Osun Poll: ‘Bloodshed cannot add one vote’ — Accord fires at APC
The party said the killing, alleged harassment of its members and destruction of campaign billboards had heightened political tension in Osun as campaigning intensifies ahead of the poll.
Music promoter Olofin Sniper expands operation beyond entertainment
By Ayo Onikoyi Popular Lagos businessman and entertainment promoter, AARE Ademola Olofinjana, popularly known as Olofin Sniper, is steadily expanding his influence across the entertainment, logistics and private security sectors through his growing company, Sniper Group. Over the years, Olofin Sniper has become a familiar figure within Lagos nightlife, celebrity circles and event management spaces, […]
Pregnant widow, grieving family seek justice for slain graduate in Delta
By Esther Onyegbula Almost five months after the brutal murder of 30-year-old Accountancy graduate, Lucky Amauche Ezeji, in Kwale, Delta State, grief continues to trail what his family describes as a stalled investigation riddled with negligence, alleged extortion, and institutional indifference by the police. What began as a tragic Christmas Day murder has now snowballed […]
Sierra Leone to host Olu of Warri at Bio Leadership Colloquium
The revered and highly respected first-class monarch, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri will serve as guest speaker at the 2nd Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium scheduled to hold at the Bintumani Conference Centre in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Recall that in April, His Majesty was a keynote speaker at the 2026 African Development Conference […]
Wing Chun subsidiary rebrands as Fu Qingyun Wudang in Lagos
Wing Chun Foundation Lagos has restructured. Its subsidiary, Fu Qingyun Wudang Internal Boxing, is now the organisation’s primary offering. The parent foundation continues to teach Wing Chun while the subsidiary teaches Wudang Internal Boxing – a Chinese system based on Daoist principles and internal energy development. Fu Qingyun is the Chinese name of Ade Olufeko. […]
British envoy Lever praises Kwara Gov’s ‘trailblazing role’ in gender parity, women’s rights
Gov Abdulrazaq showcases strides, security interventions, as Lever visits Innovation Hub British Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever on Tuesday said Kwara under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has become a model for gender equity, calling the governor au trailblazer for women’s rights and participation in politics. “First of all, you’re a strong advocate for women’s representation in […]
NANS caucus endorses candidate for national scribe’s position
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Ahead of the forthcoming National Convention of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, a group within association, the Lagos G7 structure, has endorsed Comrade Ademola Solomon, popularly known as ‘Aluta Gas’ for the position of National General Secretary. A statement issued by the Southwest Zonal Public Relations Officer, Comrade Tope […]
Don’t treat golf as elite game – Golfer tells govt
…as 65 golfers storm Osun for Badmus 80th birthday By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Government at all levels has been tasked to ensure more investment in the development of golf with a view to developing talents available in the country. Speaking at a celebrity competition held to celebrate the 80th birthday of Chief Tunde Badmus at […]
Desmond Elliott seeks continuity as supporters rally ahead of APC primaries
By Ebunoluwa Sessou Nollywood actor and lawmaker, Desmond Elliott, has expressed gratitude over the massive show of support from residents and party faithful ahead of the All Progressives Congress primaries, saying he was overwhelmed by the turnout. Speaking during ward tour in Surulere constituency 1, Elliott said the crowd demonstrated that the people still believed […]
1,200 startups apply as SEDC moves to boost South East innovation ecosystem
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja More than 1,200 technology-driven businesses have applied for the inaugural South East Venture Capital Program (SEVCP), an initiative of the South East Development Commission aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and investment opportunities across the region. The Commission disclosed that 50 startups have now emerged as finalists following a multi-stage screening process under […]
Tinubu’s roads rehabilitation in Osun to boost socio-economic activities – Osogbo elders
… commend Oyetola’s intervention By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Leaders in Osogbo city, capital of Osun State have commended President Bola Tinubu’s critical road infrastructure in the State, saying the approval of rehabilitation of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan and Osogbo–Akoda–Gbongan Roads will enhance connectivity for many communities. The stakeholders under the leadership of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun […]
