I went through hell under Amosun – Daniel

Gbenga Daniel Former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, recounted the political rivalry that once existed between him and his successor in office, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, saying that he went through hell under what he described as his “enfant terrible successor.” Daniel said that at the centre of the political […]

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FG budgets N135bn for 2027 election lawsuits

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House The Federal Government has proposed N135.22bn in the 2026 budget for what it described as “Electoral Adjudication and Post Election Provision,” pointing to a fresh multi-billion-naira commitment to managing disputes and obligations that typically trail Nigeria’s elections. The provision was contained in the House of Representatives Order Paper for […]

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An army commanding officer told me two things he tells his colleagues always which really struck a deep chord

By Olubunmi Adebayo *He said ….* *Firstly, everyday before you go to bed, fix your uniform and hang it up on the wall opposite your bed.* *When you get into bed look at that uniform and ask yourself…. What happens if I don’t wear this uniform and try to enter any army installation?* *The answer […]

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The Essential Gbenga Daniel: A Titan of Two Worlds @70

By Adegbenro Adebanjo Justus Olugbenga Daniel has enjoyed the best of two worlds. He started off as a consummate businessman conquering the corporate world and through this became a major contributor to technological and economic development of the country via Kresta Laurel, the Country’s leading Brand in elevators and escalators and associated engineering configurations founded […]

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Of The Monologue Called Media Chat Where Wike’s Influence Shapes The Questions And Answers

By Isaac Asabor In any functioning democracy, a media chat is not meant to be comfortable. It is designed to be probing, unscripted, and, at times, uneasy for everyone involved. That discomfort is not incidental; it is the very engine of accountability. Yet what increasingly passes for a media chat in the engagements of Nyesom […]

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‘I Won’t Be Intimidated’ — Channels TV’s Okinbaloye tells Wike

Seun Okinbaloye Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is not afraid and will not be intimidated following controversy surrounding remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while also thanking Nigerians and organisations for their support. Okinbaloye made this known during a broadcast on Sunday, where he acknowledged the outpouring […]

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The Day I Became Chief Press Secretary to Ogun State Governor – Adebanjo

By Adegbenro Adebanjo I had been headhunted to work in the media team of the then Governor Elect of Ogun State just before Otunba Gbenga Daniel took office in 2003 following his Victory in the Governorship Election. Things didn’t work out and I continued with my work as the Head of Newsroom and Associate Editor […]

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Broadcasters to boycott Wike’s assignments, demand public apology over threat to shoot Channels TV Okinbaloye

The Independent Broadcast Association of Nigeria (IBAN) has asked Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to retract a remark he made about Seun Okinbaloye, a journalist with Channels Television. IBAN is the umbrella body for all independent broadcast stations in Nigeria. The group also threatened to boycott all media engagements organised by […]

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NUJ condemns Wike’s threat to shoot Channels TV’s Okinbaloye, demands apology

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has condemned the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike’s threat to shoot the Channels TV’s anchor, Tola Okinbaloye over a political programme. Following is the union”s full statement signed by Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, its National President: “The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) expresses its profound shock and outrage at the reckless […]

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Aiyedatiwa woos investors to Ondo coastline tourism sector

Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, is wooing private investors io the state’s coastal tourism sector, Particularly, hee declared that his administration is targeting between five and ten investors to transform the Araromi coastline into a vibrant leisure destination. He disclosed this on Monday during the Araromi seaside carnival in Ilaje Local Government Area, […]

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