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  Following the conclusion of the Edo State governorship election, public attention has turned to a pre-election prophecy credited to Prophet Godwin Ikuru, founder of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos. Before the election, Prophet Ikuru had reportedly declared that Monday would emerge as the next governor of Edo State, a statement he described as a prayer and divine revelation. With Governor Monday now sworn into office, many supporters of the ministry believe the declaration has come to pass. As a result, discussions have intensified on social media and within religious circles, with members of the public raising questions about the relationship between the governor and the cleric. Some are asking whether Governor Monday remembers meeting Prophet Godwin Ikuru during the campaign period, when both men reportedly took a photograph together. Others are also curious to know whether the governor plans to reconnect with the prophet or publicly acknowledge the role of spiritual suppo...

  The founder and prophet of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, has publicly offered to take full responsibility for the education and welfare of a young woman allegedly rejected by the Adeleke family. Prophet Ikuru made the announcement in a video shared on his official Facebook page, where he expressed concern over the lady’s situation following reports that the Adeleke family had disowned her after a DNA test reportedly showed she was not biologically related to them. In the video, the cleric said he does not personally know the young woman or her mother but emphasized that every child is a creation of God and deserves care and support. “I don’t know the lady or her mother, but the lady is the product of God and she needs to be taken care of,” he said. Prophet Ikuru encouraged the young woman to put behind her the pain of rejection, declaring that he would step in as a father figure in her life. According to him, he is ready to take responsibility for h...

  PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT  This is to inform the general public that the online application for the Nigerian Defence Academy has commenced on  28th November, 2025 to 30th April, 2026 for all interested and qualified candidates from Oyo State.  The Application form is free and is available online at the Nigerian Defence Academy, website www.nda.edu.ng and the application portal www.nda.application.net. Interested Male and Female indigenes of Oyo State who wish to apply are hereby advised to obtain Oyo State indigeneship certificate at room 53, Governor's Office Secretariat, Ibadan or Liaison offices at Abuja and Lagos to confirm that they are bonafide candidates of Oyo State origin.  Listeners are enjoined to please circulate this information to eligible indigenes of Oyo State for general awareness that application for admission into the 78 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy has commenced from 28th November, 2025 and Will close on 30th. April, 202...

 * *  It was a day of pride, honour, and deep cultural significance as Honourable Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member of the Federal House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, was formally installed as the Yeye Sewa of Lagos by His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu (Oba of Lagos). The historic chieftaincy installation, held at the revered Iga Idunganran, was graced by an array of distinguished personalities from across Lagos State and the nation. Leading the dignitaries was the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his wife, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. Also present were the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, alongside the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa. The ceremony further drew the presence of senators, members of the House of Representatives, commissioners, senior government offici...

  OneDosh, a fintech company focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop infrastructure aimed at improving how individuals and businesses move money across borders. Founded in February 2025 by Jackson Ukuevo (Co-Founder & CEO), Godwin Okoye (Co-Founder), and Babatunde Osinowo (Co-Founder), OneDosh was shaped by the founders’ firsthand experiences navigating blocked cards, frozen accounts, delayed international transfers, and currency restrictions while living and travelling globally. These challenges highlighted a consistent gap between the demand for seamless global payments and the systems available to support them. Today, OneDosh operates in the United States and Nigeria, two active remittance corridors with strong demand for faster and more flexible payment solutions. Through our platform, users can transfer funds from the U.S. to Nigeria, hold value in stablecoins, and spend using stablecoin-powered cards compatible with App...

.  ---First Lady to flag off campaign The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr.(Mrs.)Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu will flag-off  the Measles-Rubella (MR),  and Routine Immunization (RI) Campaign on Tuesday, 27th January, 2026. The week long campaign will run till  Wednesday, 5th February 2026 across all Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the State. The integrated campaign which aligns with national and global immunization goals is designed to protect children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases.  Measles remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable childhood illness, while rubella infection during pregnancy can result in congenital rubella syndrome, leading to serious outcomes such as congenital heart defects, cataracts, hearing impairment, and developmental delays in infants. Speaking on the campaign, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Akin wunmi Mustafa,mni aff...

