Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Osimhen, highly profitable for Galatasaray, recovers €31m File copy: Victor Osimhen Osimhen value has already surpassed investment. Galatasaray’s record signing Victor Osimhen has more than justified his €75m transfer fee from Napoli, with the Nigerian striker has already earning the club a staggering €31m through his performances and commercial impact. According to Turkish outlet Sportx, Osimhen’s goals in both the league and the Champions League have proven highly profitable for the Istanbul giants. The 26-year-old, who played a leading role in last season’s title-winning campaign, reportedly generated €18.8m for the club through their European exploits. The report further noted that…

Fashola, Gbajabiamila announced Fs Club patrons File: Gbajabiamila A Lagos-based elite social group, the Fs Club, has announced former Lagos Governor, Babatunde Fashola, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, as patrons. The club said both men were chosen for their inspiring public service records and contributions to national development. At its 45th anniversary and 2025 Induction of New Members and Investiture of Patrons Ceremony, the club described them as leaders with great impact on society. The president of the club, Mr Olaolu Osanyin, welcomed the new patrons, saying their professional achievements and public reputations were worthy…

Constitution Review: NASS Joint Committee okays 1 more State for the South-East The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has unanimously approved the creation of an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone. When created, the South-East will be at par with the South-South, South-West, North-Central and North-East zones with six states. The South-East is the only geo-political zone with five states comprising Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo states. The North-West comprises seven states made up of Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and Jigawa states. The resolution of the committee was reached…

Obasanjo, Olumuyiwa, hold Stella’s 20th memorial service, dignitaries attend Obasanjo and Other family members at the memorial. Photo: Daily Trust Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside family members and friends, gathered in Abeokuta to commemorate the 20th memorial service of the late former First Lady, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo. The service, held on Saturday at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, was attended by dignitaries including former Governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun. Obasanjo, speaking briefly with journalists after the service, said, “We are celebrating a life of service.” In his tribute during the church service,…

Adiyan II water project: Lagos installs final pipeline The installation of the final Ductile Cast Iron pipe in the ongoing Adiyan II Water Project.. Photo: Tokunbo Wahab on X .. giving about 70 million gallons of water each day. The Lagos State Government has completed the installation of the final Ductile Cast Iron pipe in the ongoing Adiyan II Water Project. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development in a post on X on Saturday. He described it as a major milestone in the project. The Adiyan II Water Project, according to the…

NFVCB, Nollywood stakeholders endorse full regulatory compliance Presentation of NOLLYWOOD MATION BUILDERS AWARD to Dr. Shaibu Husseini, fta by National President of ANMD Barr Kenneth Ibeanusi • Stakeholders committed to align fully with NFVCB regulations. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has secured a firm commitment from Nollywood stakeholders to fully comply with the Board’s regulatory framework governing film and video distribution in Nigeria. As part of this renewed collaboration, stakeholders also pledged to resubmit all unclassified films currently in circulation for proper classification, in line with the Board’s statutory mandate. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of…

Both Ooni, Alaafin show commitment to historic Yoruba Unity Pact in Lagos Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II … with both focusing on fostering inter-kingdom cooperation. … the two made commitment by signing a communiqué. In a landmark move to strengthen peace and solidarity across Yorubaland, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, met in Lagos on Friday, reaffirming their shared commitment to unity, cultural preservation, and mutual respect among the Yoruba people. The historic meeting, held at the Eko Hotel Signature Building, was convened by…

LASAA staff cleared of fraud allegation, to face disciplinary action for policy breach The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced that an internal investigation has cleared a staff member of a fraudulent transaction allegation that recently went viral on social media. However, the employee will still face disciplinary action for violating the agency’s strict ‘no cash’ policy and using a personal account for a transaction. The controversy according to a statement from the agency, began with a social media post alleging that LASAA staffer, Olukayode John Adetifa, had improperly collected ₦45,000 from a client, MJ Beauty Salon,…

Access Holdings Reports ₦2.5 Trillion Gross Earnings in H1 2025 Lagos, Nigeria- October 24, 2025: Access Holdings Plc (“the Group” or “the Company”) today announced its half-year audited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025. The Group’s financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2025, reflect the resilience of our business model, the diversification of our revenue streams, and the steady progress to the execution of our five-year strategic plan. Gross earnings increased by 13.8% year-on-year to ₦2.5 trillion in H1 2025 from ₦2.2 trillion in H1 2024, driven by strong growth in interest income which…

FAAN sets December 2025 target for full ISO compliance FAAN Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has expressed commitment to ensuring full International Organisation for Standardisation, ISO certification by December 2025. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire, in a statement, said this was disclosed while the Managing Director/Chief Executive of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, represented by the Director of Human Resources and Administration, Dr Luqman Emiola, unveiled the Integrated ISO Policy. According to the statement, Director of Special Duties, Mrs Obiageli Orah, highlighted the purpose of the ISO Policy, explaining that the audit process was…