Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Ogun State Government has secured a major foreign investment commitment from CCETC, a leading Chinese energy and industrial conglomerate, which has expressed readiness to establish a power generation plant and an industrial park in the state. This development follows the recent investment drive of Governor Dapo Abiodun to China, where he led a high-powered economic delegation on a two-week engagement with key investors across several sectors including energy, manufacturing, and technology. During a follow-up meeting with the Governor at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, the Chairman of CCETC, Mr. Guo Xianda, pledged the company’s readiness to install a 3MW…

Following Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ sentencing decision, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has reacted to the rapper being put away for a total of four years. Just moments after Diddy found out his fate, Cassie’s attorney Doug Wigdor released a statement which read, “While nothing can undo the trauma caused by Combs, the sentence imposed today recognizes the impact of the serious offenses he committed. “We are confident that with the support of her family and friends, Ms Ventura will continue healing, knowing that her bravery and her fortitude have been an inspiration to so many.” Diddy, 55, was charged with…

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been jailed for 50 months following his conviction on prostitution-related charges. His sentence was handed to him on Friday after prosecutors pushed for an 11-year term. However, Judge Arun Subramanian imposed just over four years after an emotional daylong hearing. Earlier, there music mogul apologised for the appalling evidence of violence he committed and told Subramanian he was “scared to death” to be away from his family, vowing he “will never commit a crime again.” Combs’s former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, in a letter, asked the judge to consider “the many lives that Sean Combs…

The Kebbi State Police Command has announced the successful neutralization of three suspected Lakurawa bandits following a fierce gun battle in Gorun Yamma village, Dandi Local Government Area. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, “credible intelligence received on October 3, 2025, at about 12:45 p.m., revealed that armed bandits had invaded the community. In swift response, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kamba Division, SP Bello Lawal, led a joint team of policemen and vigilantes to the scene. “A prolonged exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in the death of three suspected bandits, while several others fled…

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to building the next generation of farmers through the Lagos Agricultural Scholars Programme (LASP)—an initiative aimed at introducing secondary school students to modern, practical agriculture while strengthening pathways to food security. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this during the commissioning of agricultural projects at Ansar-ur-Deen Grammar School, Surulere; CMS Grammar School, Bariga; Holy Child College, Ikoyi; and Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege. Olusanya explained that the initiative is an evolution of the Ministry’s long-standing school farm project but has now been modernised to integrate technology, sustainability,…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has dismissed claims that Lagos is a no-man’s land, describing such assertions as bogus, vacuous, and lacking any empirical foundation. Omotoso stated this at the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB), Magodo, during an event to mark World Archives Day, where he emphasized the need to protect Lagos’ heritage both ideologically and technologically. “The battle for the protection of our heritage has to be fought on two fronts — technology and ideology,” Omotoso said. “The second challenge is the claim that Lagos is a no-man’s land. There is…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the Force Procurement Officer, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Adedeji Akeem, for his outstanding commitment to nation-building and selfless service to humanity. The commendation followed the recognition of DCP Akeem’s excellence at the Sultan Maccido Institute for Leadership, Peace and Development, University of Abuja, where he was honoured alongside other distinguished Nigerians. For the past five years, Akeem has delivered lectures pro bono at the Institute, generously offering his knowledge and expertise without financial reward. His sacrifice, described as a true embodiment of patriotism, earned him accolades from the Acting…

Lagos State, Nigeria’s city of aquatic splendour, will today, October 3, host the Africa Blue Economy Summit, a landmark event expected to position Lagos and Nigeria as continental leaders in harnessing marine and freshwater resources for sustainable growth. The summit, themed “Harnessing Africa’s Blue Natural Capital for Sustainable Growth”, will take place at Azuri Towers, Eko Atlantic City. It will attract a distinguished line-up of global leaders, innovators, and policymakers, including Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; football legend and philanthropist, Mr. Didier Drogba; Africa’s foremost industrialist and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; President and Chairman of…

The Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has held the third edition of its annual One-Day Colloquium to herald the World Teachers’ Day celebration, which is commemorated globally every 5th of October. The event took place today at Ikeja Senior Secondary School, Bolade, Oshodi. In her keynote address, the Chairman of the Commission, Mrs. Mopelola Peregrino, emphasized the importance of policy formulation aimed at boosting teachers’ morale, enhancing job satisfaction, and improving overall performance within the teaching profession. The colloquium featured presentations from various departments of TESCOM, where speakers enlightened participants on their respective activities and how these directly impact the working…

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce) has arrested one Mr. Sunday Otu, a 40-year-old impostor residing at No. 51 Agboyi Road, Ketu, and an indigene of Cross River State, for defrauding unsuspecting members of the public with forged Taskforce release orders. Otu was apprehended after he fraudulently collected the sum of ₦60,000 from one Mr. Sunday Daniel (also known as Daniel Jackson), 35, of No. 1 Tollgate Estate, Ogun State. The victim, who had earlier been accosted for driving against traffic, was deceived by the impostor who claimed he could facilitate the release of his vehicle through…