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…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
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.…
The Nigerian Senate has commenced deliberations on the Energy Sector Reform Bill, which was presented for first reading during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill, sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, triggered robust discussions among lawmakers, particularly those with strong backgrounds in the energy sector. Several senators made insightful contributions on the urgent need to reform Nigeria’s energy landscape to reflect global best practices and address the persistent inefficiencies plaguing the sector. Notably, Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development Commission, offered a critical perspective. A PhD holder in Energy…
During the Senate deliberation on the Electricity Amendment Act, originally sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Distinguished Senator Dr Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central) made a bold and patriotic intervention. He emphasized that no country in the world runs electricity without subsidy and Nigeria should be no different. He called out the mismanagement of subsidies by some DISCOs and GENCOs, stressing that the real issue is not subsidy itself, but how it’s handled. “Subsidy in the power sector is not a crime — it is a tool for economic stability. What we need is accountability, not removal,” he stated. Senator Akintunde remains…
It was one of those eventful days in December 2014 when former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, was fervently pursuing a return to the Oyo State Government House. In the heat of his political ambitions, he paid a visit to renowned Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, at his INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in Lagos State. As is customary during election seasons in Nigeria, spiritual leaders often play influential roles. Their prophetic declarations are sometimes interpreted as divine endorsements, with many politicians going as far as featuring these prophecies in their campaign materials to show that they are divinely chosen.…