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By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, delivered a compelling message at the Scar2Shine Conference held at Radisson Blu, GRA, Ikeja and urged the youths to embrace active political participation beginning from the grassroots level. As a featured panelist at the highly impactful event, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo charged young Nigerians to recognize that meaningful political transformation starts not at the federal level, but within their immediate communities, streets, and neighborhoods. He emphasized that true national progress can only be achieved when youths intentionally engage in local governance and decision-making processes. During his address, the Chairman…

By Peter Omopo Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the recurring flooding affecting several communities across the state, warning that the situation is fast becoming a major ecological crisis. Governor Otu made the appeal while receiving the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, and her delegation during a courtesy visit in Calabar as part of the 2026 National Flood Preparedness and Awareness Campaign. The governor said flooding has continued to devastate many communities in Cross River State annually, destroying homes, farmlands and sources of…

By Peter Omopo Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Kayode Oyekanmi as the new General Manager of Lagos State Television following the disengagement of the former General Manager, Sola Kosoko. The Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, presented the appointment letter to Oyekanmi during a brief ceremony held at the Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja. Agoro said the appointment was in recognition of Oyekanmi’s dedication, diligence and commitment in the discharge of his duties as a public servant. He expressed confidence in the new appointee’s ability to reposition the station and wished him a successful tenure. Before…

By Peter Omopo The trial of former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Edetanlen, over alleged fraud involving $385,000 and ₦165.4 million has been adjourned to May 20, 2026. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, fixed the new date after previously scheduled dates for the prosecution to open its case were vacated. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had earlier been scheduled to commence trial proceedings on May 13, 14 and 15 through the presentation of witnesses. However, defence counsel, Adebowale Kamoru, informed the court that the defendant had filed a motion…

By Peter Omopo Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the conversion of the Adamawa State Specialist Hospital in Yola into the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen medical education and specialised healthcare delivery in the state. The approval was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Awwal Tukur, during the inauguration of a committee set up to oversee the transition process. According to the government, the decision followed a request by the management of Adamawa State University for the establishment of a clinical training facility for medical students within the state. Tukur said the…

By Peter Omopo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress. The submission took place at the party’s national secretariat amid heavy presence of supporters and loyalists who gathered ahead of Atiku’s arrival. A video shared on the former vice president’s X handle showed a rowdy atmosphere around the venue as supporters struggled to gain access to the hall where the submission exercise was held. In a statement accompanying the video, Atiku described the development as a decisive step…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally invited the President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, for a state visit to Nigeria following a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday. The development was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Sunday Dare, while briefing journalists after the engagement. According to Dare, both leaders discussed areas of cooperation, particularly opportunities within Guinea’s vast mineral and metals sector, with prospects for deeper economic collaboration between the two countries. He stated that President Doumbouya warmly received the invitation and…

By Peter Omopo A Nigerian-born former nonprofit executive, Dr. Nkechy Ezeh, has been sentenced to 70 months imprisonment by a United States federal court for masterminding a $1.4 million fraud scheme involving funds meant for vulnerable preschool children. The sentence was delivered by Chief US District Judge Hala Y. Jarbou, according to a statement issued by the Office of the US Attorney for the Western District of Michigan on Wednesday. Ezeh, 61, a resident of Kent County, Michigan, was also handed a concurrent 60-month sentence for tax evasion. The court further ordered her to pay $1.4 million in restitution and…

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB), a premium financial institution, has once again demonstrated its leadership and impact within the financial services sector, emerging as one of the biggest winners at The Industry Awards 2026. At the highly anticipated event, LAPO MfB clinched three major awards, reaffirming its commitment to excellence, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement: Outstanding Social Impact Company of the Year, Most Outstanding Microfinance Bank of the Year and Outstanding Communications Personality, awarded to Oluremi Akande. These recognitions underscore LAPO MfB’s consistent efforts in driving financial inclusion, empowering underserved communities, and setting benchmarks in corporate communications and reputation management. Speaking…

By Peter Omopo Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially joined the All Progressives Congress, marking a major development in the political landscape of Ondo State. Mimiko, the first governor in the state’s history to complete two terms in office, announced his defection at the APC Secretariat in Ondo City, where he was formally received by the state chairman, Kolawole Babatunde, alongside party leaders and supporters. His move comes months after several of his loyalists defected to the APC in 2025, a development political observers viewed as a precursor to his eventual alignment with the ruling party. Speaking during…