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By Peter Omopo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Fanen Ochough, a former chairmanship aspirant for Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State, for alleged impersonation and fraud involving over ₦14 million. In a statement posted on its official Instagram page on Tuesday, the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the EFCC said Ochough was apprehended for impersonating Dr. Emmanuel Chenge, the Principal Private Secretary to the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hycent Alia. According to the EFCC, the suspect allegedly used Dr. Chenge’s name and office to defraud several individuals, including a former Deputy Governor of Benue…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a show of recognition and solidarity, delegates of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, Lagos State Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, in his office. The delegation, ably led by their Chairman, Hon. Owoeye Adedeji (OVO), made a bold and spirited introduction of the team members and stated the purpose of their visit. In his address, Hon. Owoeye emphasized that alumni associations exist not only to foster unity among graduates but also to celebrate the success stories of their members and the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi In a show of recognition and solidarity, delegates of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, Lagos State Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, in his office. The delegation, ably led by their Chairman, Hon. Owoeye Adedeji (OVO), made a bold and spirited introduction of the team members and stated the purpose of their visit. In his address, Hon. Owoeye emphasized that alumni associations exist not only to foster unity among graduates but also to celebrate the success stories of their members and the…

By Jimmy Fatunbi Members of Olusosun Barbers’ Association met with the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, in his office at the Council Secretariat. These members expressed their gratitude to the Chairman for his open-door policy, people-oriented leadership, and commitment to inclusive governance within LCDA. They made known their plans to organize a seminar and empowerment program for all barbers within the LCDA to foster unity, love, and collaboration. They however appealed to the Chairman to consider their inclusion in the council’s future empowerment programs, noting that barbers in the area had often been…

By Sola Ojewusi Orimerunmu Town, near Lagos, stood still on Sunday, November 9, 2025, as dignitaries, family, friends, and well-wishers from across Nigeria gathered to celebrate a man whose life embodies resilience, intellect, humility, and divine grace — Prince Adeola Amusat Hamsat, the distinguished son of the Laminisha Royal House of Ede, who turned 60 in grand style. The air in Orimerunmu was festive — drums rolled, laughter echoed, and songs of gratitude rose to the heavens as guests paid tribute to a man fondly called Kabiyesi by those who know him — not for a throne he sits on,…

By Peter Omopo Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has expressed joy following the release of her brother, Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, from police detention after spending days in custody over multiple criminal allegations. Ojeogwu was arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy, trespass, assault, intimidation, and theft, offences reportedly linked to a petition filed by Daniels’ estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. Confirming the development, Daniels took to her Instagram page on Tuesday to share a video announcing her brother’s freedom. “And my brother is out. So, one battle down,” she said gleefully. Earlier reports revealed that the Federal Capital…

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…