The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation has said that the newly initiated “Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Future Leaders Fellowship” was established to raise a new generation of ethical, visionary young leaders across Africa and the diaspora. The Executive Director of the foundation, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, who disclosed this at the Obafemi Awolowo Lecture 2026 held at the Efunyela…
What started as a distinguished literary gathering to honour veteran journalist and author Chief Tola Adeniyi quickly evolved into a memorable intellectual event, as jurist, political economist, and public intellectual Prof. Anthony Kila delivered a book review that many attendees regarded as the highlight of the occasion. The event, organised to present Adeniyi’s latest work,…
In the last 24 hours, social media has exploded over my interview with Mehdi Hassan, albeit with varied opinions. Let me set the record straight. When I signed on to the privileged job granted to me by Mr. President, I was well aware of its implications. Selling ice cream, looking fine, and seeking the praises…
They are two elderstatemen. One, a former Nigerian President and the other the current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Both are not political friends but they respect each other while fighting their political battle. Tinubu had the premonition that Obasanjọ would not support him in 2023 but he still went ahead to visit…
The General Manager of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA), Prince Dr. Ifalade Oyekan, FISN, has declared that Lagos State is fully prepared for the establishment of State Police, affirming that the state’s existing security framework is well-positioned for the transition. In a recent interview with journalists, Prince Oyekan noted that the Agency, widely…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has unveiled a sweeping reform agenda for the Nigeria Police Force, declaring zero tolerance for misconduct, corruption, political partisanship and abuse of power ahead of the 2027 general elections. Disu issued the warning on Wednesday in Abuja during his maiden conference with Strategic Police Managers, made up of officers…
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has publicly criticised Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni in a viral video circulating on social media. In the clip, Edochie questioned Oseni’s moral authority to challenge political leaders and guests on national television, referencing a past incident in Lagos where the broadcaster was reportedly caught driving on a Bus Rapid Transit…
Daughter of Ex Nigeria President, Iyabo Obasanjo, has given reasons for her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. Obasanjo insisted that she was not pressured or persuaded by the ruling party but left because she became uncomfortable in PDP. Recall that she returned to active politics after about…
Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, has commended the President Bola Tinubu administration for its efforts in stabilising the naira. Speaking to journalists on Saturday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Iyabo described currency stabilisation as a significant positive development that enables better economic planning. She said the steadier exchange rate has…
Shocking revelations have emerged regarding President Bola Tinubu’s directive for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to proceed on retirement. It was discovered that the former IGP failed to remit monthly allocations meant for administrative, operational, and logistical running of some state police commands for months. Furthermore, it was gathered that, amid rising kidnappings, attacks…
