An 85-year-old woman, Mrs Henrietta Fawehinmi, has asked a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt to order her son, Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, to return the original title documents of her properties in the state. Professor Fawehinmi is a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Port Harcourt and currently the Vice-Chancellor of a university in Abuja. Mrs Fawehinmi’s request follows a suit with number PHC/4500/CS/2025, filed by Professor Fawehinmi and one of his siblings, challenging the ownership of a landed property located at Orominike Layout, D/Line, Port Harcourt. In her statement of defence and application to be joined in the suit, Mrs Fawehinmi asked the court to also direct her son to release the original title documents of properties located at No. 24 Nwachukwu Street, Iboloji Housing Estate, Rumuigbo; No. 17 Emenike Close, Rumuadaolu; and Elekahia Housing Estate, all in Port Harcourt. She said she had paid him ₦82 million, as stated in a letter dated July 10, 2025, as a condition for the release of the documents. Professor Fawehinmi and his sister, Oluwafumi Fawehinmi, had filed the suit against one Ichie Ikenna-Onu, who purchased one of the disputed properties from their mother. The siblings argued that the sale was invalid and claimed that Ikenna-Onu had no legal right to own the property. The claimants, listed as first and second claimants in the suit, said that at a time, their late father, their mother, Professor Fawehinmi, and other siblings were directors of Riettafa and Company Nigeria Limited. They also claimed that their mother later made a will giving the properties to her five children and appointed Professor Fawehinmi as attorney over her estate. However, Mrs Fawehinmi denied the existence and validity of the will, saying she revoked all deeds of gift to her children after the properties became a source of constant conflict and division among them. In her defence, she alleged that her first son abandoned her in her old age and pressured her to transfer the properties to him during her lifetime without caring for her. She further claimed that despite sponsoring his education and establishing a hospital for him in Port Harcourt, which she said he later sold, he failed to support her. She also alleged that her children, especially the first and second claimants whom she sponsored abroad, neither gave her money nor took care of her, but were instead focused on fighting over her properties. Mrs Fawehinmi further claimed that Professor Fawehinmi, who she said is not a director in her company, removed her as a signatory to the company’s bank account and made himself the sole signatory, thereby denying her access to her own company account. She insisted that all the properties involved in the case, including plots 178, 179, and 201 at Orominike Layout, D/Line, which she sold to Ichie Ikenna-Onu, belonged to her personally and not to Riettafa and Sons Nigeria Limited. Mrs Fawehinmi told the court that she would only stop selling her remaining properties if her children reconcile, resolve their long-standing disputes, reunite as a family, and begin to care for her as their mother. Meanwhile, the first defendant, Ichie Ikenna-Onu, in his statement of defence, denied knowledge of the claims made in paragraphs one to twenty-three of the claimants’ statement of claim and asked the court to dismiss the suit, describing it as a “gold-digging” exercise.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, shared a total sum of N1.969 trillion as the December 2025 Federation Account Revenue with the Federal Government, states, and the local government councils in Nigeria. In a statement by the Director of Press at Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, the revenue was shared at the January 2026 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The N1.969 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N1.084 trillion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N846.507 billion, and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue of N38.110 billion. The distributable amount rose when compared with the N1.928 trillion shared in November 2025. FAAC indicated that total gross revenue of N2.585 trillion was available in the month of December 2025. Total deduction for cost of collection was N104.697 billion, while total transfers, refunds, and savings were N511.585 billion. According to the communiqué, gross statutory revenue of N1.631 trillion was received for the month of December 2025. This was lower than the sum of N1.736 trillion received in the month of November 2025 by N105.202 billion. Gross revenue of N913.957 billion was available from the Value Added Tax (VAT) in December 2025. This was higher than the N563.042 billion available in the month of November 2025 by N350.915 billion. The communiqué stated that from the N1.969 trillion total distributable revenue, the Federal Government received a total sum of N653.500 billion and the State Governments received a total sum of N706.469 billion. The local government council received N513.272 billion, while the sum of N96.083 billion (13% of mineral revenue) was shared with the benefiting state as derivation revenue. On the N1.084 trillion distributable statutory revenue, the communiqué stated that the Federal Government received N520.807 billion and the State Governments received N264.160 billion. The Local Government Councils received N203.656 billion, and the sum of N96.083 billion (13% of mineral revenue) was shared with the benefiting states as derivation revenue. From the N846.507 billion distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, the Federal Government received N126.976 billion, the State Governments received N423.254 billion, and the Local Government Councils received N296.277 billion. A total sum of N5.717 billion was received by the Federal Government from the N38.110 billion Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), the State Governments received N19.055 billion, and the Local Government Councils received N13.338 billion. In December 2025, Companies Income Tax (CIT)/CGT and STD, Import Duty, and Value Added Tax (VAT) increased significantly, while Oil and Gas Royalty, CET Levies, and Fees increased marginally. Excise Duty, Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT)/Hydrocarbon Tax (HT), and Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) recorded considerable decreases.