   The Professional Online Journalists Association of Nigeria (POJAN) has paid a courtesy visit to renowned transport planner, security consultant, and logistics expert, Mr. Oluwasegun Alade Musa, who used the occasion to reflect on his 35 years of professional experience, leadership philosophy, and commitment to national security and humanitarian service. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Musa described himself as a multidisciplinary professional with extensive experience in transportation planning, maritime operations, logistics, and security consultancy. He disclosed that February marks his 35th year in active professional service, during which he held several strategic leadership positions across Nigeria’s aviation and maritime sectors. According to him, he served as Chairman at the Airport for 12 years and as Chairman at Apapa Port for three years. He also represented Nigeria under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where he handled border-related respon...

  The Executive Chairman of Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ajose Peter Kumayon, has called for massive grassroots mobilisation of youths to strengthen the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration exercise. The call was made at the South-West Progressive Youth Ambassadors (PYA) Summit held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Y Arena, Ikoyi, Lagos. Hon. Ajose was represented at the event by Olaniyi Idowu. Speaking on behalf of the council chairman, the representative emphasised that effective governance depends on a strong, reciprocal relationship between leaders and the youth. He noted that Nigerian youths remain indispensable partners in building a responsive, inclusive and people-centred democracy. Hon. Ajose described Nigerian youths as agile, innovative and resourceful, stressing their capacity to drive the Renewed Hope Agenda and mobilise support for the economic and governance reforms of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Arm...

A tragic road traffic catastrophe involving multiple articulated vehicles occurred earlier today at Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, temporarily crippling vehicular movement and prompting an urgent, well-coordinated, multi-agency emergency intervention. The principal incident involved a violent collision between two heavy-duty trailers one laden with sand and the other conveying granite reportedly occasioned by a reckless contest for right of way. The forceful impact led to devastating consequences, resulting in the entrapment of the driver of the sand-laden trailer, who sustained fatal injuries and was later confirmed dead. Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Rescue Team, while on routine nocturnal surveillance and incident monitoring responded with commendable alacrity. The trapped victim was professionally extricated and immediately transferred to personnel of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who conve...

In a firm assertion of regulatory authority and environmental guardianship, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) yesterday has ordered the sealing of all garages and motor parks operating along the Mazanmaza, Ojo to Orile axis for sustained and deliberate contravention of statutory waste management regulations. The enforcement operation, executed by LAWMA’s Environmental Enforcement Unit, was precipitated by a deluge of formal complaints and petitions from conscientious and law-abiding residents who raised alarm over the habitual and indiscriminate disposal of refuse by operators and users of the affected facilities. These unlawful activities culminated in the desecration of road setbacks, medians, street junctions and drainage infrastructures, thereby constituting serious environmental degradation, public health risks and traffic safety threats within the corridor. Comprehensive investigations further revealed that the affected garages and parks failed to register with LAWMA-a...

  Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has unveiled his official website as part of preparations for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. Dr. Adediran, a leading aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the website is intended to serve as a central hub for information, engagement, and communication with Lagosians, party members, and other stakeholders. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the platform provides direct access to his vision for Lagos State, policy priorities, public engagements, and official updates related to his governorship aspiration. It is also designed to promote interaction and encourage citizen participation in discussions around the future of the state. The launch of the website, the statement noted, reflects Dr. Adediran’s commitment to transparent leadership, people-centred governance, and the use of technology to strengthen ties between leaders and the public, in line with the core values o...

  The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ethics Group in Lagos State and the Otun Amuludun of Orile Agege Kingdom, Chief Solomon Sunday Chukwu , has described the ongoing APC online registration exercise as a positive initiative capable of helping the party accurately determine its membership strength. Chief Chukwu made this known on Tuesday during a media chat with journalists at his office in Lagos. According to him, while the intention behind the registration exercise is commendable, the party must urgently address the challenges being faced by members at registration centres to ensure the process is effective and trustworthy. “The online registration is a good exercise because it will help the party to know the actual number of its members. However, the party needs to work on the process so that members who come out to register can get the full benefit of the exercise,” he said. He lamented that many members are becoming discouraged due to inefficiencies at registr...

