By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB “The true test of a leader is not the legacy he builds for himself, but the lives he transforms around him.” — Nelson Mandela In the contest of democratic leadership, promises are the currency of campaigns, but results are the only measure that matters. When voters in Ikorodu Federal Constituency cast their ballots in 2015, they took a chance on a visionary young man named Babajimi Adegoke Benson. What followed over the next decade was not merely good governance, it was a masterclass in servant leadership, legislative excellence, and community transformation that has placed Ikorodu…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB There comes a moment in every life when the noise fades, the distractions lose their shine, and a quiet but unsettling truth begins to whisper within: “There is more to life than this.” That moment is the beginning of awakening. Awakening is not a sudden burst of light that solves all problems. It is, instead, a gradual unveiling, a stripping away of illusions, comfort zones, and long-held beliefs. It is the point where you begin to see life not as it was presented to you, but as it truly is. And while awakening is powerful,…
By Michael Olukayode For more than a decade, Nigeria’s North-East has remained a symbol of prolonged conflict and humanitarian collapse. The insurgency led by Boko Haram and its breakaway factions did far more than disrupt security—it dismantled entire communities, shattered economic systems, and altered the social and cultural foundations of a region once anchored by farming and cross-border trade. The human cost has been staggering. More than 350,000 people are estimated to have died directly and indirectly from the conflict. Over 2.5 million individuals were forced from their homes, while at the height of the crisis, about 8.4 million people…
Leading figures within the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) have endorsed the governorship aspiration of Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, backing their support with substantial financial contributions during a six-stop consultative tour across Lagos State. The engagements, which began at the residence of GAC Member and political leader, Chief Abiodun Ogunleye, witnessed growing elite consensus around Hamzat’s candidacy ahead of the 2027 elections. At the first stop in Ikorodu, hosted by Chief Abiodun Ogunleye, political leaders and stakeholders highlighted local expectations while affirming confidence in Hamzat. While welcoming the delegation, Alhaji Mutiu Are set the tone for the consultations, explaining that…
By Wale Joseph The Chairman and CEO of Ariya Networks, Dr Idris Olagoke Badmus, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for supporting the widely promoted boxing competition coming up on April 26th at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, and the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu. The grassroots boxing competition will be headlined by Taiwo Agbaje, popularly known as Eshepo and Osaigbovo Tosin, a.k.a. Sojarboy, among several others. Ariya Networks will broadcast LIVE the fights on its platform. Interested fans can subscribe to the network at N1,500 to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Senator Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and current Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a personal message of felicitation released by the State House, President Tinubu described his longtime friend and political ally as a distinguished statesman whose vision, resilience, industry, and unwavering commitment to national service have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s development. The President highlighted Senator Kalu’s significant contributions during his tenure as Governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2007, as well as his continued…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A young man identified as Musa has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother, Nana, over a dispute concerning a ₦40 million inheritance meant for him. The incident reportedly occurred penultimate Monday night when Musa demanded access to the money left for him by his late father, insisting he needed it for a planned business trip to Canada. However, his mother declined, citing concerns about his readiness to manage such a large sum, particularly in view of what sources described as his extravagant lifestyle and alleged substance abuse. In a fit of anger, he allegedly killed…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A middle-aged woman, identified as Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo, has died after collapsing while waiting for her daughter outside a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination centre in Ilaramokin. The incident occurred on Thursday, 16 April, 2026 morning at Ilaramokin Junction, where the deceased had accompanied her daughter to sit for the examination. Eyewitnesses said she waited nearby while the candidate was inside the exam hall when she suddenly felt weak, collapsed, and died at the scene before help could arrive. An acquaintance of the deceased, who identified her as “Mommy Ayo,” confirmed that she had…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami drew significant public attention and grassroots support during a series of project inspections and commissioning exercises led by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya across Gona, Pindiga, and Akko Emirate Councils in Akko Local Government Areas (LGA) of Gombe State. The Governor’s tour, which focused on infrastructure development and community-based projects, witnessed large turnouts of residents, particularly youths and women, who lined the streets to welcome the delegation. Notably, chants of “Sai Malam” echoed across the communities, signaling strong public enthusiasm for Pantami, who accompanied the governor throughout the engagements. Observers described…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As its contribution to the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for a second term under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Wunti Support Organization (BWSO), has donated 24 branded busses to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as operational vehicles for the Renewed Hope Agenda initiatives in Bauchi State. The buses which are to be used as mobilization vehicles are for the entire APC campaign structures at all levels in support of the National leadership of the APC and strengthen grassroots mobilization in Bauchi State. While handing over the vehicles to the National…