Author: Festus Adeloye

The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has received Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, a former Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, back into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor, the 2023 Lagos State Governorship candidate of the PDP defected to the APC in March 2025. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Pastor Gbenga Ogunleye, on Thursday in Lagos, Jandor said he was received by GAC members led by Prince Tajudeen Olusi. He said, “In a significant show of unity and goodwill, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, Jandor, was warmly received by the…

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed sadness over happenings in the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Soyinka, who had in 2016 threatened to tear his Green Card if Trump won election and became President, spoke on the latest developments in US, saying, “It’s one of the saddest developing phenomena that I know of.” “I just feel very, very sad that what’s happening in the States should be happening in such a potentially progressive country,” the nonagenarian world-acclaimed writer said in a conversation with freelance arts journalist, Laura Collins-Hughes, published in the New York Times. In…

A former commissioner for Information during the Peter Obi administration in Anambra State, Chief Maja Umeh is dead. Umeh passed away yesterday at the Emergency Ward of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka, Anambra State capital. Born on 7th October, 1960 in Enugu, Chief Maja Umeh hails from Amichi in Nnewi-South local government area of Anambra state. His father was Ogbuefi Dominic Umeh, a civil servant and his mother was a teacher and business woman at different times. His father worked at P&T Enugu and later retired and took a church work as Catheist. Chief Maja Umeh was…

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late former Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Ibitola Adebisi Sotuminu who passed away at the age of 86. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga commiserated with the Body of Benchers, members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the National Council of Women’s Societies, and the International Federation of Women Lawyers, over the passing of the jurist who exemplified integrity, honour, and diligence. Recalling their shared commitment to public service during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State, the President stated…

Galatasaray are ready to make a record-breaking offer to secure Victor Osimhen on a permanent basis. After a possible deal to Chelsea fell through, Osimhen joined the Turkish giants on loan from Napoli. Since joining the club, the Super Eagles attacker has 28 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions. Osimhen has also rapidly become a fan favourite, as he leads Galatasaray’s quest to defend the Turkish Super Lig championship and win the domestic cup. Now, the club’s senior brass are keen to keep him in Istanbul past the summer season. However, Galatasaray will face competition from famous European clubs…

A member of the House of Representatives representing Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency, Honourable Moshood Oshun, says Nigerians, despite moves to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), will vote for President Bola Tinubu again in the next presidential election. Speaking in an interview with The Sun, Oshun said Nigerians want good governance and they are getting it under President Tinubu. The lawmaker said many Nigerians who are living abroad are willing to come back into the country and invest because of Tinubu’s performance. His words “Members of other parties coming together, I am sure by the time the election comes…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Ondo state government, demanding the release of detained student activists allegedly imprisoned through the office of the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Kayode Ajulo. In a statement released by NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, the student body accused Ajulo of weaponising legal powers to silence student voices and called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intervene immediately. NANS specifically demanded the unconditional release of Comrade Blessing Akeju and others allegedly held on politically motivated and trumped-up charges at the Olokuta Correctional Facility. Reaffirming its…

The federal government has said the implementation of its policy on crude oil and refined product sales in Naira initiative remains in place and not time bound. Federal Ministry of Finance made the disclosure in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday. According to the statement, the decision was taken by the technical cub-committee on the Crude and Refined Product Sales in Naira initiative at its update meeting on Tuesday to review progress and address ongoing implementation matters. “As with any major policy shift, the Committee acknowledges that implementation challenges may arise from time to time. However, such issues…

Grammy-nominated singer Davido has recounted his first encounter with 50 Cent and how he got snubbed by the American rapper. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Davido said he was 14 at the time and his family was in Las Vegas celebrating his older brother’s 21st birthday. Davido, a fan of Lloyd Banks, took a picture with him. However, when he approached 50 Cent for a photo, he was bluntly refused. Years later, Davido reminded 50 Cent of the incident and the rapper responded with a nod to Davido’s current success, saying, “You are here now, right?” He said: “The first time I…

National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has rejected the award of Excellence in Leadership to be conferred on him by the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) Osun Chapter. He accused Osun State Government of manipulating the society following the abrupt postponement of the award over what he described as undue political interference and manipulation by the Osun State Government. NES had in a letter dated April 7, 2025 by its Chairman, Prof. Adeleke G.  Aremo and Secretary, Adewale Sam-Aliyu intimated Basiru of the postponement of the award slated for Thursday 11th April, 2025, hinging their decision…