Talk is cheap. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his handlers are clearly out of touch with the positive developments currently unfolding in our country. Their claim that hunger is ravaging Nigeria, and their comparison of our situation to the unrest in France before the 1789 Revolution or the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, is grossly misleading. Their latest statement demonstrates a disconnect from the authentic Nigerian reality, as recent data tells a different story. Just today, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its figures for August, showing that headline inflation has declined for the fifth consecutive month. Over…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command. In a statement issued on Monday, 15 September, 2025, by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the Command said Adebisi brings “a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience” into her new role. The new PPRO holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has commissioned three key projects in Gwoza Local Government Area in the southern part of the state. The commissioned projects included the state-of-the-art Gwoza College of Nursing and Midwifery, a new block of 20 modern teachers’ quarters, and 200 newly constructed lock-up shops at the Gwoza Main Market. Zulum, during the commissioning on Monday, said: “Today, we gather to consciously shift the narrative. We have gathered too many times to mourn, rebuild from ashes, and commemorate our losses. But today, we gather for a different reason. Today, we gather to invest in life.” He…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has revealed that the Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Court of Appeal in Abeokuta, the state capital. Governor Abiodun made the revelation at a special church thanksgiving to mark the 2025/2026 legal year, held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Ake, Abeokuta. He said the establishment of the Appellate Court would bring justice closer, ensure quick dispensation, and help take the load off the Ibadan Division. He said: “We have finally received the formal approval for the establishment of the Ogun State division of the Federal Court of Appeal in Abeokuta.…
By Abdullah Adeyanju Binuyo When world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, this November for COP30, history will be made. For the first time, the UN climate summit will take place in the Amazon, the lungs of our planet and home to one in ten known species. Belém is not a backdrop but a statement. The Amazon is where the fight for climate stability may be won or lost. For Nigeria, Belém is a mirror. The Amazon is to Brazil what mangroves, savannas, and deltas are to Nigeria: ecosystems of immense value but under relentless threat from short term economics and…
The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, led a comprehensive walkthrough of Ilupeju road on Monday, 15 September, 2025. Accompanied by his Vice Chairman, his team of councillors, and the Chief of Staff, Jakande engaged with local building contractors and roadside mechanics to discuss the pressing issues facing the area, particularly the deteriorating condition of the road. During the walkthrough, Jakande raised alarms over the alarming accumulation of refuse, the presence of abandoned vehicles, and the improper dumping of sand in gutters and along the roadways. The Chairman emphasized that these issues not only pose health…
Miami, FL — A storm of controversy has erupted in Miami Dade’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit after Circuit Judge Mavel Ruiz issued a summary judgment that litigants and legal observers say deprived self represented plaintiffs of their most basic constitutional rights. The case, Shitta Bey et al. v. Joseph Durandis et al. (Case No. 2021 009833 CA 01), had been pending for nearly three years under a prior judge and was repeatedly set for jury trial. But after Judge Ruiz assumed the case, she abruptly withdrew it from the trial track and entered a ruling in favor of the defendants. Plaintiffs…
Toyin Raji remains one of Nigeria’s most memorable beauty queens of the 1990s. Crowned Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) in 1995, her journey reflects a remarkable blend of glamour, resilience, and later professional reinvention. Rise to Fame: Winning MBGN 1995 In 1995, Toyin Raji captured national attention by winning the MBGN crown, a title that propelled her to international recognition. That same year she represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe 1995 pageant, where her warmth and charm earned her the prestigious “Miss Congeniality” award—an honour decided by fellow contestants. Miss World Withdrawal and Political Controversy Raji was also scheduled…
By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB)* Life is a sacred journey, a tapestry woven with moments of joy, challenge, and divine purpose. Among its many trials, sickness stands as one of the most profound, testing our resilience, faith, and understanding of our own humanity. Yet, within the crucible of illness lies a hidden power—a transformative force that refines our spirit, deepens our empathy, and draws us closer to the Divine. As we navigate the valleys of sickness, we discover that it is not merely a burden but a teacher, guiding us toward gratitude, strength, and a renewed perspective on the gift…
By Tayo Mabaweje Tayo For a few days now, Ogun State has been buzzing with debates over Governor Dapo Abiodun’s appointment of 1,200 political assistants across the 236 wards of the state. Detractors have rushed to dismiss it as political patronage. But beyond the noise lies a more compelling truth: this is not politics as usual—it is governance with compassion. Let’s be clear. The essence of this initiative is not about titles or politics, but about people. By embedding five assistants in each ward, the governor has ensured that every community, no matter how remote, has a bridge to government.…