Governor Seyi Makinde has attributed his political success and the achievements of his administration to divine grace rather than any human patron, declaring that he has "no political godfather" but only "God the Father". Speaking on Sunday during a special Thanksgiving Service at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, the Governor reflected on his path to office, which followed an eight-year pursuit. He noted that being the state’s eighth civilian governor was biblically significant, representing a "new beginning" for Oyo State. Key Highlights from the Celebration: Makinde assured residents that while his tenure ends in 2027, the foundations for the state’s future are solid. He hinted that his team remains intact to continue his administration’s work. Meanwhile, Former Anambra Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, lauded Makinde’s leadership as a "model for good governance," noting that Nigeria’s issues stem from poor management rather than lack of resources. The service marked Day Seven of a week-long series of events for Oyo @ 50, which included health outreaches across 33 LGAs and a public lecture at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The golden jubilee festivities, which began on January 26, are set to conclude on Tuesday, February 3, with a Gala and Awards Night to honor past governors and distinguished indigenes. The service featured special prayers led by the Most Rev’d Williams Aladekugbe, who commended the state`s progress in infrastructure and worker welfare.8 High-profile guests included the Governor’s wife, Tamunominini Makinde, and the First Lady of Osun State, Titilola Adeleke.

OGBOMOSO – The spiritual atmosphere over Ogbomoso was charged this morning as Prophet Gabriel Oyetunji JP led a transformative session of the NIWAJU-OLUWA programme on Brave 91.1 FM. Centered on the theme "An Open Book," the broadcast served as a prophetic catalyst for listeners seeking divine intervention and the breaking of ancestral barriers. During the session, Prophet Oyetunji emphasized that many are entering a season where "books of remembrance" are being opened, ensuring that past labors and forgotten blessings are finally rewarded. The ministry focused on several key spiritual breakthroughs Prayers were offered for hidden glories to be made manifest, transitioning lives from obscurity to a state of public celebration. The Prophet interceded for the opening of spiritual "eyes," enabling believers to discern divine scripts and navigate their destinies without confusion or stagnation. A strategic call was made for the "Book of Life" and the "Book of Mercy" to speak against ancestral bondages and inherited limitations. Followers of the ministry can catch replays or stay updated on upcoming prophetic broadcasts via the Akintayo Asamu Kowinrin Facebook Page or by subscribing to the Oniroyin1 YouTube Channel

Lagos — Founder and General Overseer of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, popularly called Baba Authority, has said one of his priorities as a Christian leader is economic empowerment through job creation rather than the construction of large church edifices. Speaking during a recent ministration in Lagos, Prophet Sam Ojo said the Church must go beyond spiritual exhortations and play a practical role in addressing unemployment and poverty, particularly among youths. According to him, establishing industries that can absorb thousands of job seekers would have a more lasting impact on society than investing heavily in massive church buildings where people merely gather once a month. “I would rather build industries that will provide jobs for the people than build big churches,” he said. “When people are economically empowered, they can serve God better and live with dignity, with resources to feed themselves and their families.” Baba Authority, has he his fondly called, stressed that the gospel should translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives, noting that economic hardship remains one of the biggest challenges confronting families across the country. Prophet Sam Ojo added that his ministry is exploring initiatives that align faith with productivity, entrepreneurship and sustainable development, insisting that the Church must be part of the solution to Nigeria’s socio-economic problems. Prophet Sam Ojo, who has been in God’s ministry for over 20 years, is regarded as Nigeria’s top powerful prophet, truly called by God with special anointing, as verified testimonies accompany his ministry spread across Nigeria, UK, US and Canada.

The Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Mr Akintunde Rotimi, has reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to delivering an acceptable Electoral Reform Bill capable of strengthening Nigeria’s democratic system. Rotimi, who represents Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1, said the National Assembly was currently harmonising inputs from various stakeholders to ensure the passage of a comprehensive and effective electoral reform document. The lawmaker spoke on Saturday in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State while inaugurating three constituency projects comprising two roads at Isaba and Oke-Ayedun, and a staff quarters at Odo-Oro High School, Odo-Oro Ekiti. “These projects were executed based on the expressed needs of my constituents. Members of the House of Representatives are deliberate about constituency projects by giving constituents the opportunity to articulate their priorities,” he said. There have been concerns in some quarters over the delay in passing the Electoral Reform Bill, despite its earlier passage by the House of Representatives. However, Rotimi said electoral reforms remained a top priority for the National Assembly, just as they were for Nigerians, assuring that the bill would be concluded soon. According to him, the proposed reforms are designed to guarantee free and fair elections, restore public confidence in the electoral process, and ensure that votes count. “The Electoral Reform Bill before the National Assembly is targeted at improving the transparency, credibility and efficiency of our democratic system, while also addressing the shortcomings exposed during the 2023 general elections. “The reforms are all-encompassing and are products of extensive feedback from stakeholders. The Joint House and Senate Committees on Electoral Reforms have met severally. We have held retreats and consultations with community leaders, civil society organisations and other interest groups. “The House of Representatives passed the bill before proceeding on recess in December, and the Senate has since commenced work on it. At this stage, we are harmonising a few areas, and the process will be concluded very soon,” he said. Rotimi stressed that credible elections were foundational to democracy. “Nigerians must be able to vote freely, and their votes must count. That is one of the core pillars of democratic governance — ensuring that citizens can choose their representatives across all levels,” he added. Highlighting his legislative record, the lawmaker said he had sponsored over 40 bills, many of which he described as progressive and landmark interventions. “By the grace of God, I have sponsored over 40 bills, including the bill to prevent and redress sexual harassment in educational institutions, the bill on independent candidacy, and the whistle-blowers protection bill,” he said. Rotimi also urged Nigerians to continue to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu, noting that sustained public backing would enable the government to deliver on its policy promises. Meanwhile, THENEWSCREDIT had reported that the African Democratic Congress Publicity Secretary, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, recently called on the National Assembly to urgently pass the Electoral Bill 2025, warning that delays could undermine critical reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdullahi accused the All Progressives Congress-led Senate of slowing down the process, warning that prolonged delays could weaken efforts to curb electoral malpractice. “The ADC calls on the National Assembly to promptly pass the bill. Any further delay poses a serious risk to the credibility of the 2027 general elections and the integrity of the entire electoral process,” he said.

Tongues are wagging in Bargu, a community in Awe Local Government Area, Nasarawa State over the confession of a 40-year-old housewife, Mrs Esther Jemkwe, who slept with her 23-year-old stepson because she was desperate to produce a child for her husband. Esther said she hit on the idea of sleeping with the only child her husband, Audu Jemkwe, had from a failed marriage he had before they met because she realised that he became impotent a few weeks after they got married in 2022. Our correspondent gathered that before 51-year-old Audu’s marriage to Esther in 2022, he had been involved 27 years earlier in another marriage that was blessed with a son named Theophilus before it collapsed and they parted ways. Theophilus, however, chose to stay with his father. It was gathered that before his second marriage in 2022, Audu, a carpenter by profession, was sexually very active, which was one of the reasons he chose to remarry. Theophilus, on his part, was an automobile mechanic and, like his father, had no meaningful education. Trouble began after Esther got married to Audu only to find that her once virile partner had lost his potency. Recalling the shocking discovery, Esther said: “His manhood stopped functioning the moment I moved into his house. We did everything humanly possible to revive it but to no avail. I was worried, but I could not discuss it with anybody because it is embarrassing.” Recalling the good memories of their earlier days together, she said: “We bonded together and were in love. He proposed marriage to me and we agreed to it. We planned towards a particular date. “What attracted me to him was that he was very good in bed and he satisfied me sexually. “Honestly, apart from his caring nature, his performance in bed was among the factors that attracted me to him. “I am the only daughter of my parents, and they are no longer alive. They died during the farmers/herders crisis in Nasarawa. “I had difficulty getting a husband while I needed to get married to have a rest of mind since we lived in a village where herders disturb often. But the people who kept coming were only interested in sleeping with me until Mr Audu Jemkwe, a carpenter, came with genuine intentions and we made it. “So, moving into his house, my dream was to have children. Jemkwe (Audu) was sexually fit until we got married. But shortly after, his manhood started failing. I became worried because he became impotent. “I endured this for over year and kept hoping that the problem would go away, but months passed and the situation did not improve. So I decided to inform his first son.” From Esther’s discussion with Theophilus who practices his vehicle mechanic in Lafia while Esther was a trader, buying and selling goods between Awe and Lafia, the state capital, a relationship developed between the two. Given