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Olamilekan Sanyaolu, father of 14-year-old Mubarak, who was killed by a stray bullet fired by a police officer during a protest in Lagos, speaks to DAYO OYEWO about his frustration with getting justice for his late son and the eventual disappearance of his body from the morgue How did you receive the news that your late son’s body was missing? I was unhappy when I visited the mortuary and was told that my son’s corpse was no longer there; I was shocked and wondered if such could have happened. I felt bad about that. I concluded that this happened to…

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. MaxwellDr. Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, the amiable and charismatic Governor of Sokoto State has, without any iota of doubt, distinguished himself as a visionary leader, who through transformative policies built around his Nine-Point Smart Agenda, has profoundly changed the sad story of his state in less than two years. It is interesting that Governor Sokoto has succeeded in capturing the imagination of not just the good people of Sokoto State, where he superintends as the 20th governor, but that of many Nigerians, by…

Photo Credit: Joeboy/Instagram Don’t you just love green? And isn’t it even better when your favourite celebrities pull off monochrome looks you’ve been wondering how to style? Joeboy is showing us exactly how to rock an all-green outfit with easy charm. His suit is a bright shade of green, featuring a well-tailored blazer and matching trousers. He pairs it with black shoes and white socks, a combination so sleek that we’re already taking notes for future white-and-green styling. He finishes off the look with some accessories—a watch, rings, bracelets, and earrings that add just the right touch of personality. The…

Adedamola Aminu is the Principal Partner of AA Management Training & Consultancy Ltd. A past Mayor of London Borough of Lambeth, he is the author of ‘Nigerian-British Politician in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland: A Book of Profile’. A teacher by profession, Aminu has won several awards such as the Nigeria High Commissioner Award for Meritorious Services to Nigerian Community in the United Kingdom; Gathering of Africa’s Best Award; Grassroots Diplomat Award as honouree and Nigerian Centenary Award recognising 100 outstanding Nigerians in the UK to mention but few. In this interview with ONYEDIKA AGBEDO, he shares his experiences…

The Osun State Government has formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to investigate the immediate past governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over the alleged misappropriation of a $20m World Bank health grant. The government also accused Oyetola of money laundering, financial misconduct and violations of the Public Procurement Act in the disbursement of the grant meant for health sector improvements in the state. According to an acknowledged copy of the petition dated March 7, 2025, and obtained by our correspondent on Friday, Oyetola, during his tenure as governor, chaired a special Health Intervention Committee…

• Badejo-Okusanya Pays Tribute Fomer Secretary General of African Public Relations Association (APRA), Mallam Kabir Dangogo, has passed on. He died on March 6, 2025 at the age of 76. Dongogo retired from Union Bank of Nigeria Plc  in 2005 as  an  Assistant General Manager and head of the Corporate Affairs Department.  He had worked in several companies and agencies during his career as an editor, lecturer, public relations manager, author, publisher, advertising agent, and adviser on corporate and reputation management. Dangogo was the pioneer president of the Association of Corporate Communications and Marketing Professionals in  Banks (ACAMB).  He is…

Super Eagles and Rangers striker, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, taunted Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce with his goal celebration after breaking the deadlock in Turkey last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old has scored in every game for the Gers since Barry Ferguson was appointed as their head coach, finding the net four times in his last three games, including a brilliant finish last night. A brilliant ball from the Ivorian Diomande sent the Nigerian through on goal, but Dessers decided to turn outside of Fenerbahce’s goalkeeper, and put the ball below him, into the back of the net. Dessers’ going around Fenerbahce’s Irfan…

Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has not publicly announced his intention to run for Ogun State gubernatorial election in 2027. It is, however, clear from all indications that all eyes are on him to throw his hat into the ring when the whistle is blown for aspirants for the position of the next governor to file out. With a rich and intimidating experience in public service, history of concern for the downtrodden and a formidable family pedigree, the immediate past High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom stands taller than all others being touted as possible successors of the…

Mansour Lawal, the elder brother of Abubakar Lawal, the Nigerian player who tragically died in Uganda last month has pleaded with the Nigerian government and Ugandan authorities to investigate the player’s death for the sake of justice, The PUNCH reports. Lawal’s death was announced by his football club and the Ugandan Police on Monday, February 24 with initial reports suggesting he died in a motorcycle accident before the police said in a statement that he allegedly fell from the balcony of a shopping mall in Kampala, the Ugandan capital while visiting a Tanzanian friend. The 29-year-old was buried in his…

Lara Adejoro Stakeholders have emphasised the need for a standardised policy governing the release of biofortified provitamin A maize to improve the nutritional standard and fight malnutrition in the country. They made this known at the validation workshop for the development of micronutrient standards for biofortified provitamin A and non-provitamin A maize variety release in Nigeria, organised by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and HarvestPlus in Abuja on Wednesday. The stakeholders, including the Variety Release Committee, the Seed Council, the Maize Association of Nigeria, the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, and universities, among others, reviewed and refined…