By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun It all went down in a Lagos courtroom Friday. Remember that big EFCC raid at the hotel right there on the old Obasanjo Presidential Library grounds? Well, this was the fallout. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu was on the bench, and the story unfolded. Three of the guys busted that day admitted to…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal Big numbers ahead in the Federal Capital Territory. INEC just announced that 637 hopefuls will be contesting for 68 seats in the 2026 Area Council elections. That’s six chairmanship spots and 62 councillorship positions spread across the six area councils. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and head of Information and Voter Education,…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal The countdown is on. INEC says it’s all systems go for the by-elections happening this Saturday, August 16, 2025. They’re covering 16 constituencies across 12 states — a big deal. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and head of Information and Voter Education, spilled the details after their weekly meeting in Abuja. The…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal So, here’s the deal. Lagos State Government just dropped a heads-up for drivers. The Maryland Independence Bridge? Yeah, it’s getting some emergency repairs. The wall and expansion joints need fixing — no ifs, no buts. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced on Thursday that the work will happen over four nights —…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Global Senior Pastor of COZA, had to step up and clear the air. There were rumors swirling—claims that he disrespected the family of the late Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola, the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). Fatoyinbo says, nope, that’s not true. He found out about the…
By: Oluwaseun Lawal So, here’s the thing. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the big boss at the World Trade Organization, just dropped some praise for President Bola Tinubu. She says the economic reforms? Yeah, they’re heading in the right direction. But don’t get it twisted — it’s not all smooth sailing yet. After a quick chat with…
