The newly restored First Class traditional ruler in Lagos, Olu of Agboyi-Ketu, His Royal Majesty Oba (Engineer) Monsuru Abimbola Adekambi Oladega has presented the landed document to the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross Society to build their office, reports thegazellenews.com The event marked another significant era between the Agboyi community and the Red Cross. The birth of the significant moment was born during the visit of Olu Agboyi to the word headquarters of the British Red Cross Society in London in 2023. Welcoming his guests, the Olu Agboyi emphasised the significant role of the Red Cross Society…
Author: Adetutu Audu
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has congratulated the First of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on her conferment as Leadership Person of the Year 2025 by the Leadership Newspapers. Dr. Adediran described the award as well-earned and timely noting that the recognition reflects Senator Tinubu’s longstanding commitment to principled public service, social development, and national stability. JANDOR stated further that the honour is a fitting affirmation of the First Lady’s disciplined leadership, consistency in public service, and unwavering advocacy for women, children, and vulnerable Nigerians. “Her record in the legislature and…
By Wale Joseph Eniola Bolaji delivered another statement performance on the international stage, sealing her place in the World Championship final after outclassing China’s Gaoying Yuan in straight games, 21–12, 21–16, on Friday. The victory keeps the Paris Paralympic medallist firmly on course for her first global title, with Japan’s Shino Kawai standing between the Nigerian star and gold in the championship match scheduled for February 14. Bolaji’s route to the final has been nothing short of commanding. She set the tone early with a comfortable win over Australia’s Caitlin Dransfield before dismantling Brazil’s Adriane Ávila in one of the…
By Dare Babarinsa Fifty years after his sudden departure from the centre stage, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed remains a living presence. In six giddy months of power, he changed Nigeria for the better. His head-on collision against corruption and abuse of office led him into conflict with powerful people and entrenched interests. In his quest to cleanse the Augean stable, he must have hurt some innocent people, but his intention was appreciated by Nigerians who were eager to embrace a good and strong leader determined to bring government to the service of the people. Abuja, the capital he decreed for…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Lucia Onabanjo as a woman whose life was marked by quiet service, strong moral values and unwavering family support that helped sustain public leadership in the state. The Governor spoke during the Funeral Mass held on Friday at St. Sebastian Catholic Cathedral, where he pledged the state government’s support for the completion of the cathedral project in her honour. Abiodun said the late matriarch lived a simple and disciplined life, deliberately staying away from public attention while earning deep respect for her humility, faith and ethical standards. He noted that her…
Commercial cargo flight operations are set to commence at Gateway International Airport in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation and economic development drive.The development builds on the airport’s earlier achievement, as passenger flights officially began on October 7, 2025, opening the facility to travellers across Nigeria. With the introduction of cargo services, the airport is expected to become a strategic logistics hub, supporting the movement of goods within Nigeria and to international markets, strengthening trade flows, regional connectivity, and supply chains. Speaking after a meeting with Ogun State Governor Dapo…
By Segun Adewale, Kogi The Jennifer Etuh Foundation has marked its Five years of impact of service to humanity with a life changing widows outreach in Kogi State, as Odu-Ogboyaga, Dekina local government area of the State became a hope-hub hosting a large-scale widows’ outreach that touched lives, restored dignity, and reaffirmed the power of compassionate intervention. The outreach, held at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, brought together 1,200 widows drawn from eight communities which formed part of activities marking five years of transformation and impact by the foundation. The participating communities included Odu-Ogboyaga,…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has stressed the importance of effective port economic regulation in enhancing trade efficiency, transparency and sustainable growth, particularly across the North-East region. Speaking at an enlightenment seminar in Bauchi on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, the Director of the NSC North-East Zonal Directorate, Mr. Nanbol Nanle, said well-regulated port systems were critical to promoting ease of doing business, strengthening trade facilitation and supporting national economic development. While explaining that the NSC, established in 1978 to protect the interests of importers and exporters, later became Nigeria’s Port Economic Regulator in 2014 following…
By Wale Joseph It was encomium galore as the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Sports reviewed the budget of the National Sports Commission on Wednesday, 11 February and Thursday, 12 February, 2026. Reviewing the Commission’s budget performance for 2025, the Committee members applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for prioritising sports with the setting up of the National Sports Commission and giving it an unprecedented support with the approval for the implementation of the first line charge funding for the sector from the 2026 budget. In their opinion, for sports to record tremendous success, there was a need…
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Works, Dr Adekunle Olayinka has commended the leadership of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), birthed by the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com He applauded the zonal and state leadership of the group, particularly Lagos State Coordinator and Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, for the strategic guidance, support, and commitment to transformative progress of the nation. He applauded the GAC members under the leadership of Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi; and Secretary, Chief Mutiu Are. The Special Adviser commended the State APC Executive…