Author: Adeniyi Daniel

Popular Nigerian musician, Teniola Akpata, has donated ten modern hospital beds and bed stands to General Hospital Isolo, Lagos, in a gesture aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and giving back to the community. The donation was facilitated in partnership with Mama Joy under the Mamuda Group of Companies, where the artiste serves as a brand ambassador. The presentation took place on Friday, January 9, 2026, according to a statement posted on the hospital’s official social media platforms by Patricia Mordi, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, Isolo General Hospital. Speaking during the presentation, Teniola recalled a deeply personal connection to…

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jesse Division, Ethiope East Local Government Area, over allegations of extortion. The DPO, whose full identity was not disclosed, was accused of collaborating with two officers identified as Bright and Usman in the alleged act. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, following the circulation of a viral video in which a woman accused the officers of extorting money from her. According to Edafe, the complainant alleged…

The Founder and Chairman of Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, has reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to the preservation and respect of Nigeria’s diverse cultures and traditional institutions, describing them as vital partners in sustainable national development. Speaking after a landmark courtesy visit to the House of Oduduwa on Tuesday, 6th January 2026, hosted by His Imperial Majesty, Kabiyesi Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, the Oonirisa of Ife, HIM Oba Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Adron CEO stressed that the company’s engagement with royal institutions transcends ethnicity and regional boundaries. According to Aare Emmanuel-King, Adron’s…

The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved a total of ₦4.44 trillion as the budget of the state for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval was given during plenary on Thursday, following the passage of the Appropriation Bill authorising the issuance and spending of ₦4,444,509,776,438. Presenting the report of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, its chairman, Olumoh Sa’ad, disclosed that the approved budget comprises ₦2,106,704,566,113 for recurrent expenditure and ₦2,337,805,210,325 for capital expenditure, covering the period ending December 31, 2026. Following the passage of the bill, the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, directed the Clerk…

The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports suggesting a discord between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The clarification was made in a Thursday statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Gboyega Akosile. According to the statement, the rumours circulating on some online media platforms and blogs were entirely false. “The attention of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has been drawn to some reports making the rounds in some online media platforms and blogs, insinuating that there is a rift between Governor Sanwo-Olu and…

Lagos State Government has responded to concerns raised by social media personality Tacha Akide over the presence of minors on major roads in the state, defending its enforcement measures and ongoing social intervention programmes. In a statement shared on his official social media platforms, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said advocacy and enforcement on the issue must be guided by law, data, and long-term social responsibility rather than emotional reactions. “Advocacy and enforcement cannot be approached with emotion or knee-jerk reactions. They must be guided by law, data, and long-term social responsibility,” Wahab said. While…

Two persons were killed on Wednesday following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday through its spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, who said the clash involved members of the Red and Black cult groups. According to Edet, several other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries during the confrontation and were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. “On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at about 10:30 hours, operatives attached to Jato-Aka Division responded to a violent clash between rival cult groups known…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in Marrakesh ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations quarter‑final clash with Algeria on Saturday. Saturday’s clash will be a stern test for the Nigerian team as they seek to maintain momentum and keep alive hopes of lifting a fourth AFCON title. In a video shared on X (formerly twitter) by photojournalist, Sulaimon Adebayo, also known as Pooja, on Thursday, the Super Eagles were seen being welcomed by the people of Marrakech. The Super Eagles are eyeing a place in the semifinals after a dominant showing in the Round of 16 and a tense build‑up…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, warning that such action could destabilise the state. The party’s position was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, following an emergency plenary session of the House during which impeachment proceedings were reportedly initiated. Describing the development as “untenable,” the Rivers APC cautioned lawmakers against actions capable of plunging the state into political instability. “The attention of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress…

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that all public and private primary and secondary schools, as well as government technical colleges across the state, will resume for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, January 12, 2026. This was contained in an announcement made via a statement issued on Wednesday by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Kayode Sutton. According to the statement, the resumption date is in line with the approved Lagos State School Calendar, adding that all schools are expected to commence academic and administrative activities immediately upon resumption.…