The Chairman of Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, Mayor Abiodun Jimoh Isola (Ejigbadero) has disclosed that the establishment of Kola Ultra-modern Shopping Complex in Alagbado will greatly improve the economy of the council and by extension Lagos State. The council Chairman made the disclosure through the Vice Chairman of the council, Hon Shobayo Kehinde who unveiled two notice boards, signalling commencement of construction of the shopping complex. “History is being made today here in Agbado-Okeodo LCDA, as I unveil two notice boards for construction of Kola ultra modern shopping complex in Alagbado , the first of its…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
In a bold step toward improving urban infrastructure, the Chairman of Òdì-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Seyi Jakande, on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025, officially commissioned the newly reconstructed roads on Danmegoro and Muibi Streets. The projects fulfill a major pledge by his administration to enhance inner-city connectivity and living standards. The roads, previously in poor condition, have been transformed into durable asphalt surfaces with clearly marked lanes to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. This upgrade, executed under the supervision of the council’s engineering team, is expected to reduce travel time, minimize dust pollution, and create a cleaner,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, spent Monday night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as investigators deepened their probe into a series of financial transactions allegedly linked to him, TheCable has learnt. According to a close associate of the former Minister, Malami was invited to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja earlier on Monday, 8 December, 2025, for questioning. However, he reportedly arrived late in the evening, a development that compelled detectives to extend the interrogation into the night. Sources said the session stretched beyond…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi Comrade Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has continued to demonstrate his commitment to enhancing the socio-economic fortunes of the state through various impactful packages. These initiative packages include the donation of 10 Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works for the 1068km kilometres Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway project, ensuring round-the-clock surveillance and timely execution of 250 kilometres Kebbi State portion. A formidable team of combined armed security was being put together for the task was necessitated by the menace of armed banditry in most of the northern states.Governor Idris is optimistic based on his…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has warned that Nigeria cannot credibly spearhead the fight against rising military coups in West Africa without first confronting the deep-rooted socioeconomic and political problems fuelling discontent within its own borders. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025, Falana said Nigeria’s internal instability undermines its ability to promote democratic governance across the region. He argued that issues such as poverty, economic hardship, illiteracy and widespread insecurity continue to weaken the country’s political foundations and must be urgently addressed.“If we want to have…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) rises in firm and unequivocal defence of the First Lady of the Federal Republic, Oluremi Tinubu, over her well-intentioned, measured, and patriotic counsel to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, to focus squarely on the serious business of governance rather than frequent public performances. Mrs Tinubu’s intervention, made at a culturally significant gathering hosted by the revered Ooni of Ife, was neither malicious, demeaning, nor condescending. It was a timely reminder rooted in statesmanship, motherly wisdom, and genuine concern for the dignity of public office and the expectations of…
This was made known during a courtesy visit by the New Telegraph team to the NDDC Chief Executive Officer at the Commission’s Headquarters in Port Harcourt. Accepting the nomination, Ogbuku noted, “We accept the award, and we say thank you for this recognition. This is not the first award we are receiving, as we have had several awards in areas of revolutionising and transforming the Niger Delta.” He stated: “The Board and Management of the Commission are driven by the zeal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in developing the Niger Delta. We ensure that whatever we do is in line…
This meeting, I had to arrange it so urgently. But the meeting is going to end with sweet information. You are aware that I went to see Mr. President yesterday. And the reason why I went for that visit is not just a personal visit but a state’s Interest consultation. I don’t want to make any mistake this time around. I wish also not to step on any landmine that anyone is laying for us. So I was with my Mr. President yesterday to brief him on the situation of things in our state,which I believe he has taken note…
With barely 24 hours to the Accord Party (AP) governorship primary in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025 officially joined the party The Accord Party is scheduled to conduct its governorship primary on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025, making the Governor’s move strategically timed ahead of the exercise. Ahead of the announcement, several Senior Special Assistants on Media had already begun using Accord Party symbols on their social media accounts. One of the Governor’s media aides, Oladele Bamiji, shared Accord Party symbols on his WhatsApp status with the inscription: “Imole Till 2030.” Adeleke announced his decision during…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025 defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). The Governor announced his defection at a Stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025. Fubara joined a host of his colleagues who have defected to the APC this year. Earlier in the year, Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State; Douye Diri of Bayelsa State; Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State have all ditched PDP for APC; Agbo Kefas of Taraba is set to…