Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita – Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in Zamfara State following a high-level meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede. The Defence Chief paid an official visit to the Government House in Gusau, where he praised the Zamfara State Government for its steady support to military personnel operating in the region. He highlighted the importance of the state’s collaborative approach in addressing ongoing security challenges. Speaking during the meeting, Governor Lawal stressed that security remains the top priority of his administration. He noted that without a safe and stable environment, development…

Taiwo Oyedele By Elegbede Abiodun Oyedele’s work has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. His leadership in tax reform and policy advocacy has positioned him as a driving force in shaping the country’s economic future. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, April 21 approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, effecting changes in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with the exit of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed that Edun has been directed to hand over to…

Super Falcons. Photo: CAF By Elegbede Abiodun • Spain maintain first position, followed by the USA, England, Germany, and Japan. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have risen one place to 36th in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking and remain the top-ranked team in Africa. The ranking, released on Tuesday, shows a modest improvement from the 37th position the team occupied in the December 2025 ranking. The ranking also reflects two pre-WAFCON friendlies against Cameroon, in which it first lost 1–0 in February, followed by a 3–1 victory in March 2026. Three days after a narrow 1–0 defeat in the first encounter,…

Tunde Onakoya Elegbede Abiodun Nigerian chess master and advocate, Tunde Onakoya, has said that he will be heading to Hong Kong this June to compete in the World Team Rapid and Blitz Championship. Onakoya announced this  on X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that he has joined the prestigious WR Chess team. This move will see him playing alongside some of the biggest names in the global chess community. The founder of Chess in Slums Africa expressed his pride in being selected, noting that he will be teammates with legends like Viswanathan Anand, as well as top-ranked players like Wadim Rosenstein…

Davido Afrobeats star Davido disclosed the project during an appearance on the Swift Conversations podcast. Davido has said that he and American R&B singer Chris Brown will release a joint album next year. He said his current material focuses on African sounds and features production from longtime Nigerian collaborators. “The music I am making now is very African. In this next project, I am working with a lot of my original producers from back home. “However, I am still an American so definitely there’s going to be collaborations. Me and Chris Brown got an album coming next year,” he stated.…

The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos Elegbede Abiodun The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos has announced the 2026 edition of the Dragon Boat Festival and the fourth Nigerian Children Drawing Competition, highlighting growing cultural, educational, and economic ties between China and Nigeria. Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, said the initiative reflects deepening bilateral relations as both countries mark the fiftieth anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026. She noted that the relationship has been elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with education…

The contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket in Ogun East is already gathering momentum. The conversation, also, is gradually shifting from mere name recognition to something far more consequential: suitability.  In a political environment where incumbency often confers undue advantage, including muzzling others, the undiscerning is easily tempted to assume that executive experience alone is sufficient qualification for legislative office. However, that assumption deserves closer scrutiny, especially in the case of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State. One of the most critical, yet persistently underestimated, requirements for effective service as a federal legislator is collaborative temperament. It…

Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Muyiwa Gbadegesin. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Waste Management Authority, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has described the agency as one of the largest employment drivers in the state, with over 100,000 youths directly and indirectly engaged across its operational value chain. Gbadegesin also announced that the agency and a youth-based organisation, EKO 57 Support Group, are set to collaborate with the aim of mobilising young people across the state to promote environmental cleanliness and responsible waste management practices at the grassroots. LAWMA announced this in a statement on Tuesday, obtained by…

FirstBank has declared its sponsorship of the Global Trade Review (GTR) West Africa 2026 that will be held this week in Lagos.    GTR West Africa conference will deliver actionable intelligence and future-focused analysis of the dynamics influencing trade across West Africa, exploring common trends, challenges and solutions within areas such as agribusiness, hard commodities, risk mitigation and infrastructure development. The conference is expected to convene about 450 delegates from 200 companies and 15 countries, with 45 speakers covering two impactful days of knowledge sharing and networking. Speaking on the sponsorship, Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications,…

Africa’s leading industrialist and President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the central role of infrastructure development, job creation, and private sector investment in accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. Dangote made this assertion during a series of high-level engagements with global financial leaders on the sidelines of the recently concluded International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings formed part of his ongoing efforts to mobilise investment flows and deepen strategic partnerships within Nigeria’s energy and industrial sectors. While giving a keynote address at the World Bank’s Water Forward event,…