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Though we are in a political season with its characteristic peculiarities, governance in a complex megacity such as Lagos cannot be reduced to rhetorical comparisons or partisan nostalgia. It is an evolving continuum built on the efforts of successive administrations. Umbrage, diatribes and polemics. The season is here again for politically motivated attacks. There seems to be no other reason for the recent opinion article written by Mobolaji Sanusi, a former managing director of the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA). He has attempted to project speculative political alignments, reframe historical governance narratives, and introduce unfounded insinuations regarding the…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says there is no resident of the Abuja that can deny the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made this statement on Monday  during his monthly media briefing in Abuja. He urged FCT residents and Nigerians to do away with any sentiment to discredit President Tinubu. The minister said, “Is it really just because people want to say they don’t feel the impact of this government? “I’m not saying the government has done everything, I’m not saying so. But if you are really a resident in Abuja, can you, in truth, say…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described opposition political leaders including Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, among others as “known liars,” accusing them of misleading Nigerians with claims of political reform. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike criticized opposition parties for what he described as internal contradictions and lack of credibility in their democratic processes in the just concluded party primaries. The minister specifically mentioned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, alleging that the parties claim moral superiority while facing internal disputes. According to him,…

Nigeria’s Flamingos will battle neighbours Benin Republic for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The two countries booked their place in the final qualifying round last weekend. The Flamingos thrashed Guinea 6-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Sunday. Akeem Busari’s side qualified 11-0 on aggregate. Benin Republic overpowered Sierra Leone 5-1 on aggregate. The Amazons won 3-0 in the first leg, before claiming a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture. Nigeria will host the first leg in Ikenne between July 3-5, while the second leg will be decided 10-12 July.

Teachers in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State on Monday began an indefinite strike to protest the kidnap of teachers and pupils of three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state The News Agency of Nigeria reports that armed men on May 15 attacked Community Grammar School, L.A. Primary School, both in Ahoro- Esinele and Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota, near Ogbomoso, where pupils and teachers were abducted and two persons killed. Following the incident, the NUT, Oyo State Wing, directed teachers in the state to embark on an indefinite strike to start on June…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has commended personnel deployed for the ongoing Eid el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations nationwide, describing their performance as key to improved safety and smoother traffic flow on highways during the festive period. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, gave the commendation following reports from supervisory teams deployed from the National Headquarters to monitor the special operations across the country. According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by Deputy Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Osondu Ohaeri, the Corps Marshal said the personnel had demonstrated “dedication, professionalism, and remarkable performance” in the course of the…

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kano State chapter, has urged the state government to immortalise the 22 athletes who died in a road accident while returning from the Ogun Gateway Games in 2025. The association’s Secretary, Mr Muhammad Nur-Tijani, made the call in a statement on Sunday in Kano, to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy. “SWAN suggests that a sports facility in the state be named after the deceased or establish a new facility in their honour to nurture young talents and promote the development of future champions,” it said. According to the statement, the athletes’ untimely…

The Child Empowerment Fund, on Thursday, donated a six-month supply of sanitary pads to 100 girls at the Children Correctional Centre for Girls, Idi-Araba, Lagos, as part of activities marking the 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day. The donation, carried out under the “Project Red Bloom Box 2026,” was organised in collaboration with the Tarfs Foundation and Elora Foundation. Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed globally every May 28 to eradicate the stigma and shame associated with menstruation and to highlight the importance of proper menstrual hygiene management. Speaking during the event, the Programmes Manager of the Child Empowerment Fund, Temitope Akinrotimi, said…

Coinbase has enabled direct rupee bank rails in India, making it easier for local customers to move money between bank accounts and crypto markets on the exchange as the company deepens its push into one of the world’s fastest-growing digital asset markets. Indian users can now deposit and withdraw Indian rupees via the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) instant payments network and access spot markets, perpetual futures and the company’s Advanced Trade interface through a single platform, according to a company blog post published Sunday.The move marks Coinbase’s latest push to expand its presence in India since a troubled 2022 debut…

After Euphoria viewers questioned what exactly happened between Alamo and Maddy, the show’s presumed series finale clarified whether they had a sexual relationship. During the Sunday, May 31, episode, Maddy (Alexa Demie) visited Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) at his strip club after striking a deal with him in the past to save Nate’s (Jacob Elordi) life. Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney) husband died anyway but now Maddy was in debt to Alamo, which he wasn’t in the mood to collect in the finale. Instead, Alamo contemplated his life choices before making a move on Maddie. More specifically, he propositioned Maddy by asking her…