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By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo When the mouth and the tongue are in riot, they forget they belong to the same body; if they part ways, both lose their purpose, and if they attack each other, they cause harm within. Peace only returns when they remember they are meant to work together. So it is in human life and marriage: harsh words, pride, and unfiltered truths can wound the very bond meant to give life. The goal is not to win against each other, but to speak truth with love, listen with humility, and choose unity over ego because when two…

By Peter Omopo Governor on Monday temporarily handed over the reins of leadership to 14-year-old Miss Esther Etiyemonu, who served as Lagos State’s One-Day Governor after winning the 2025/2026 Spelling Bee Competition for public secondary schools. Etiyemonu, a Senior Secondary School II student of , emerged overall winner of the 21st edition of the competition. She arrived at the Lagos State Government House accompanied by her two-member student cabinet: One-Day Deputy Governor Miss Dorcas Awoyemi of and One-Day Secretary to the State Government Miss Salami Jumain Olaide of . In a symbolic gesture aimed at promoting civic engagement among young…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, in a bid to champion creative empowerment in Onigbongbo LCDA, received a high powered delegation from Broadway Movie Academy. The delegation was led by renowned filmmaker and media consultant Samuel ‘Bigsam’ Olatunji, and included respected Nollywood icons Bimbo Akintola, Head of Acting Faculty at the academy, and Faithia Williams, who delivers masterclasses to emerging talents. Their presence reflected the seriousness and credibility of the proposed collaboration. At the heart of the meeting was a strategic partnership designed to equip young people in Onigbongbo with professional training in Acting,…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed a significant shift on Monday as Vice President formally welcomed into the (APC) at a grand ceremony in . Addressing a jubilant crowd, Shettima described the governor’s move from the (NNPP) as more than a political defection, characterising it as a return to national relevance for one of Nigeria’s most influential states. “Whenever Kano talks, the nation walks with him,” the Vice President declared, portraying the development as a moment of national importance rather than routine partisan realignment. Shettima praised Kano’s historic contributions to scholarship, commerce, politics and faith, describing the state as…

By Peter Omopo The and the (EFL) have announced procedures permitting brief pauses in matches during Ramadan to allow Muslim players and match officials to break their fast at sunset. Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is expected to commence this week following the sighting of the moon and will last approximately 30 days. During the period, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset as one of the five pillars of Islam. According to a report by , sunset times in the United Kingdom at this time of year range between 17:00 and 19:00 GMT. As…

By Peter Omopo Tension flared in on Sunday after a sports journalist was reportedly mobbed by aggrieved supporters following a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 26 fixture. The incident occurred at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl of the in Ilorin after the encounter between and ended in a 1-1 draw. According to reports, the journalist, Sodiq Adebara, was mistakenly identified by some young fans as one of the match officials who handled the highly contested game. The misunderstanding sparked anger among supporters who were dissatisfied with what they described as controversial refereeing decisions in the closing stages of the match.…

By Peter Omopo Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, , has clarified key provisions of the , stating that the law exempts land, buildings and rent from Value Added Tax (VAT). Speaking amid what he described as widespread misinformation, Oyedele said the Act, which has already come into force, was deliberately designed to make housing more affordable, stimulate property development and ease financial pressures on households and small businesses. Under the revised tax framework, transactions involving land and completed buildings are fully exempt from VAT. The exemption also applies to both residential and commercial rent, a…

By Peter Omopo The emerged as the largest source of capital inflows into Nigeria in the third quarter of 2025, according to new figures released by the (NBS). Data from the agency’s capital importation reports for the second and third quarters of 2025 showed that inflows from the UK totalled $2.94 billion, accounting for 48.80 per cent of total capital imported during the period. The ranked second with $950.47 million, representing 15.80 per cent, while followed with $773.95 million, or 12.87 per cent. Other significant contributors included with $451.46 million and with $282.90 million. The statistics office noted that the…

By Peter Omopo Tension flared at the National Assembly on Monday as Senator was involved in a confrontation following a missed budget defence session of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission. The session, scheduled for 10 a.m., reportedly commenced as planned after prior notice was circulated to lawmakers and members of the press. However, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, arrived after proceedings had ended and found the venue empty. According to sources at the National Assembly, the senator, visibly displeased, proceeded to the office of the committee chairman, Senator , accompanied by her legislative and security…

By Peter Omopo President on Monday arrived in Yola, the capital of , for a one-day working visit centred on infrastructure commissioning and engagements with key stakeholders. The President touched down at the at about 1:20 p.m., where he was received by senior government officials, including governors, ministers and other dignitaries. The visit is part of Tinubu’s ongoing nationwide tour aimed at promoting sub-national development and highlighting completed projects across various states. During his stay, the President is expected to inaugurate several projects in Yola and neighbouring Jimeta, as well as hold meetings with political leaders and traditional rulers in…