Author: Busayo Lawrence

A journalist with Murhi International Television (MITV), Mr Habeeb Adejobi, has petitioned the police against the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Mr Moyo Ogunlewe, over an alleged assault and related offences during an official assignment. Adejobi, through his solicitors, Giwa Legal, in a petition dated March 16 and addressed to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, accused Ogunlewe and some of his aides of assault. Which occasioning harm, criminal intimidation, unlawful seizure of property, obstruction of lawful duty, abuse of office and unlawful detention. The journalist alleged that the incident occurred…

A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Dr Adesola Adedayo, has projected that President Bola Tinubu will record a landslide victory across the South-West in the 2027 presidential election. Adedayo, who represents Apapa Federal Constituency of Lagos State, on Tuesday said that the region was already being strategically mobilised to ensure a clean sweep of votes for Tinubu in the January 2027 poll. The lawmaker, elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), spoke ahead of the party’s South-West zonal congress scheduled to hold in Lagos on Wednesday. Adedayo, who is also the Vice Chairman, House of…

By Aderonke Ojediran/Rasqak Raji Badagry (Lagos State), March 23, 2026 (NAN) Traditional rulers in Badagry Division have called for the Lagos State governorship seat to be zoned to the area in 2027, citing justice, equity, and fairness. The traditional rulers, led by Aholu Olalekan Sejiro0, the Aholu of Kweme Kingdom, made the call on Monday during a media briefing in Badagry, also declaring support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Oba Sejiro said the briefing aimed to address a “longstanding imbalance in Lagos State’s political leadership structure”. “Inspite of its contributions to Lagos and Nigeria’s growth, Badagry Division is the only…

The Journalists for Democratic Rights (JODER) has called for a full-scale investigation into the alleged assault on an MITV reporter, Mr Habeeb Adejobi, at the Kosofe Local Government Council Secretariat in Lagos. The incident happened on the 11th of March. JODER described the incident as a serious violation of press freedom and an affront to democratic norms, warning that attacks on journalists undermine accountability and good governance. The rights group said Adejobi was allegedly attacked on Wednesday by suspected loyalists of the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government Area, Mr Moyo Ogunlewe, while covering the screening of newly appointed supervisors and…

No fewer than 5,000 professionals from different sectors are expected to participate in the maiden edition of the Corporate Olympics scheduled to hold in Lagos on May 1, 2026. This is contained in a statement issued by the Technical Director, Work and Wellness Ltd., Trebla Albert, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Albert said the initiative was aimed at celebrating the human drive behind corporate productivity. Albert said Nigeria’s corporate ecosystem was about to witness a unique convergence of business, wellness and competitive spirit as the Corporate Olympics debuts at the Landmark Event…

Lagos, March 7, 2026 The Olalekan Ayinla Foundation on Saturday called for unity, compassion and renewed commitment to moral values as Muslims and Christians observe the sacred seasons of Ramadan and Lent. The call was made during a Ramadan/Lent lecture organised by the foundation in Lagos, bringing together religious leaders, community stakeholders and members of the public to reflect on faith, unity and national development. The theme of the lecture was “Ramadan and Nation Building: Strengthening Faith, Family and Community” Islamic scholar Mr Olalekan Ayinla said in his welcome remarks that the gathering was aimed at strengthening interfaith harmony and…

Symposium Temple College on Friday hosted the fifth edition of its Project-Based Learning Symposium, showcasing student-driven solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the themed ‘Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria’, the symposium was held in Ikeja and attracted educators, parents and community stakeholders. The initiative, which began in 2019, integrated the SDGs into its PBL framework four years ago to address real-life challenges through research and collaboration. Mrs Eseoghene Okotie, the school’s PBL Coordinator, said the event exposed the public to practical solutions developed by students. She said: “This is the fifth edition of…

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pledged the support of the Lagos State Government for activities marking the 10th anniversary of the death of late legal icon and political activist, Tunji Braithwaite. This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance while receiving members of the Braithwaite family and representatives of the Tunji Braithwaite Foundation during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. In his response, Sanwo-Olu commended the family for sustaining the ideals and intellectual heritage of the late political activist. “Dr Braithwaite…

L-R: Hon Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development in Lagos; Prof. Taiwo Oshipitan, SAN; and Mr Olugbenga Ajala Esq; at the unveiling ceremony of the newly renovated law annex lecture hall of the faculty of Law, University of Lagos, in honour of His Excellency, The Honourable Justice George A. Oguntade, JSC (Rtd.), CFR Mr Dayo Alebiosu, the Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, says his support for the renovation of the Faculty of Law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a deliberate act of giving back to an institution that shaped him. Alebiosu a former lawmaker stated…

Pic From left, Chairman House Committee on Youth, Sports and Social Development Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Orekoya Abiodun; Chairman House Committee on Environment Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Olanrewaju Afinni; Chairman House Committee on Finance Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Femi Saheed; Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi; Lagos State Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro during the Lagos State Ministry of Finance One-Day Retreat on Lagos State Wealth Fund Harmonisation Session in Lagos on Tuesday (17/02/26) The Lagos State Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, convened a one-day retreat to harmonise stakeholders’ input on the proposed…