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By Sola Ojewusi  Today, we celebrate a man whose life has been an unwavering testament to service, courage, and dedication to the people—Honourable Kehinde Bamigbetan. As he marks his 60th birthday, we honor his incredible journey as a journalist, political strategist, grassroots mobilizer, and public servant of rare distinction. Born on March 30, 1965, Honourable Bamigbetan has lived an eventful and impactful life, shaping the political landscape of Lagos and Nigeria with an unmatched blend of intellect, forthrightness, and progressive ideals. His trajectory has been one of resilience, from his days as the Chief Press Secretary to then-Governor (now President)…

By Sola Ojewusi With the interment today of Doyin Ajibike Agbonmagbe Okupe  in his home town of Iperu Remo, Nigeria has lost one of its most articulate minds, a man whose voice thundered across the nation’s political landscape for decades. Dr. Doyin Ajibike Okupe was more than a politician; he was a force of nature. He was a physician who healed beyond hospitals, a strategist who understood power beyond politics, a public intellectual who dissected national issues with surgical precision. He was, above all, a man of conviction. His words carried weight, his opinions were never idle musings, and his…

President Bola Tinubu will be turning 73 on Saturday and plans to join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a special prayer session for the nation. “He will also use this occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed in a statement he signed Thursday. The statement was titled, ‘President Tinubu To Mark 73rd Birthday with Special Prayer at the Abuja National Mosque.’ President Tinubu’s birthday coincides with the holy month of Ramadan and…

By Tofunmi Elegbede Ibadan, Nigeria – Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the first daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away at the age of 42. Reports indicate that she died in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom. Until her passing, she served as the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu. Confirming the development, Bolaji Tunji, a former Special Adviser to Governor Ajimobi, told journalists in Ibadan, “Yes, it has been confirmed.” Bisola was married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi and was known for her contributions to governance and development…

The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero, has announced the cancellation of the Eid-el-Fitr Durbar celebration due to security concerns in the state. Emir Bayero made this announcement while briefing newsmen at his Nasarawa Mini Palace in Kano on Wednesday night. He said that the peaceful coexistence of the people takes precedence over the Durbar celebration. Emir Bayero had initially planned to hold the Durbar celebration, which would have coincided with his fifth year anniversary on the throne. He noted that respected Islamic clerics, elders, stakeholders, and his council members advised him to cancel the celebration to maintain peace.…

By Sola Ojewusi Abuja, March 26, 2025 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the receipt of contact details from representatives of the petitioners seeking to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and signed by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, INEC stated that the petitioners had provided their contact address, phone numbers, and email addresses in a letter addressed to the Commission’s Chairman. Following this development, INEC has formally notified the affected senator about the recall petition, in line…

By Sola Ojewusi  The House of Representatives has approved a bill seeking to formally recognize Lagos State’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) as full-fledged Local Government Areas (LGAs). If enacted into law, the bill will increase the total number of LGAs in Lagos from 20 to 57, making it the state with the highest number of local governments in Nigeria. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Accommodate the Thirty-Seven (37) Development Area Councils of Lagos State as Full-Fledged Local Government Areas, Increasing…

By Sola Ojewusi George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, has died at the age of 76. His family announced his passing on March 21, 2025, stating he was surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, Foreman rose from humble beginnings to become a towering figure in the boxing world. He clinched a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, a victory he often regarded as his most cherished accomplishment. Turning professional in 1969, Foreman quickly established himself as a formidable force, winning his first 13 fights, 11 by…

Abuja, Friday – The Supreme Court has overturned the December 22, 2024, majority judgment of the Court of Appeal in Enugu, which had sacked Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, ruled unanimously on Friday that both the High Court of Enugu State and the Court of Appeal in Enugu lacked jurisdiction to hear the case. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur stated that the suit filed by Emmanuel Aniagwu at the High Court of Enugu State involved internal party affairs,…

Four Nigerian Governors: Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dikko Umar Radda (Katsina), Peter Mbah (Enugu) and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) will lead other outstanding leaders to the 2025 Annual FIN-Forbes’ renewable energy roundtable and awards. Apart from the four governors, former Katsina State Governor and Chairman of TETFUND, Aminu Masari Bello; Founder/Chairman, Oriental Energy Resources Ltd, Alhaji Mohammed Indimi; CEO, Pacific Holdings Limited, Dr Deji Adeleke and Founder/Chairman, Yudala and Co-founder of Konga, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh will also be part of the dual event. The 2025 Annual Roundtable of Foreign Investment Network (FIN), a renowned investment consulting agency based in the UK and…