By Kayode Oladele In her recent appearance on Frontline on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, where she criticized political defections and described Solomon Adeola Yayi as an opportunist driven by ambition rather than service, Sen. Iyabo Obasanjo raised issues which would ordinarily have deserved sober reflection if they were grounded in objectivity and sustained by engagement with the political and developmental realities of Ogun State over the past decade and a half. However, public commentary, no matter how forcefully delivered, cannot substitute for consistent participation, measurable contribution and enduring grassroots presence. Politics is not a spectator sport where you sit…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has congratulated the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke on his appointment as Vice Chairman, Protocol Sub-committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 National Convention. “Rt. Hon. Faleke is a distinguished statesman, an exceptional leader, and a consummate party man whose dedication, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to progressive ideals continue to inspire confidence across the nation. His remarkable capacity for organization, discipline, and strategic coordination makes him eminently qualified for this critical responsibility. This appointment is not only a recognition…
The Prof. Theophilus Adiku led African Virologists Network (AVN), AVN are celebrating the emergence of two of its prominent Virologists, Prof. Marietjie Venter and Prof. Georgina Odaibo as the President and Vice President respectively of the World Society for Virology (WSV). According to AVN, the emergence of the duo after the successful electioneering process by Virologists across the world is a testament to the fact that Africa has well trained scientists with rich academic, research profiles and leadership pedigree that can be trusted in changing the current global narratives in the field of Science. While Prof. Marietjie Venter with a…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation and secured a landmark partnership with Berklee College of Music, bringing the globally renowned institution’s training programme to Lagos for the first time. The 46-year-old singer announced the initiative on Wednesday,25 February,2026 via her social media platforms, declaring, “After years of building globally… It’s time to build at home,” while outlining plans to empower emerging African creatives through structured music education and mentorship. The foundation’s debut project Berklee in Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Intensive Music Programme will run in Lagos from April 23 to 26,…
The Ogun State Government has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the alleged shooting and subsequent death of one of its contract staff, Seyi Afolabi, during a routine physical planning and urban development exercise along the Siun–Abeokuta Expressway are brought to justice. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, gave the assurance on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026, while receiving members of the deceased’s family in his office. Odunlami disclosed that individuals allegedly connected to the incident had been identified, stressing that the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun would not abandon the late contract staff, who…
Lawmakers of the ECOWAS Parliament have called for sweeping legal and policy reforms to remove longstanding barriers stifling women- and youth-led businesses, warning that West Africa risks missing out on the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) if inclusive trade is not prioritised. The call came at the close of deliberations preceding the Parliament’s First Extraordinary Session of 2026 in Abuja, where members debated how to reposition the sub-region to compete effectively under Africa’s single market framework. With a regional population of over 400 million people—most of them women and young persons—parliamentarians stressed that AfCFTA must…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for a further one year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The decision underscores the administration’s commitment to advancing industrial development, strengthening domestic value addition, and supporting the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The ban aims to deepen processing capacity within Nigeria, enhance livelihoods in shea-producing communities, and promote the growth of Nigerian exports anchored on value-added products. To further these objectives, President Tinubu has authorised the two ministers of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Governors of the five South-East states Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo have resolved to inject an additional N25 billion into the 2026 budget of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to accelerate development projects across the region. The decision was disclosed on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026 by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on SEDC, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, during the submission of the commission’s 2026 budget report to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Kalu explained that the contribution, which amounts to N5 billion from each state, followed consultations with governors and key stakeholders, adding…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026, appealed to the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police to tackle insecurity nationwide. President Tinubu made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states’ capacity to respond swiftly to threats within their jurisdictions. He noted that a decentralised policing structure would complement existing federal security architecture and…
By Wale Joseph Preparations for the 3rd edition of the National Para-games gathered momentum after the Local Organising Committee completed a thorough assessment of competition venues in Abuja ahead of the March 26 to April 3, 2026 event. The Games will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium Complex and other designated centres within the Federal Capital Territory. The inspection team visited all approved locations to evaluate their condition, ensure accessibility standards are met, and confirm technical readiness for the multi-sport competition. Fifteen different sporting facilities were examined during the exercise. Events to be staged at the Games include…