By Ajibola Osungbohun As the killings in Oke Ode, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, began to draw public attention, fresh revelations have emerged from residents of the community, providing accounts of what transpired before the tragedy. In a viral video circulating on social media, eyewitnesses alleged that the soldiers deployed to the…
By Sulaimon Popoola A close neighbour of the late Arise Television presenter and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, has recounted the harrowing experience of being the first victim attacked during the armed robbery that claimed the broadcast journalist’s life in Abuja. Somtochukwu, fondly known as Sommie by friends and colleagues, was killed in the early hours…
By Ajibola Osungbohun A grieving woman has cried out in pain to the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a video circulating on X pleading for urgent government intervention in the worsening insecurity ravaging her community.The woman, whose voice was filled with anguish, said her husband was among several victims recently killed by suspected…
By Samuel Olasunkami In Nigerian politics, the phrase “Nigeria is not Lagos” has become a rallying cry against attempts to impose the governance style of one state on the entire federation, disregarding its many different realities. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, credited with transforming modern Lagos as governor between 1999 and 2007, became Nigeria’s president in 2023….
By Sulaimon Popoola Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has expressed his view on the activism and political approach of Omoyele Sowore, stressing that Nigeria’s entrenched political class cannot be constructively engaged in the face of their corruption, lawlessness, and abuse of power. In a statement on Saturday, Effiong dismissed the idea that critics should dictate…
By Ajibola Osungbohun The member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Babajimi Benson, on September 20, 2025, flagged off the construction of a 7.5km road linking Agbede to Ita Oluwo in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos. Olorogbo junction According to Benson, the road project is a strategic initiative aimed…
By Sulaimon Popoola The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of buildings and fences along the Ikota River alignment in Lekki, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. In a statement shared on his official X page, Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, confirmed that officials from the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department carried…
By Sulaimon Popoola Lekki Phase 1, along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, was thrown into distress on Monday after massive flooding left several homes submerged, roads impassable, and motorists stranded for hours. Despite years of government promises, Lekki and its surrounding communities continue to suffer devastating floods whenever it rains. Videos obtained by GovernMendNG showed…
By Ajibola Osungbohun Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a tool in shaping democratic processes worldwide. From enhancing voter registration systems to monitoring disinformation, AI has the potential to transform how elections are managed and protected. In a context like Nigeria, where elections often face credibility challenges, AI integration could significantly strengthen democratic integrity. AI…
By Ajibola Osungbohun Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction; it is today’s political and economic battleground. From Washington to Beijing, policymakers are racing to set the rules of engagement for a technology that promises to transform economies, reshape governance, and even redefine global power. While advanced economies are moving fast,…