By Damilola Adeleke Fouad Oki, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has justified the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it essential to hold him accountable for his actions. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Oki stated that Obasa had begun acting […]
By Damilola Adeleke The newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has been advised to preserve and promote the cultural, historical, and spiritual values of the Yoruba people. His coronation, formalized with the presentation of the staff of office by the Oyo State Governor, has positioned him as a custodian of the Yoruba […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly has appointed Hon. Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker, with Hon. Mojeed Fatai serving as Deputy Speaker. This leadership change follows the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Hon. Meranda, who previously held the position of Deputy Speaker, represents the Apapa Constituency and is the younger sister of […]
Efforts to resolve disagreements surrounding Nigeria’s tax reform bills remain inconclusive following a high-level meeting between the Senate and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday. The bills, sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Assembly in October 2024 for swift passage, have faced resistance, prompting a halt in […]
By Damilola Adeleke The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has expressed dissatisfaction with the budgetary practices of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), threatening to remove the agency’s allocation from the 2025 federal budget. During a presentation on Monday, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede defended the agency’s 2025 budget proposal, revealing that JAMB […]
2024 IN RETROSPECT: Engineer Samuel Ayodele Kayode has broken the ice in the aftermath of fuel subsidy removal with the conversion of his personal car to a liquified petroleum gas powered while preserving fuel as an alternate source of power. He opposes the federal government’s campaign for CNG, recommending LPG as a better option.
By Damilola Adeleke Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has been shut down indefinitely following protests by students over issues related to result verification.The protest was triggered by delays in verifying the National Diploma (ND) results of students who transferred from other institutions. These delays have reportedly hindered their academic progression. In a statement, the […]
2024 IN RETROSPECT: Police Public Relations Officer for Ekiti State, DSP Sunday Abutu explains how kidnapped school children and teachers were secured.
2nd Week, 2025: Private university; Tax Reforms; Biodun Oyebanji and 2026.
Dr. Ife Arowosoge – an academic, lawyer, agriculturist and a politician of APC stock – is a former member of the lower chamber of the National Assembly. He offers his views on Ekiti 2026 governorship election and the candidature of the incumbent governor, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
The National Secretary of Yoruba Leaders of Thought and former Commissioner in Ekiti State, Mr. Bayo Aina, takes a look at the new tax reform bills and suggests what should be done by those opposed to it.
2024 IN RETROSPECT
2024 IN RETROSPECT: The 15th Matriculation of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekit, ABUAD.
By Damilola Adeleke Joe Igbokwe, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has voiced his support for the impeachment of Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who was impeached by the assembly members on Monday, faced allegations of financial misconduct and various statutory violations. Following his […]
2024 IN RETROSPECT: The 6th Set of Medical Doctors from Nigeria’s Number One Tertiary Institution, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, take the professional oath.
By Damilola Adeleke The Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road has granted bail to Olori Naomi Silekunola, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, and Abdullahi Fasasi. The bail ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice K. B. Olawoyin, following an application submitted by the defense counsels. This comes after a hearing held on January 7, during […]
By Damilola Adeleke Ibadan, Oyo State – In a grand ceremony held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde officially presented the staff and certificate of office to Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade on Monday, signifying his ascension as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The event symbolized the formal recognition of Oba Owoade’s reign […]
By Damilola Adeleke The Lagos State House of Assembly has impeached its Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, following allegations of financial misappropriation. The impeachment took place during a plenary session on Monday, January 13, 2025. Obasa was accused of overseeing the withdrawal of N43.5 billion for backup vehicles and engaging in other controversial expenditures. These actions were […]
By Damilola Adeleke Some leaders of Boko Haram, allegedly planning to establish a stronghold in the South West with Osun State as their base, have been detained following a court order obtained by the Directorate of State Security Services (DSS). According to sources, the suspects are members of Boko Haram/Islamic State for West Africa Province […]
By Damilola Adeleke Three months after an official memo ordered his redeployment, Adegboyega Fasasi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains in office, defying the directive from the Department of State Security Service (DSS). The directive, issued in October 2024 by DSS Director General Tosin Ajayi, required Fasasi to attend an executive […]
