By Ayomide Otitoju With the August 15 governorship election approaching, the campaign trail has taken the leading contenders across Osun State’s 30 local government areas as they seek to win the support of voters. The three leading candidates include incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Oyebamiji…
US President Donald Trump has renewed his efforts to restrict birthright citizenship, signing an executive order targeting foreign nationals who allegedly enter the country as tourists with the intention of giving birth. “They’ve taken birthright citizenship, and they’ve made a joke out of it,” Trump told journalists at the Oval Office on Thursday. The latest…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian music icon and galala pioneer Daddy Showkey has reflected on his five-decade journey in the entertainment industry, revealing that his career began when he was still a child. The veteran entertainer said his longevity in the industry is worth celebrating, noting that his stage career dates back to 1976, when he…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Osun State Government has rejected the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) allegation that ₦11 billion was looted from the state’s accounts, describing the claim as an attempt to justify what it called an unlawful freezing of government funds. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has filed a ₦2 billion lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the state government’s Federal Statutory Allocation Account. The suit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, also lists the Attorney General of Osun State and the state’s Accountant…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Foundation has partnered with UN Women to launch the Rural Women Economic Empowerment Partnership, an initiative aimed at supporting 200 women farmers across Kano and Cross River states. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by both organisations as part of efforts to strengthen women’s economic participation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on his 68th birthday. Sanwo-Olu praised Ojelabi’s commitment to progressive values, describing his contributions to the APC and Lagos State as significant. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have agreed to deepen collaboration on flood management, urban water development and sanitation as the state faces increasing risks from climate change and heavy rainfall. The commitment was reached during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a roadmap focused on building a sustainable healthcare system that will provide quality, accessible and affordable services for residents beyond his administration. Speaking at the Eko Health Convention 2026 held in Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme “Building a Healthier Lagos: Connecting Access with Excellence,”…
