By: Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora In 2023, when His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, ascended to the governorship of Zamfara State against considerable odds, he brought with him a wealth of experience as a seasoned banker in the financial and banking sector. His emergence as governor proved timely, as his mandate was to revitalize a state that had fallen into a state of extreme stagnation and disrepair. Previous administrations had rendered Zamfara nearly ungovernable, with widespread poverty and a lack of meaningful development. Governor Lawal, however, entered into the political arena with a clear vision; to inject life back into the state…
Author: Seun Oriyomi Odunlami
The Councilor, representing ward 8, Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State, Hon. Seyi Sodiya, popularly known as Solution has distinguished himself from other councillors in Ogun State. The Councilor apart from being the true representative of his people has also shown to be a great philanthropist to the core where he has puts smiles on the faces of his people at the grassroots. Solution, a two term Councilor in Abeokuta South Local Government since his assumption into office has been complementing the efforts of Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun at the grassroots, supporting the “ISEYA Agenda” The Councilor has empowered many…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road traffic accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway on Monday morning. The crash occurred at about 11:00 am near the Sagamu Interchange, just before Danco Filling Station, on the Ibadan-bound axis. Joshua, who was seated in the rear of a Lexus SUV, sustained minor injuries and is currently receiving medical attention. Two other passengers in the vehicle, however, died at the scene. Their remains have been deposited at Livewell Hospital Morgue, Sagamu. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, speaking on behalf of…
ABEOKUTA – A renowned global boxer Anthony Joshua has been involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State. The was said to have occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred along a busy highway of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around past 11am on Monday afternoon. The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus Jeep with the number plate, KRD 850 HN, reportedly collided with a stationary truck under circumstances that are still being investigated. An eyewitness who spoke to our correspondent said Joshua sustained minor injuries, saying that two people died on…
The Otun Akile of Remoland and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has extended formal felicitations to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, and all sons and daughters of Remoland on the occasion of the 2nd Remo Day Celebration, described the event as a significant affirmation of Remo heritage, unity, and progress. In a goodwill message to mark the celebration, Aare Emmanuelking noted that Remo Day reflects the resilience, cultural pride, and collective aspiration of the Remo people, whose unity continues to drive sustainable growth and…
One of the major assignment given to the body of Christ all over the world and cardinal point of Christ ministry is “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations spreading the good news so that the whole world be can be FreedIn fulfilling this mandate, theevangelism group, Mountain of Fire And Miracles Ministries South West Region 3 Ilorin extended the hands of fellowship to the inmates at the Kwara State correctional centers with the Lord Feast by providing pounded yam and egusi soup to celebrate the season.Extending the love of Christ beyond church environment is an annual practice in the…
The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) has recognized Mr. Seleem Adegunwa, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Rite Foods Limited, with the prestigious Most Influential FMCG Executive of the Year Award at the 2025 MIPAD End of Year Dinner & Awards. According to MIPAD, the award is in recognition of Adegunwa’s “leadership which continues to inspire excellence across Africa’s business landscape.” MIPAD is a global civil society initiative in support of the United Nations’ First and Second International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024 & 2025–2034), dedicated to celebrating individuals whose impact transcends borders and generations. Adegunwa’s inspirational leadership…
The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a Beniniose couple and an alleged accomplice before an Ebute-Meta Magistrates’ Court over the alleged murder of a 45-year-old man identified as Mr. Ayoola Bello. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to curbing criminality and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state. Detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, led by they Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dayo Akinbisehin, arrested the suspects following investigations into the killing of the deceased in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The suspects —…
The Accord Party has announced a nationwide membership surge following the defection of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, to its platform in Abuja on Tuesday. The party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, disclosed the development during a press conference at the Accord national secretariat, describing the influx as a decisive boost ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. Maxwell Mgbudem said the entry of Senator Ademola Adeleke, alongside political associates and supporters, had driven unprecedented national acceptance for the party. He stated that thousands of Nigerians had since joined Accord across several states, attributing the momentum to Governor…
The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) recently hosted a high-level delegation from Newryton International Industrial Development Co. Ltd, a leading Chinese investment and industrial development consortium, to advance discussions on deepening bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and development financing between both countries. The Newryton delegation, led by Mr. David Chen, Assistant Secretary-General of the China Hainan Investment Council, had earlier engaged with the Nigerian Association of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). They were accompanied to the NCSP by Mr. Joe Onyuike, Vice-Chairman of NACCIMA’s Agriculture and Livestock Trade Group, who conveyed NACCIMA’s support for the delegation’s engagements. Discussions centred on the…