the mutual feelings shared by the two, they did not see any reason why they could not engage each other instead of going outside, especially as Theophilus shares the same blood with her husband with whom she was now living like cat and dog after orthodox and traditional efforts made to fix his impotence failed. The situation resulted in accusations and counter-accusations between the couple. Putting the blame on her husband, Esther said that while she was willing to approach a soothsayer to ascertain what was wrong with Audu, he on his part was not favourably disposed to the idea. She believes that Audu knew the source of the problem but chose to hide it from her. But to be doubly sure that the problem did not lie with her, Esther decided to test her own virility by luring her husband’s son into a secret affair with a stem warning not to reveal it to anyone. Investigation revealed that their intimate affair lasted the entire Year 2025. Each time Esther came down to Lafia for her business, she would pass a night at Theophilus’ place. The reason, she said, was to ascertain her ability to conceive a baby, because she needed a child badly and age was no longer on her side. After frequent visits to Lafia, Esther eventually missed her period, signaling that she was pregnant. But when she broke the news to her husband, what ordinarily should be a piece of good news became a source of quarrel. Audu vehemently denied ownership of the pregnancy and also alleged foul play. He said since they got married, there had been no intercourse between them because his manhood had been down. The angry husband, accusing Esther of infidelity, asked her to pack her things and move out of his house to live with the man responsible for her pregnancy. Pressured by our correspondent, Esther eventually opened up to tell her own side of the story. She said: “I am not a loose woman. I am just a woman who loves her husband very much and didn’t want to lose him. I did what I did to save my marriage even though I feel guilty about it. “It was not easy, but I slept with his first son from his first wife so that I could give my husband a child. But rather than sustain my marriage, the plan has scattered it. “I got married to my husband over four years ago. We had no child. The worst was that I never got pregnant even for one day, because we were not mating. He is impotent. “When I realised that I was no longer getting younger, I was worried as much as he was. His relations became so impatient that they started breathing down my neck. “They gave me no breathing space at all. They said I was cheating on their son and that I had no womb to bear a child. They did not know that their son was impotent. “The mother decided to move in to live with us in Awe and practically made life in my matrimonial home unbearable for me. “At a point, she stopped talking to me. The only time she would talk to me was when she wanted to insult me and remind me of how less a woman I was. “I was confused. More so when my husband kept mute and refused further efforts to ascertain the source of the problem. “But any time I was in Lafia with Theophilus, we used to have serious lovemaking sessions, especially during my ovulation period, all in a bid to get pregnant so that my mother-in-law would stop humiliating me. “Luckily, God answered my prayers “I was moved to continue my affair with Theophilus in Lafia because the insult from my mother-in-law was getting too much, too unbearable for me. She vowed to frustrate me out of her son’s home, not knowing their son was impotent. “It is so agonising to say this. Instead of testing someone else to ascertain my fertility, I seduced and slept with his son. Theophilus is a young man in his early 20s.He had not started sleeping with women before I lured him into making love with me. “I started by buying good things for him anytime I went to Lafia, sleeping with him on the same bed and playing with his manhood. Gradually, one thing led to another. “There was a time I asked him if he had tested sex before and he said no. I wondered why a 23 years old boy had not known a woman. I compelled him to take an oath not to disclose it to anybody, and I said I would teach him. “I ensured that I did that during my ovulation period. I never disclosed the reason for this, but deep in my mind, I wanted to test my fertility. “I planned it during my ovulation. In fact, any time I was in my ovulation period, I ensured I visited him in Lafia where he works as a mechanic. “I had the key to his room and most people thought I was his mother. “I knew I was doing the wrong thing and betraying my husband, but I saw it as a necessary action to save my marriage. “I didn’t want to go sleeping with another man outside. I knew it was wrong, so I preferred it from his son. After some months, I discovered that I was pregnant.” Now that the deed had been done and her husband has sent her packing from their matrimonial home, she said she would do nothing else but try to reassemble the pieces of her broken life and move on. She has since relocated to Lafia to continue with her business. Although she regrets her action, she said she had decided to keep the pregnancy “because it is blood within blood”. Lamenting the incident, Audu said: “I know where my problem came from. A man in my village whose wife I dated for years before I got married is behind my predicament. “I was lucky that he allowed me to produce a child with my first wife. But he has vowed that I would not give birth. “He got me through my old shoes. And when my manhood stopped functioning, I consulted a native doctor somewhere without my wife knowing. That was shortly after I got married. “The native doctor told me everything, that the old man I was dating his wife in the village was the brains behind my sudden impotency. He advised me to go and beg the man. I did, but the man is yet to forgive me. “At first, he denied responsibility but later accepted and told me he would look into it. “I’m confused about my life. My dream of getting married to bear children that will add to Theophilus was aborted, “I am the only male child of my parents and they are old. In fact, my father is not alive, though he warned me against my affairs with women before he died. “Yes, I asked my wife to pack and leave my house. She has since moved to Lafia. “People are telling me that since she did it with Theophilus who is my son, I should consider her decision and allow her. “I’m still thinking about it.” Contacted, Theophilus admitted having such an affair with his father’s wife. But he said “it is a family matter that will be settled with time”.

