By Ayomide Otitoju Award-winning journalist and public administrator, ’Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. In an open letter dated February 26, 2026, Sarafa-Yusuf said her decision followed “deep reflection and wide consultation,” adding that she opted for a public declaration to remain focused on responsibility…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State will host its largest gathering of foreign investors from Commonwealth member countries in June 2026, following a strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and CWEIC Chief Executive Officer Samantha Cohen signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday at the State House, Marina, formally…
By Ayomide Otitoju Suspected bandits have reportedly abducted four members of a single family in Babanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State. The victims were said to have gone to their farmland around 5 a.m. on Wednesday when the assailants struck. The armed men reportedly stormed the farmland at the outskirts of Babanla, firing…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has posted robust financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting strong subscriber growth, broad-based revenue gains, and continued momentum across its connectivity, digital, and fintech businesses. The company also declared a final dividend of N15 per share, bringing total dividends for the year to N20…
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2023 presidential candidate and National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan. Although details of the closed-door meeting were not disclosed, the visit comes amid evolving political alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections and…
Iran and the United States on Thursday held talks in Switzerland in what observers describe as a last-ditch diplomatic effort to avert conflict, against the backdrop of one of Washington’s largest military deployments to the Middle East in decades. The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to strike Iran, including a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Opposition political parties have rejected the 2026 Electoral Act recently passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, describing parts of the legislation as anti-democratic. At a press briefing themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy” held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Thursday, opposition…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to creating a secure and enabling environment for business, fostering investor confidence, and positioning Lagos as a global hub for investment. Speaking on Wednesday during courtesy visits by the Council Members of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, led by…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has tasked Acting Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu with tackling banditry, terrorism, and other security challenges across Nigeria. The directive was issued on Wednesday during Disu’s decoration as Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun. Speaking through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President said, “Nigeria is challenged with…
