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By Peter Omopo Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Anambra State ahead of the second-term inauguration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The dignitaries arrived at the Chinua Achebe Airport in Umueri on Tuesday, according to a video shared by the Anambra State New Media team. Their arrival comes ahead of the inauguration ceremony scheduled to take place at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square. Governor Soludo, who was re-elected on November 8, 2025, under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, is set to begin his second term in office amid…

By Peter Omopo Basirat Damilola Marshall, daughter of renowned Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has declared her intention to contest in the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election for Surulere Constituency II. Damilola, who currently serves as Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, said her ambition is driven by a desire to represent the interests and aspirations of young people in the state. In a message shared on her social media platforms, she expressed readiness to step into leadership and contribute meaningfully to governance. “I…

By Peter Omopo Former Senate Minority Leader, Philip Aduda, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the party’s prolonged internal crisis. Aduda, who represented the Federal Capital Territory in the 9th Senate, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the PDP Chairman of Karu Ward. In the letter titled “Notice of Resignation of My Membership from the PDP,” the former lawmaker said his decision takes immediate effect and is driven by ongoing instability within the party. “I write to formally notify you of my resignation as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party with immediate effect due to…

The Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited (NUPEMCO) celebrated women of the Lagos State University (LASU) community in commemoration of International Women’s Day on Wednesday, 11th March 2026, at the SL Edu Hall, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Ojo. The event, organised to honour and empower women within the university community, was held under the theme “Give to Gain: The Power of Financial Empowerment.” The programme brought together female staff members of financial experts and other stakeholders to discuss the importance of financial literacy, investment and long-term financial security for women. In her welcome address, the NUPEMCO representative, Mrs.…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for a landmark state visit to the United Kingdom, where he will engage in high-level diplomatic and economic talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The two-day visit, undertaken at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, marks a significant moment in Nigeria–UK relations, with Tinubu becoming the first Nigerian leader in decades to embark on such a visit and the first to be formally received at Windsor Castle by a reigning British monarch. Top on the President’s agenda are bilateral discussions with Keir Starmer at 10…

By Peter Omopo The Ondo State Police Command and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria have given conflicting accounts regarding the arrest of suspects linked to security concerns around Akure Airport. FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, had earlier announced that four suspected bandits were arrested on Sunday through a joint security operation involving multiple agencies. She stated that the suspects were apprehended and handed over to the police following a coordinated effort that included aviation security and other security formations. However, the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, refuted the claim, stating that only two suspects were arrested and…

By Peter Omopo The Borno State Police Command has confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured following multiple suspected suicide bombings in Maiduguri on Monday evening. Residents of the city were thrown into panic after several explosions occurred around 7 p.m., shortly after Muslims broke their fast during Ramadan. The attacks are suspected to have been carried out using improvised explosive devices planted by Boko Haram fighters. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, said preliminary investigations revealed that suspected suicide bombers carried out coordinated attacks at multiple locations in the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Learning to sleep over matters is a powerful habit that brings peace and maturity into life, especially in marriage. Not every issue deserves an instant reaction, even when a partner provokes you. Choosing to rest instead of responding in anger allows emotions to settle and clarify to emerge. Many conflicts lose their intensity after reflection, reminding us that preserving love and understanding is more important than winning arguments. Patience in moments of provocation helps build stronger, healthier relationships. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted bail to United Kingdom-based Nigerian blogger, Maureen Badejo, in the sum of N50 million over allegations of conspiracy, defamation and cyberbullying. Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the bail on Monday and ordered the defendant to provide two suitable sureties in like sum. One of the sureties must be a family member, while the other must be a civil servant on Grade Level 14. The court also directed that one of the sureties must own property within Lagos State. Badejo is facing trial over an 11-count charge filed by the Force…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has recorded 109 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of 2026, according to the latest situation report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. The report for epidemiological week nine revealed that 65 new confirmed cases were recorded between February 23 and March 1. This represents a decline from the 77 cases reported during the previous week. The newly confirmed cases were reported across several states including Benue, Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau and Nasarawa. According to the NCDC, a total of 469 confirmed infections have been recorded so far this year…