Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
The 2023 presidential election signaled a political awakening in Nigeria, a loud rejection of the old order that once believed power flowed from state governors and their entrenched structures. That illusion has finally collapsed. Let’s look at the facts. Peter Obi’s performance in the 2023 presidential election was unprecedented. He won 11 states inclusive of... Read More
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed the immediate past Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, to lead its Election Observation Mission to the upcoming presidential election in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire scheduled for 25 October 2025. The Mission will be deployed from today, the... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London In a show of unity and solidarity, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Saturday, at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja. The endorsement rally brought together key stakeholders in the party, including ward,... Read More
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in Nigeria’s 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London. The meeting centred on promoting democracy, strengthening the rule of law, and prioritising youth participation and empowerment across Commonwealth nations. Mr. Obi noted... Read More
In a heartwarming display of corporate social responsibility, the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF) has donated food items to the Isaac Balami Motherless Baby Home. Representing ACTDF, staff members praised the home’s efforts in caring for the children and expressed the foundation’s commitment to identifying and nurturing their talents. This initiative demonstrates ACTDF’s dedication... Read More
Since Nigeria’s independence, the nation has experienced a blend of leadership models – from the discipline of military regimes to the promises of civilian democracy. Across the decades, citizens have endured both challenges and opportunities in equal measure. It remains difficult to determine which style of leadership truly served the people better, yet globally, democracy... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf has assured retirees in the State Civil Service that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is working round the clock to better their welfare. He stated this while receiving some retired workers who paid him a working... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London In just three days to go Leeds City will come alive with the rhythm, colour, and creativity as AFSEY25 – Africa Fashion Show Exhibition Yorkshire, proudly founded by Bolaji Ayeni (B.A. Hons Fashion Design), Creative Director of Ike Choice Couture, holds in Leeds, West Yorkshire of England, UK... Read More
Nigeria stands at a turning point in its global trade journey. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s international missions have opened significant doors for foreign investment, economic cooperation, and renewed confidence in Nigeria’s potential. However, to truly benefit from these openings, the nation must now focus on execution, matching diplomatic outreach with technical trade expertise. Each of… Read More
A visiting U.S. delegation has released a controversial report in Abuja declaring that a “Christian genocide” is ongoing in Nigeria. The team, led by former U.S. Ambassador Lewis Lucke (retired) and former Mayor of Blanco, Texas, Mike Arnold, addressed journalists on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at the Abuja Hilton. While their report claims to provide... Read More