Nigeria has been officially removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions, a development expected to ease trade relations, simplify financial transactions and improve investment flows between the country and Europe. According to Business Insider, the European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that Nigeria, along with South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique and Tanzania, had made significant progress in strengthening their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. The commission said the countries no longer exhibited “strategic deficiencies” under EU assessment criteria. It noted that the reforms implemented had aligned their financial systems with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Reacting to the decision, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, described Nigeria’s delisting as a major confidence booster for investors. In a post on X on Thursday, she wrote, “Big win for Nigeria! Removed from EU’s financial ‘high-risk’ list! Congrats to President @officialABAT on this achievement. As Minister of State for Finance, I’m proud of this boost to trade and investor confidence.” Nigeria’s inclusion on the EU high-risk list previously meant that transactions involving European partners were subjected to enhanced due diligence, tighter documentation requirements and increased regulatory oversight. These measures placed additional pressure on Nigerian banks and businesses, often slowing cross-border trade and complicating investment processes. The country’s removal from the list is expected to reduce these hurdles and strengthen economic engagement with European partners.

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Soludo Urges South-East Youths To Join Armed Forces, End Self-Marginalisation

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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has called on youths in the South-East to end what he described as deliberate self-marginalisation by enlisting in the Nigerian Armed Forces and taking active roles in national institutions. Soludo made the call in Awka during the wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. Reflecting on the 56th anniversary of the end of the Nigerian Civil War, the governor described the conflict as avoidable and said the spirit of “no victor, no vanquished” must continue to define Nigeria’s unity. He said the event was organised to honour all Nigerians who lost their lives while serving the country, both during the civil war and in subsequent years. “We are remembering not just members of our armed forces who died during that needless war, but all those who paid the supreme price afterwards,” he said. “This is the time we have set aside as a nation to remember and to say: never again.” Soludo paid tribute to widows, widowers and families of fallen heroes, and commended serving military and security personnel, particularly those deployed in Anambra State, for their dedication to maintaining peace. Addressing the South-East directly, the governor expressed concern over the low number of Anambra indigenes within Nigeria’s security architecture, describing it as self-inflicted exclusion from national decision-making and influence. He urged young people to see military service as a legitimate avenue to contribute to the country and secure their place within it. “We must participate as co-owners of Project Nigeria,” he said, stressing that the civil war ended over five decades ago and that the region must fully reintegrate into all national structures. On the prevailing insecurity in the region, Soludo appealed to those engaged in violent agitation to abandon such actions and embrace peace. “The era of terror is over, and I call on our brothers in the bushes to come out,” he said. “We will help you to become useful citizens of the state. To Ndi Anambra and the rest of the South-East, this is the time to remind ourselves that the war has ended.” The governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security commanders in Anambra State for their efforts, expressing confidence that the long-standing security challenges would soon be decisively addressed.

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Alaafin of Oyo Denies Consulting Or Endorsing Rotational Chairmanship Claimed by Governor Seyi Makinde

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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied being consulted or approving the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin’s Palace responded to remarks attributed to Governor Seyi Makinde, who reportedly claimed he consulted the Alaafin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomoso before inaugurating Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa I, as chairman of the council. “The attention of the Alaafin’s Palace has been drawn to a statement credited to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, that he consulted with the three traditional rulers in the state on the rotational chairmanship of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs,” the statement read. The Palace categorically denied the claim, stressing that no such consultation took place. “There was no time that His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, held any meeting with either the State Governor or any of the two traditional rulers mentioned on this issue,” it stated. It also made clear that the Alaafin did not endorse the proposed rotational arrangement. “The Alaafin did not tell the Governor nor make any categorical statement endorsing rotational chairmanship among the three traditional rulers in the state,” the Palace added. The statement emphasized that the Alaafin’s stance, alongside that of the Oyo community, had already been formally communicated to the governor. “The position of the Alaafin and the entire Oyo community on the issue of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs has been clearly enunciated in a memorandum delivered to His Excellency by the Oyo Council of Elders,” it concluded.

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Olubadan Inaugurated As First Chairman Of New Oyo State Council Of Obas And Chiefs

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Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated the new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan, unveiling a rotational chairmanship among three of the state’s leading traditional rulers. The ceremony, held at the House of Chiefs Hall, State Secretariat, Ibadan, saw the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa I, appointed as the council’s first chairman for a two-year term. Notably absent from the event was the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, one of the state’s foremost monarchs. The inauguration follows the passage of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the State House of Assembly, a law designed to strengthen traditional institutions in the state. Explaining the rotational chairmanship, Governor Makinde said, “I called the monarchs and proposed in the law that the chairmanship of the Council of Obas will rotate every two years. This is our tradition. But when we sit down, if we don’t resolve issues and do what is right and proper for our people, then we have failed. “So, I consulted my three fathers—the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomosoland—and the agreement is that the rotation will start with Kabiyesi, the Olubadan of Ibadan. On that basis, I hereby pronounce the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs inaugurated.” Under the amended law, the council’s chairmanship will rotate every two years among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, and the Soun of Ogbomosoland. Oba Ladoja, a former Oyo State governor, became the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in September 2025 following the death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.

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Fubara Orders Immediate Employment Of Fallen Servicemen’s Children In Rivers

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the immediate employment of children of fallen servicemen in the state. The directive was announced on Thursday during the Armed Forces Remembrance ceremony at Government House, Port Harcourt, held to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Fubara said the move reflects the state government’s commitment to the Armed Forces, other security agencies, and the families of personnel who lost their lives in active service. He instructed the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Benibo Anabraba, to ensure the directive is implemented without delay. “I want to emphasise that the Secretary to the State Government has been given marching orders to ensure the promised employment for the children of our veterans is immediately attended to. This is part of our socio-economic support for their families,” he said. The governor noted that Rivers State would continue to partner with military formations by providing logistical and welfare support to enhance their operational capacity. He paid tribute to troops deployed nationwide, particularly those fighting Boko Haram in the North-East, as well as personnel confronting banditry and kidnapping in the North-West and North-Central regions. He also acknowledged ongoing military operations in the South-East and South-South against pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, and other security threats on land and at sea. Fubara honoured soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, international peacekeeping missions, and recent counter-insurgency operations. He also commended President Bola Tinubu for strengthening the military through improved welfare, modern equipment, and initiatives aimed at addressing internal security challenges. Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Rivers State chapter, Kuu Aminkipo Promise, praised the state government’s support, highlighting Governor Fubara’s ₦100 million donation to the 2026 Emblem Appeal Fund as reassurance to veterans, widows, and dependents of fallen heroes.

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Nigeria Inflation Rises To 15.15 Percent In December As Food Prices Ease

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Nigeria’s inflation climbed to 15.15 percent in December 2025, up from 14.45 percent in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The CPI data released on Thursday showed that the overall price level increased by 0.7 percent month-on-month. Food prices, however, eased during the period, with food inflation falling to 10.84 percent in December from 11.08 percent in November. Compared to December 2024, food inflation slowed significantly from 39.84 percent. “The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 131.2 in December 2025, up by 0.7 points from 130.5 in November,” the NBS report noted. The bureau added that the December headline inflation of 15.15 percent was lower than November’s 17.33 percent and down 19.65 percent from the 34.80 percent recorded in December 2024. “This indicates a year-on-year decrease in headline inflation in December 2025 compared to the same month last year, though based on a different reference year (November 2009 = 100),” the report explained. The figures come after analysts had projected a rise in inflation for December.

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