By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade . Ogun State, one of Nigeria’s most economically significant states due to its strategic location, thriving industrial activities, and proximity to Lagos, continues to grapple with challenges related to poor road infrastructure and insecurity. Several communities across the state have repeatedly raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of roads and growing…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, on his appointment as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation. Fatodu’s appointment was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve…
By Otitoju Otitoju Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has cautioned political actors against politicising the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, urging security agencies to prioritise rescue operations and strengthen the country’s security framework. Falana made the call on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he criticised statements…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed June 9, 2026, to rule on the bail application filed by self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, who is standing trial over an alleged ₦36 million property fraud. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the defendant, P.I. Nwafuru, urged the court to grant…
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran still possesses roughly 21 to 22 per cent of its missile arsenal, despite recent military confrontations and ongoing tensions in the region. Speaking in an interview with NBC News on Friday, Trump said Iran continues to maintain some offensive capabilities, including missiles and drones. “They still have capacity….
By Ayomide Otitoju The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the approval of 1,000 forest guards for Oyo State, describing the move as a reactive response to the country’s worsening security challenges. In a statement posted on his X account on Friday and titled “What…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter aimed at reviving stalled efforts to end the war between the two countries. In the letter published on Thursday, Zelensky called for direct engagement with Putin and proposed setting a specific date for talks, while offering…
The United States Senate has approved a $70 billion funding package to support President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda, delivering a major legislative victory for the administration after months of political wrangling over border security and deportation policies. The measure, passed on Friday, provides funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a statement on Thursday by its National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Enekweizu, the party said all aspirants were given equal opportunity to participate in what it described as a transparent and consultative process. The NDC maintained that its National Secretariat was not involved in selecting or imposing candidates, stressing that nominations were…
