Ex-Lagos Assembly Dep Speaker Funmi Tejuoso, Lagos APWEN’s Tinuke Owolabi, ex-Oshodi Isolo Boss Bolaji Ariyo Get Tinubu Appointments President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, 8 May, 2025, urged the Senate to consider and confirm his nominees for appointment as members of the board of development commissions for South West, North Central and South South. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Tinubu’s letters of request during plenary. Two of the nominees are: former Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Adefunmilayo Tejuoso; and Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN),…
Author: Adetutu Audu
President Bola Tinubu has called on other African leaders to end violence against children and promote child-sensitive policies.He gave the charge at the First Regional Meeting of Africa’s Pathfinder Countries under the Global Alliance on Ending Violence Against Children held at Banquet Hall, Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President delivered a powerful keynote that signalled a new phase in Nigeria’s bold campaign to eliminate violence against children. He officially launched the National Action Plan on Ending Violence Against Children in Nigeria, outlining strategic, system-wide reforms aimed at ensuring…
Senator Okorie Ani, who represents Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, has sparked controversy after handing out cooking pots to his constituents as part of an “empowerment” initiative. Photos and videos of the so-called empowerment programme surfaced online on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025. They showed Senator Ani handing over shiny, brand-new pots to a gathered crowd. The images quickly went viral on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), drawing a wave of criticism and mockery. This incident is just the latest in a long list of performative empowerment schemes by Nigerian politicians, who often distribute trivial…
By Gbenga Nicholas, Abuja In a major political development, Hon. Oluwole Oke, a six-term member of the House of Representatives representing the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending his decade-long affiliation with the opposition party. The lawmaker made the announcement public on Wednesday, 23 April, 2025. His resignation letter, dated Wednesday, 16 April, 2025, was addressed to the PDP Chairman in Ward 7, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. “I have resigned from the PDP,” Oke confirmed in a brief statement. While the letter did not disclose his next…
The Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is battling tooth and nail to recover over N9 billion stolen from customers’ accounts reports thegazellenews.com. The latest development is coming one year and three months after the Central Bank of Nigeria sacked the bank’s board and entire management citing governance failures. Thus, a new management team led by Yetunde Oni was appointed to lead the bank, thegazellenews.com reports further. A total of N9,329,322,870.00 (nine billion, three hundred and twenty-nine million, three hundred and twenty-two thousand, eight hundred and seventy naira) was withdrawn from the bank’s customers’ accounts without authorisation, a significant operational system…
We often find ourselves warned against the pitfalls of making hasty assumptions based solely on appearances, much like the age-old adage of refraining from judging a book by its cover. Similarly, when confronted with the intricacies of an enigma or unwoven narrative, we are gently reminded that the essence of a story yet untold can only truly be grasped upon deeper exploration and understanding. The rapid spread of misinformation can create a facade of truth, often influencing public belief and perception, albeit temporarily. However, disseminating these falsehoods can extend its reach beyond expected boundaries if not actively challenged and addressed.…
Beloved Pope Francis has died after spending his entire life “dedicated to the service to the Church”, the Vatican has confirmed. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, announced the sad news the Pope passed away at around 7.30am. The 88-year-old was admitted to the Gemelli hospital in Rome for treatment for bronchitis on February 14, after he had difficulties breathing during one of his meetings. As a result of his hospitalisation, the pontiff’s events were subsequently cancelled. Since he was taken to the hospital, the Vatican released regular updates on his condition. Cardinal Ferrell said in a statement, “At 7:35…
The Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Wasiu Sanni-Eshilokun has presented an elaborate account of his legislative stewardship to his constituents at a well-attended town hall meeting held at the historic Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island. The event took place on Thursday, 17 April, 2025. The event, graced by top leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), served as a testament to Senator Eshilokun’s unwavering commitment to effective representation, grassroots development, and impactful governance. The highlight of the event was the presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries of the Senator Wasiu Sanni-Eshilokun…
Popular gospel singer, Bolaji Olanrewaju, known as Big Bolaji is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Although details surrounding the tragic incident are sketchy, the news of his death has been confirmed by some prominent personalities on social media. The popular singer is 50 years old. He celebrated his 50th birthday big few months back (November 2024) at White Stone Events Centre in Ikeja Lagos. Information circulating online said he reportedly collapsed last night at a musical concert event. The late singer was still active on social media on Friday, 18 April, 2025. A statement announcing Big Bolaji’s passing by his family has…
Agustin Escobar, President and CEO of Siemens in Spain, along with his wife and three children, have been identified as the victims of today’s tragic helicopter crash in the Hudson River.The family had just arrived in New York City from Barcelona for a visit. What was meant to be a joyful trip turned into an unimaginable tragedy. My heart goes out to their loved ones and everyone affected by this devastating loss