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…
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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…
The willingness of all Nigerians to work together across cultural and religious differences remains crucial in shaping a desirable future for Nigeria. First Lady, of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu stated this at the 18th Leadership Newspapers Annual Conference and Awards ceremony, where she emerged as Person of the Year, 2025. At the event, the First Lady reiterated the need for unity as a prerequisite for national development. “The future of our nation depends on our willingness to work together, across cultural and religious differences and interests, for the good of all. For a house divided against itself cannot stand. Let…
CMCM FC delivered an emphatic performance on home turf on Wednesday, 11 February, 2026, defeating Rescue Talent FC 4–1 in an entertaining encounter at the Isheri Mini Stadium. The 9 a.m. kickoff marked a significant outing for the church-owned side, as the team showcased attacking quality and defensive resilience in their opening fixture. Bonire Musa emerged as the star in front of goal, bagging a brace to set the tone for CMCM’s superiority. Gbega Bamidele and Lekan also found the back of the net to complete the commanding victory. Rescue Talent FC managed a consolation through Solomon Eya, but it…
AS preparations for the 2027 general elections heat up, the stage is opening up for alliances and coalitions on all fronts especially in the opposition camp. The ruling party is not resting on it’s hip either. Impressed with the efforts of president Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at turning the country around, which are currently yielding results, The Father Abraham Movement, has decided to throw it’s weight behind his re-election bid come 2027. The Father Abraham Movement is a civic awareness and policy-support platform. It is however not a campaign structure. It’s focus is on promoting public understanding of governance,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Dr Zacch Adedeji, has urged the agency’s leadership to embrace self-examination, adaptability, and a culture of empowerment, warning that unexamined beliefs could undermine the institution’s transformation agenda. Adedeji made the call on Tuesday, 10 February, 2026, during his opening remarks at the 2026 NRS Leadership Retreat held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, where he challenged senior officials to rethink entrenched leadership assumptions and adopt new approaches suited to what he described as a defining moment for the organisation. Addressing participants, the NRS boss began with what…
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Works, Dr. Engr. Adekunle Olayinka, FNSE, has congratulated Hon. Adeleye Samuel Olurotimi aka Mission Man on his appointment as the Renewed Hope Ambassadors’ Coordinator for Ifako Ijaiye Federal Constituency, covering Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government and Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, reports thegazellenews.com According to the Governor’s Aide, the appointment under the Renewed Hope Agenda was well-deserved recognition of Hon. Olurotimi’s unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC); his dedication to public service, his steadfast commitment to good governance; his invaluable contributions to the sociopolitical advancement of Ifako Ijaiye and his distinguished…
All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has extended warm congratulations to a former Deputy Governor of the state, Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan, OFR, on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Dr. Adediran described Princess Sosan as a distinguished educationist, seasoned administrator, and committed public servant whose tenure as Deputy Governor was marked by diligence, grace, and unwavering dedication to the progress of Lagos State. Her contributions to educational development and good governance remain noteworthy and impactful. “Aunty mi, as you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I join family, friends, and well-wishers across Lagos…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of veteran sports broadcaster and Director of Programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV), Alhaji Akeem Akintunde, as a major loss to the state and the media industry. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday, 12 February, 2026, the Governor hailed the late Akintunde — a former Chairman of the Ogun State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) — as a distinguished, thoroughbred media professional and accomplished manager whose commitment to duty was exceptional. Abiodun noted that even while battling serious health challenges, including kidney-related ailments, Akintunde remained resourceful, diligent,…
The Deputy Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Prince) Adedamola Richard Kasunmu (ARK), on Monday, 9 February 2026, praised the leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikeja Constituency II for the remarkable success recorded during the party’s recently concluded membership e-registration exercise, reports thegazellenews.com Addressing the coordinating agents who supervised the three centres he established across the constituency, Hon. Kasunmu specifically thanked the state APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; the state Organising Secretary, Comrade Ayodele Adewale; and other state officers of the party for their roles in achieving the impressive outcome of…