The Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Groups (COSEG) across the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe, has congratulated Ambassador Seyi Tinubu (ST) on the occasion of his 40th birthday. The group said in a statement by its Co-ordinator, Comrade Oredolapo Ibrahim, that the milestone is not merely a celebration of age, “but a reflection of purpose, resilience, and evolving leadership.” It added that “as a son of the soil and a symbol of generational transition, Ambassador Tinubu has demonstrated a growing commitment to ethical engagement, youth empowerment, and the socio-political advancement of our people.” Ibrahim said further that “in a time when…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Child Health Advocacy Initiative (CHAI), in collaboration with the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) of Yaba College of Technology, organized a special programme to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child.The celebration, which held at the college campus, focused on the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead.” The event brought together students, educators, gender advocates and development partners to promote the empowerment of girls through education, health awareness and leadership development. Delivering the keynote address, the Founder of CHAI, Dr Elizabeth Lola Alonge, said the day served as an important reminder that girls…
By Oluwole Solanke, PhD, FCIB Life is not a straight line. It’s a beautiful, chaotic dance between light and shadow, between laughter that makes our sides ache and tears that cleanse our souls. We are not meant to experience only sunshine or only rain—we are meant to embrace both, for it is in this sacred balance that we discover who we truly are. The Wisdom in Our Tears There is profound power in tears. They are not signs of weakness, as we’ve been taught to believe, but rather evidence of our courage to feel deeply in a world that often…
From Cyril Mbah, Abuja As politicians crisscross the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) campaigning in readiness for the February 2026 elections, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Gwagwalada Area Council, Chief Ezekiel Umar Biko has cautioned candidates of political parties against inducing registered voters with money to part with their voter’s cards or votes. The candidate disclosed in an exclusive interview in Gwagwalada that some candidates and their agents are already collecting voters cards from innocent citizens and paying N20,000 for the cards with the hope of eventually using the cards to rig the…
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and former Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has congratulated Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 40th birthday. Dr. Adediran described Mr. Seyi Tinubu as a vibrant young Nigerian whose courage, drive, and focus continue to distinguish him among his peers. He lauds his youthful energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and sense of purpose, which have continued to reflect in his personal achievements and public engagements especially his conviction and confident support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “My brother, turning…
A high-powered delegation from Future Union Group, Qatar, led by H.E. Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Hamad N.H. Al-Thani, a distinguished member of the Qatari ruling family, arrived in Nigeria on Saturday, 11 October, 2025, to explore opportunities for direct investment in critical sectors of the nation’s economy. The Future Union Group is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for investments and investors across African nations. Its primary objective is to channel Arab funds into the development of Africa’s vast resources through strategic investments in various economic sectors. These initiatives are guided by sound economic and commercial principles aimed at stimulating growth and strengthening…
Top policy influencers, business leaders, development partners, and women entrepreneurs from across Nigeria will gathered in Abuja as the Women Enterprise Alliance (WenA) is set to host its 5th Annual Conference The conference, with the theme “Translating Policy into Practice: Cost-Reduction and Tax Reforms for Sustainable SME Growth,” is scheduled for Thursday, 16 October, 2025, at the Diamond Hall, A-Class Event Centre, Wuse II, Abuja. This year’s edition underscores WenA’s commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), particularly women-led businesses, by addressing critical barriers such as high operational costs and complex tax regimes. The event will feature key policy…
German and Australian Embassies in Nigeria as well as Avocats Sans Frontières France, Nigeria have called for the abolition of death penalty in Nigeria. The trio which jointly organized the screening of the movie “Just Mercy” in Abuja at the weekend, while appreciating that no one on death roll has been executed in the last nine years in Nigeria, call on both the federal and state governments to remove death penalty from our law. The film was screened to commemorate the 2025 World Day Against the Death Penalty, with Avocats Sans Frontières France, Nigeria, with support from the Embassy of…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of the Ogun All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesman, Tunde Oladunjoye, as a terrible loss. Abiodun, who said he received the news of the demise of the erudite spokesman and chief consultant to the Ogun State Government with disbelief and shock, expressed deep sorrow that the dynamic, loyal, and committed politician died in the prime of his youth. He described the deceased as a forthright, down-to-earth, consummate politician who always stood gallantly and unwaveringly by any cause he believed in, adding that he was a stabilizing factor both in Ogun APC…
As part of efforts to make the Sagamu Interchange and its environs a no-go area for criminals, the Ogun State Government has provided illumination at the under-bridge area along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and subsequently at the four intersections of the interchange. The State Government, which took this step after clearing the illegal shanties, shops, and stalls in the area in order to deprive criminals of cover, undertook adequate illumination of the area through solar street lights. Recently, the State Government, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, stated…