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  • New Year Tragedies:Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Truck Driver On Lekki-Epe Expressway

    New Year Tragedies:Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Truck Driver On Lekki-Epe Expressway

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    A tragic accident occurred on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos, claiming the life of a truck driver who was struck by a speeding vehicle while trying to alert others of a capsized truck 

    Investigator news reports that the articulated truck lost balance and capsized at the location.

    Upon receipt of distress notifications, the LASTMA actively monitoring vehicular flow overnight within the corridor, swiftly deployed to the scene and immediately secured the accident zone to forestall secondary collisions and safeguard road users.

    In a deeply distressing turn of events, while the truck driver was conscientiously attempting to deploy a “C” caution sign to alert oncoming motorists, a recklessly speeding vehicle struck him.

    The errant driver absconded without rendering assistance, leaving the victim grievously injured. The force of the impact led to the instantaneous demise of the truck driver.

    LASTMA’s rescue operatives promptly evacuated the deceased from the carriageway and formally handed over the remains to officers of the Elemoro Police Station, who responded following an emergency alert from LASTMA personnel.

    A comprehensive investigation is presently underway to identify, track and prosecute the fleeing culprit.

    The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki visited the scene of the incident and conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family, lamenting the occurrence as a heartbreaking yet preventable tragedy.

    He sternly cautioned motorists to exercise heightened safety consciousness, comply strictly with traffic laws and observe regulated speed limits as stipulated by the Lagos State Government, stressing that excessive speed and disregard for warning signs remain lethal contributors to road fatalities.

    In another development,a distressing incident occurred at Iyana Itire, inward Oshodi, a violent collision between a Volkswagen commercial bus (SMK 850 HK) and a Toyota Sienna car (KSF 329 XL) claiming the lives of two persons.

    At Owode Elede, inward Owode Onirin along the Ikorodu Road corridor, another severe crash involving a Volkswagen commercial bus (AGL 713 XP) and a Toyota Corolla car (AGL 607 JF) left four persons injured.

    Investigator news gathered that LASTMA operatives, acting with commendable dispatch rescued the victims and ensured their immediate transfer to the hospital, while also restoring traffic normalcy in the area.

    Bakare-Oki condemned the spate of accidents, describing them as avoidable tragedies occasioned largely by recklessness and excessive speeding, especially on a day meant to usher in hope, reflection and renewed commitment to safety.

    While extending his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, praying for fortitude to bear the irreparable losses,he commended the promptness, professionalism, and dedication of LASTMA personnel whose timely interventions mitigated further casualties and ensured the rapid rescue of injured victims.

    He reiterated LASTMA’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property on Lagos roads, while sternly warning motorists to eschew dangerous driving habits, obey traffic regulations, and prioritize human life over speed and impatience.

    “LASTMA remains resolute in its mandate to enforce traffic laws, respond swiftly to emergencies and continually sensitize the motoring public on the imperative of road safety, particularly during festive and high-mobility periods.”he said

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • NYCN Lagos Chairman,Engr. Olalekan Wishes Lagos Youths A Bright New Year.

    NYCN Lagos Chairman,Engr. Olalekan Wishes Lagos Youths A Bright New Year.

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    Engr. Adigun Ibrahim Olalekan, Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Lagos State Chapter, has extended warm New Year greetings to Lagosians, urging youths to seize opportunities and contribute to the state’s progress.

    In his message, Olalekan highlighted the council’s achievements and pledged to advance the P3+ Agenda, ensuring no Lagos youth is left behind .

    “Like the breaking of a new day, the beginning of a new year offers great opportunities to carry on, to restart, and to further advance our exploits.”

    “I am highly optimistic that we will make the most of this new 365-day journey to once again prove why we are the lifeblood of this great state.”

    “Our cherished association; the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, under our leadership will build on its impactful initiatives in the new year. We shall advance our P3+ Agenda to ensure that no Lagos youth is left behind.”

    He encouraged responsible celebration and patriotism, urging youths to avoid activities that could disrupt law and order.

    “I urge everyone to do so within the ambit of the law and to eschew any activities capable of causing a breakdown of law and order. Let us remain patriotic and continue to contribute meaningfully to the sustained progress of our dear state”

    He went further to thank the Lagos State Government and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development for their resounding support in the past year, while looking forward to a stronger partnership in the year ahead.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Ododo Urges Kogites To Embrace Unity, Patriotism In New Year

    Ododo Urges Kogites To Embrace Unity, Patriotism In New Year

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for unity and commitment to security, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to deliver more through prudent resource management and people-oriented governance.

    In his New Year message, Ododo thanked God for protection and guidance, highlighting modest gains in security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and empowerment initiatives .

    He said that despite challenges, the state recorded modest but significant gains across key sectors, including security, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and youth and women empowerment, attributing the progress to discipline, unity of purpose, and the cooperation of citizens.

    According to him, the New Year presents renewed hope and a stronger resolve by his administration to do more through prudent resource management, inclusive governance, and policies aimed at improving the quality of life of the people, expanding opportunities for youths, empowering women, and strengthening the state’s economy.

    Ododo assured residents of deeper collaboration with security agencies to sustain peace, stressing that development thrives in a secure environment.