 * The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (OYSCOHEST) has achieved a major academic milestone with the approval of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme for its Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates in four NBTE-accredited programmes, effective from 2026 service year. The approval was announced in a press statement signed by the College’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sola Samuel Ojewole, following the listing of the College among the CORPS PRODUCING INSTITUTIONS in Nigeria,  as published in the PRE-MOBILIZATION WORKSHOP document for Batch 'A' 2026.  With this development, graduates of Health Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Dental Therapy, and Environmental Health Technology will now be eligible to participate in the mandatory one-year National Youth Service after graduation. Reacting to the approval, the Provost of the College, Pharmacist (Mrs) Oluyemisi Oyewo, described the development as a landmark achievement and a signific...

  * By *_Olamide Adeniji_* When Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran walked into Ansar-ud-deen Primary School, Oke-Fóko, Ibadan, it was more than an official visit. It was a return to roots, a powerful reminder that destiny is not determined by where a child starts, but by how far the child dares to dream. Now the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYO­SUBEB), and a former Local Government Chairman as well as Commissioner for Education in Oyo State, Dr. Adeniran stood once again in the school where his own journey began.  The occasion was the Catch Them Young programme, aimed at inspiring pupils in public primary schools.  But for him, the message was personal, emotional, and deeply symbolic. Oke-Fóko: true to the weight the name carries, is one of the 'ghettos' in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area. It is the kind of place many people casually dismiss. A place where children are often written off before life even gives them a chance. To some...

   The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, has empowered 500 constituents in Lagos Island East with seed capital grants, reinforcing his commitment to grassroots development and inclusive economic growth. The empowerment programme, held in Lagos Island, drew party leaders, government officials and community stakeholders, who praised Giwa for his sustained interventions and support for residents and party members. Speaking at the event, the APC Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Rasheed Shobalaju, described Giwa as a major pillar of support to the local government, noting that he has created more employment opportunities for residents than any other political figure in the area. “Hon. Sola Giwa has consistently intervened in the affairs of his people and shown unwavering commitment to their welfare,” Shobalaju said, pledging his continued support. The Deputy APC Chairman in Lagos State, Hon. Mosho...

  Lagos, Nigeria — 21 January 2026  — Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, has announced its return as the headline sponsor of the InnovateAI Conference for the third consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to building resilient, trusted digital infrastructure for Africa’s evolving economy.   The third edition of the InnovateAI Conference is scheduled to take place on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, and is expected to attract over 10,000 participants across physical and virtual platforms.   Themed  “Responsible AI, Beyond Innovation,”  the conference comes at a defining moment for Nigeria and the continent, as artificial intelligence increasingly underpins critical systems across finance, governance, healthcare, education, and security.   Reinforcing this position, Mitchell Elegbe ,  Group Managing Director and Founder, Interswitch will deliver the conference’s headlin...

  As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, estimated by the United Nations  Population Fund to reach over 237 million by 2025—so does the volume of waste  generated across the country. With over 32 million tonnes of solid waste produced  annually according to the World Bank, the pressure on city authorities and private  stakeholders to develop sustainable waste management systems has never been  greater.  Among the most transformative responses to this challenge is the Extended Producer  Responsibility (EPR) policy, introduced in 2014 through the National Environmental  Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). This policy gave birth to  the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) in 2018, Nigeria’s first Producer  Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for the food and beverage sector.  Since its establishment, FBRA has evolved from a consortium of four founding  members into a robust alliance of 49 member o...

L-R: Deputy Director, Huawei Business Environment/Affairs Nigeria, Dr. Nihinlola  Fafore; Head, Spectrum Administration Department, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Engr. Atiku Lawal; Head, Fixed Networks and Converged Services (NCC), Engr. Gidado Maigana Ahmed; Head Spectrum Assignment (NCC), Mr. Abubakar Hammanyaji; Country Lead, Digital Access Program, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Mr. Idongesit Udo; Head, Spectrum Planning, (NCC), Dr. Joseph Emeshili present at the Day1 of the Stakeholder Engagement on Spectrum Roadmap 2026 - 2030, Guidelines for the Use of the 60 GHz for Multi Gigabit Wireless Systems and the Guidelines for the Use of the Lower Part of the 6 GHz Band for Wifi-6 in Nigeria held at the Auditorium, Communications and Digital Economy Complex, NCC Annex Office, Mbora, FCT, Abuja. 

