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By Jimmy Fatunbi In a bold move aimed at easing the burden of electricity costs on vulnerable residents, artisans, market men and women, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, partnered with PawaPlay Digital Limited to provide prepaid electricity tokens to residents across the council area. This impactful intervention, officially launched under the banner of the MOYO LIGHT INITIATIVE, is designed to support over 300 vulnerable households by providing them with prepaid electricity tokens to credit their electricity meters, ensuring access to power and bringing relief to families facing economic challenges. According to…

By Abiodun Moshood Olowokogbajo The hallowed precincts of the Vice-Chancellery at Lagos State University (LASU) became a theater of profound intellectual and emotional resonance as the ivory tower paused to celebrate a paragon of academic excellence. In an event characterized by high-octane erudition and administrative warmth, Miss Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye, the record-breaking Graduate Assistant and trailblazing First-Class scholar of English Education, presented a monumental poetic tribute to the Distinguished Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, on the auspicious occasion of her birthday. This grand gesture of institutional appreciation was not merely a solo endeavor but a collaborative masterpiece of…

By Peter Omopo The United States has resumed visa processing for foreign-trained doctors, including those from Nigeria, reversing an earlier policy that had temporarily halted their applications. According to a report by The New York Times, the restriction, introduced in January, had suspended decisions on visa extensions, work permits, and green card applications under a broader travel policy affecting nearly 39 countries. However, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has now updated its guidelines, exempting medical doctors from the suspension and allowing their applications to proceed. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that visa-related processes for physicians…

By Peter Omopo The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has confirmed the abduction of two of its staff members in Ogun State. In a statement released in Ibadan, the company said the incident occurred on April 29, 2026, expressing concern over the safety of the affected employees. IBEDC disclosed that it is working closely with relevant security agencies to secure the safe release of the abducted staff, while also maintaining contact with their families and providing necessary support. The company, however, stated that due to the sensitive nature of the situation and ongoing rescue efforts, further details could not be made…

By Peter Omopo The United Bank for Africa has dismissed as false a viral social media report claiming that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife. In a statement issued in Lagos and signed by the bank’s Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Alero Ladipo, the institution described the claim as fabricated, malicious, and intended to mislead the public while damaging the reputation of the businessman. The bank disclosed that the matter has been reported to law enforcement authorities, adding that three individuals allegedly linked to the creation and spread of the claims have been arrested.…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress has announced an extension of deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the sale of forms will now close at midnight on May 6, 2026, while the submission of completed forms has been extended to midnight on May 7, 2026. The party also revised its screening schedule, noting that the exercise will now hold from May 8 to May 12, 2026, with the publication of…

By Peter Omopo Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has ruled that certain extrajudicial statements made by Henry Omoile, co-defendant to former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele, are admissible in evidence. The ruling followed a “trial-within-trial” initiated after Omoile challenged the statements he made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, alleging they were obtained under oppression and inducement. Delivering his decision on Monday, Justice Oshodi held that the prosecution had established that the statements obtained on February 26, 2024, were made voluntarily, without coercion, threat, or inducement. He noted that there was…

A Lagosian Magazine Editorial In the noisy theatre of Nigeria’s social media, reputations are often built—and battered—at breakneck speed. But every so often, a plot twist forces a pause. The recent public apology by a prominent blogger, popularly known as Aunty Adunni, to Dr. Daniel Olukoya, founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), is one such moment. It is not just the apology that has stirred conversation. It is what the apology represents: a rare reversal in a digital culture that too often rewards certainty over truth, virality over verification. From Amplifier to Apologist For months, the…

President Duma Boko has declared a state of emergency and announced drastic measures against South Africa, amid escalating tensions fueled by accusations of xenophobia against Botswana citizens. Among the most striking decisions is the cutoff of electricity to several South African provinces—an unprecedented move that risks worsening the already severe energy crisis in the neighboring country. In addition, the Botswana government has ordered the immediate closure of its borders and demanded the return of all its citizens currently in South Africa. In a firm speech, Duma Boko strongly criticized the treatment of Botswana nationals, recalling his country’s historical support during…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ẹni a fẹ́ là mọ̀, a ò mọ ẹni tó fẹ́ wa.” …We often know the ones we love, but not always the ones who truly love us. In chasing the people we care about, we sometimes overlook those quietly showing up for us with genuine love and loyalty. Take a moment to look around. Real love isn’t always loud or obvious. Value those who value you, appreciate the hearts that choose you daily, and don’t let sincere love pass you by while you’re focused elsewhere. ADT Cares