President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday, 4 April, 2026, said his administration’s infrastructure development and economic reforms across sectors are for the benefit, well-being, and prosperity of citizens. He gave the assurance in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. President Tinubu also launched two new aircraft owned by the new Gateway Airline. “Our investment is about our people. The infrastructure underscores our faith in our country, the belief that today’s foundation is for tomorrow’s prosperity. Thank you all for your understanding”. President Tinubu said Governor Dapo…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB When a nation applauds mediocrity in power, it quietly signs its own death warrant. A responsible society must learn to hold its leaders to account, or pay the price of its own silence. In every society, leadership plays a defining role in shaping the direction of a people and the destiny of a nation. Leaders influence policies, values, culture, and the collective aspirations of the citizenry. It is through their vision, or the absence of it, that societies either rise to greatness or sink into mediocrity. Yet a troubling and deeply corrosive phenomenon persists across…
By Wale Fatade My earliest Easter memories is travelling from Ede, where we were with my mother, and returning to Iwo. I think my father was either in Gbongan or Ikire then, but he never failed in leading us on this annual pilgrimage. We blended in seamlessly as our neighbours, the Idowu family, will be back too from Ejigbo. Beyond football and reading with occasional foray to the Adigun’s home to watch TV as neither family had the luxury of bringing the sets in our abode with us, Buoda Bunmi, the eldest among us; had the duty of leading us…
A group in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Save Oyo Movement (SOM) has accused the State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of wasting billions of state funds on irrelevant ventures, especially the Friday, 3 April, 2026, failed coronation of High Chiefs in Ibadan, on which over N1.5 billion was allegedly spent. Governor Makinde had coronated three High Chiefs in Ibadanland to Obas in their absence. The three High Chiefs: Ekeerin Balogun of Ibadanland, Akeem Adewoyin; Ekaarun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Kola Babalola; and Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland, Sharafadeen Alli; declined invitation for the coronation ceremony. Rising from its meeting in Ibadan on Saturday, 4…
By Lanre Adewole Since the penultimate week intervention on the massive fraud and institutional cover-up rocking Osun State-partly-owned mortgage bank; Living Trust Mortgage Bank Plc, the Central Bank has taken two quick steps to legitimize the illegalities and outright crimes that have seen the mini bank with just N2.5 billion share capital, raking up N11 billion non-performing loans, according to CBN’s own investigation! Just as I promised in the first of the planned series on the savagery being visited on the bank by the combo of the investors brought in by the yesterday’s administration of Gboyega Oyetola, officials of the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A retired teacher in Lagos State, Mrs. Ogbeide Agnes Modupeola, has slumped and died under circumstances yet to be fully disclosed, prompting an urgent search for her family. The incident, announced by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kosofe Branch, occurred recently, with the union stating that the deceased was later confirmed dead after collapsing, while her remains have since been deposited in a morgue as efforts intensify to locate her relatives. In a statement issued by its Executive Council, the union said Modupeola, who previously taught at Ojota Junior Secondary School and Angus Memorial High…
By Funke Egbemode Ace Actor, my multi talented friend, Yemi Sodimu, started a riot with this post some days ago: “E wa o, dis omo meji meji that we are ‘borning’, se kii se wahala lojo iwaju for us in the south bayi?” I will explain it in simple terms. ” Every Yoruba family now favours two children per couple. Are we ready for the trouble ahead in the South?” Well, if you ask me, I think the consequences have arrived already. At least the first batch has. When last did you find a a Yoruba okada rider in Lagos?…
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians and all residents of Lagos State. Dr. Adediran described Easter as a profound season that symbolizes sacrifice, renewal, and the triumph of hope over despair. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ represent the ultimate act of selflessness and a call to humanity to embrace love, unity, and purposeful living. JANDOR noted that the 2026 Easter celebration comes at a critical time in the nation’s journey, urging Lagosians to draw strength from the message of resurrection by renewing their…
By Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, As we once again celebrate the joy and victory of our risen Lord at Easter, we are reminded that light always triumphs over darkness, just as life always conquers death. The Resurrection of Christ is not merely an event of the past; it is a living and powerful promise that God’s divine power is still at work among His people even in the most difficult and trying times. Even though we are aware that the Resurrection of Christ is inseparably linked to the suffering of Good Friday, sadly, this Easter finds us again as…
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has extended warm felicitations to Christians in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Abiodun in his Easter message, described the season as a profound reminder of sacrifice, love, redemption, and hope for humanity. He noted that the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolizes victory over adversity and offers renewed assurance of a better future for all. He urged Christians to reflect on the core values of Easter—selflessness, humility, forgiveness, and compassion—and to emulate these virtues in their…