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
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
The Federal Government has expressed its full readiness to digitally transform education delivery in basic public schools across the country. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known on Friday in Lagos during the official launch of the Digitalization of Public Schools Initiative and the flag-off of the distribution of Interactive Smart Boards for public schools... Read More
By Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate , appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan ( SAN) as new National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), (Mrs) Ayo Omidiran from Osun State as new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission ( FCC) and 28 others as Federal... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, as a pride of the accountancy profession, commending his professionalism, integrity, and application of sound financial principles in governance. The President gave the commendation when he received a delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London All is set for sons and daughters of Owu kingdom, family and friends, well wishers and Nigerians in diaspora to gather in Vienna Australia to celebrate one of their own, an astute diaspora community leader and philanthropist Engr. Oluyemi Ogundele who will be celebrating his 65th Birthday and... Read More
In a sharp rebuttal to public allegations made by Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, Dr. Funmi Olawepo has issued a press release categorically denying his claims and redirecting focus to his documented parental and financial neglect. Rejoinder by Dr. Funmi Olawepo to False Allegations by Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim My attention has been drawn to a series of... Read More
London, Monday – The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Keir Starmer, has expressed deep relief and solidarity following the release of Avinatan Or and other hostages, while calling for renewed global cooperation to end the Gaza conflict and implement the United States–brokered peace framework. In a statement issued today through Downing Street, the Prime Minister said:... Read More
In every democracy, the power to forgive stands as one of the most profound symbols of justice tempered with compassion. Section 175 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) grants the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria the prerogative of mercy — a constitutional authority to pardon, commute, remit, or substitute punishment for persons convicted... Read More