By Ayomide Otitoju Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed on Saturday by Bashorun J.K. Randle, who disclosed that she died in the early hours of the morning. Born…
By Ayomide Otitoju Calls for power rotation to Ogun West are gaining momentum as political stakeholders in the state intensify campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Since Ogun State was created in 1976, the governorship seat has alternated between Ogun East and Ogun Central, with no candidate from Ogun West ever emerging as governor….
By Ayomide Otitoju With the start of September, many Nigerian families are once again adjusting to the back-to-school season, a period often marked by hectic mornings, packed lunchboxes, and the challenge of organizing school essentials. To ease the transition, experts recommend that parents adopt simple strategies to stay organized and reduce stress as the new…
By Ayomide Otitoju Telecommunications giant Globacom has entered into a partnership with the Ondo State Government to deploy digital solutions designed to boost governance, efficiency, and socio-economic development. At a strategic meeting in Akure, Globacom’s Group Lead, Enterprise Business, Mr. Adeniyi Odejobi, presented the company’s offerings to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and senior state officials….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has extended congratulations to Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Benjamin Nebolisa Okolo, on his successful initiation into the prestigious Agbalanze Society of Onicha Ado n’Idu Kingdom. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Command…
By Ayomide Otitoju Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru has condemned what she described as “brutal acts of thuggery and kleptocracy” in Lagos State, following a weekend marked by violence against residents and opposition figures. In the early hours of Saturday, September 6, armed men reportedly stormed Oworonshoki in a midnight raid, forcing families from their homes as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Friday inaugurated the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) gubernatorial campaign council ahead of the November 8 governorship election. At the ceremony, which drew top APGA officials and political stakeholders, Professor Osita Chukwudobelu was appointed Director-General of the campaign council. Soludo outlined the campaign structure,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday paid a high-profile visit to the MTN Data Centre booth at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, highlighting the state government’s commitment to advancing a robust digital economy. The visit underscored the partnership between Lagos State and private sector players…
Authorities in Pekin, Illinois, have charged a 93-year-old man, James Pate, with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his wife, Cheryl Pate, 80, to death during an argument in their car. According to an affidavit, the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 2, when the couple began quarreling. Police said Pate admitted striking his wife before retrieving…
