By Babafemi Ojudu Tomorrow, in a ceremony that promises to blend the solemn grandeur of Ekiti tradition with the cosmopolitan flair of Lagos royalty, Chief Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi will be formally installed as a chief, Atobatele of Ado Ekiti, in his maternal homeland of Ado Ekiti. At 88, this gesture is not just a celebration of age or title—it is a homecoming, an honour long in the making, and a tribute to a man who has spent a lifetime walking the path of principle, service, and loyalty to heritage. A prince of two thrones—Lagos by paternal descent and Ado Ekiti…
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As part of its commitment to one of its seven core pillars, the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is set to launch the AFRIMA Kreative Academy, TAKA, a project designed to reshape Africa’s creative sector through education, skills development, and job creation to empower 1.2 million young Africans over the next five years with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the fast-growing global music industry. Themed ‘Learn and Prosper’, the program is designed to equip and empower young Africans between the ages of 18 and 35, with a special focus on underserved and vulnerable communities across the continent.…
Justice Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, May 23, 2025, convicted and sentenced twelve Filipinos to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The convicts are: Anjeanette Topacio, Gladys Joy Mag-Iba, Jean Calago, Shairah Mae Reyes, Roseann Gonzales, Lari Jane Tayag, Mary Grace De La Cruz, Krystel Aquilesca, Jonilyn Agulto, Paizza Camara, Vivian Pionella and Jonalyn Mendoza. They were arraigned on Friday by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on separate charges of possession of fraudulent documents. One of the counts reads: “That you,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo North Senatorial District has restated its belief in the leadership of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, which according to the party, has brought unprecedented developments to the state. Leaders, stakeholders and members of the party drawn from across the 13 Local Governments in Ogbomoso and Oke Ogun Zones, passed a vote of confidence in the governor during a senatorial meeting held at the Lagbami Osekun Hall, Ogbomoso South Local Government, Arowomole, Ogbomoso, on Wednesday, 21 May, 2025. The party, which reaffirmed its loyalty and support for the governor and his leadership of the party in…
While medals remain the ultimate prize at any competition, Lagos State is making a powerful statement at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 by investing in the future. In the women’s 4x200m Freestyle relay event, Team Lagos fielded an inspiring quartet of teenagers still in secondary school: Daniella Akanbi, Olutise Nedd, Nesomagh Nwizu, and Funmilayo Demehin. Competing against older, more experienced athletes, many of them twice their age, the team finished with a time of 11:26.28. Their performance resonated deeply with the Gateway Games LOC, spectators and sports administrators and stakeholders alike, symbolising Lagos State’s deliberate commitment to long-term talent grooming.…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has pledged continued assistance to the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies operating in the Niger Delta region, assuring them of the Commission’s continued support and collaboration. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla, and his entourage to the NDDC Headquarters in Port Harcourt. Stressing the need for partnership, Ogbuku noted: “Security and development are intertwined; partnership between the security agencies and the NDDC cannot be overlooked. These security agencies are crucial partners in achieving sustainable development.” “Sustainable…
The Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Engineer (Dr) Ibrahim Abdul, has charged the staff to demonstrate a high level of professionalism in all interactions as he begins third year in office as chief executive officer of the foremost institution. He gave the charge in his presentation of the state of affairs of the college to the staff and members of the Governing Council on Friday, 23 May, 2025, to mark the end of his second year and commencement of the third year in office at a gathering called family meeting. He urged the staff to maintain a positive, respectful…
The former Chairman of the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa has warned that 2027 Coalition against President Bola Tinubu and APC is not borne out of genuine interest to make Nigeria better but for pursuit of selfish agenda to take over the rulership of the country at all cost by losers of the 2023 general elections, reports thegazellenews.com He stated further that the same politicians clamouring for coalition have not in anyway faired better in their previous opportunity to serve the country. Hon Bolarinwa made this remark at a gathering in Ilorin…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama, Abuja has dismissed a N20 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Mrs. Christiana Dagogo-George, Project Manager of Wiseworld Firm Consult Limited, instituted the suit and brought it before Justice U.P. Kekemeke. Mrs. Dagogo-George alleged that her fundamental rights were violated when she was arrested and detained by the ICPC between October 17 and 19, 2022. Her arrest was in connection with a contract awarded to her company by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in June 2022. In the…
The Kano State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has confirmed taken decisive disciplinary action against some of its judicial staff over misconduct, including the demotion of a registrar and the compulsory retirement of a senior court official. The spokesperson for the Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, confirmed the development through a statement made available to newsmen in Kano. Jibo-Ibrahim, who said the decision was arrived following the Commission’s 82nd meeting held earlier this week, also added that measures were based on findings presented by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee (JPCC), which conducted thorough investigations into the reported allegations. According to the…