    Ododo urged Kogites to reject division and leverage their diversity to build a prosperous state, pledging to serve with integrity and transparency.

    He also expressed support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,noting that the President’s reforms have strengthened the economy and expanded resources available to sub-national governments for development.e

    The governor went further to wish the people of Kogi State a peaceful, prosperous, and fulfilling New Year, while praying for continued progress for the state and the nation.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Aare TAT Calls for Unity, Renewed Hope in Ejigbo LCDA As Year Begins.

    Aare TAT Calls for Unity, Renewed Hope in Ejigbo LCDA As Year Begins.

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA),Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT),has extended a message of unity and renewed hope to residents as the year begins.

    Aare TAT emphasized the importance of collective progress and development in Ejigbo LCDA, highlighting the Renewed Hope agenda’s focus on continuity, inclusion, and results

    In his new year message signed and released by his Media handlers,Aare TAT highlighted the importance of PVC registration,encouraging youths and women to participate and shape Ejigbo’s future

    “As we step into 2026, I extend my New Year greetings to the good people of Ejigbo LCDA, families and friends. This year calls for renewed hope, stronger unity, and purposeful action as we continue to build a government that truly serves the people.”

    “The Renewed Hope agenda is about continuity, inclusion, and results. It is about consolidating progress and positioning Ejigbo for greater opportunities through collective effort and unity of purpose.”

    “I urge all residents—especially our youth and women—to take full advantage of the PVC registration commencing this January. This is your opportunity to be counted, to be heard, and to actively shape the future of our community.”the statement reads

    The Council boss while wishing the residents a prosperous new year,believes that with unity and hope, 2026 will bring greater impact and progress to Ejigbo LCDA.

    “With unity as our strength and hope as our drive, 2026 will deliver even greater impact for Ejigbo LCDA.”he stated

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Soludo And A Year Anambra Shone In Brilliant Colours.

    Soludo And A Year Anambra Shone In Brilliant Colours.

    By Christian ABURIME

    Just like that, a year of 365 days, 52 weeks has just completed its cycle. With its passage, many events, milestones and memories have been made. Indeed, the year 2025 will be etched in the history of Anambra State as a period of profound and intentional transformation, largely driven by the dynamic leadership of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR.

    Far from being a regular administrator, Governor Soludo has proven to be a progressive, people-friendly, transformational governor whose policies have fundamentally reshaped the state and demonstrably improved the lives of Ndi Anambra across diverse sectors. His approach, well known as the Soludo Solution, is a masterclass in applying intellectual rigour and political will to the complex challenges of governance.

    Governor Soludo’s leadership in 2025 was characterised by an uncompromising intentionality, moving beyond quick fixes to implement deep, structural reforms. This progressive mindset is best exemplified by his focus on human capital development, infrastructure, security, and economic transformation, among others.

    Recognising that a state’s greatest asset is its people, the Soludo administration implemented free education from kindergarten to secondary public schools. In 2025, the free education policy was extended to cover all public primary and secondary schools (up to SS3), removing all previously hidden fees and levies. An additional 3,115 teachers were recruited between 2024 and 2025, adding to the initial 5,000, bringing the total number of newly recruited teachers to 8,115 to date in order to address staffing gaps in schools with competent and qualified teachers

    The administration also initiated the transformation of 22 secondary schools into smart schools, with plans for more, to integrate technology and modernise learning environments. In addition, 60 secondary school laboratories were equipped with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) equipment. Laptop computers were distributed to principals and head-teachers.

    The Solution Innovation District (SID) trained over 20,000 youths in digital skills through initiatives like the Code Anambra Programme. Entrepreneurship and Ethics were introduced into the primary and secondary school curriculum to foster innovative thinking and moral values.

    The foregoing investments in education have resulted severally in Anambra State leading in national educational indices, even as Anambra students continue to win national competitions and awards for academic excellence.

    It was the same positive story in the healthcare sector of the state in 2025. Anambra was recognised as the best-performing state in primary healthcare delivery in the Southeast and the overall best in Nigeria, receiving prize money of $1.2 million from partners including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF.

    The free antenatal care and delivery services (including caesarean sections) for all pregnant women in public health facilities continued, with over 161,000 women benefiting and a near-zero maternal mortality rate reported in these cases.

    Four out of five new general hospitals in local government areas that previously had none were completed and some were commissioned. The construction and modernisation of 326 primary healthcare centres across the state reached advanced stages, with the facilities being equipped with solar power, boreholes, and essential equipment. The Trauma Centre at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital was also completed.

    Over 1,000 health workers, including doctors, nurses, and consultants, were recruited. And the state migrated to a digitalised healthcare system with the introduction of telemedicine for remote consultations. What’s more, the state government activated specialised units such as a mammography unit at General Hospital, Onitsha, a refurbished dialysis centre, and construction of an eye care centre.

    In the area of economic empowerment in 2025, the One-Youth-Two-Skills Plus programme stands out. By providing digital training and grants to over 8,300 beneficiaries, the programme has successfully created thousands of young millionaires, breeding a new generation of entrepreneurs and reducing the state’s reliance on traditional employment. This is a clear demonstration of a people-friendly policy that directly addresses youth unemployment and wealth creation.

