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,…
The Oyo State Police Command has declared 38-year-old Olarewaju Paul Sheba wanted over allegations of involvement in homosexual activities, which remain illegal under Nigerian law. The investigation began after police raided a residence in Odongunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos State, on December 26, 2024, where several young men were arrested, as earlier reported. Speaking on the case,…
By Ajibola Osungbohun Rita is among the 131 Corps Members whose Certificates of National Service (CNS) were withheld for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, Rita’s service year has been extended by two months for failing to attend the April 2025 biometrics clearance, a decision that aligns with the NYSC Bye-Laws. The National Youth Service Corp has…
By Ajibola Osungbohun Abia State governor Alex Chioma Otti has granted automatic employment to Mrs. Akaniro Gethrude Chinyere, the wife of a virtually impaired secondary school teacher of Ozuitem Community Secondary School, who has been serving her community without pay. Mrs Akaniro Gethrude Chinyere’s husband, who is also virtually impaired, was seen in a video…