By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A sermon by Mike Babatunde of Oritamefa Baptist Church has sparked widespread reactions after he made controversial remarks on marriage and intimacy while addressing congregants. The comments, delivered during a church service in Ibadan, focused on spousal relationships and physical affection, with the cleric emphasising intimacy as a core element of marriage. However, his assertions quickly gained traction online, triggering debate over religious interpretations and personal boundaries within marital unions. Specifically, Babatunde stated that a married woman’s body belongs primarily to her husband rather than her children. “You who are married, your breasts belong to your…
Author: Adetutu Audu
The Management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology addresses recent media interpretations concerning the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) disbursement to our students. We affirm that the University enjoys a cordial and productive relationship with NELFUND and we remain deeply appreciative of the Fund’s invaluable support, including the successful disbursement of over ₦1.4 billion in 2025, which significantly eased financial pressures and expanded access to education for our students. During our pre-convocation press briefing, the University provided an update on the current application cycle. Specifically, we noted that approximately 19,000 students applied for the NELFUND scheme, and over 15,000…
In a proactive move to reinforce the security framework across Ikorodu Division, the Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Thursday, 16 April, 2026, joined fellow council chairmen and key stakeholders at a high-level security strategic meeting aimed at addressing emerging security concerns and enhancing community safety. The meeting, held at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, convened heads of various security agencies, community leaders, and the leadership of Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Ltd/Gte (IDPIL/G). The gathering underscored a shared commitment to sustaining peace, security, and stability throughout the division. Deliberations at the meeting centered on…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has declared his support for the re-election bid of Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson to the Federal House of Representatives, stressing the need for continuity in leadership and sustained developmental strides across the Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The council boss made this position known while reacting to a recent publication, noting that the claims contained therein do not reflect the true position of the good people of Imota LCDA and Ikorodu Division as a whole. Hon. Benson described Rep. Babajimi Benson as a visionary leader whose legislative contributions and grassroots…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The lawmaker representing Apapa Federal Constituency, Adesola Samuel Adedayo, has reinforced his education drive with the distribution of standard desks and benches to schools, underscoring his commitment to improving learning conditions across the constituency. The intervention, unveiled on Friday 17 April, 2026, during an official presentation ceremony, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and targets infrastructure gaps in public schools. More than 700 chairs and tables were handed over to the students of public primary and secondary schools in Apapa Federal Constituency. The Education Secretary for Apapa Local Education Authority led…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has attributed the Commission’s achievements to the transformational leadership of President Bola Tinubu, which has brought stability to the Commission. Speaking during a three-day retreat organised by the Ministry of Regional Development for the Regional Development Commissions in Benin, Edo State, Ogbuku stressed the need for continuity in the leadership of the NDDC to ensure that development projects are completed rather than abandoned. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer observed that from 2015 to 2023, the NDDC management was led by nine Managing Directors, causing significant instability within…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has rejected what it described as a malicious report alleging a plot to impose candidates ahead of forthcoming legislative elections, reaffirming its commitment to internal democracy and due process. In a statement issued on Thursday,16 April, 2026, in Lagos, the party, through its chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, said the publication credited to a faceless group of “concerned and vigilant members”was a calculated fabrication aimed at inflaming tensions and misleading party faithful. Specifically, the party dismissed the allegation of candidate imposition, stating that “there is no plot, no clandestine…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has welcomed sprint star Favour Ofili back into its fold, signalling a reset in relations between the athlete and the federation. The move follows a recent decision by World Athletics to reject Ofili’s application to switch allegiance to Türkiye, after reviewing multiple requests linked to agovernment-backed recruitment drive ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Although her personal circumstances including participation at the 2024 Summer Olympics were considered, the request was ultimately denied, thereby retaining her eligibility for Nigeria. Reacting, AFN President Tonobok Okowa expressed satisfaction with the development, emphasising the need…
By Rubby Obinna There is a specific kind of silence that falls over a government house when the political weather begins to shift, and right now, in the corridors of Nvosi, that silence is deafening. As I look at the current state of Abia politics, it is impossible to ignore the clear jitters emanating from Governor Alex Otti’s camp. The reason is simple: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has decided to live his promise. When a man of Kalu’s political pedigree gives his word, especially one minted in the presence of the APC leadership, the wise don’t just listen—they prepare for…
By Augustine Osayande, PhD As Edo South gradually enters the early phase of political alignment ahead of the 2027 senatorial election, it is becoming increasingly evident that the contest will not merely be about personalities, but about the depth of experience, institutional capacity, and the ability to translate political influence into measurable development outcomes. Among the figures already shaping this emerging conversation is Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, whose name continues to surface consistently in stakeholder consultations and intra-party engagements across the district. Whether one views him through a partisan lens or a governance-oriented perspective, his presence in Edo South political discourse…