The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Yunus Akintunde, has commenced a special retreat and intensive training programme for his aides and selected constituents, with a strong emphasis on current trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The one-week capacity-building programme began with a three-day virtual training session and will culminate in a comprehensive physical, hands-on training focused on practical skill acquisition. The initiative is designed to enhance the participants’ competence for improved service delivery in the discharge of their official responsibilities, as well as in their personal development. The training is being facilitated in…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Ahead of its attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Barbecue Marathon by a Team, Chef Anani and her all-women team will begin their official dry run on February 18th, 2026. The main record attempt, scheduled to take place from March 5th to March 8th, 2026, will intentionally conclude on International Women’s Day, symbolizing empowerment, resilience, and progress. The dry run represents a critical phase of preparation, allowing the team to demonstrate readiness, endurance, and the unity required to successfully complete the marathon. More than a record attempt, Chef Anani’s Grill-A-Thon represents a powerful message…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has commissioned a mosque he built and named it after the mother of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mrs. Abibatu Mogaji. The commissioning took place during his annual thanksgiving ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Oke-Afa, Lagos State. The event was attended by several dignitaries from the religious, traditional, political, and entertainment sectors, among others. Among the dignitaries were the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the first daughter of President Tinubu, who sent several delegates due to her unavoidable absence; the Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas,…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) over the weekend registers its strongest condemnation of a heinous and premeditated assault perpetrated against one of its officers by a defiant commercial bus driver at Ojota Interchange in Lagos. The violent involved a painted Caravelle GL Volkswagen commercial bus EKY 693 YK. The vehicle was lawfully intercepted for a flagrant contravention of extant traffic regulations, having been operated along the Ojota–Ketu corridor with its passenger door recklessly left ajar while fully laden with commuters an egregious infraction that gravely endangered passengers and other road users alike. Upon interception on the…
The Delta State Police Command informs residents of Ogwashi-Uku and the general public that the Shooting event of the ongoing 15th Biennial Nigeria Police Games, tagged “ASABA 2026,” will hold at the Base 31 Police Mobile Force Shooting Range, along Kwale Road. The event is scheduled from Sunday, 15th February to Thursday, 19th February, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. The exercise will involve the controlled use of firearms strictly within the designated range. All necessary safety and operational measures have been put in place, hence members of the Public are urged not to panic. Access…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has launched an urban radio station in Lagos, making it the third radio station he has established. The launch took place today, Friday, 13th February 2026, in commemoration of his annual thanksgiving programme, which began a few weeks ago and will end on Sunday, 15th February 2026. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly; the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education; the Oloto of Oto-Awori Kingdom, who donated two plots of land for the establishment; the Iyaloja of…
In the spirit of the season of love, Wema Bank has announced the couple who will be getting a special celebrity artiste performance at their wedding on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026: The bride, Rita Ndukwe and the groom, Jemil Adama. Inspired by the “Evolution” theme of its upgraded ALAT App tagged “ALAT: The Evolution”, Wema Bank launched its Valentine campaign on February 1, 2026, with a focus on celebrating the journey of love across four categories: self-love, friendship, romantic relationships and marriage. “Evolution Of Love, Powered by Wema Bank” called on singles, friends, lovers, and married couples…
Adron Homes and Properties has continued its ongoing “Love for Love Promo” as part of its Valentine season initiatives, encouraging couples, families, and investors to move beyond traditional gifts by embracing shared property ownership as a lasting expression of commitment and financial stability. The company stated that the promo, which has been running throughout the Valentine period, was designed to inspire Nigerians to build long-term value and legacy through real estate investments. It noted that the initiative offers attractive discounts, flexible payment options, and a variety of exclusive gift items across its estates and housing projects nationwide.…
The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Yunus Akintunde, has extended warm felicitations to Hon. Biodun Adeyemo on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a consistently reliable associate, trusted brother, and loyal friend. In a statement released to the media by Kunle Olatunji, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Senator Akintunde, the lawmaker commended Hon. Adeyemo—popularly known as “Biddy”—for his exceptional leadership capacity, strong character, and unwavering commitment, noting that his contributions have significantly enhanced the successes recorded across the senatorial district. Senator Akintunde described Hon. Adeyemo as a strong pillar of support whose dedication…
The Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, Honourable Mobolaji Ogunlende, the State Commandant , NSCDC, Lagos State, Mr Adedotun Keshinro ably represented by Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin, Civil Defence PRO, Lagos at the National Youth Council of Nigeria’s event aimed at strengthening the capacity of youths in the aspect of safety and emergency response in Lagos on Wed., 11th February, 2026. A framework for Safety Emergency Response was launched while Youth Champions saddled with the responsibilities to collaborate with First Responders for their training and capacity development were also inaugurated at the event which…