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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has said that he was not under any illusions that the task ahead of his administration would be easy. Mr Aiyedatiwa said this on Monday in Akure at his inauguration as the governor but expressed confidence that with the continued support and cooperation of the people of the state, the administration shall succeed. The governor and his Deputy, Olayide Adelami, were sworn-in by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Olusegun Odusola, at the ceremony witnessed by APC National Chairperson Abdulahi Ganduje. Also present at the occasion were Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State,…

By Deborah Ogbole Burkina Faso has introduced a program in the prison that prioritizes agricultural development, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. Under the new program, prisoners will have the opportunity to work in agriculture, gaining valuable skills and experience that will aid in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. This approach not only prioritizes rehabilitation but also addresses the country’s agricultural development needs. By leveraging the labor of prisoners, Burkina Faso can increase agricultural production, reduce food insecurity, and promote economic growth. This innovative approach shows and provides awareness of how important fostering a sustainable skill can bring about development and…

By Jide Olaniran There is hardly any visitor reliving his or her experience in the city of aquatic splendor without mentioning the traffic. It signposts the hustle and bustle that makes the state the commercial city of West Africa. Nevertheless, the Lagos State government is always proactive in looking for enduring solutions to ease movement by making sure that there is no waste of man hours, which affects productivity and the larger economy of the state. As part of efforts to enhance traffic safety and emergency response mechanisms, the government has unveiled a rebranded Special Traffic Mayor (STM) initiative for…

By Jide Olaniran Lagos is one of the most important cities in Nigeria and Africa. As the commercial capital and the economic hub of West Africa it generates about 30% of Nigeria’s GDP. As a mega-city, which requires development that is commensurate to its status, there is an enormous demand on the leadership of the state to design economic policies that will constantly guarantee an increase in the resources available at its disposal for the growth of the state . To drive that, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration kicked off with a THEMES agenda for the state which later metamorphosed into…

Nigeria’s sole representatives in the 2025 ITTF African Club Championships, the Canaan Queens of Calabar, have fought their way into the semifinals of the women’s event in Tunis, Tunisia. Eight teams from Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, and Madagascar are competing in the Women’s event, with Egypt’s Zamalek aiming to defend their 2024 title. In the Men’s category, nine teams from Egypt, Algeria, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Madagascar, Congo DR, and Cote d’Ivoire are vying for honors, with Egypt’s ENPPI as the defending champions. The Nigerian team, led by Fatimo Bello, Janet Effiom, Cecilia Otu-Akpan, and Hope Udoaka, has already defeated their Tunisian…

Super Eagles duo of Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman will battle it out for the Nigeria Pitch Awards. Lookman, who is the reigning African footballer of the year has been nominated alongside Victor Osimhen, and William Troost Ekong for the King of the Pitch award. The Atalanta forward is also in contention for the Striker of the year award alongside Victor Boniface, and Victor Osimhen. The nominees for the 11th edition were announced at a press conference on Thursday in Lagos. The President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards expressed his appreciation to Sports Editors, Sports Journalists, and the Nigeria Football…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has insisted that the local government elections scheduled for Saturday will proceed as planned despite an appeal from the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to suspend the polls. In a statement on Friday, Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, emphasised that democracy is guided by the rule of law and that no individual has the authority to override the courts. “My advice to all parties, including local and national stakeholders, is to abide by democratic norms. “As for me and my people, we stand by the rule of law, not illegal self-help.…

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has concluded plans to organise a light up Lagos outreach programme to sensitise the youths on dangers of drug abuse. The outreach holding on Saturday in Lagos as part of celebrations to honour the life and impact of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, was designed to create awareness on the danger of drug abuse. Assistant General Overseer of the Church, Johnson Adesola, said the outreach would provide free medical care, digital skills training, and outreach to correctional centres. “True revival goes beyond the pulpit—it must…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has postponed its South-South zonal congress, which was earlier scheduled to take place on Saturday, 22 February. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said a new date for the exercise would be announced in due course. Mr Ologunagba said the postponement was necessitated by further consultation on “critical issues” relating to the smooth conduct of the congress in the zone. “The NWC regrets any inconvenience the postponement of the South-South Zonal Congress would cause. A new date will be communicated…

Convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has told the Lagos State High Court, sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square, that he is now a teacher at the correctional centre in Kirikiri after obtaining a teaching diploma in economics from the Yewa College of Education, and is no longer a criminal. Evans said he was prepared to surrender all his property, as part of a plea bargain agreement, should the court consider his application on compassionate grounds. This was contained in his application for a plea bargain. He pledged to forfeit his 14 brand new trucks to the Lagos…