By Ayomide Otitoju Sijibomi Ogundele, Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, was on Monday interrogated for several hours at the Abuja headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged misappropriation of N5.7 billion released by the Enugu State Government. Ogundele, who had earlier been declared wanted, surrendered to the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged stronger national commitment to protecting schools and safeguarding education, describing secure classrooms as vital to the country’s future. In a statement to mark the International Day to Protect Education from Attack 2025 on September 9, themed “Challenging Narratives, Reshaping Action,” the First Lady emphasized…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former senator Dino Melaye has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over Nigeria’s mounting debt, warning that the government may soon be forced to seek loans from fintech platforms such as Opay and Moniepoint. Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television on Monday, Melaye accused the federal government of reckless borrowing while millions…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has relieved Fegho John Umunubo of his appointment as Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy. The announcement was contained in a statement on Monday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House. Oladunjoye said the disengagement takes immediate effect, adding that Umunubo no…
By Ayomide Otitoju All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Joe Igbokwe has criticised activist and politician Omoyele Sowore for describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal,” insisting the remark was disrespectful and unacceptable. In a lengthy post on X, Igbokwe said he was shocked by Sowore’s statement and urged him to retract it and issue an…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is expected to return to the Senate later this month following the expiration of her six-month suspension. Her counsel, Victor Giwa, confirmed that she would rejoin her colleagues when the National Assembly reconvenes on September 23. “She’s ready to resume her term. She’s currently in London,…
By Ayomide Otitoju A rally organised by the Lagos State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) descended into chaos on Sunday when suspected political thugs attacked participants at Lion Field, Alimosho. The event, led by former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola, was held to welcome Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Lagos…
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….
