My former manager behind false paternity claims about my son – Mercy Chinwo alleges (Nation)
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo has accused her former manager of bullying and spreading false information about her personal life.
In a video posted on Instagram, Chinwo detailed her ordeal, revealing that she relocated from Lagos to Port Harcourt due to safety concerns caused by his actions.
She also alleged that her former manager withheld her royalties for two years and launched online attacks to tarnish her reputation. Read more
Lagos roads not for parking of vehicles – Desmond Elliot (Channels)
Desmond Elliot, a third-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has asked Lagosians to discourage roadside parking in the state.
The actor-turned-politician stated this when Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned four roads in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.
Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency and serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Works, asked Lagosians to own the roads in the state and disallow articulated vehicles from turning them into parking lots. Read more
President’s wife inaugurates ICU, Aluko Ward at Kwara University Teaching Hospital (ThisDay)
The wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday inaugurated the ultra modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Dr. Amuda Aluko VIP Ward at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin, the state capital.
At the inauguration were Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, his wife, Ambassador Olufolake Abdulrazaq, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, members of the State Executive Council, as well as some dignitaries from other states.
Speaking with newsmen after the inauguration in Ilorin, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, said: “The ultramodern ward is for everybody to access without having to break their account. Read more
Lagos Assembly: Resign if you can’t return as member – Fouad Oki tells Obasa (Sun)
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Fouad Oki, has urged impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa to stop contesting his removal.
He said Obasa should return to his basic duties as a lawmaker or resign from the assembly.
Oki stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. Read more
Sultan directs Muslims to look out for Sha’aban moon (Vanguard)
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims to look out for the crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH, from Wednesday.
The directive is contained in a statement released in Sokoto on Tuesday by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council.
“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Wednesday, Jan. 29th, corresponding to the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH, shall be the day to look out for the new crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH. Read more
Over 200m Nigerians at risk of neglected tropical diseases – FG (DailyTrust)
The minister of state for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, says Nigeria has more than 200 million people at the risk of one Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) or the other.
He made the disclosure Monday in Abuja during the 2025 World NTD day.
He said there were about 165 million people needing preventive chemotherapy for at least one NTDs in the country. Read more
Nigeria now knows me as man who makes things disappear- Abia lawmaker (Punch)
A House of Representatives member representing Aba North/South of Abia State in the National Assembly, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, after an altercation occurred during a package delivery, has jokingly stated that his altercation with a Bolt driver in Abuja in October 2024 significantly increased his recognition among Nigerians.
Ikwechegh added that the altercation has earned him the title “the man that makes things disappear.”
The lawmaker stated this on Tuesday when he was featured on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, noting that he has moved past the incident and even built a cordial relationship with the e-hailing driver. Read more
Illegal mining allegations: Retired General challenges Oshiomhole to provide evidence (Tribune)
Major General Bamidele Olawumi (retd.), a former military officer, has strongly criticised Senator Adams Oshiomhole for his recent claims that retired military generals are involved in illegal mining activities in Nigeria.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Olawumi, who previously served as the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), described Oshiomhole’s comments as “reckless, baseless, and offensive.”
He accused the senator of unjustly tarnishing the reputation of retired generals who have served Nigeria with honour. Read more
Cardi B Addresses Pregnancy Rumors Following Recent Appearance (Allhiphop)
Cardi B swiftly shut down pregnancy rumors sparked by her recent outfit as eager fans speculated she might be expecting again.
She is setting the record straight after fans flooded social media with pregnancy rumors sparked by her latest outfit choice.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper recently stepped out in a cute pleated skirt that had many speculating whether she might be expecting her fourth child amid her acrimonious divorce from estranged husband Offset. Read more
Goma in crisis: Battle for control intensifies between congolese army and M23 rebels (AfricaNews)
After another night of fighting between the Congolese army and M23 militants, it still remains unclear who controls Goma.
The rebels – supported, the United Nations says, by thousands of Rwandan soldiers – made a lightning advance on the city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday.
The M23 says it is in control of the provincial capital, but the Congolese authorities dispute this, with conflicting reports from officials as to how much it claims to hold. Read more
Sinkhole swallows truck in Japan, trapping driver inside (ABC)
Authorities say the driver, a man, was in communication with firefighters.The oval-shaped pit suddenly formed on a busy road in Yashio, Japan, taking down a truck and trapping the driver inside. Emergency crews battled unstable ground and debris.
The crater is about 30 feet wide and 16 feet deep. It formed in a well-traveled area of Saitama Prefecture, just outside Tokyo, Japan’s capital. While Tokyo is a global economic hub, Saitama is more residential.