  Lagos State has emerged as the leading state in Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise, recording the highest number of registered members among the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory within just 15 days. The nationwide exercise, which commenced in December 2025 and is scheduled to end on January 31, 2026, is designed to digitally capture APC members across the country. Lagos State began its registration on January 5, 2026, and swiftly overtook Delta State, which had previously led the exercise for nearly three months. Within a fortnight, Lagos recorded unprecedented registration figures, positioning the state strongly toward achieving its target of registering millions of party members. Speaking on the development, the Lagos State Coordinator of the APC E-Registration Exercise, Comrade Prince Ayodele Adewale, attributed the success to effective planning, strong collaboration with local government stakeholders, active participation of party mem...

  Lagos.20.01.26 . Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking platform, Unifi, as part of ongoing efforts to improve customer experience on the Bank's digital Banking platform and reinforce its proposition in ebusiness. The latest update, Unifi version 2.3, introduces a suite of improved features designed to enhance usability, security, and convenience for customers. Key upgrades include enhanced security protocols, expanded quick-action functionalities, improved bill payment options, and an updated Nigeria Quick Response (NQR) feature to support faster and more secure QR code transactions. A key aspect of the rollout builds on the Bank’s continued investment in digital and security infrastructure, aimed at safeguarding customer data, ensuring secure payments and enabling safe, real-time transactions across channels. Speaking on the upgrade, Adenike Abimbola, Divisional Head, Retail, SME, Digital Banking & Fint...

  . The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, has once again underscored the unwavering resolve of the present administration to uphold traffic discipline with the apprehension of a bullion van driver who brazenly violated a one-way traffic regulation earlier today. The bullion van driver, Mr. Daniel Ikede, was intercepted for unlawfully driving against the legally designated flow of traffic an infraction expressly prohibited under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018 and universally recognised as a grave menace to public safety and orderly traffic management. The incident occurred while the bullion van was reportedly moving from First Bank, Chevron axis, en route to Ajah. Upon interrogation Mr. Ikede admitted to driving in the prohibited direction while trailing a police escort vehicle that had accompanied the bullion van from its point of departure. However, while the bullion van was successfully apprehended through the prompt...

    Lagos, Nigeria | January 19 —  Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has successfully concluded the semi-final stage of the seventh edition of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, unveiling nine exceptional students who will compete at the grand finale of Nigeria’s most prestigious STEM contest.     From an initial pool of over 18,000 registered senior secondary school students nationwide, the competition progressed through a rigorous computer-based qualifying test, producing 81 outstanding students drawn from across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Following the preliminary rounds, 27 semi-finalists emerged, marking a major milestone in the journey toward the grand finale.     From this highly competitive group, nine exceptional students have now been selected as finalists, reflecting the depth of talent, discipline, and ...

  The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in exemplary synergy with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has once again underscored its operational acuity and institutional readiness by decisively forestalling a potentially calamitous fire outbreak on the Liverpool Bridge inward Mile 2, occasioned by a tanker-related incident. Preliminary security findings indicate that an articulated Iveco tanker (RBC 98 XX), heavily laden with diesel lost vehicular control and toppled onto the bridge, resulting in significant structural impairment to the tanker and the uncontrolled discharge of large volumes of diesel across the carriageway. Of grave concern was the spillage of the highly combustible petroleum product from the elevated bridge to the area beneath an occurrence that regrettably drew the attention of some unscrupulous individuals who attempted to scoop the diesel, thereby compounding the volatility and danger inherent in the situation. Upon receipt of the emergency ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Honourable Prince Adeseyi Lawal, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has announced plans to distribute Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to students in his constituency. This initiative marks the third time the legislator will be undertaking the gesture since assuming office, reinforcing his commitment to educational development and youth empowerment within Ikeja Constituency 1. Speaking on the initiative, Hon. Lawal stated that the distribution of JAMB forms aligns with his long-standing track record of supporting education in the community, empowering young people, and shaping a brighter future for the constituency. Hon. Seyi Lawal has consistently demonstrated dedication to advancing education in Ikeja Constituency 1. In 2014, he distributed 100 JAMB forms to eligible students, while in 2025, the number increased to 150 beneficiaries. Beyond form distribution, he also organized tutor...