Author: Olugbenga Fashina

“ This was my message today to the heart of our nation – our Youth, as I inaugurated the National Youth Conference planning committee. To our Nigerian Youth: You hold the advancement of this economy in your hands. You represent over 60% of our population. I will continue to help navigate, push and lift the heavy weights so I can clear the path for you to have a great future. I will do everything to make Nigeria a better place for young people and all Nigeria

n anticipation of the grand celebration of its 80th anniversary, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has rewarded 80 customers in the 80th daily draw of the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo Season 4. This draw took place on February 27, 2025, at the Wema Bank Head Office Facility in Lagos. Launched in 2021, the 5 for 5 Promo is Wema Bank’s dedicated avenue for demonstrating its gratitude to its customers for their loyalty, support, and patronage of the Bank and its products. Since its launch, the Promo has disbursed…

The newly crowned Alaafin of Ọyọ, Ọba Abimbọla Ọwọade, has arrived in Nigeria after landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday evening, signaling the commencement of his highly anticipated traditional rites. Accompanied by his wife, the monarch’s arrival at around 6:25 PM. was met with a warm welcome from a host of dignitaries and traditional performers. The Alaafin of Ọyọ had on Wednesday returned to Nigeria, after spending about seven weeks in his Canada base. His return came exactly a month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Ọyọ, scheduled for April 5. Among those…

–Lagos Reporters The ongoing leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a dramatic turn as 36 lawmakers have stood firm in their counterclaims that the impeachment of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was constitutional. At the Ikeja High Court on Friday, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro adjourned the case to March 10, directing all parties to file and serve their processes ahead of the next hearing. The suit, filed by Obasa, challenges his removal from office on January 13, 2025, over allegations of fraud, high-handedness, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. Obasa’s lead counsel, Afolabi Fasanu (SAN), argued that his…

I : In reply, please quote;Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/382 Date: March 06, 2025.The Director of News……………………………. The Nigeria Police Force marked a significant moment in its history with the formal decoration of six newly appointed Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., today March 6th 2025. This event follows the recent retirement of six veteran DIGs in March 3rd, 2025, who honorably served the force for 35 years. The newly appointed DIGs bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various commands and departments within…

No matter what path you’re on, remember that consistency, practice, and the right mindset will always bring you closer to your goals. Keep going, stay focused, and trust that your efforts will pay off. It’s all about taking one step at a time, and never giving up!

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has approved the appointment of a new Principal Staff Officer (PSO) in the person of Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Ahmed Lateef. DCP Ahmed Lateef brings to the position a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in various capacities within the Nigeria Police Force. Prior to his current posting, DCP Ahmed served as the Police Operations and FPU Coordinator for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). He was the Personal Assistant to the former IGP, IGP MD Abubakar, and also a Zonal Head of…

Doyin Okupe FacebookTwitterWhatsAppMessengerLinkedInRedditBloggerEmailShare Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has passed away, according to reports from Sahara Reporters. His death was confirmed on this morning Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, who once served as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign, stepped down from the role after being convicted of money laundering. Following the 2023 general elections, he resigned from the Labour Party and later became a strong advocate for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Published: 6th March 2025 In my last intervention on the Lagos Assembly crisis, I had concluded that except triggered, I did not intend to say anything more on the subject. This is certainly not because there is nothing more to say. Certainly, there are too many things to say, particularly on the circus, but for the fact that there is no way I will further comment without being accused of bias in one way or the other. For the avoidance of doubt, I still unapologetically stand by earlier views on the issue. However, while away from the country, I sensed…

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) is moving forward with plans to meet stakeholders and prepare for the rescheduled council polls. However, the Rivers State House of Assembly has taken a firm stance: -It has warned that failure to appear by March 7, 2025, could result in warrants of arrest being issued. -The Assembly has emphasized that the rescheduled Local Government Elections cannot proceed until amendments are made to the Rivers State Local Government Amendment Law and the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission Law, ensuring they align with the Electoral Act. -Additionally, the Assembly has accused RSIEC of disregarding…