Olajumoke Orisaguna, famously known as ‘Olajumoke Onibread’, has made a remarkable return to the spotlight after a brief hiatus. The former former bread seller turned model has joined City FM as a radio presenter, hosting her talk show, “Kilon Shele”. At a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to her supporters, particularly renowned photographer, TY Bello, who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame in 2016. Orisaguna, who spoke in the Yoruba language, expressed willingness to go back to school while also recounting her struggles with finances, exploitation, and the challenges she faced due to…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator and self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has been arrested in Finland alongside four other individuals for alleged terror-related offenses. Local reports indicate that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. According to the police, Simon Ekpa, identified as the main suspect, was detained “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent,” while the four others were apprehended “for financing a terrorist crime.” This development has corroborated the prophetic warning of Primate…
The Aké Arts and Books Festival has kicked off with a bang, bringing together literature lovers, artists, and creatives from across Africa and beyond. At the heart of this vibrant celebration is Sterling Bank, which has served as a dedicated headline sponsor for eight consecutive years, playing a key role in elevating Africa’s creativity and culture to global prominence. Opening the festival, Lola Shoneyin, the dynamic and visionary director of Aké, captivated the audience with her reflections on the theme, “Finding Freedom.” Shoneyin addressed pressing global issues with a sense of urgency and candor. “I’ve seen too many structures fail…
Retired CG Abolurin decorates AIG Adegoke Fayoade, Dfcss, mni as a distinguished fellow member of ICSS … The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command was fully, represented, at the maiden International Security Conference of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies of Nigeria ( ICSSN ), under the leadership of the Chairman, Governing Council of ICSS and former Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr Ade Abolurin, Dfcss, OFR, psc ( + ), rtd, held today, Thursday, 21st November, 2024, at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos. The Keynote address of the conference, with the theme;…
L – R: Mr. Osita Ede, Divisional Head, Product Development, Fidelity Bank Plc; Mrs. Aboluwade Margaret, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council; Dr. Ken Opara, Promo Committee Chairman and Executive Director, Lagos and South West, Fidelity Bank Plc; Mrs. Oghenero Ugoji, Director, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Lagos Zonal Office; Mr. Tanko Olaseni Mohammed, Head, Monitoring Inspection & Enforcement, Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority; and Ms. Damilola Oshinowo, Legal Officer, Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority: at the launch of the Fidelity Bank Get Alert in Millions Season 6 (GAIM 6) promo in Lagos recently. Leading financial institution,…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel It was a memorable gathering as creme la crema in the society , in the media world witnessed 12th anniversary lecture and investiture of distinguished individual into The Realnews Hall of Fame. The event held on Tuesday the 19th of November at Sheraton hotel, Lagos with Theme ” Africa In World Shifting Geopolitics: Matters Arising On Demography, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Resources” was very insightful as keynote Addressee Dr. Karim El Aynaoii President, Policy center for the news South Rabat , Morocco , a Moroccan was very blunt regarding migration issues, has a difficult task for European…
The Senator representing Oyo central Sen. Yunus Akintunde has described the death of Chief Lasisi Ayanyinka Ayankojo as a great loss whose vacuum will be difficult to fill.In his message of condolences made available to the public through Kunle Olatunji, his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, he paid tributes to the late politician while he described him as a tenacious and dependable leader with impeccable characters who will be sorely missed. “I recieved the news of Pa Ayankojo’s death with a rude shock and do send my sincere heartfelt condolences to the entire immediate and extended Ayankojo family, the…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday said he had not given a serious thought about becoming the next governor of the state as was already being speculated. Dr. Obasa said his major concern has been to strengthen the party in the state adding that this is why he continues to minimise more people to support the party at all times, an act which has been misconstrued by ‘political detractors’ to mean that he was chasing a governorship ambition. The Speaker said this in his remarks shortly after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the…
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will present the Y2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly Thursday, November 21, 2025, at noon. The budget, themed Budget of Sustainability” is a blueprint for continuity, resilience and prosperity for Lagosians. It is structured around five key pillars, including Infrastructure Sustainability, Economic Diversification, and Institutional Reforms. Mr. Governor is expected to present an ambitious budget above the N2.3bn approved for Y2024. Gbenga Omotoso HC, Information and Strategy
… says no hiding place for cart pushers The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified enforcement activities around the state, leading to the sealing of Ile Iyan, a business outfit on Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, for violating waste disposal regulations; and a major clamp-down on cart pushers. Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, noted that the business facility was closed for reckless disposal of waste. He said, “Our operatives discovered evidence of Ile Iyan’s waste disposal at an illegal dumpsite near Aje Comprehensive High School’s fence in Sabo, Yaba. Although the facility…