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By Ahmed Salami In the dynamic and often unpredictable terrain of Ekiti State politics, few individuals have combined ambition, strategy, and grassroots connection as effectively as Funso Ayeni. His political journey over the years reflects not just persistence, but a deep understanding of the realities of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, where success is shaped by timing, structure, and the ability to read the political climate accurately. Ayeni’s rise within the political space began under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a platform that gave him the opportunity to build visibility and establish credibility among the people of Ekiti North Senatorial District. As…

By Philip Agbese In this present generation, institutions like the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been blessed with a leader whose tenure has become a reference point for courage, clarity, and uncommon administrative excellence. This leader has not simply supervised the agency, he has breathe a new life into the system that may have become cumbersome or directionless. The current Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, is the dignified tireless reformer and leader who has performed beyond expectations in the NCC. He came to the helm of the Commission at a…

The Office of the Minister of State for Regional Development has announced the appointment of Fola Folagbade as Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Uba Maigari Ahmadu. This appointment comes at a critical time when effective communication is central to governance, public trust, and the successful delivery of development initiatives. As Special Adviser, Folagbade will provide strategic leadership in media engagement, public communication, and narrative development for the Minister’s office. His role will focus on strengthening media relations, coordinating communication across key stakeholders, and translating government policies and programmes into clear, relatable, and citizen-centered messaging that drives…

In a political space crowded with noise and optics, Babajide Sanwo-Olu stands out for something rarer: disciplined, substantive leadership. At a dinner with participants of the Oxford Saïd Business School Advanced Diploma in Global Business (Class of 2025), he engaged an audience accustomed to working systems. Their questions were rigorous; his responses were precise, detailed, and refreshingly free of buzzwords or bravado. He spoke clearly about Lagos within the broader national vision under Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing continuity and the cumulative nature of governance. He acknowledged predecessors, not as a courtesy, but as a principle. Just as important was his…

Arsenal suffered a major setback in the Premier League title chase on Saturday, losing 2-1 at home to Bournemouth, giving Manchester City renewed hope of overtaking the long-time leaders. Junior Kroupi gave the visitors the lead at Emirates Stadium, but Mikel Arteta’s side equalised late in the first half with a penalty from Viktor Gyokeres. The Arsenal made numerous attacking substitutions early in the second half but struggled to produce clear-cut chances against Andoni Iraola’s enterprising team.Bournemouth were back in front in the 74th minute after a fluid move finished off by Alex Scott, who rifled the ball past David…

Police begin manhunt for culprits Gunmen have attacked and killed the traditional ruler of Ochia, Eze Paulinus Ekwueme in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday along Asa Awara road. Spokesperson of the State police command, Henry Okoye who confirmed the attack in a statement he released to journalists in Owerri said the hoodlums not only killed the monarch but also burnt his corpse alongside five other victims yet to be identified. Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Garba Bosso has launched a manhunt into the dastardly attack in synergy with other sister security agencies in the State.‎‎Okoye’s…

Orders seizure of linked assets Amid the escalating terror attacks in different parts of the country, especially in the Northeast, the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC), in alignment with international efforts to curb terrorist financing, has released an updated list of individuals and entities designated as sponsors or facilitators of Boko Haram insurgents. The updated records obtained from the NSC and the Nigeria Sanctions Board (NIGSAC) website listed several figures and businesses involved in funding and logistical support. According to official NSC records and circulars, the individuals designated for their roles in providing facilities or funds to Boko Haram are Abdulsamat…

On July 21, 2025, the Adebayo family set out from Lagos to Abuja. The trip was rooted in culture and obligation to mend a troubled marriage and ease tensions between two families that were already drifting apart. But what began as a peace mission later turned to a tragedy. Less than 48 hours later, the trip was overshadowed by a calamity that remains deeply disputed nearly a year after. At the heart of the storm are two dead young men, Oluwapelumi Simidele Adebayo, a deputy superintendent of the Nigeria Correctional Service, and Ayobami Titus Aiyepeku, a photographer. Their deaths have…

The Lagos State Government has raised the alarm over the surge in Lassa fever cases across the country, launching an aggressive statewide awareness and prevention campaign as the outbreak intensifies and begins to claim the lives of frontline health workers. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, at the campaign’s kickoff, revealed that the country has recorded more than 660 confirmed cases and 167 deaths between January and mid-March 2026, one of the most severe outbreaks in recent years. Describing the situation as a “serious national health concern,” Abayomi warned that the disease has already spread across 22 states and…

Shocked by the abduction of the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Bright Abeke, tension and apprehension have gripped people in the area. The chairman was kidnapped from his hotel along Owumi Road in Sapele, on Friday night around 7:25 pm. Eyewitnesses disclosed that the gunmen in their numbers stormed the hotel in a Range Rover SUV shooting sporadically to disperse onlookers. In the ensuing chaos, they shot the chairman’s security aide, and a vigilante member identified as Ufuoma before seizing their target, who was immediately whisked away. As at the time of filing this report…