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Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has hailed the Yoruba Tennis Club for its enduring legacy as the organisation marked its 100th anniversary with a centenary lecture series attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria’s political and social landscape. The event featured a keynote lecture by the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, who spoke on the theme “Inclusive Governance and National Unity: Lessons from Delta State for a United Nigeria.” In a post obtained from his X handle on Friday, he described the club as a historic institution that has contributed significantly to intellectual engagement and…

Everyone knows the story of the prodigal son. It is needless retelling here. But there is a simple idiom that captures his visceral vices, which include rebellion and entitlement, wastage and reckless living, debauchery and arrogance, unaccountability, and greed. That idiom is: “You can’t eat your cake and have it”. To analytical users of the English language, I owe an explanation. “You can’t have your cake and it” is the original and historical version of the modern adaptation, “You can’t have your cake and eat it”. Both versions are correct to the extent that “You can’t eat your cake and…

The Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has condemned the division among labour unions in the state, accusing the Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress of fuelling unrest within the labour movement. Salaam stated this in a statement signed by the Director-General of his Governorship Campaign Council, Segun Olanibi, a copy of which was obtained in Osogbo on Friday. PUNCH Online reports that a faction in the Labour Movement in Osun State, the Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, on Friday held a May Day celebration where its leadership called on political heads…

A prolonged blackout may be imminent in Lagos State following a sudden shutdown of the Egbin Power Station and a simultaneous transmission line outage, the Nigerian Independent System Operator has said. The system operator disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the Egbin Power Station suffered a major operational disturbance, leading to a complete loss of generation and worsening supply constraints in the nation’s commercial hub. The development has also fuelled speculation about an incident that reportedly led to the death of a contractor, although the company has yet to confirm the cause or provide an official account of what…

Health professionals and researchers in the health sector have called for urgent, coordinated action to address the growing burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa. They made the call at the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training and the Patient-Centred Sickle Cell Disease Management in Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium meeting, held at the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University, on Wednesday. In his welcome remarks, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, stressed the significance of the gathering, describing it as “timely and critical to millions affected by…

Benfica coach, Jose Mourinho, said on Friday that there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, despite speculation that the Spanish giants could turn to him this summer. The veteran Portuguese coach, who led Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013 in a heated rivalry with Pep Guardiola’s Barca, is reported to be on Madrid’s shortlist for a new coach. Current Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa seems set to be replaced, with the team heading for a second consecutive season without a major trophy. “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that,” Mourinho, 63, told…

Singer and pastor Banky W has said his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington, does not cook regularly at home, adding that he handles the kitchen himself and does not see it as a problem. Speaking on the Teju Baby Face Show published on Thursday, he addressed the subject after the host referenced a viral video of him preparing sausages, eggs and bacon that had generated significant reaction online. Banky W said the arrangement worked for them and that anyone uncomfortable with it was entitled to their opinion. “There are some men, my wife must cook for me. My wife does not…

Some scholars have called on the Federal Government to reverse the cancellation of the National Language Policy, describing the decision as a setback to the nation’s linguistic and educational development. The scholars gathered for the University of Ibadan Senior Staff Club monthly discourse, titled “Education in the Mother Tongue in Nigeria: To Be or Not to Be?” Last year, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced the cancellation of the national policy mandating the use of indigenous languages as the medium of instruction in Nigerian schools. Alausa announced the cancellation at the 2025 Language in Education International Conference, organised…

A new digital automotive platform focused exclusively on Chinese vehicle brands has launched in Nigeria, signalling a deeper shift toward technology-driven car ownership and a rising consumer appetite for alternatives to the country’s dominant used-vehicle market. ChineseCars.ng said in a statement on Monday that its entry into the market is aimed at transforming how Nigerians discover, evaluate, and purchase brand-new vehicles by providing a centralised, data-driven platform tailored to local needs. The company positions itself as a bridge between global Chinese automakers and Nigerian buyers, combining real-time price estimation, expert reviews, and direct access to dealerships. The launch comes at…

Edo State’s political landscape is undergoing intense realignment ahead of its local government polls and the 2027 general elections, marked by high-profile defections reshaping party strength across the state, writes ADEYINKA ADEDIPE The political setting in Edo State constantly experiences alignments and realignments. This has intensified ahead of this year’s local government election in the state and the general election in 2027. The scenario is typified by a plethora of defections as politicians seek a platform that would best serve their ambitions. There has been a glee of defections in Edo State in recent times. The latest happened in Esanland,…