President Bola Tinubu has described those at the forefront of forming a coalition to unseat him ahead of the 2027 presidential election as persons who have been internally displaced politically. Tinubu, who spoke at a one-day presidential state visit to Nasarawa State on Wednesday, where he inaugurated projects, urged his supporters not to pay attention to his political opponents as they were in a coalition to unseat themselves. “Just don’t pay them any attention. They are the political IDPs. Don’t give them a home. The hope is here,” he said. The President, however, commended the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule,…
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Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke has called on the Federal Government to expedite the distribution of houses to the remaining members of the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, confirming that he received his allocation long ago. “You mean the 1994 houses? I have received mine long ago,” he said. “They should hand over to the others now. Let them do it.” Amuneke’s comments come as the Federal Government continues to fulfil its three-decade-old promise of house allocations to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. The government recently presented…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, said on Wednesday that the state government follows due process when tearing down any structure. The commissioner made this known in a chat when quizzed on the claims made by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on the demolition of his brother’s property in the Ikeja area of Lagos. “We follow the law in Lagos State. No building can be removed without due process,” Omotoso said. He asked to find out from his colleagues about the demolition and get back. “Let me ask my colleagues and get back…
The jostle for medals began at the 2025 African Fencing Championships in Lagos on Wednesday, with continental powerhouse, Egypt showcasing their dominance by winning the tournament’s first gold medal. One hundred and fifty fencers from 18 countries across the continent are competing at Charterhouse Lagos, in the 23rd edition of the tournament. The five-day tournament was opened with the men’s epee and women’s foil individual events, with the contests decided by first to five hits in three minutes. Nigerian athletes weren’t left off the tussle. Adegbola Babade, Wisdom Okanlawon and the Idongesit brothers – Mahadi and Mahathir made it out…
Nigeria’s leading heritage food brand, Golden Penny Foods, has re-launched Golden Penny Mayonnaise into the Nigerian market. Golden Penny Mayonnaise is a nutritious condiment that is the final piece for a complete and delightful meal experience. With its tasty combination of healthy and delicious, Golden Penny Mayonnaise is the ZING needed for the all-round eating experience With Golden Penny Mayonnaise is the final piece to take your bread, salad, sandwich, burger, shawarma and all your favourite foods to the next level. Golden Penny Mayonnaise is not just the perfect scoop for your meal in terms of the ultimate eating experience,…
Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment have arrested a man (identity undisclosed) for converting a residential building in the Iju area of the state into an illegal abattoir. It was gathered from a statement by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Monday, that the suspect turned his residence, located on Alfred Williams Street, Iju Station, into a slaughterhouse following the closure of the Oko Oba Abattoir, Agege. The illegal operation said to have been carried out in unhygienic conditions, reportedly endangered residents in the community who raised the alarm. Wahab, in a post on…
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to commission the largest safety footwear manufacturing factory in Nigeria, owned by Yikodeen Company Limited, marking a significant boost to local production and industrial growth. In a statement on Monday, it was noted that Yikodeen Company Limited is set to officially unveil its ultra-modern, expanded manufacturing facility in Lagos. It stated, “The commissioning ceremony, scheduled for June 24, 2025, will be chaired by the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and will feature the attendance of other highly esteemed dignitaries from across government, industry, and traditional institutions. “The event is expected…
Two killed, three injured as truck rams Lagos No fewer thcn two persons have been confirmed dead in Lagos State on Friday after a container truck rammed into traders, commuters, and bystanders at the popular Balogun Market. The tragic incident, which occurred at the busy Lagos market at Broad Street, Balogun Market Junction, by UBA, Marina, left three others seriously injured. which occurred at the busy Lagos market at Broad Street, Balogun Market Junction, by UBA, Marina, left three others seriously injured. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the development in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary, Dr.…
Ahead of the July 12 local government elections in Lagos State, the former Deputy National Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has charged the party’s candidates in the election to challenge the status quo and be bold to take on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at their supposed stronghold. George, who stated this at the commencement of the PDP campaigns with the presentation of flags to its candidates, urged them to prove to nay sayers that the PDP is not dead in the state. In his address to the party faithful, the Atona Oodua charged…
The Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Rasaq Olusola Ajala, has said the council’s decision to sell Sallah rams at heavily subsidised rates is rooted in a desire to support Muslim residents in fulfilling their religious obligations during Eid el-Kabir, while also demonstrating the tangible benefits of democratic governance. Ajala made this known during the 8th edition of the council’s annual subsidised Sallah rams distribution, which was held at the Council Secretariat on Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos. Over 1,000 healthy rams were offered at a discounted price of ₦75,000 each, despite similar livestock selling for over…