Meet Rosaline Ogunro, Nigerian-born woman who became mayor of Islington
Ogunro, who represents St Peter’s and Canalside Ward, was officially sworn in as Mayor of Islington for 2026/27 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Extension of Egbetokun’s tenure as IGP not illegal — Ehindero
Former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, has said the extension of the tenure of the present IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, was not illegal, as long as it was based on competence.
Obasa reinstated as Lagos Speaker, labels journalists ‘5th columnists’
Mudashiru Obasa has been reinstated as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, but not without making a pointed remark about the role of journalists during the recent crisis.
Trump says Zelensky should be ‘more appreciative’
President Donald Trump said Monday that Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelensky should be “more appreciative” of US support against Russia’s invasion, after they fell out in public.
Inflation rate rattles investors as stock market index declines 0.6%
The Nigerian stock market has recorded a downturn performance, closing lower in three of the five trading sessions last week, as investors reacted to the previous week’s lower-than-expected inflation data, which triggered a selloff in banking stocks.
How gunmen abducted 4 students near Katsina varsity
By James Ogunnaike, with agency report KADUNA—Suspected armed bandits yesterday abducted four students in Katsina State. It was gathered that armed bandits stormed Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University Dutsinma, at about 2:20 am on Sunday in large numbers and whisked away the four students. The victims include Wali Kayode (25), Fahad Muhammad (20), Emmanuel […]
