Veteran Nollywood actress Remilekun Oshodi, popularly known as Remi Surutu, has declared that she was Nigeria’s first video vixen, revealing that she featured in some of the country’s earliest music videos for Fuji legend Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and Juju maestro Ebenezer Obey. The 56-year-old actress made the claim during an interview on Oyinmomo, where she reflected on her early years in the entertainment industry and how she ventured into music video appearances shortly after beginning her acting career in 1985. She said the opportunity came through a staff member of Lagos Television, then known as LTV 8, who informed her…
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The family and associates of Blessing Ngozi Okolie have demanded justice over her death, alleging that medical negligence at OAR Medical Centre caused complications after surgery and ultimately claimed her life. The allegations were contained in a public statement by supporters, who accused the facility and its Medical Director, Dr. Abiodun Ojifinni, of negligence. According to the account, Blessing underwent surgery on Saturday, 28 March, 2026 at the Abule Egba hospital. However, relatives said concerns arose almost immediately after the procedure, prompting repeated appeals for urgent intervention that were allegedly ignored. Accordingly, the family claimed she was made to walk…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Oladepo Caleb Olugbenga, Overall Best Graduating Student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), has narrated how support from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) helped him overcome years of hardship and attain academic excellence. Oladepo, who spoke after his convocation, said he grew up in a rural community in Osun State in a family of five struggling to survive. He explained that he attended public primary and secondary schools because even the cheapest private schools were beyond his family’s means, while daily needs such as food and clothing were constant challenges. According to him, life…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has received an award from Vanguard Newspapers for his contributions to making the Commission an “Interventionist agency of the year.” The award was conferred on Ogbuku at the 2025 Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, in recognition of his transformational leadership and NDDC’s impactful interventions across the Niger Delta region. In his opening remarks at the ceremony, the former Minister of State Petroleum Resources, and Chairman of the occasion, Mr Odein Ajomugobia, said: “Tonight, we gather to recognise…
Former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; and Senator representing Lagos East, Adetokunbo Abiru; have endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as the next governor of the state. The endorsement followed a series of consultative visits by Hamzat and his team to key political stakeholders across Lagos. During a meeting at the residence of Abiru, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro presented Hamzat to party leaders, noting that the consultations had reached several stakeholders across the state. Speaking at the gathering, Hamzat said, “The visits are part of efforts to engage stakeholders and seek their support.” He added that…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Members of the Lagos diaspora community across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom have formally endorsed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, for the Lagos State governorship seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was contained in a statement dated Thursday, 23 April, 2026, and signed by the Global Coordinator of Lagos Diaspora-4-Jandor, Akeem Lanade. In the letter addressed to Lagosians, the group said its decision followed a considered assessment of Jandor’s policy direction, leadership style and public engagement, while urging the APC leadership in Lagos to…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, on Saturday, 25 April, 2026, formally declared his intention to contest the Bauchi State governorship election in 2027, pledging to prioritize economic emancipation, youth empowerment, and agricultural transformation. Tuggar made the declaration before a crowd of supporters, party officials, and federal lawmakers at the Games Village in Bauchi, weeks after resigning from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet in compliance with a presidential directive. “I was given a tremendous opportunity by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The President instructed…
The Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Muhibat Titilola Rufai, has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to environmental cleanliness as the council prepares to resume the Lagos State Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held on Thursday, 23 April, 2026, the Chairman engaged sanitation officers, CDA leaders, market leaders, youths, Environmental Tax force and key stakeholders ahead of the exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, between 6:30 am and 8:30 am. The meeting, which had in attendance the Vice Chairman, members of the Executive Cabinet, and the Legislative Arm of the Local Government, was convened to…
In a continued demonstration of his administration’s commitment to responsive governance and sustainable infrastructure, the Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has commenced critical intervention works on Oluwaleyimu Street. The project includes the construction of a box culvert, desilting of existing drainage channels, repair of failed drainage sections, and the patching of defective portions of the road. This intervention is designed to address perennial flooding, improve vehicular movement, and enhance the overall environmental condition of the area. Speaking on the development, Dauda emphasized that the initiative is a direct reflection of his administration’s I.K.E.J.A Agenda, particularly…
The 10-year remembrance of Chief Rafiu Adeyefa Jafojo moved into its second day on Friday, 24 April, 2026 with a solemn Jumat Service at the Ikeja Central Mosque. Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, leading the state’s delegation, used the occasion to highlight the late elder statesman’s enduring relevance, declaring that “Jafojo’s loyalty remains a rare example in our politics.” The service, attended by clerics, dignitaries, and family members, honored Lagos’s first Executive Deputy Governor with prayers and reflections that emphasized his humility, discipline, and devotion to public service. Also in attendance was Oba Abdul Lateef Oladimeji Egbeyemi, Madarikan…