By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as a “rare gift to humanity” and a visionary leader whose contributions to governance and development remain unparalleled. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Aisha Achimugu, the Managing Director and CEO of Felak Concept Group, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. In a statement released on its official social media platforms on Friday, the anti-graft agency called on the public to provide any information on…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are set to speak on Friday, a White House official confirmed, as tensions escalate over new U.S. tariffs and Trump’s controversial push to annex Canada. “A call is scheduled this morning,” the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. Carney had previously stated that he…
A Spanish appeals court on Friday overturned the rape conviction of former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves, citing “shortcomings” and “inaccuracies” in his trial. Alves, 41, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison in February 2023 for raping a young woman in the VIP bathroom of a Barcelona nightclub on December 31, 2022. However, he…
By Ayomide Otitoju The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has confirmed the passing of his eldest daughter, Bisola Kola-Daisi. She reportedly died in the United Kingdom after a brief illness at the age of 42. Bisola was a notable entrepreneur in Nigeria’s luxury retail sector and a dedicated…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria’s Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D.) campaign arrived in Aba, Abia State, on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Sugarland, Luxury City Hotel, continuing its mission of celebrating and empowering local changemakers. Having already made stops in Abuja, Enugu, Calabar, Ibadan, and Benin, the initiative aims to inspire individuals to take…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday in a statement on Wednesday, signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani. Tunji-Ojo congratulated Muslims across the country on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other notable figures on Thursday paid tribute to the late Dr. Doyin Okupe-Agbonmagbe, former Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan. The tributes were delivered during a Service of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has directed all Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGA) to submit comprehensive reports on their respective councils to the Ministry of Local Government Affairs. The directive, issued through an official memo dated March 24, 2025, was signed by the Permanent Secretary…
