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LAGOS — The Convener of the Lagos Standard Forum, Ayo Olusegun, has issued a scathing assessment of Hon. Seyi Lawal’s tenure in the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing his representation of Ikeja Constituency I as a “tragedy of underperformance” and “invisibility.”In a statement released on Monday, Olusegun argued that the lawmaker, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology, has failed to deliver the high-level representation expected of the state’s political and economic nerve center. Olusegun took particular aim at the legislative projects being promoted by the lawmaker’s office, specifically the distribution of Joint…

Written by Adeniran Bamisaye Years ago, while driving in Lagos, a police officer stopped me. There was nothing unusual about it. He asked for my vehicle particulars, and I handed them over, perhaps not in the most cheerful manner at first. But somewhere between the routine and the silence, a conversation began. I asked him about his work, just casually, and then I mentioned a name, Olatunji Disu. At the time, he was not the Inspector General yet; I believe he was still a Commissioner of Police. But the moment I mentioned the name, something changed in the officer’s expression.…

The Nigeria Police Force has deployed additional security personnel to examination centres nationwide ahead of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations scheduled to begin on April 16, 2026, while dismissing recent rumours of safety threats at certain centres in a North Central state as “unfounded” and “without basis.” In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Force acknowledged public concerns regarding the safety of candidates but emphasised that it does not act on unverified information. Nevertheless, the police said the concerns had been noted, particularly as they relate to the education and future of young Nigerians. “Extra security has…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has officially unveiled Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Ogun State. The landmark announcement was made during an APC Strategic Caucus meeting at the party’s state secretariat in Abeokuta, marking a decisive step in the party’s transition plans. ​Addressing party stakeholders, the Governor emphasized that the selection of Senator Adeola is a strategic move to ensure the party presents a formidable front while finally ending the 50-year-old drought of Ogun West Senatorial District in the state’s executive leadership. Abiodun revealed that the…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 50 suspects linked to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery, and recovered a cache of high-grade weaponry including an anti-aircraft launcher, in a series of coordinated operations conducted since the start of the year, officials said Sunday. At a briefing at the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) headquarters in Abuja, police authorities described the crackdown as a strategic offensive against criminal syndicates that have long threatened public safety across the country. Among the items seized from dismantled cells are 17 rifles of various models, one anti-aircraft launcher, 111 rounds of live ammunition, 17 live…

Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a 120-day Rapid Intervention Action Plan aimed at addressing systemic failures in Zamfara State’s education sector. The Governor presided over the State Executive Council meeting on Monday at the Government House in Gusau, where key decisions were taken. During deliberations at the 65th Council meeting, issues related to education, health, works, and other sectors were discussed and approved. The Council endorsed a 120-day rapid intervention plan built on prior diagnostic activities conducted by the Ministry of Education and the Education Quality Assurance Agency (EQAA). The plan, presented by the overseeing Commissioner for Education, Abdulmalik Abubakar…

*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…