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By Peter Omopo The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, has earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Ladega received the degree during the university’s 56th convocation ceremony held at its Akoka campus, where graduates from various faculties were conferred with degrees. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Akeem Mustapha, the council chairman said the academic milestone reflects his commitment to continuous learning and capacity building in public service. According to the statement, the postgraduate programme equipped Ladega with contemporary administrative skills and policy insights expected to enhance…

By Peter Omopo The University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged as Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, reclaiming the top national position in the latest global assessment. Results released on Thursday placed UI in the 801–1000 global band, making it the leading Nigerian institution in the 2026 edition of the rankings. The development marks a return to the top for UI, which last led the national table in 2023 after dropping to fourth position in 2025. The 2026 THE rankings assessed 2,191 universities from 115 countries, using 18 performance indicators across five key…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of three ambassador-designates to key diplomatic missions in France, the United States and the United Kingdom. The approval was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, who said the postings were drawn from the list of ambassadorial nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate. According to the statement, Ambassador Emmanuel Ayodele Oke has been appointed as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to France, while Colonel Lateef Kayode Are has been posted to the United States. Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu has been named…

By Peter Omopo Comments by United States President Donald Trump suggesting that NATO troops stayed “a little off the front lines” during the war in Afghanistan have triggered strong backlash from British politicians, veterans and families of fallen soldiers. Speaking to Fox News on Thursday, Trump questioned NATO’s commitment to the United States and downplayed the role of allied forces in Afghanistan, saying the alliance had never truly been tested and that troops sent by allies were not on the front line. The remarks provoked swift condemnation in the United Kingdom, which lost 457 service personnel during the 20-year conflict.…

By Peter Omopo Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pushed back strongly against remarks by United States President Donald Trump, who claimed at the World Economic Forum in Davos that “Canada lives because of the United States.” Speaking in a national address in Quebec City ahead of the opening of a new legislative session, Carney rejected the assertion while acknowledging the longstanding ties between both countries. “Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada thrives because we are Canadian,” Carney said, adding that the two nations nonetheless share a “remarkable partnership.” The exchange highlighted growing diplomatic friction between…

By Peter Omopo Residents of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Friday staged a peaceful protest over alleged plans to impose a successor to the Awujale of Ijebuland. The protesters marched through Awujale Palace Road before proceeding to the Ijebu Ode Local Government Secretariat, where they voiced their opposition to what they described as attempts to undermine the traditional selection process. The demonstration comes amid heightened tension surrounding the vacant Awujale stool. Earlier in the week, the Ogun State Government suspended the ongoing selection process. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo The power of silence lies in its ability to amplify the impact of a few well-chosen words. In a world that often values quantity over quality, sometimes saying less speaks volumes. Silence allows space for reflection, for deeper understanding, and for words to land with greater meaning. When we choose to speak less and listen more, we become more intentional with our words, ensuring they carry weight, purpose, and truth. In moments of silence, we find the strength to hold our ground, choose our words wisely, and communicate with greater authenticity, knowing that sometimes, the fewest…

By Olugbolahan Kuku The All Progressives Congress; the largest political party in Africa is not resting on its oars! The ruling party has embarked on a massive membership drive, which kicked off on January 5, 2026 and on-going… In an impressive start to the new year, Hon. Adetola Abubakar has risen to champion this membership drive, and she is doing it in a really big way! It was a massive turnout at the APC Party Membership E-Registration Rally at the APC Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Head Office on Wednesday, January 21, 2026! All party stalwarts and members thronged the large compound…

By Peter Omopo The Niger State Government has presented a Certificate of Occupancy covering 100,000 hectares of land to the State Ministry of Finance under the Sustainable Integrated Productive Communities (SIPC) programme. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Niger State Government and the Federal Ministry of Finance, designed to drive integrated rural development and improve living conditions in underserved communities across the state. As part of the programme, the Rural Electrification Agency disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved a $750 million fund for rural electrification nationwide, assuring Niger State of reliable power supply for the proposed SIPC…

By Peter Omopo American online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as iShowSpeed, turned his 21st birthday celebration in Lagos into a global digital spectacle, as his livestream from Nigeria became one of the most watched broadcasts of his career. iShowSpeed marked his birthday on January 21, 2026, by streaming his first full day in Nigeria as part of his ongoing “Speed Does Africa” tour, a 28-day journey across 20 African countries that began in Angola on December 29, 2025. The YouTube and Twitch star arrived in Lagos on Wednesday and went live almost immediately. Wearing a Nigerian football…