Authorities say the driver, a man, is inside the cab and is in communication with firefighters. However, his truck’s front end appeared lodged in dirt, making the rescue difficult. Read more
US bishops say refugee programme is ‘work of mercy’ after criticism from vice president (CNA)
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Sunday argued that its long-standing refugee program is a “work of mercy” after Vice President JD Vance criticized the bishops’ positions on immigration issues.
Vance had made the remarks during an interview on Sunday with Margaret Brennan on CBS News’ “Face the Nation.”
Brennan had asked Vance, who is Catholic, about the USCCB’s criticism last week of the Trump administration’s various directives on immigration, specifically the government’s rescinding of the policy that restricted immigration arrests at “sensitive locations” such as churches. Read more
5-year-old among 2 killed in Israeli attacks amid Gaza ceasefire (AlJazeera)
Two Palestinians, including a child, have been killed and many wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza amid an agreed ceasefire as thousands of people continued to return to the northern part of the besieged enclave.
Five-year-old Nadia Mohammed al-Amoudi was killed and three people were wounded after the Israeli army shelled a horse cart late on Monday in al-Jisr, west of the Nuseirat refugee camp, the Wafa news agency reported.
Separately, Wafa also reported that a Palestinian man was killed and several people wounded after Israeli forces bombed a bulldozer as it was attempting to remove a vehicle stuck in Nuseirat. Read more
DeepSeek a ‘wake-up call’ for US tech firms, Trump says (BBC)
US President Donald Trump has called the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek “a wake-up call” for the US tech industry, after the emergence of its artificial intelligence (AI) model triggered shockwaves on Wall Street.
Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn (£482bn) in market value.
What has shaken the industry is DeepSeek’s claim that its R1 model was made at a fraction of the cost of its rivals – raising questions about the future of America’s AI dominance and the scale of investments US firms are planning. Read more
Liberal Party approves 6 candidates to run in leadership race (CBC)
Six of the seven Liberal leadership candidates who submitted their nomination papers have now been approved by the party to run in the race to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland, Nova Scotia MP Jaime Battiste, former government House leader Karina Gould and former Brampton, Ont., Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla were notified Monday that they can run in the race.
Former Montreal Liberal MP Frank Baylis, who was the first to enter the race, also had his candidacy approved by the party Monday. Read more
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles ready to conquer Africa again, won’t underrate group opponents — Troost-Ekong (Completesports)
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has reacted to the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations draw.
The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Carthage Eagles of Tunisia, Cranes of Uganda and Taifa Stars of Tanzania.
Troost-Ekong declared that the Super Eagles won’t underrate their group opponents.
The centre-back further said they have the quality to beat other teams to the title. Read more
Divtech football tourney begins in Lagos (Punch)
Reality FA, Oki United and B. United FA recorded victories on the opening weekend of the 2025 Divtech Sports football tournament at the Oki Primary School stadium in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
In Saturday’s Group A opener, Reality FA secured a 1-0 win over Darling FC, while Oki United defeated FC Synergia by the same scoreline.
Sunday’s Group B fixtures saw B. United FA claim a 2-0 victory against SGH Sports Academy, while Pladis FC and King FC played out a 2-2 draw. Read more
Pep Guardiola sends defiant Man City message ahead of Champions League last chance (Mirror)
Pep Guardiola has vowed that the real Manchester City are ready to stand up to save his Champions League dream.
City must beat Belgian side Club Brugge in their final group game to qualify for a play-off that will give them the chance to reach the last 16 after a miserable European campaign which has seen them win just two of seven matches. The four-in-a-row Premier League champions are already out of the title race and are in a fierce fight to finish in the top four.
City produced their best performance in months to beat Chelsea on Saturday night, but failure to make the top 24 of the new Champions League format would be a devastating blow – both financially and to Guardiola’s ego. Read more
McLaren announce long-term partnership with global brand (RN365)
McLaren has announced a new multi-year partnership with Okta ahead of the 2025 F1 season.
The Woking-based squad enters the upcoming campaign looking to defend its constructors’ championship, which it secured over Ferrari last year.
As the sport endeavours on a record-equalling 24-race calendar, Okta will enhance the team’s security and operations. Read more
Chelsea in talks with Premier League rival over Joao Felix transfer (Metro)
Aston Villa are in talks with Chelsea over a deal for Joao Felix before the end of the January transfer window, according to reports.
Chelsea signed Felix in a £46.3 million deal from Atletico Madrid last summer but the Portugal international has struggled to secure a regular role under Enzo Maresca.
So far this season, Felix has started just three Premier League matches and has played a total of 364 minutes in the top flight.
Villa, meanwhile, were keen on signing Felix last summer before losing out to Chelsea. Read more
Neymar set for Santos after Al-Hilal deal terminated (BBC)
Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal was cancelled by mutual consent.
The 32-year-old Brazil international is expected to sign a short-term deal at the club where he began his career.The termination of his contract at Al-Hilal was considered the biggest step, according to sources close to Neymar. Read more