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*LAGOS* – The Convener of the **Lagos Standard Forum**, Ayo Olusegun, has condemned a directive by Hon. James Faleke ordering Ikeja residents to support Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship election, describing it as an “arrogant” insult to the electorate.In a statement issued on Monday, Olusegun criticized the lawmaker for attempting to dictate the political future of Ikeja, asserting that Lagos should not be treated as a “private estate.” Olusegun took aim at the nature of the endorsement, arguing that it undermines the democratic rights of Lagosians. > “James Faleke’s directive ordering Ikeja residents to support Deputy Governor…

As the festive spirit of Eid al-Adha (Sallah) approaches, Adron Homes & Properties, Nigeria’s leading real estate company, has announced a nationwide Sallah Mega Promo designed to reward subscribers with unbeatable discounts, flexible payment plans, and exciting gift items. The limited-time promotional campaign aims to empower Nigerians to celebrate the season of sacrifice with both joy and long-term investment security by making property ownership more accessible and rewarding. Subscribers can enjoy a 30% discount on all plots across Adron estates nationwide, alongside a flexible payment plan of up to 36 months. In addition, clients can spread their initial deposit over…

*By Usman Adewale* Lagos is a city that breathes politics, but lately, the air has grown thick with the scent of a brewing storm. As the 2027 gubernatorial cycle begins its quiet crawl into the corridors of power, the name on every nervous lip is Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. The current Deputy Governor, a man who has enjoyed a front-row seat to power for nearly two decades, is reportedly making a high-stakes play for the top job. But as the whispers of an “arranged” endorsement by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) grow louder, so do the grumbles from the party’s…

By Ayo – Olusegun James Abiodun Faleke’s public directive urging Ikeja residents and by extension Lagosians to support Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat for the 2027 governorship is not merely an endorsement gone too far. It is symptomatic of a far deeper and more troubling pathology within Lagos politics: the creeping normalisation of elite-managed democracy and the dangerous assumption that the political destiny of the state can be predetermined by a closed circle of insiders. What Faleke communicated was not support. It was preselection. His remarks conveyed the unmistakable impression that the contest for the highest office in Lagos may already…

Federal and state governments have been called upon to review the justice system in the country that will conform with the best practices in the world. The state chairman of coalition of Civil Society Organisations(CSOs) in Ogun state, Comrade Solomon Alani Bankole made the call while delivering a lecture on Justice, Peace and Community Responsibility in Nation Building at the fourth anniversary celebration and book launch of Oluwayemisi Brown Foundation held at the weekend in Abeokuta. Comrade Bankole said that the review of the justice system becomes necessary because of the multi faceted problems facing the nation’s economy. He said…

Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed profound grief and deep sorrow over the tragic bandits’ attack on communities in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, which claimed innocent lives and left many others injured. The Governor described the night assault on Bunkasau, Yar Galma (Zarumai Ward), and Dogon Daji (Adabka Ward) as a heartbreaking and senseless act of violence against defenceless citizens. He extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, sharing in their pain and grief at this moment of immense loss and devastation. Governor Lawal has directed the immediate deployment of a high-level delegation led by the Deputy Governor to convey…

Temitayo Agemo-Okuboyejo, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for the House of Representatives in the 2027 elections, has officially released her manifesto titled “Beyond Promises,” centered on a strategic framework labeled the C.H.A.S.E. Agenda.The aspirant, an engineer and policy expert with a career spanning global multinationals and government institutions, describes the document as a “blueprint, built from experience, grounded in love and already in motion.” Agemo-Okuboyejoq frames her candidacy through the lens of family legacy and professional merit. She cites the influence of her mother, father, and grandfather as the foundational pillars of her public service motivation.”There is a moment…

By Oluwatosin John At last, the long awaited remodelling of Ifako Mini Stadium is coming to fruition, we say a ‘big kudos’ to Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, OON, member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Ifako Mini Stadium is the only sporting facility that serves over one million residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government and environs including several youths in neighbouring communities in Ogun State. Since its demolition and approval for renovation, standard sporting activities had been put to halt. The development and growing impact of the Ifako Mini Stadium is now being widely recognised…

After the Emergency Meeting of the Forum of Chairmen of ACCORD in the South-West States held on Thursday 9th April, 2026, in Oshogbo, Osun State, the six (6) Chairmen of ACCORD in South-West States issued a communiqué and press statement after their meeting. According to Hon. Oke Rotimi Michael, spokesperson of the Forum of Chairmen of ACCORD, who is also the State Chairman of ACCORD in Ogun State said: “With the 2026 governorship election drawing near in Osun State, the political atmosphere is getting clearer. Senator Ademola Adeleke is the candidate of ACCORD for the upcoming election which will hold…

In a significant diplomatic endorsement, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, on Thursday visited Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, Zamfara State, where the governor formally presented his administration’s comprehensive development blueprint aimed at rebuilding the state after years of banditry, economic instability, and governance deficit. The visit, which lasted several hours, included closed-door talks at the Government House, a brief tour of ongoing infrastructure projects, and a joint press appearance. It marks the highest-level UN visit to the North-Western state in nearly a decade. Speaking to reporters afterward, the UN Deputy Secretary-General commended Governor Lawal for what she…