By Wale Ojo-Lanre, Esq. Yes.Never. Never in my life would I dare to watch TVC again—not deliberately, not accidentally, not even by the carelessness of a restless remote control. And let me be clear from the onset: this is not because TVC is bad. No. It is because TVC has suddenly and irresponsibly become too good for my comfort. When TVC started, I embraced it with the innocent optimism of a Nigerian viewer. I assumed, like others before it, that it would eventually surrender to the gallery, crave cheap applause, weaponise noise, bully guests, massage facts, and sell outrage as…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Olayiwola Rasheed Emmanuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has, throughout his political career, demonstrated that loyalty, discipline, and commitment to collective progress are never forgotten. From his transformative leadership in Lagos to the national consolidation of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu has consistently ensured that those who prioritize the party and national interest above personal ambition are recognized and rewarded. This principle of governance frames the relevance of Professor Sir Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade, CON, whose unrelenting and undeniable dedication, strategic sacrifices, and proven competence exemplify the very qualities that the President esteems. Ayade’s track record as an academic, former…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Daniel Ford Elite Table Tennis Tournament for its pivotal role in nurturing young sporting talents across Nigeria, describing grassroots initiatives as the bedrock of sporting excellence that has propelled Lagos to unprecedented heights in national and international competitions. Speaking while also commending Lagos’ expanding sporting excellence profile, the Governor attributed the state’s historic triumph at the 9th National Youth Games earlier this year to deliberate policy direction, consistent funding, and partnerships that prioritise talent discovery and structured athlete development at the community level. “Lagos won the National Youth Games for the…
By Oluwole Solanke, PhD, FCIB Fear is one of life’s greatest silencers. It steals dreams before they are spoken, weakens courage before it is tested, and convinces capable people to live far below their true potential. Yet fear itself is not the enemy—allowing fear to rule is. Life begins to change the moment we decide to rise above fear and step boldly into who we were created to be. Understanding Fear’s True Nature Fear often disguises itself as wisdom, caution, or comfort. It whispers convincing lies: “You are not ready.” “What if you fail?” “Stay where you are safe.” But…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi state chapter of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), on Sunday, 21 December, 2025, convened its annual general meeting at its head office in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The meeting drew an impressive turnout of association members, business stakeholders, supporters and political representatives, and was held in a peaceful and cordial atmosphere. Addressing participants, the Women Leader of the association, Hon. Safiya Musa Bena, said the chapter had made measurable progress in the import and export of goods, particularly in the handling of government-approved consignments aimed at enhancing commercial…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been accused of waging a personal vendetta against former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami following his release of a statement addressing Chapter 9 of the Justice Ayo Salami Judicial Commission of Inquiry Report. The report, which has been shrouded in mystery, allegedly implicates EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede in several financial irregularities and abuse of office. Malami’s office claims that the EFCC’s recent raids on his offices and private residences in Abuja and Kebbi State are a direct response to his public call for Olukoyede’s recusal…
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed delight over the release of the remaining 130 students of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri community, Niger State, who were held in captivity by kidnappers. The Governor said the development, coming after the earlier release of 100 students this month, is a clear indication that evil forces will not prevail over Nigeria. With the latest release, a total of 230 abducted students have now regained their freedom. Abiodun noted that the successful rescue of the students fulfils President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s pledge to ensure their…
By Audu Liberty Oseni Nigeria does not presently have a valid tax law. What exists is merely a bill that has not been properly reconciled and lawfully enacted. The document that has been gazetted and presented as law is not authentic. It did not emanate from the National Assembly. Findings of the Select Committee constituted by the legislature have already confirmed that the version gazetted by the Presidency differs materially from the bill actually passed by both chambers of the National Assembly. Under Nigeria’s constitutional framework, the executive has no authority to make or alter laws. Any post-passage insertion, deletion,…
By Colin Bine An accountant in one of northern Nigeria’s huge bureaucracies sits with a calculator and a clear mind. His job is easy: give away billions. UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, has made a decision that should scare every public official in the area. Nigeria now has the sad honour of having more kids out of school than any other country in the world. As of late 2024, the number is 18.3 million, and that is, one in every five children who aren’t in school lives in Nigeria. But this is where the maths gets really weird. UNICEF’s…
Twenty months after a cocaine trafficking cartel led by a couple: Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Toheebat Dauda was smashed in Lagos and Ogun state by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with multi-billion-naira worth of the illicit drug recovered from them, another leader of the syndicate, Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat who went underground since May 2024 has been nabbed in her Lagos home where additional 23.50 kilograms of the class A drug were recovered from her children’s room. The kingpin, Lookman; and his queen Toheebat; were arrested on Saturday, 25 May, 2024 by operatives of a special…