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By Peter Omopo The Chairman of Odogbolu Local Government Area in Ogun State, Dr. Babatunde Diya, has flagged off the construction of a N3.5 billion ultramodern truck park along the Ijebu-Ode–Benin Expressway, a project he says will significantly enhance the council’s economic fortunes and create hundreds of jobs. Speaking on Friday during the groundbreaking ceremony, Diya said the initiative—conceptualised and sponsored by the local government—will serve as a major logistics hub, improve road safety, and expand the area’s internally generated revenue base. He described the truck park as a critical investment designed to provide a safe and organised parking space…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.) as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for a second five-year term. The renewal of Marwa’s appointment, which will keep him in office until 2031, was announced on Friday in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Marwa was first appointed in January 2021 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Before taking over leadership of the NDLEA, he chaired the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse between…

By Peter Omopo Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North, has refuted allegations by his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, that he married her when she was 17 years old. He described the claim as “false, misleading, and malicious.” In a statement posted across his social media platforms on Thursday, Nwoko said the allegation was an attempt to smear his reputation amid their ongoing marital dispute. According to the lawmaker, Regina presented herself as 21 years old when they first met and provided an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter’s card indicating her date of birth as October 10,…

By Olugbolahan Kuku It will be Adunni Ace Strikers slugging it out against Ward G at the final of the Agboyi-Ketu Chairman’s Unity Cup 2025! The on-going football tournament organized in commemoration Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar’s 100 Days in office has reached its zenith when the two teams that will play the grand finale emerged on Thursday November 13, 2025. These finalists were both victorious at the Semi-Finals of the tournament featuring Ward F vs. Ward G and Adunni Ace Strikers vs. Ward C all of the Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. The first semi-finals saw a very intense football match between Ward…

Finding your purpose before choosing a life partner is one of the greatest acts of wisdom you can offer to your future and to those connected to you. Purpose gives direction, and direction shapes decisions. When you know who you are, it becomes easier to recognise who truly aligns with you. Without purpose, relationships can become places of confusion,two people walking together but not headed anywhere meaningful. But when your life has clarity, you attract someone who resonates with *your* *values* , *your* *mission* , *and* *your* *growth* . You stop settling for people who dim your light, and instead,…

By Peter Omopo The Chief Executive Officer of Nord Motion, Oluwatobi Ajayi, has accused Stanbic IBTC Bank of discouraging a prospective buyer from purchasing locally assembled vehicles, alleging deliberate sabotage and institutional bias against Nigerian manufacturers. In a post shared on X on Thursday, Ajayi said an entrepreneur in the oil and gas sector had approached Nord to buy two units of the company’s Max pickup trucks after test-driving the vehicles. However, when the customer sought financing from Stanbic IBTC, he was reportedly advised not to patronise the Nigerian automaker. According to Ajayi, the bank told the client that it…

By Peter Omopo | Abuja The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has criticised Tuesday’s confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer, Lieutenant A. Yerima, describing the incident as needless and avoidable. The clash, which was captured in a viral video, stemmed from a dispute over the ownership of a parcel of land in the Gaduwa District of Abuja. The land was reportedly being secured by armed naval personnel acting on the instructions of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Zubairu Gambo (retd.). In the video, Wike accused the retired…

By Olugbolahan Kuku November 13, 2025, history was made as Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo; Executive Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area commissioned 10 landmark projects in one fell swoop! The award-winning Council Chairman has reiterated why he was ranked the best Local Government Chairman in Nigeria in 2025. Folawiyo on this historic day invited the crème-de-la-crème of Lagos to join the Governor in commissioning ten laudable projects! During his speech, Hon. Muibi Folawiyo reeled out the projects that his administration has executed for commissioning. In the course of his recognition of the Governor, party leaders, community leaders…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has initiated the resurfacing of Olorunfunmi Street, Olusosun, a major road in the community. This newly asphalted road signifies more than just better connectivity; it symbolizes renewed progress and a visible transformation in Olusosun. The resurfacing aims to improve vehicular movement, increase road durability, and enhance the overall look of the area to make life easier and safer for motorists and residents alike. This project supports Hon. Moyosore’s administration’s F.I.N.E. Agenda, which focuses on infrastructural development, improved welfare, and sustainable growth within Onigbongbo LCDA.…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s Super Eagles kept their 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams alive on Thursday after a thrilling 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon in the CAF Playoff semifinals at the Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan, Rabat, Morocco. Star striker Victor Osimhen led the charge with a brilliant extra-time brace, while Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke also found the net in what turned into a dominant finish for the three-time African champions. The match began as a tense encounter, with both sides creating chances but failing to capitalize. Nigeria broke the deadlock in the 78th minute when Akor Adams capitalized…