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By Peter Omopo A philanthropist and House of Representatives hopeful, , has called on Nigerians to demonstrate greater patriotism and unity to overcome the country’s socio-economic challenges. Omosehin made the appeal on Saturday in a statement marking his birthday, urging citizens to show love and solidarity as a pathway to addressing insecurity and other pressing national issues. He said heightened patriotism among Nigerians would contribute to curbing hunger, poverty and the killing of innocent citizens across the country. The Iju-Odo-born philanthropist, known for distributing working tools, food items and cash to youths, widows and other vulnerable residents in Okitipupa Local…

By Peter Omopo President has arrived in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, where he commissioned five major projects and is set to participate in the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. The President was received at the airport by Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, alongside the Minister of State for Defence, other state governors and top government officials. During the visit, President Tinubu commissioned the ultra-modern Kebbi State Secretariat, named after him, while four other projects were unveiled virtually. The projects executed by the Kebbi State Government include the dualised three-lane carriageway along Emir Haruna Road in Birnin Kebbi, the…

By Olugbolahan Kuku Friday 13th February 2026, Ketu-Kosofe was agog in celebration and reminiscence as His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Isiaka Adio Balogun Oyero, Ilufemiloye 1 of Ketu-Kosofe kingdom celebrated his 15th Coronation Anniversary. Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar; Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area was the Chief Host. The occasion was regal and guests eminent. Oba Dr. Isiaka Adio Balogun Oyero was coronated unto the throne of his forefathers in February 2011. 15 years on, the land of Ketu-Kosofe has experienced so much developmental transformation, and desirable peace abound. During his reign, a good number of ultra-modern residential…

By Peter Omopo The (ADC) has resolved the leadership dispute over its Plateau State chapter following a decision by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) at its national headquarters in Abuja. The resolution brings to an end the protracted tussle between Ambassador Hannatu Gagara and Hon. Samuel Pam Gyang over the position of authentic State Chairman. The NWC’s decision was based on recommendations submitted by a reconciliation committee constituted on October 14, 2025, by the Zonal National Vice Chairman (North Central), Senator Tunde Ogbeha. The committee upheld the reinstatement of all congress-elected chairmen in accordance with Article 18 of the…

By Peter Omopo The (NCS) has announced plans to transition to a fully paperless system by the second quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to streamline operations and enhance trade facilitation. The initiative is aimed at eliminating delays, reducing cargo dwell time and ensuring that only legitimate goods are cleared for circulation within the country. Controller-General of Customs, , disclosed this in Lagos during the formal launch of the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) Initiative. One-Stop-Shop Targets Faster Clearance According to Adeniyi, the OSS platform is designed to achieve a 48-hour cargo clearance window, lower compliance costs, strengthen revenue assurance and improve…

By Peter Omopo The has arrested two suspects over the alleged theft of diesel valued at N12 million at a construction site in Ibadan. In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, operatives of the Monitoring Unit, acting on credible intelligence and with support from members of the public, apprehended Yusuf Mutiyat, 43, and Ogunniyan Rasheed, 64, at Kopek Construction Company in Ibadan. The suspects were allegedly caught siphoning a liquid suspected to be diesel from a mixer truck at the site. According to the police, a subsequent search led to the recovery of 24 barrels containing 240…

By Peter Omopo Vice President has held high-level bilateral talks with , Secretary-General of the , on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Shettima, who represented President at the summit, was accompanied to the meeting by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. Also present was the UN Deputy Secretary-General, . During the meeting, Guterres called on Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s push for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward greater global influence. He praised the economic reforms of the Tinubu administration and Nigeria’s leadership…

By Peter Omopo Zamfara State Governor, , has been named the 2025 Outstanding Governor of the Year by in recognition of his administration’s projects and reforms. The award was presented on Friday at the New Telegraph Awards and Dinner Night held at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos Oriental Hotel. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the newspaper’s Board of Editors said the honour was conferred on Governor Lawal for transformative initiatives across key sectors in Zamfara State. According to the statement, the award recognised the administration’s wide-ranging reforms in education, urban renewal and the…

By Peter Omopo The 11th edition of the commenced on Saturday morning, with thousands of runners taking to major routes across Lagos as the race officially got underway. Athletes were seen in full stride shortly after the flag-off, marking the start of one of Africa’s biggest road races. A video shared by sports photographer Sulaimon Adebayo, popularly known as Pooja, captured the early moments of the competition. The marathon is organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited in partnership with and the Lagos State Government. This year’s edition features both the 42-kilometre full marathon and a 10-kilometre race. According to the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo The principle is essential for strong relationships and real success because life works best in balance. When we give our time, kindness, or knowledge, we build trust and respect; when we accept help and opportunities, we grow stronger and wiser. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi showed how giving can inspire change, while thinkers like Adam Smith explained the value of mutual exchange. Practising this balance brings cooperation, growth, and lasting success, but ignoring it by only taking or only giving leads to broken trust or burnout. True strength lies in balanced exchange. Asiwaju Cares