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…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
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…
The Delta State Police Command, in its continued efforts to rid the state off criminal elements, has recorded a notable operational success with the arrest of a suspected cultist, the recovery of firearms, and the recovery of a stolen vehicle. On the 29th of June, 2025 Operatives of CP – Special Assignment Team (CP – SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, acting on credible intelligence, stormed Yoruba Street of Sapele town and arrested one Rasheed Atanda ‘m’ 31yrs, a native of Irinle community of Kwara State resident in Sapele town. Preliminary investigation further led the operatives to arrest other suspects,…
Preparations are in top gear for the unveiling of the 31st edition of Primate Elijah Ayodele’s annual prophecy book, titled Warnings to the Nations. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the 2025/2026 edition of Warnings to the Nations—one of the most sought-after prophetic publications in the world—will be released by this weekend. Warnings to the Nations has been published annually since 1994, following divine instruction given to Primate Elijah Ayodele. What began as a simple pamphlet has evolved into a prophetic compendium of no less than 400 pages, reflecting the remarkable growth of the ministry over the years. As is customary, Warnings…
Access Bank PLC has once again demonstrated itsleadership in sustainable finance with a strong showing at the launch of the ClimateGovernance Initiative Nigeria (CGIN) Chapter, hosted by Lagos Business School.Dr. Greg Jobome, Executive Director, Risk Management at Access Bank, was speciallyinvited to speak at the event in recognition of the Bank’s pioneering role in integratingsustainability into its business model and its inspiring leadership within Nigeria’scorporate landscape.In his presentation, Jobome provided a comprehensive overview of how Access Bankhas embedded climate risk considerations across its governance structure, operations,and financial decision-making processes. He noted that climate change is a standingagenda item at both…