By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Lagos-based law firm, Kunle Owolabi & Co, has petitioned the Lagos State Police Command over what it described as an attempted kidnapping and intimidation of its client, Alhaja Oluwabukola Ikotun, by three men who claimed to be police officers, reports thegazellenews.com In the petition dated Friday, 23 January, 2026 and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, the firm alleged that the incident occurred earlier that day at the client’s residence, where three hefty men wearing mufti, stormed her compound between 2pm and 3pm, calling out her name in a manner that caused…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Lagos-based lawyer, Charles Ugwuanyi, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intervene and call the Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP) to order over what he described as contradictory and harassing actions by the Lagos State Police Command in a land dispute at Peace Estate, Okota. Ugwuanyi raised the alarm while detailing the arrest and detention of his client, Alhaji Jamiu Raimi Olonade, a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) holder over a parcel of land on Idowu Rufai Street, Okota. He said the incident, which occurred on Thursday, 15 January, 2026, exposed…
The Ogun State Government and the World Bank Group have jointly invested over ₦5 billion in women-focused empowerment and livelihood initiatives over the past six years, Governor Dapo Abiodun has disclosed. The Governor made this known on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026, while receiving a delegation from the World Bank Group, led by its Vice President, Ms. Galina Vincelette, at his office in Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun said the investment was deployed through the World Bank–supported Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) and the state’s domesticated empowerment scheme, Oko’Owo Dapo, which was established after the success of the initial programme. According to him,…
Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor) has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Pastor Gbenga Ogunleye, his Head of Media and Communications, describing him as a great pillar of support, whose loyalty, commitment, and strength within the Jandor of Lagos project can not be quantified. Jandor acknowledged Pastor Ogunleye’s immense contribution to the growth and stability of the movement, noting that his service has consistently gone beyond official duties. “Pastor Gbenga’s role in this journey has been deeply impactful. His dedication and steadfast belief in the vision have…
By Sunday Dare For a man who once occupied the office of Vice President under a constitutional democracy, Atiku Abubakar’s persistent inability—or refusal—to distinguish between democratic governance and military dictatorship is no longer ironic; it is alarming. His claim at the ADC event that Nigeria under Bola Ahmed Tinubu is worse than military rule was not a gaffe but a willful distortion of history and further slide into senile dementia. It insults the memory of Nigerians jailed, exiled, or killed under decrees and firing squads so that men like Atiku could enjoy today’s freedoms. To sanitize that era simply because…
On International Men’s Day, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the men in Apapa-Iganmu LCDA who demonstrate unwavering resilience and strength in the face of challenges. As the quote so eloquently puts it: “To all the men out there who wake up and show up daily even when it’s hard” Your daily efforts, sacrifices, and contributions to your families, communities, and society at large are truly valued and acknowledged. May this special day serve as a celebration of your courage, perseverance, and dedication. Wishing all the men in Apapa-Iganmu LCDA a happy International Men’s Day!” …
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…
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…