It starts like any normal game day. You grab a drink, turn on the TV, and settle into your seat. But this time, something feels different. You’ve placed a bet. Maybe it’s small, maybe it’s not, but from the moment the whistle blows, the game stops being just entertainment it becomes personal. Every pass, every missed shot, every referee call means something now. Your heart jumps a little when your team attacks, and your chest sinks when they mess up. It’s not only about who wins anymore it’s about what that win means to you. Suddenly, you care more about…
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By Femi Ogbonnikan The principle of armchair expertise is universal. By human nature, it takes little effort to spot flaws when you aren’t bearing the responsibility of an action. From the safety of the sidelines, the amateur passenger is always ready to co-drive the professional, and the spectator always knows how to outplay the team on the field. They believe they possess the superior strategy to the eleven athletes battling on the pitch. Often times, people criticise actions they don’t have to execute.In Ogun State, it has become a regular pastime of some politicians to put the government on the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Ogun State’s position as Nigeria’s leading industrial hub, describing it as the most dynamic industrial belt powering the nation’s economic growth. The President stated this on Wednesday, 29 October, 2025, at the commissioning of Phase Two of the Fibre Optic Factory of Coleman Wires and Cables and the 50th anniversary celebration of the company, held at the Coleman Technical Industries Limited site in Sagamu. Represented by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, President Tinubu lauded the Ogun State Government for consistently making the state an investment destination of choice and…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a N20 million prize for the local government that recorded highest number of newly registered voters in the ongoing registration exercise reports thegazellenews.com The Chairman of the party in the state, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi disclosed this on Tuesday, 21 October, 2025 during the Stakeholders’ Forum of the party going on at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Ojelabi stated that the party has put everything in place for smooth registration calling on all members of the party to go out and mobilise people to register. Ojelabi also announced…
By Tunde Rahman The past week showed how people can easily misconstrue well-intentioned actions of the government. After the presidential pardon and clemency were handed down to some Nigerians and a few foreigners, intense controversy had erupted. Indeed, some commentators and analysts have been so vocal against the clemency, particularly as it relates to drug trafficking and capital offence convicts. Following the consultation with the Council of State on Thursday, October 11, President Bola Tinubu granted some reprieve to 175 persons. The reprieve was based on the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, headed by the…
By Mobolaji Sanusi “History has a Nemesis for every sin.”——Theodor Mommsen At a time when constructive interrogations of President Bola Tinubu’s administration should dominate national discourse, it’s unfortunate that the ongoing rancorous defections by politicians have taken over rational national engagements. The issue in contemporary Nigerian politics is distractingly about who’s for or against Tinubu. It’s so disgusting that what’s unfurling is now being disturbingly misinterpreted to mean that Nigeria is gradually becoming a one party state. The issue of defection, colloquially known as cross carpeting, is currently gaining momentum, and this is expectedly because the nation is approaching another…
By Kehinde Bamigbetan Out of several hundred licences that were revoked for offences ranging from dormancy to defaults in payment of service fees, only one of the defaulters is raising hell. This foreigner held licences for several years without any operation and refused to pay a single kobo in service to the government. He is now sponsoring economic saboteurs and unpatriotic elements to attack regulation enforcement, claiming it stifles sector sanitisation. This sponsor is the highest debtor in the sector’s history for annual service fee payments. He tried but failed to frustrate the implementation of the Nigerian Mining and Minerals…
Today, as the world marks World Food Day with the theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” we are reminded that food security is a shared responsibility. The future we want, one free from hunger and malnutrition, is within our reach, but it requires every one of us to work together to transform our food systems. It calls for partnerships that promote sustainable agriculture, reduce food waste, and ensure every family in Nigeria has access to nutritious and affordable food. Let us commit to join hands today to build a nation where everyone is involved in…
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, I extend my warmest felicitations to Mr. Seyi Tinubu on the occasion of his 40th birthday. At forty, you have distinguished yourself as a dynamic leader and a true bridge between the old and the young. You’re a generation builder who continues to inspire hope and confidence in the future of our great nation. Your unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, national development and social impact reflects a deep sense of purpose and responsibility that Nigeria is proud of. As you celebrate this milestone, may the Almighty continue to bless you with wisdom,…
The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has been named Consumer Credit Access Company of the Year at the 13th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, held in Lagos on Saturday, 11 October, 2025. The prestigious event is organized annually by BusinessDay, Nigeria’s foremost private-sector newspaper renowned for its authoritative analysis and independent reporting. The awards convene leading players across banking, fintech, and financial services. Other notable winners at the event included: Opay — Mobile Payment Solutions Provider of the Year First Bank of Nigeria — Dominant Force in Inclusive Banking Fidelity Bank — Export Finance Bank of the…