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IKEJA, LAGOS – Hon. Seyi Lawal, representing Ikeja Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has issued a formal rebuttal to allegations made by Ayo Olusegun, convener of the Lagos Standard Forum. Characterizing the critic’s claims as “sweeping, selective, and dismissive,” the lawmaker’s office released a detailed performance report to provide “clarity, facts, and perspective” regarding his tenure.The response categorizes the lawmaker’s achievements into five key pillars of governance: The report emphasizes that effective lawmaking extends beyond floor motions to include rigorous committee work. “As Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology, Hon. Seyi Lawal plays…

In a powerful display of corporate empathy, Fidelity Bank Plc has delivered a substantial consignment of food and essential supplies to the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre. This intervention, spearheaded by the bank’s Legacy Class of 2026, underscores the institution’s commitment to social reform and the basic dignity of incarcerated individuals, ensuring that health and nutrition remain a priority within the correctional system.The outreach was facilitated through the Fidelity Helping Hands Project (FHHP), a unique CSR framework where staff personally identify community needs and pool resources, which are then matched by the bank’s management. By targeting a facility housing over…

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, has called on Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML) to scale up its operations, declaring the agency “more needed today than ever before.” During a strategic familiarization visit to the DHML headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, Pheelangwah emphasized that providing comprehensive healthcare to serving personnel, officers, and veterans is a non-negotiable priority in the face of Nigeria’s current security climate.Highlighting the physical and psychological toll of asymmetric warfare and extended deployments, Pheelangwah described DHML as a “strategic pillar of national defence” rather than a mere support entity. He tasked the…

By: Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora To dazzle in the Nigerian public service sector, you need more than just doing the extraordinary, you must do what no one has ever done. For Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), possessing the heart of Hercules, the fearlessness of Achilles, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of Macaulay, and the hide of a rhinoceros is what made him stand out to become the poster boy of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Give it to him: highly witty, cerebral, and dutiful. Zacch didn’t earn his current position by…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has greenlit a strategic relief package for Ogun State public servants, headlined by a mandatory weekly day off and a ₦10,000 monthly transport subsidy. This intervention is specifically designed to buffer the workforce against the surging cost of living and the recent spikes in fuel prices that have strained household budgets across the state.Scheduled to take effect for an initial three-month period starting April 2026, the initiative seeks to drastically reduce the frequency—and cost—of daily commutes for government employees. By combining a flexible work schedule with direct financial assistance, the administration aims to maintain high morale and…

ABEOKUTA – Chief Toyin Amuzu, the Asiwaju Leragun Egba and a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially announced his candidacy for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections.Amuzu, who previously contested for the same position in 2023, formalized his intention during a high-stakes meeting with party leaders at the Abeokuta South Local Government PDP Secretariat in Ago-Egun on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.Addressing a crowd of party faithful, Amuzu emphasized that his return to the political arena was born out of a necessity to provide quality representation. “I am standing before you today…

​ In a vibrant showcase of unity and workplace culture, JMG Limited and Jamara Home, in collaboration with its branches of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Steel and Engineering Workers’ Union of Nigeria (SEWUN), recently hosted the maiden edition of their Staff Sporting Festival, an initiative designed to strengthen bonds, boost morale, and bring employees together beyond the workplace. More than just a series of games, the festival created a shared experience where connection took center stage. Through activities such as football, chess, board games, and other recreational activities, employees engaged in friendly competition while building meaningful relationships across teams…

By Usman Adewale | Political Analyst, Ikorodu, Lagos Let us begin with the most important fact in this entire debate about who governs Lagos after 2027: the Governance Advisory Council, otherwise known as the GAC, does not exist in the constitution of the All Progressives Congress. Not in a footnote. Not in a clause. Not in a schedule. Nowhere. Search the APC constitution from cover to cover. You will find provisions for the National Executive Committee, the State Executive Committee, the Board of Trustees, the State Working Committee, the Ward Executive Committee, every legitimate organ of party governance, each with…

One Universe, a new trusted digital marketplace designed to connect people who need services with skilled professionals, has officially launched and is now available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Built to solve the everyday challenge of finding reliable service providers, One Universe brings trust, convenience, and transparency into one seamless platform. From beauty and lifestyle services to technical, creative, and professional support, users can now discover verified professionals, agree on terms, and complete payments securely – all within the app. A Safer, Smarter Way to Get Things Done One Universe was created to eliminate…

Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal P.hD, received a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Air Force during a strategic visit aimed at strengthening ongoing efforts to combat insecurity across the state. The visit featured a presentation and inspection of key military air assets, including a combat-equipped helicopter designed for rapid response and real-time operations. The Governor, alongside top government officials and security chiefs, was briefed on the aircraft’s capabilities, operational features, and its role in tackling banditry and other security challenges. During the session, Air Force personnel demonstrated key features of the aircraft, including weapon systems and surveillance technology, highlighting…