A truck driving on excessive speed, had a failed brake and killed one official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in the course of performing his lawful duties and two other pedestrians on Monday, 23 February, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026, added that the truck continued on its path, tragically taking the life of another individual, before coming to a stop approximately 200 meters from the initial point of impact. According to Oki, the driver fled the accident scene but…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Tragedy struck in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, as a 30-year-old woman, Abigail Adebayo, reportedly took her own life after her fiancee’s family allegedly disapproved of their marriage due to her having three children from a previous relationship. According to a report by Daily Post, Abigail had been in a relationship with Oniga Abiola since September 2025, and the couple had been planning to marry. Trouble reportedly began when Abiola introduced her to his mother about two weeks ago. The family allegedly rejected the marriage, citing Abigail’s children as the reason. Heartbroken and distressed, Abigail was later found motionless in her…
In what is seen as policy shift after months of tight monetary conditions, the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026 reduced its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 26.5 per cent from 27 per cent, marking its second rate cut in five months. The latest adjustment follows a similar 50-basis-point cut in September 2025, when the rate was reduced from 27.5 per cent to 27 per cent, ending a prolonged hiking cycle that had pushed borrowing costs to record levels in response to surging inflation. It was gathered that the decision was taken…
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026 led a group of young people from Kogi State to present ₦100 million to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The money is meant to pay for the Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The cheque was received by the National Chairman of the APC, Nentawe Yilwatda. While accepting it, he advised other groups or individuals who are planning to pay for President Tinubu’s re-election forms to reconsider their decision. According to Yitwatda, the Kogi youths are the second group to…
By Jeff Godwin Doki Ph.D The late Alhaji Yusuf Maitaima Sule (1929-2017) (also known as Dan Masani of Kano) once said to my hearing that ‘I am a Muslim by faith, a Christian at heart, but love is my religion’. As one of Nigeria’s foremost politicians, statesman and diplomat, his words conferred respect on the two dominant religions namely: Islam and Christianity. As a country, Nigeria is an enigmatic mix of the beast which repels and the beauty which keeps perpetually attracting. Nigeria is a beautiful ,and at the same time an ugly, country. Lamentably, its beauty and ugliness are…
By Babafemi Ojudu I was scheduled to participate in the panel discussion on my late teacher, Prof. Biodun Jeyifo. I had prepared carefully. However, early this morning, I was invited to an important meeting with the Ooni of Ife in Ile Ife. I had assumed it would last no more than an hour; it extended to five. After the meeting, I reached out on my phone to apologize to the panel host, Prof. Toyin Falola. To my surprise, the discussion was still ongoing. I joined briefly to correct an impression that Prof. Jeyifo imposed his Marxist ideology on his students.…
By Wale Joseph The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has concluded plans for the 2026 Commonwealth Games trials. Unveiling the full programme of activities for the trial, the federation infomed that the maiden National Boxing Week would hold in March. The event will take place from March 1 to 6, 2026, at the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex, situated within the National Stadium in Lagos. A key highlight of the week-long programme will be the National Open Trials, which will determine the boxers to represent Nigeria at the boxing event of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Participation in the trials…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has been nominated for the Vanguard Personality Award by the Board of Editors of Vanguard Newspapers in recognition of his outstanding leadership and performance in the development of the Niger Delta region. The Nomination letter was formally presented to the NDDC Chief Executive Officer during a courtesy visit by a delegation from Vanguard Newspapers, led by the Deputy Editor of Vanguard, Mr Adekunle Adekoya, to the Commission’s Headquarters. Accepting the nomination, Ogbuku expressed appreciation for the recognition, describing it as a testament to the collective efforts of…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited, Yetunde Olopade has described her nomination for the Newstap/SWAN 5-Star Awards as a rare privilege. Observers have commended her managerial prowess at organising sporting events which have since witnessed an upscale in deliverables since she took charge of the affairs of the company. Top on the bill being the globally recognised Access Bank Lagos City Marathon which has since grown in leaps and bounds. With a background in event management, she has been able to fuse her vast experience into delivering a top-notch road race to the surprise…
Many Happy Returns of the Day, My Dear Friend. Today, I join your family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate my dear brother and friend, Musbau Rasak, a journalist of note. As you mark your birthday, may Almighty God continue to guide you, grant you sound health, and perfect all that concerns you. You have truly distinguished yourself in your chosen career, and it is a great joy to witness your steady rise and excellence. Indeed, the windows of opportunity are widely open for even greater accomplishments, and I am confident that your dedication and professionalism will continue to take you…