In the early hours of today, tragedy struck along the Agbara–Badagry Expressway as a fatal multiple crash claimed the lives of eight (8) individuals and left thirteen (13) others injured, in what can only be described as a gory and heartbreaking incident. The crash, which occurred at 05:50HRS around the MTN axis, involved two commercial vehicles – a DAF truck (registration number unknown) and a Mazda bus with registration number KJA 811 YF. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos and devastation as bodies were trapped, bloodied, and lifeless on the highway, painting a tragic picture of lives cut short. The accident…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Renowned prophet and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released the much anticipated 31st edition of his annual prophecy book, titled: “Warnings To The Nations,” on Saturday at his Lagos church. The book, which always contains prophetic revelations to nations across the world, is a publication that highlights some global topical issues. The revelations include Nigeria’s 2027 election polls, Tinubu’s government and re-election, opposition coalition, Third World War, Israel-Iran conflict, warnings to organisations in different sectors, including education, aviation, maritime, sports, media, science and technology, and banking. It also included warning to significant individuals like Tony…
When a great tree falls in the forest, the earth trembles beneath its roots, and those who rested under its shade look up, bewildered by the sudden vacancy in the sky. Today, Africa trembles. Nigeria bows its head. For the great Iroko of our goalposts, Peter Rufai — beloved ‘Dodomayana’ — has taken his final bow from this mortal pitch. Born August 24, 1963, into the noble Rufai lineage of Lagos State, Peter Fregene Rufai’s life would come to mirror the iron will and regal bearing of his ancestry. He was not merely a footballer but a prince whose kingdom…
Advocates of a coalition to wrest power from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 have got a firm reply to their ambition – it will fail. Nigerians will support the President to ensure that the gains of his bold reforms are fully realised, Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has said. He believes the formation of a coalition that has landed in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), one of the fringe political parties, is nothing but a mere distraction, which President Tinubu should ignore. “Nigerians will never go back to Egypt,” Sanwo-Olu told a group of journalists and politicians in…
The 25th anniversary edition of the MILO Basketball Championship came to an exciting close at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, and Government Secondary School (GSS) Karu, FCT, emerging as national champions in the male and female categories, respectively.The national finals brought together the best secondary school basketball teams from across Nigeria in a thrilling celebration of sporting excellence and youth empowerment. This milestone edition highlighted the impact of the championship, which has helped shape the lives of students in over 13,000 schools this year.In a hard-fought match in…
For many Nigerians, the dream of owning a home often feels out of reach, clouded by financial limitations, uncertainty, and broken promises. But for Engr. & Mrs. Taiwo Ademola, that dream has become a beautiful reality, made possible by Adron Homes. Speaking proudly from the comfort of his newly completed home in one of Adron’s thriving estates in Shimawa, Ogun State, Engr. Ademola shared his joy and fulfillment at finally becoming a landlord. “When I thought about owning a home, it felt like a far-off dream,” he recalled. “But Adron Homes changed everything. Their flexible installment plan gave me the…
Hon. Akin Alabi, Member of the House of Representatives representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Works, has extended congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), Olubadan of Ibadanland, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. In a statement released today, Hon. Alabi described the monarch as “a leader of grace, character, and integrity”. Reflecting on his personal connection to the monarch, Hon. Alabi noted: “Kabiyesi was a close friend and contemporary of my late father, Chief Adediran Alabi. Today, I am privileged to serve as the Jagun Olubadan, a title I hold with…
The recurring tragedy of building collapse in Lagos once again came under the spotlight today as stakeholders from across Nigeria’s building industry gathered at the University of Lagos for the Professor Leke Oduwaye-Adron Homes Urban Development Dialogue, a high-level forum aimed at addressing regulatory and construction lapses fueling the crisis. Themed “Recurring Building Collapse in Lagos: The Challenge of Regulatory Oversight and Construction Practices,” the dialogue was organized by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP), University of Lagos, in collaboration with real estate giant, Adron Homes. Delivering goodwill remarks, the Group Chairman of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola…
while football fans still mourn the loss of Liverpool football player and Portuguese international Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident with his brother, another renowned goalkeeper, Peter Rufai died today, Thursday, July 3, 2025. Waidi Akanni a former teammate confirmed his demise. Rufai died at the age 61 after a protracted illness. Peter Rufai was widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated goalkeepers, Dodo Mayana has fondly called earned 65 international caps for the Super Eagles. He featured prominently in two FIFA World Cup tournaments and was part of the national team that lifted the Africa Cup…
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading advocate for environmental sustainability and ESG in Africa, marked World Environment Day 2025 by partnering with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to host a high-impact symposium themed “Ending Plastic Pollution” at the Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos. The event brought together corporate leaders, environmental experts, and stakeholders to address the urgent challenge of plastic pollution and champion innovative solutions for a cleaner future. The symposium featured thought-provoking discussions on the environmental and economic risks posed by plastic waste. Speaking at the event, Union Bank’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Olufunmilola Aluko, said, “At Union…