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 Governor Ahmed Ododo presented a draft budget of N820.49 billion for the 2026 fiscal year to the state executive council on Thursday The draft budget had been approved by the governor for presentation to the State House of Assembly for consideration. The state finance Commissioner, Mr Idris said, “This... Read More
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) have joined forces to enhance the skills of civil servants, ensuring they are equipped to tackle the country’s evolving needs. The partnership was announced during a courtesy visit by PSIN officials to TETFund’s headquarters in Abuja, led by PSIN’s Administrator and... Read More
By Festus Fifen Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has responded firmly to President Donald Trump’s recent announcement labeling Nigeria a country of particular concern, coupled with the looming threat of military invasion. Speaking before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja, Tinubu reassured that Nigeria remains resolute in its fight... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, is set to commission 80 revitalized Primary Healthcare Centres across the state in the first phase of the PHCs modernization project which began in April, 2024. This is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor,... Read More
Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, has firmly dismissed allegations of state-backed religious persecution in the country, insisting that the narrative being circulated internationally is misleading, inaccurate and potentially dangerous. Speaking in Berlin alongside his German counterpart, Tuggar said the Government of Nigeria “cannot, and does not, support religious persecution in any way, shape or... Read More
By Elem Chukwuemeka Dr. Nkemakolam Obinna Eke, a proud son of Isuochi in Abia State, Nigeria, has made his community proud with his election as a Councillor in the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), Canada. The CPSA, a regulatory body overseeing medical practice in Alberta, ensures that physicians meet the highest standards... Read More
London, 5 November 2025 – A powerful wave of compassion swept through East London today as community leaders, businesses, artists, and friends of Jamaica gathered under the banner “Together for Jamaica: Hurricane Relief Appeal.” Held at Wanis International Foods in Leyton, the heartfelt charity event brought together people of all backgrounds to support victims of... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of the state, declaring that no distraction will deter his government from its mission of service and development. Speaking through the Commissioner for Information and... Read More
Life is a fragile gift, a flame that flickers between dawn and dusk. With every passing year, as friends depart, some suddenly, others slowly, we are reminded that time belongs to no one. Youth, once abundant and carefree, reveals its fragility, teaching us to treasure the now. To live is not merely to exist; it... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Deputy Governor of Kogi state, Elder Joel Salifu along side top government officials and political leaders have once again led the the people of Kogi state into the monthly prayers for Kogi state and Nigeria in general. Earlier in his brief speech before the commencement of the prayer... Read More