Alhaji Buba Galadima, an outspoken politician and self-confessed insider of many conspiracies, recently raised an alarm alleging that the current downward trend of food prices was a conspiracy by the Tinubu administration to impoverish the Northern part of Nigeria. North food prices are going down. Many ordinary Nigerians are happy with the development. But people Read More…
The Lagos State House of Assembly is currently embroiled in a political crisis, with reports suggesting that 28 out of the 40 lawmakers are preparing to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to a yet-to-be-announced political party. This development has intensified the already fraught atmosphere within the Assembly, following months of leadership disputes Read More…
The recently launched Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP) by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu continues to spark discussions among key stakeholders in Lagos’ construction and urban development sectors. The initiative, introduced on March 8, 2025, aims to improve building safety and compliance by accrediting private professionals to work alongside government agencies. In ongoing dialogues, construction experts, architects, and Read More…
On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) carried out a large-scale demolition exercise in the Ilaje Otumara and Baba Ijora communities, leaving thousands of residents homeless. The operation, which involved police officers and armed personnel, has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society organisations and community leaders. The affected communities, located Read More…
“As for the charges against me, I am unconcerned. I am beyond their timid lying morality and so I am beyond caring”, said the redoubtable Nigerian nationalist, Mrs Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, who, along with Margaret Ekpo, Laila Dogonyaro and a few other women you can count on your fingers, have been canonised by Nigerians of all Read More…
The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued a 48-year-old Pakistani national, Iftikhar Ahmed, who was abducted by a gang posing as job recruiters. The incident, which has drawn significant attention, highlights the growing need for vigilance against criminal activities targeting unsuspecting individuals. According to police reports, Ahmed was lured to Lagos from Kano on Read More…
A recent incident involving a ride-hailing service in Lagos has sparked widespread concern over passenger safety and driver conduct. A female passenger, identified as Aderemi, alleged that she was assaulted by an inDrive driver, Samson, following a dispute over air conditioning during a late-night ride from Ikoyi to Ogudu. According to Aderemi, the driver informed Read More…
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Invest in Women. Accelerate Action,” Nigerian women have taken centre stage, showcasing their resilience, creativity, and excellence. The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has paid glowing tributes to trailblazing Nigerian women who continue to break barriers Read More…
If you have a morbid fear of being stupid or being perceived as stupid by your peers and associates, you are suffering from stupidophobia, a.k.a. stultophobia. Many well educated people suffer this condition because it directly affects their claim to social relevance and intellectual depth. In the last 100 years, very few intellectuals have devoted Read More…
All animals are not equal. If you doubt it, attempt to replicate General Ibrahim Babangida’s actions and inactions over the years — and see where you’ll end up. First shoot your way into power. Confront civil society with both an iron fist and a toothy smile. Be a military Janus — on one side Santa Read More…