A Lagos-based husband and wife, identified simply as Fred and Goodness, have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fake kidnapping and extorting N10 million from their relatives and associates. Police sources disclosed that the couple reportedly staged the abduction on January 7 as part of a plan to raise funds to enable the husband return to the United States, after financial backing from sponsors failed to materialise. According to a source familiar with the investigation, the suspects contacted members of both families and close friends, claiming they had been abducted and demanding ransom for their release. Believing the story, the families reportedly mobilised N10 million within three days to secure their freedom. “The so-called kidnapping was deliberately planned by the couple. The husband wanted to travel back to the U.S. but lacked funds. When expected support did not come, they jointly decided to stage the abduction to raise money,” the source said. Further details revealed that the suspects agreed on a location at a school in Cappa, Mushin, where the ransom was to be dropped. However, operatives monitoring the area became suspicious when the woman entered the premises alone and the man arrived separately shortly after. “Their movements raised red flags. Both later came out together carrying a bag. When operatives stopped and searched them, the ransom money was found inside, leading to their immediate arrest, ” another police source said. During questioning, the woman reportedly admitted encouraging the scheme, while investigations later confirmed that no kidnapping had taken place. Confirming the development, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Addebisi, said the suspects would be charged to court after investigations are concluded.

The Federal High Court in Ibadan on Friday nullified the Peoples Democratic Party National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also barred Kabiru Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party, dealing a significant blow to the faction that emerged from the convention. Despite internal disputes within the party, the PDP went ahead with its highly anticipated two-day 2025 Elective National Convention at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan. Tagged #Ibadan2025, the convention attracted thousands of party delegates, leaders, and supporters. The court’s decision follows ongoing leadership disputes within the PDP, which have led to competing factions and legal battles over the party’s national leadership and internal processes. Reacting to the ruling in a statement posted on the PDP’s X handle on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said the PDP is awaiting the final pronouncement of the appellate courts, which it believes will uphold its position. The statement urged members to remain calm and resolute, insisting there is “absolutely no cause for alarm.” It added that the rebirth movement remains firmly on course. “Notwithstanding this judgment, the Kabiru Turaki–led Peoples Democratic Party, which emerged from the Ibadan Convention, remains legally intact and unshaken as we await the authoritative pronouncement of the appellate courts,” the statement said. “We therefore urge our members to remain resolute and committed, as there is absolutely no cause for alarm. The rebirth movement remains firmly on course.” As the case progresses to the appellate court, party members and supporters will be closely watching for a definitive ruling that could shape the direction of the PDP ahead of upcoming political engagements.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this on Friday in Calabar at the maiden edition of the National Council on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The minister further noted that about 60 per cent of the nation’s population lived in multidimensional poverty, and that the capacity of sub-regional governments to address this challenge should be strengthened, as they remained on the frontline. “Nigeria today faces stark realities. Over 25 million citizens require humanitarian assistance annually, while more than 60 per cent of the population lives in multidimensional poverty. “States and local government areas are at the frontline of these challenges, and their capacity must be strengthened through financing, skills development, data integration, and institutional support, enabling locally led and context-specific solutions,” he stated. Doro emphasised that the theme of the meeting: “Beyond the National: Strengthening Sub-Nationals and Multi-Stakeholder Synergy for a Unified Approach to Humanitarian Response and Poverty Reduction” was apt as it directly addressed the reality. He added that Nigeria’s humanitarian and poverty challenges could no longer be addressed in silos, by isolated actors, or through fragmented interventions. According to him, they demand coordination, coherence, and collective responsibility across all levels of government and society. He said the council is the institutional vehicle for delivering the ministry’s vision of One Humanitarian, One Poverty Reduction System. He explained that the system is designed to harmonise interventions, eliminate duplication, align humanitarian response with poverty reduction, and ensure that all actors operate within a unified national framework. Similarly, Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, said the government was open to ideas and solutions that would improve the lot of the people. CSOs, media, others demand professional handling of protests Ruthless Bandits: How Nigeria ignores early warning signs, pays dearly On his part, Dr Peter Odey, the Deputy Governor of Cross River, said the state government would continue to do its best, within available resources, to mitigate challenges associated with the humanitarian crisis. He expressed optimism that, together, humanitarian actions could be made efficient, inclusive, and sustainable in line with the council meeting’s theme.