LAGOS, NIGERIA – September 8, 2026 – The University of Lagos (UNILAG) became a hub of academic and professional excellence today as Otunba Olumide Atanda Osunsina (FNIOB), the Managing Director and CEO of Megamound Investment Company Limited and the Olu of Ifoland-Elect, chaired the highly anticipated Annual Project Management Lecture.Accompanied by his esteemed wife, Olori Desiree Osunsina, the prominent real estate developer and philanthropist graced the event organized by the Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Sciences. A Theme for Contemporary Development The event took place at the Jelili Omotola Hall B on the university’s main campus. This year’s lecture…
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The Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Ladi Adebutu, has been installed as the Gbademu of Owu Kingdom, with a pledge to use the traditional title to promote development across Owu, Egba and Ogun State at large. Adebutu was installed on Tuesday at the palace of the Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, in a ceremony attended by traditional rulers, political leaders, family members, friends and other dignitaries. His wife, Adenike Adebutu, was also installed as the Yeye Gbademu of Owu Kingdom. The former governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, was represented at the…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has taken its presidential and National Assembly campaign to Ogun West Senatorial District, with the party promising to eradicate poverty, revive the economy and make life easier for Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. A massive crowd of PDP supporters and residents turned out on Wednesday as the campaign train moved through major towns across the three federal constituencies in Ogun West. The campaign, led by the party’s Ogun State governorship candidate, Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu, who represented the PDP presidential candidate, Professor Sandy Onor, also featured the party’s Ogun West Senatorial Candidate, Honourable Babatunde…
The Ogun State Government has vowed to sustain the peaceful political environment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, assuring political parties and their candidates of the freedom to campaign, mobilise and seek the support of voters without intimidation or harassment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, gave the assurance while featuring on a live radio programme in Abeokuta, saying the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun remained committed to ensuring that political activities across the state were conducted peacefully and within the law. Akinmade said the government had deliberately created an…
Staff of Globacom on Saturday gathered at The Stable in Surulere, Lagos, to enjoy various sporting activities as part of the company’s 23rd anniversary celebration. The anniversary fell on the day. Being a Saturday, the workers took time out to enjoy and have fun in a friendly but competitive atmosphere. Tagged Glo Fitfest 2026, the games included table tennis, Big Ludo, Big Snooker, Beer Pong, Sack Race, Big Ayo, and a football competition among various departments in the organization. The departments were grouped into clusters to also promote team spirit. The staff who were decked in colourful T-shirts made specially…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has pledged to remain accountable and accessible to his constituents if elected. Amuzu, popularly known as TA, made the promise while addressing residents of Igbore community, Abeokuta, where he urged them to support all PDP candidates in the forthcoming elections. He appealed to voters to back the party’s governorship candidate, Hon. Ladi Adebutu, his running mate, Alhaja Lateefat Kolapo Sowunmi, Ogun Central senatorial candidate, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, himself for the House of Representatives and the party’s two House of Assembly candidates, Olufunbi Majekodunmi…
As preparations for a successful conduct of the 2027 General Elections spike, the Ogun State Police Command has scheduled a security stakeholders’ workshop for September 22-23, 2026 The state’s governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun is scheduled to declare the workshop open and present a keynote address after which a veteran lawyer and public relations guru, Professor Fassy Adetokunboh Yusuf shall deliver the lead paper of the workshop. About 520 stakeholders drawn from the state will take part in the training. They include Divisional Police Officers, Zonal and Area Commanders, Representatives of Police Community Relations Committees, State Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Amotekun Corps, SoSafe Corps, Vigilante Corps, Directorate of State Security Service, the Nigerian Customs Service,…
A routine stop-and-search operation in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has once again demonstrated why the practice remains an important tool in modern policing. On August 28, 2026, at about 11:15 a.m., operatives of the Forward Operating Base (FOB), conducting stop-and-search duties at the Isuofia Nipping Point in Aguata, intercepted two vehicles, a Toyota Sienna and a Toyota RAV4 SUV carrying nine occupants. What followed provided a powerful answer to those who sometimes question the relevance of stop-and-search operations. Police operatives recovered three AK-47 rifles, three rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition, and a pump-action rifle loaded with two…
The new European football season is already producing plenty of drama, with big wins, surprise results and early questions emerging across the continent. This weekend brings another chance for the biggest clubs to build momentum, respond to setbacks and make their mark early in the season. From the Premier League to La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1, SuperSport on DStv and GOtv brings fans another weekend of major football action. Premier League: Big Clubs Look to Build Momentum Man City will look to build on their narrow 2–1 win over Bournemouth when they visit Crystal Palace on Friday at…
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