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Late Lagos GAC member, Prof Samuel begins final journey home

The final journey of late Professor Tunde Samuel, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has begun with service of songs held in his honour. The event was attended by top members of the party, including the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. ( Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, Hon.…

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Hamzat, Obasa to speak on harmonious working relationship between arms of government in Lagos

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Mudashiru Obasa would be speaking on the harmonious working relationship between the arms of government in the state on March 23rd. This was made known by the Executive Director of Globestrides Media, Mr Yusuf Adeoye, at a press conference held…

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Hundeyin replaces Ajisebutu as Lagos PPRO

Benjamin Hundeyin, a superintendent of police (SP) has taken over as the new spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command. The followed the redeployment of the erstwhile PPRO, Adekunle Ajisebutu. A statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Administrative Officer, PPRO Department, DSP Kuti Stephen said: “A new Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assumed duty at the…

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INEC REC meets Lagos CP, seeks collaboration for election security

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State, Mr. Segun Osinowo has solicited for the support of the police in ensuring maximum security during elections in the state. Osinowo stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja on Wednesday.…

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Ogun 2023: IPAC, PDP endorse Sowunmi for governorship race

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokut Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) have endorsed the spokesman of the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organization in the 2019 presidential election, Segun Sowunmi for the Ogun State governorship race. Sowunmi had earlier called for a stakeholders’ meeting with party members across the 20 local government areas of the state, but in solidarity, they…

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APC calls off Thursday’s NEC meeting

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called off its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 17 in Abuja. The secretary of the party’s Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning, Senator John Akpanudoedehe, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. “As directed by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning (CECPC) and Governor of Yobe…

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University Don urges media to practice internal democracy

A professor of Applied Communications from the University of Ibadan, Ayo Ojebode, has advised journalists and other media professionals to always practice media inclusion in their reportage, particularly as the 2023 general elections draw nearer. Speaking on the topic, “Giving Roots to Democracy and the Democratic Culture: The Need for Media Introspection”, at a Media Stakeholders’ Meeting, organised by the…

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Police commissioner warns NURTW members over planned protest in Lagos

…..Assures Residents Of More Adequate Security Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has warned members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) against any protest in the state. Alabi said the police will not condone any form of protest by any group. He, however, assured residents of the state that the police have put additional security measures…

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Abiodun urges investors to establish ranches in Ogun

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on investors to take advantage of the potentials and vast grassland of Ogun to establish cattle ranches across the state. Abiodun made the call when he hosted the Chairman, Board of Council, Ogun State Chambers of Commerce, Mine and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA), Chief (Mrs.) Alaba Lawson, who led officials of…

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Igbore chief urges Alake of Egbaland to pick right candidate as Parakoyi Egba

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta As the Egbas jostled for who occupy the new Parakoyi Egba Chieftaincy title, an Igbore Chief, Olalekan Popoola has urged the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo to choose a better candidate among the Igbore descendants who are by tradition, the only section that should be the Gbegba Aje of Egbaland. Chief…

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