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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant for Agege Constituency, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the party’s primaries held on Saturday as peaceful and a reflection of strong internal democracy within the APC. Obasa made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at his ward in Agege at about 1 p.m., where he was welcomed by a large crowd of party supporters and residents. Speaking with journalists after voting, the lawmaker commended the leadership of the APC for what he described as a successful and orderly exercise. “This is a fantastic exercise and a very good development and a new direction,” Obasa said. “We appreciate the National Chairman of APC and his team, as well as party leaders in Lagos State. Though we are still awaiting reports from other wards, I believe the process will remain peaceful as well.” Obasa also reacted to the decision of some aspirants to step down d...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday in Lagos Mainland was disrupted by allegations of widespread irregularities, voter intimidation and interference across several voting centres. The affected areas reportedly included Apapa Road, Makoko, Iwaya and Adekunle, where party members and delegates were allegedly prevented from participating freely in the exercise. Eyewitnesses and party loyalists accused supporters of aspirant Kazeem Omolaja of disrupting the election by allegedly forcing out delegates believed to be loyal to Hon. Abdulhakeem Animashaun from various polling centres. The incidents created tension and confusion during the exercise, as aggrieved party members accused certain APC leaders of attempting to influence the outcome in favour of a preferred candidate. Supporters of Hon. Abdulhakeem Animashaun also alleged that loyalists of the local government chairman, Hon. Emilagba, compromised...

  The 26th edition of the Milo Basketball Championship officially began with the successful conclusion of the Savannah Conference regional finals at the Sanni Abacha Indoor Sports Hall in Kano.  The opening address was delivered by Mrs. Opeyemi Jaiyeola, Category Development Manager, on behalf of Mr. Gilbert Tweneboah, Category Manager. In his speech, he reflected on the journey of the initiative, noting that, “Since 1999, what started with fewer than 500 schools has grown into a national movement, now engaging over 12,000 schools annually.  This growth is not by chance. It’s a result of dedication, consistency, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to discover their strength and reach their full potential.”The girls' final saw a competitive contest between Government Secondary School Zing, Taraba State, and Government Girls College Unity School, Bauchi. After a hard-fought game, Zing triumphed with a 53–43 scoreline.  Happy Sylvester of Zing was n...

  Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, has emerged winner in the “Women on Bank Boards” category at the Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026). The event, themed “Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Finance”, held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja on Friday, 8 May 2026, is a platform established to celebrate women driving leadership and impact across Africa’s financial services ecosystem. It also spotlights professionals whose contributions are often overlooked, while advancing visibility for women shaping banking and finance. In her acceptance remarks, delivered through Ezinwa Unuigboje, Company Secretary, Fidelity Bank Plc, Onwughalu described the recognition as a timely reminder of the role inclusion plays in strengthening board effectiveness and corporate governance. “This recognition matters because inclusion at board level strengthens governance,” she said, noting that when diverse perspectives are...

  * The Oyo State Government has re-ordered the reopening of schools in Oriire, Oyo East, Surulere, and Olorunsogo local government areas, on Monday, following the deployment of additional security operatives to the affected zones. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to remain calm, as security agencies have assured the government of sustained surveillance and protection across all identified communities. Speaking on behalf of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), the Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, said the latest decision follows a comprehensive security review carried out after the unfortunate incident in Ahoro-Esinele community. Dr. Adeniran noted that the safety of pupils and teachers remains a top priority of the state government, adding that the coordinated efforts of security operatives-working under the directives of the Commissioner of Police-have significantly strengthened safety measures in schools across the axis. He emphasised...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Lagos State Government has unveiled new achievements and investments in agriculture and food systems development, including the training of more than 25,300 farmers and plans to commission the first phase of a massive food logistics hub in Epe before the end of 2026. Speaking during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, said the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was transforming agriculture in the state through a coordinated food systems strategy aimed at boosting food security and stabilising prices. Olusanya explained that the state government was shifting from isolated agricultural interventions to a broader food systems economy focused on increasing local food production, strengthening partnerships with food-producing states, improving storage and logistics infrastructure, and enhancing market operations. Acc...