The challenges facing women engaged in cross-border trade across West Africa took centre stage at the ECOWAS Caravan 2025, held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on July 11, 2025. Launched this year by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Caravan is a transformative empowerment initiative designed to support small-scale women traders in West Africa’s informal trade sector. The two-week journey followed the Abidjan–Lagos trade corridor, running from June 30 to July 14, with major stops in Abidjan, Lomé, Cotonou, and Lagos, culminating at the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre. Speaking during the official launch of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
On behalf of the Chairman of Island Club, Omo’ba Dr. Rotimi Olasode Martins, KCOP, the Management Committee, and the entire membership of our distinguished Club, we announce with deep respect and profound reflection the transition of our revered Vice Patron, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, Ogbagba II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. His Royal Majesty departed this world earlier today at the remarkable age of 91, having lived an extraordinary life of impact, leadership, courage, and cultural preservation. Oba Adetona was not only a beacon of traditional authority, but also a symbol of moral…
…A statesman’s journey ends, but his legacy endures The Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council & Co-Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, D. Litt, CFR, Ojaja II, The Ooni of Ife has received the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR with a rude shock, describing it as the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s national history. The Spiritual Leader of the Oduduwa worldwide believes that, while death is a divine passage that no man can escape, the revered monarch emphasized that kings and leaders…
The Ooni of Ife who doubles as Co Chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN)as well as Chairman, Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council(SNTRC) Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, D.litt. CFR, Ojaja II has received the news of the ascension of His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, to the hallowed realm of the progenitors. Ooni Ogunwusi commiserates with late Awujale’s family, subjects fellow traditional rulers from Ogun state, Yourubaland and Nigeria in general. He describes the life journey and achievement of the late Ijebu paramount ruler as…
Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has appreciated Lagosians for a peaceful civic right exercise of the July 12th ,2025 Local government elections across the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu’s delightful press statement forwarded to INSIGHT GLOBAL NEWS by the Ministry Of Information and Strategy goes thus: My dear good people of Lagos, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all Lagosians who came out today to perform their civic duty in the local government elections. Your peaceful conduct, sense of responsibility, and turnout across polling units have once again demonstrated the true spirit of Lagos — a State built on participation,…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Dr. Mojeed Alabi Balogun, the executive chairman of lkeja local government disclosed his 8 years millages, milestones and achievements as he boldly stated that he has completed all projects. Hon. Balogun pronounced this during a media parley organised by Giant Women in Media led by Clementina Olomu. Balogun reiterated that the success recorded during his tenure was achievable with the cooperations of members of staff, management personnel, including that of the residents within his jurisdiction. Speaking further he said he was particularly impressed by the educational growth of the council, adding that he was proud to make…
There is no doubt about it, except one wants to be economical with the truth, the most talked about man of God in the last 10 months or thereabout is none other than Primate Ayodele! Give it to him, this enigmatic Prophet has consistently been in the news week in, week out. It is either he is releasing a fresh prophecy that’s gaining traction or a previous prohecy has just come to fulfilment and people are talking about it. And at other times, Primate Ayodele is probably speaking truth to power and warning our leaders to retrace a certain step…
Augustus Taiwo Solarin, fondly known as “Tai Solarin,” remains one of Nigeria’s most influential educators, social critics, and moral voices of the 20th century. Renowned for his unwavering advocacy for secular education, civil rights, and good governance, Solarin’s life was marked by radical integrity, intellectual honesty, and fearless resistance to oppression. Often described as eccentric due to his trademark attire—shorts, sneakers, and a khaki hunting cap—Tai Solarin was, in truth, a visionary reformer whose convictions shaped modern Nigeria in profound ways. Early Life and Education Born on August 20, 1922, in Ikenne, Ogun State, Solarin grew up in colonial Nigeria…
Governor Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has implored Lagos residents to come out in mass by exercising their franchise on the July 12th Lagos state Local government election. The press statement forwarded to Insight Global News by the ministry of information ànd strategy reads: My dear Lagosians, The local government elections will take place tomorrow (July 12, 2025). I call on all eligible voters across the state to come out in large numbers to participate in the exercise. The local government is the closest tier of government to the people and plays a vital role in delivering essential services…
Barely a week after eight persons lost their lives in a crash along the Agbara–Badagry Expressway, tragedy has struck again as one person was confirmed dead in another fatal road traffic crash. The spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Sector Command, Route Commander Elizabeth Oluwadamilola Jayeola, disclosed to newsmen that the unfortunate incident occurred on Friday, 11th July 2025, at about 10:34 a.m. According to her, the crash involved a Gold Toyota Coaster with registration number LUY 934 XB and had three male occupants, out of which one person was killed, while the remaining two were unhurt.…