Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Elegbede Abiodun This is designed to support the 27-kilometre Red Line from Oyingbo to Agbado, targeting up to 37 daily trips and over 500,000 daily passengers when fully operational. Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the newly acquired 24 new coaches for the Red Line Rail by the Lagos State Government in China will enhance the multimodal transportation system and bring relief to commuters in the State. He disclosed that there were ongoing conversations to extend the Red Line further into Ogun State, noting that the rail expansion by his administration is tied to Lagos’ broader multimodal transport…

Elegbede Abiodun The Lagos State Government has provided further clarification on the modalities for the reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, ahead of its resumption on Saturday. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Wednesday following the symbolic flag-off of the exercise along the Mushin-Agege Motor Road corridor on March 14. Wahab said the sanitation exercise would hold every last Saturday of the month between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. He said there would be controlled movement across the state during the period to enable resident to carry out proper cleaning of…

Governor Ademola Adeleke, Davido Elegbede Abiodun This event will hold at the Technical Field in Osogbo on Friday, April 24, with free entry for all residents. Governor Ademola Adeleke has made public a free concert in Osogbo featuring top Nigerian entertainers, including his son B-Red, as political activities intensify ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor made the announcement via his official X account on Wednesday, describing the event as an inclusive music gathering for residents across the state. He said the concert would feature established and emerging acts from Osun and beyond, adding that it is designed to…

Elegbede Abiodun Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, alongside leading climate innovation experts, has called for increased investment in the green economy and the adoption of frontier technologies as critical pathways to driving economic resilience and reducing the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations across Africa. The call was made during a thought-provoking webinar hosted by the Bank to commemorate this year’s Earth Day, themed “The True Cost of Climate Change and Who Pays?”. Climate experts and stakeholders convened to examine the human, economic, and institutional costs of climate change, while spotlighting practical solutions to address its growing impact.…

Elegbede Abiodun Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Everything Food and Drink,” captures the expansive nature of the Festival experience. It reflects not only the variety of cuisines on display but also the depth of stories behind them. Over the years, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has grown far beyond a seasonal celebration to become a culturally significant…

Elegbede Abiodun MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has extended the application deadline for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme, giving prospective applicants until Saturday, April 25, 2026, to submit entries for the fully funded initiative. The Innovation Programme deadline extension was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the company’s Public Relations Manager, Lakinbofa Goodluck. The six-month programme is designed for media professionals and digital content creators across Nigeria, with the telecoms giant describing it as a key investment in the future of storytelling and media development. According to the statement, the extension provides additional opportunity for qualified…

Guinness Nigeria Elegbede Abiodun • Sponsors 150 cataract surgeries and upgrades eye care facilities at Lagos University Teaching Hospital and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. • Secures four additional honours, making it one of the most decorated organisations. Guinness Nigeria PLC has emerged as a top performer at the 7th Edition of The Industry Awards, held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Civic Centre in Lagos, securing multiple honours across sustainability, brand excellence and leadership categories. The beverage giant was named Most Outstanding Company in Sustainability 2025/2026, a flagship recognition that underscored its environmental and social impact efforts over…

Manny Ita  – The Nigerian judiciary reached two critical milestones in the ongoing leadership crises rocking the nation’s main opposition parties. While the Supreme Court has paused to deliberate on the future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Court of Appeal has delivered a definitive ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party (LP). ​The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the high-stakes appeal concerning the legality of the PDP’s November 2025 National Convention held in Ibadan. ​A five-member panel, led by Justice Lawal Garba, announced that a date for the final ruling will be communicated to…

Manny Ita  – A court in Lagos has sentenced three individuals for assaulting officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline, in a ruling that underscores the state government’s zero-tolerance stance toward attacks on law enforcement personnel. The incident, which reportedly occurred during a routine enforcement operation, saw the KAI officials obstructed and physically attacked while carrying out their duties. The offenders were subsequently arrested and charged to court, where they were found guilty and handed custodial sentences. Legal authorities noted that the judgment serves as a deterrent to others who may attempt to resist or attack government agents enforcing environmental and…

Manny Ita  – Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has appointed Matthew Kukah as the Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), in a move aimed at strengthening institutional leadership and advancing academic excellence in the state’s higher education system. The appointment places Bishop Kukah, a respected cleric and public intellectual, in a largely ceremonial but influential role as the titular head of the university. As Chancellor, he will preside over convocations, confer degrees, and serve as a symbol of the institution’s values and vision. His selection is widely interpreted as a strategic effort by the Soludo administration to align COOU…