The Deputy British High Commissioner, paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, at his Ile Oodua Palace on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The delegation expressed their concern over the growing insecurity in Osun State. Speaking at the gathering, the Deputy British High Commissioner, Mr Jonny Baxter expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Osun State. “I have known Osun State to be a peaceful place for the past 15 years. Seeing and hearing about the destruction of lives and properties for political reasons is deeply…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
L-R: Lekan Fatodu, Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission; Bukola Olopade, Director General, National Sports Commission, and Chizoma Okoli, Deputy Managing Director, Access Bank Plc, during the tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe, at the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon’s 10th edition, in Lagos, recently Access Bank PLC proudly celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon last Saturday, highlighting the platform’s ability to foster unity, promote healthy lifestyles, and showcasing African excellence on the global stage. Since its inception in 2016, the marathon has evolved into a premier event, attracting participants from across the continent and…
Vanguard for Social Justice (VSJ) as a Stakeholders within the civil society platform considers it pertinent to issue this press statement on the prefix of happenings and what appears to be the lingering unease at Lagos State House of Assembly following the January 13th, 2025 illegal removal of Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Ajayi Obasa as Speaker of Lagos State House of assembly on frivolous allegations and procedure alien to the constitution of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria and the emergence replacement of new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda. Lagos State House of Assembly is a creation of the Nigerian Constitution…
The Lagos State House of Assembly wishes to categorically debunk the malicious and unfounded publication alleging that twenty-seven members of the Assembly are planning to defect from the ruling party to the opposition Labour Party (LP). This publication is entirely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public. We find this report not only offensive but also riddled with inaccuracies and outright falsehoods that serves no purpose other than to sow discord and confusion within the Assembly and among the good people of Lagos State. The recent developments in the House, including the removal of the erstwhile Speaker,…
Keshinro warns Area Commanders and Divisional Officers to exhibit integrity so as not to destroy good cases … The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025, holds a refresher training on intelligence and investigation, for Area Commanders and Divisional Officers, in the state Command headquarters, situated, at Alahusa, Ikeja. The training is aimed at charging Area Commanders and Divisional Officers of the command across the state, on how to better deploy advanced intelligence skills to achieve successes in the various operations they are to embark…
The Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin, receives David King – David, Felix Marvin and Felix Kelvin, from Most High College, in his office at the State Headquarters, in Alahusa, Ikeja. The three ( 3 ) school students , who were led by one of the parents of one of them seized, the opportunity of their midterm break to visit the PRO. They spent quality time to have interactions around character building, effective communication with their parents, teachers, mates and friends as well as security education,…
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing its host communities’ lifestyles. Through its dedicated education Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillar, the bank recently undertook significant projects aimed at promoting quality education delivery across the country. In Benin-City, Edo State, Fidelity Bank recently renovated the library at Emotan College, Wire Road. This initiative, which was executed under the auspices of the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP), was championed by the Phoenix Inductee Class of Fidelity Bank. The FHHP allows Fidelity Bank staff to identify community needs, raise funds, and receive matching support…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, broke down in tears during plenary on Monday in reaction to a declaration of support from her colleagues.The Speaker, who got emotional, was captured sobbing uncontrollably during the plenary as the other lawmakers hailed her. Insight Global News affirmed the speakership tussle for the Lagos Assembly Speaker’s seat between Meranda and the previously impeached Mudashiru Obasa , took a new turn on Monday when security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and Nigeria Police sealed the offices of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, her deputy, and…
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and prominent South-South leader, has died at the age of 97. The elder statesman passed away on Monday night, February 17, 2025, according to a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family. “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, on Monday 17th February, 2025. The family appreciates your prayers at this time. Other details will be announced later by the family,” the statement read. Clark’s death comes just days after the…
Tunde Kelani and MMi student fellows Renowned filmmaker, Tunde Kelani has called on young storytellers to take up the responsibility of preserving Yoruba culture through documentaries.Kelani speaking at the launch of the Documentary Fellowship for Students, an initiative of Illuminate Nigeria Development Network (INDN) through its Media Mentoring project convened by Anikeade Funke-Treasure to empower young media professionals through mentorship, training, and capacity-building programs pointed out that storytelling is a vital tool for safeguarding heritage in the face of globalization.“Documentaries are powerful tools for telling our stories, preserving our history, and educating others about the richness of our culture. Through…