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By Abiodun Moshood Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka played host to the 36th Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN), where Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye delivered a thought-provoking presentation that left attendees buzzing with discussion. Titled, “The Predominance of the English Language and the Fate of Yoruba Language in Social Media Space: Literature of Internet Practices,” Ajakaye’s talk centered on the challenges faced by the Yoruba language in navigating the digital landscape with also proffering practicable remedies to the failing fate of Yoruba Language. Held from October 21st to 25th (2025), under the theme “Nigerian Languages in the Digital Era,” the…

By Daniel Alabrah Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, November 10, received another accolade as the Best Governor on Infrastructure Development. The award was presented by First Daily Newspaper, which marked its fifth anniversary, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. Governor Diri was represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah. The event chaired by former Bayelsa governor and serving Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, had in attendance politicians, diplomats, media executives and activists, which included a former Rivers State governor and former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, former Minister of Niger Delta,…

By Olugbolahan Kuku November 6, 2025, the entire Ward B of Agboyi-Ketu was agog in the frenzy of an imminent new road construction in their domain. Stakeholders in the area known as “Araba Zone” were gathered for one purpose: Construction of Balogun Ilawe Street. Balogun Ilawe is an arterial road off Ajiboye Road, Alapere Lagos. It links up with Araba Crescent, Adepitan Street, Alh. Oluwatoyin Street, Anuoluwapo Street, Bola Hassan Street and others. The gathering on Balogun Ilawe Street comprised of the Chairman with her management team, the CDA (Community Development Association) members and other residents of the project area.…

Not every situation needs an immediate reaction. Sometimes, the wisest things you can do is rest, pray, and allow time and peace to do their quiet work. In relationships, marriages, communities, misunderstandings will arise. People will speak out of emotion, and circumstances will test your patience, and love will feel heavy to carry. But wisdom teaches us that not every issue demands confrontation. When you learn to “sleep over” matters, you give yourself space to breathe, to think, and to let God speak before you do. Many storms that seemed overwhelming at night lose their power by morning. Sleeping over…

By Olugbolahan Kuku November 10, 2025, the Chairman’s Unity Cup Competition commenced with a football match between Ward D and Ward G Football Teams. As part of programmes to commemorate the first 100 days of the administration of Hon. Adetola Adunni Abubakar as Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, a football tournament is being sponsored by the Chairman. The tournament will feature 8 teams which playoffs will lead to semi-final duels and finally the grand finale on a date to be announced soon, which will be part of the final events of the 100-Day celebrations. The schedules of the tournament are…

A Lagosian Magazine Editorial In a searing analysis that has sent ripples through diplomatic circles, renowned American political scientist Professor John J. Mearsheimer has peeled back the layers of President Donald Trump’s recent threat to invade Nigeria, revealing that the episode is far more complex than Washington’s official rhetoric suggests. According to Mearsheimer, the issue “is not merely about oil or currency” but about a fading superpower confronting a newly assertive African giant determined to define its destiny on its own terms. “We are witnessing an extraordinary situation unfolding before our eyes,” Mearsheimer wrote. “Nigeria, the most populous nation in…

By Peter Omopo A French appeals court on Monday ordered the release of former President Nicolas Sarkozy from prison, pending the outcome of his appeal against a conviction for alleged illegal campaign funding from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The 70-year-old ex-leader, who served as France’s president from 2007 to 2012, had spent 20 days in detention at La Santé Prison in Paris, after a lower court in September sentenced him to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy linked to his 2007 campaign. Sarkozy, appearing via video link during the hearing, described his imprisonment as “gruelling” and thanked the…

By Peter Omopo  The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has adjourned till Wednesday the hearing of a motion on notice in the suit filed by Folahan Adelabi against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its Acting National Chairman, and other defendants. At Monday’s sitting, presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola, the judge urged counsels for both parties to ensure all necessary processes were properly filed to enable an effective hearing when proceedings resume. Justice Akintola had, last week, ruled on an ex parte motion permitting the PDP to go ahead with its planned national convention, while adjourning the motion…

By Peter Omopo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, wanted over an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion involving $14,859,257. In a public notice issued on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said the case involves funds provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for refinery construction. According to the statement, “The public is hereby notified that Timipre Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State,…

By Peter Omopo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election, describing the outcome of the poll as a triumph of democracy and a reflection of the people’s confidence in Soludo’s leadership. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said the election result demonstrated that the will of the people, freely expressed through the ballot, must always be respected. “I warmly rejoice with my brother, Prof. Soludo. His re-election is a reflection of his good performance over the past four years and the deep affection the people…