The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has noted, with characteristic amusement, the latest outburst from serial political tourist, Mr. Dele Momodu, who has suddenly anointed himself as a strategic adviser to a confused opposition – urging them to play the ethnic card since, in his own words, “Jonathan and Obi can’t defeat Tinubu.” While we thank him for finally admitting the obvious – that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains politically unstoppable – we must question the audacity and credentials of a man whose own political history is nothing but a long tale of experiments, misadventures, and…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Anambra Economy, Traditional institution By Chuks Collins, Awka The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming Anambra State Governorship election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has expressed deep interest in promoting the rich Igbo culture and tradition to the admiration of the world. The candidate who stormed the Ime-Obi palace of HRM Obi Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, at the 2025 Ofala festival pledged his readiness to uplifting traditional institutions in the State for stronger respectability, dignity and honor. Ukachukwu came to pay homage to the Obi of Onitsha,(Agbogidi) described the monarch as a distinguished first-class natural ruler whose values…
Popular Prophet and revivalist, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo popularly known as Baba Authority has put a smile on the face of veteran journalist, Mr Kunle Babarinde who doubled as the founder of popular weekly tabloid, Yoruba Tooto newspaper and YORUBA TOOTO TV on YouTube as he gifted him a new Mazda Venza worth over N15 million. The unexpected gift was presented to Mr Babarinde on Thursday, 16 October, 2025 in Lagos. Prophet Sam Ojo who is the founder of popular Ibadan, Oyo state prayer mountain, Ori-Oke Ogo praised Babarinde for his dedication and service in journalism while also praising his…
Professor Olayinka Kudus Amuni has emerged as the new Chief Imam of the Lagos State University Muslim community. He succeeds Professor Amidu Sanni who has just retired and who served as the Chief Imam of the University since inception of the community. Professor Amuni was a pioneer student of the Lagos State University in 1984. In his quest for knowledge, the new Chief Imam is a well-travelled scholar who studied in several higher institutions of learning which include Lagos State University, Nigeria; International African Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan; King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Arab Academy, Cairo, Egypt; and University…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi In a bid to commence infrastructural implementation of L-PRES planned activities, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Bala Musa Lukshi has urged bidders for the construction of Artificial Insemination Centre and Farmer field school at the College of Agriculture, Bauchi to accept the outcome of the evaluation with faith as there must be a winner and losers. The Commissioner who stated this during the bid opening which was conducted recently at the L-PRES Conference Hall, emphasized the importance of being consistent with figure and words whenever you are responding to request for bids…
From Cyril Mbah, Abuja. An aggrieved founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abdullahi D. Galadima has faulted the process of picking flag-bearers to represent the APC in major elections, warning that the party has lost many members as a result of the meddlesome nature of some national officers in party primary elections. Galadima, who served as Executive Chairman of Kuje Area Council for three years but lost his 2019 reelection bid to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), explained that high scale interference of the APC leadership in internal democratic processes…
Video Link: https://youtu.be/qxHAZQpaO1E?si=XBzRZh3wzjVGO0n_ Lagos stood still on Saturday, 18 October, 2025, when members of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), trooped to the Police College playing ground not only to witness the inauguration of the Presidential Coalition Committee (PCC) but also to identify with the body. All the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas of the state were fully represented as Ikeja turned into massive heads of blue and orange caps with Fuji King, K1 De Ultimate on the bandstand. The PCC was set up to mobilise and galvanise massive grassroots support and…
The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has launched an exciting initiative called ‘JAKO Jollof’, providing nutritious meals to public primary school pupils every Friday. This programme complements his Back-to-school Initiative, aimed at enhancing education and supporting families. The unveiling was held at St Martins, Danmegoro, Mushin on Friday, 17 October, 2025, with students from all the 28 public primary school of the LCDA in attendance. The ‘JAKO Jollof’ initiative ensures that students enjoy delicious, healthy meals as part of their school week, reflecting Jakande’s commitment both to educational enrichment and child nutrition. Local vendors have…
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commissioned a model office complex of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in Warri, and reaffirmed the commitment of the Delta State Government to partnership and infrastructural development.Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Governor Oborevwori restated the state governments willingness to collaborate for the socio-economic development of the state. The commissioning ceremony, which attracted dignitaries, including members of the NDDC Governing Board, the NDDC Executive Director, Finance and Administration, Alabo Boma Iyaye; the Executive Director, Projects, Dr Victor Antai and the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon.Ifedayo Abegunde. He said his administration…
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its determination to transform the state into Nigeria’s foremost regional transportation hub through strategic infrastructural investments. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this during the Town Hall Meeting on the preparation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2026 Budget for the Remo Division, held at the Remo Royal Event Centre, Akarigbo Palace, Ita-Oba, Sagamu. Represented by the state Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, the Governor noted that the administration has demonstrated a bold and strategic commitment to infrastructural development. He noted that his administration had shown strong resolve…