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By Peter Omopo The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, to February 25, 2026. The adjournment followed an application by the prosecuting counsel, Richard Nigiwe, who told the court that although four witnesses were listed, only three were present in court. He requested more time to duplicate the case file and forward it to the Office of the Attorney General through the Department of Public…

By Peter Omopo Thousands of Muslim faithful, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, and community leaders on Tuesday gathered at the forecourt of the Emir of Ilorin’s palace to bid farewell to the Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Ulamah, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu. The funeral prayer for the revered cleric was led by the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Sheikh Abdullahi Abdulhameed, amid an overwhelming turnout that filled the palace grounds to capacity. Security operatives were deployed to manage the crowd as mourners struggled for space to pay their last respects. Prominent dignitaries and religious leaders…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced March 11, 2026, as the official commencement date for political campaigns ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo. The meeting was convened to mark the beginning of the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. According to Agboke, INEC will formally notify political parties and other stakeholders of the campaign timeline in line with the Electoral Act and the Commission’s…

By Peter Omopo The UK government has approved plans for a new, large-scale Chinese embassy in London, bringing to an end years of debate and scrutiny over the project’s potential security implications. Housing Secretary Steve Reed confirmed on Tuesday that planning permission and listed building consent had been granted for the proposed embassy at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London. He said the decision is now final unless it is successfully challenged in court. China purchased the Royal Mint Court site in 2018 for £255 million. If constructed, the 20,000-square-metre complex would become the largest embassy in Europe.…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Emotional safety begins with emotional regulation because when you learn to steady your inner world, you create a space where trust, clarity, and connection can grow. Regulating your emotions doesn’t mean suppressing them; it means acknowledging what you feel, understanding it, and responding with intention rather than reaction. As you practice pausing, breathing, and choosing calm over chaos, you become a safe place for yourself and others. From that grounded place, communication softens, boundaries strengthen, and relationships thrive, proving that true emotional safety starts within and radiates outward. Asiwaju Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, held a strategic meeting with delegates from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), ably led by the Regional Coordinator (Lagos West), Mr. Gbolahan Oluwatobiloba. The meeting was also attended by the Onigbongbo Agent for the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration (e-registration). During the meeting, National Identification Number (NIN) related issues stalling the ongoing APC e-registration exercise were raised and extensively discussed. These challenges, which have affected the smooth registration of interested party members, were brought to the attention of the NIMC…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury. The conferment was confirmed on Monday through a congratulatory message and a copy of the Instrument of Conferment of National Honour shared on X by billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola. In his message, Otedola congratulated Chagoury, describing the honour as well deserved in recognition of his visionary leadership and far-reaching contributions to national development. He praised Chagoury’s role in landmark projects across the country, noting their impact on job creation and…

By Peter Omopo Some members of staff of Radio Benue, a Benue State-owned radio station, on Monday staged a peaceful protest over what they described as heavy and unexplained deductions from their salaries, calling on Governor Hyacinth Alia to intervene. The workers converged at the corporate headquarters of the station along Old Otukpo Road in Makurdi to express their grievances. A staff member, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, said the protest stemmed from a disagreement between the station’s workers’ union and management over persistent salary deductions. According to the source, the Chairman of the Radio…

By Peter Omopo Former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the patience, resilience and loyalty of his supporters amid ongoing challenges are laying a strong foundation for a promising future for the movement. Kwankwaso made the assertion in a message released on Monday, in which he expressed appreciation to supporters and well-wishers for their continued commitment to the ideals of the Kwankwasiyya movement despite what he described as trying times. “I extend my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to our vibrant social media family, loyal supporters and all well-wishers who continue to…

By Peter Omopo Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Saraki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Salihu, describing the late cleric as a towering spiritual leader devoted to faith, scholarship and service to humanity. Sheikh Salihu reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday at the age of 75. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki said he received the news with profound sadness and a deep sense of personal loss. He described the late Chief Imam as an institution…