    The physical transformation of Anambra State under Governor Soludo’s watch has been nothing short of remarkable in 2025. The governor’s commitment to infrastructure is quantified by the over 1,000 kilometres of roads under construction, with a significant portion of 700kms already completed, including the dualisation of major highways and construction of flyovers. Furthermore, the Zero Pothole Programme has rehabilitated over 700 km of existing roads, drastically improving connectivity and commerce.

    Perhaps, the most symbolic achievement of Governor Soludo’s urban renewal agenda is the transformation of the infamous Okpoko slum in Onitsha. What was once a symbol of urban decay has been converted into a modern haven, complete with asphalted roads, a general hospital, streetlights, and pipe-borne water. This project is a beautiful proof of the governor’s commitment to inclusive development, ensuring that the benefits of governance reach the most marginalised communities.

    A stable and secure environment is the bedrock of economic progress, and Governor Soludo’s administration tackled the security challenges head-on. The deployment of the state security system, Agunechemba, and the success of Operation Udo Ga-Achi (Peace Shall Reign) have been instrumental in curtailing criminality. Through a combination of kinetic force and a non-kinetic amnesty programme, communities like Ihiala, which were previously under siege, have been liberated, allowing residents and churches to return. In fact, the year’s Christmas was celebrated without any incident of insecurity anywhere in the whole state.

    Anambra is now widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s safest states, a crucial factor for attracting investment.The global community has also recognised Governor Soludo’s exceptional performance. In September 2025, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), Governor Soludo clinched a ‘Triple Crown’ of international honours, including the African Governor of the Year Award and the African Public Service Excellence Award. This international endorsement validates his Solution Agenda and reinforces his reputation as a global voice on progressive governance.

    Among several other milestones, it was in the same 2025 that the newly completed Government House complex, aptly named Light House, and the Solution Fun City were commissioned in grand style by no other personality than the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Within the Solution Fun City facility, Governor Soludo also personally commissioned the exquisite Anambra Country Club. And to cap a spectacularly eventful year, the Anambra State Government powered ‘Onwa Dezemba’, an extravaganza of festive activities that have serenaded Ndi Anambra all through the Christmas/New Year season.

    The ultimate validation of Governor Soludo’s people-friendly policies came in November 2025, when he secured a landslide re-election victory, winning all 21 local government areas. This unprecedented show of solidarity was an unprecedented, resounding vote of confidence from Ndi Anambra, who have directly experienced the positive transformation in their lives.

    In all, although there were a few security challenges and controversies, Governor Soludo’s 2025 tenure was a resonant demonstration of what intentional, progressive, and people-friendly leadership can achieve. From revitalising education, healthcare and empowering youth, to building roads, administrative and tourism infrastructure, transforming slums and securing the state, his policies have reinforced a solid foundation for a prosperous future, truly transforming Anambra State and the lives of Ndi Anambra for the better. Definitely, a much happier New Year is what Governor Soludo is taking Anambra to in 2026!

  • Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA Boss, Jakande Distributes Bursary and Community Support

    Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA Boss, Jakande Distributes Bursary and Community Support

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    The Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Seyi Jakande, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education, security, and community development at a bursary and community support disbursement event.

    The event, held at the Council Hall on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, saw the distribution of N50,000 bursary support to 250 tertiary students and financial support to security operatives and teachers(both pensionable and non pensionable)within the LCDA.

    Hon Jakande

     

    In his speech, Hon.Jakande emphasized the importance of education as a foundation for societal transformation and announced support for inter-house sports across 27 primary schools in the LCDA.

    “Today’s event is not merely a ceremony—it is a reaffirmation of our commitment to education, security, and community development, which remain the cornerstone of our administration.”

    “You will all agree with me that education is the foundation upon which every great society is built. It is the most powerful tool for transformation, and it is our duty to ensure that no student is left behind.”he said

    He also acknowledged the contributions of teachers and security operatives, stating that their dedication deserved tangible support.

    “We also recognize the invaluable contributions of our teachers—both pensionable and non-pensionable—who continue to shape the minds of tomorrow. Your dedication and sacrifice deserve more than words of appreciation”

    “Equally, we acknowledge the unwavering commitment of our security operatives—police officers, FRSC, immigration officers, and others—who work tirelessly to maintain peace and order. Your service ensures that our community remains safe and conducive for growth”Jakande stated.

    Jakande went further to call on collective participation from residents, community leaders, and stakeholders so as to build a progressive and inclusive community, stating that the HEWA Agenda, focusing on people, progress, and prosperity, guides the administration’s holistic approach to governance.

    “As we conclude this year and look forward to 2026, let us renew our collective resolve to work for the common good. Let us continue to uphold the values of unity, integrity, and service. Together, we can make Òdì-Olowo/Ojuwoye a model of excellence in Lagos State.”he concluded

    Earlier, the HOD Education Odi Olowo Ojuwoye who was represented by Mrs Oyegunle thanked the Executive Chairman for recognizing the students and teachers,describing the initiative as a strategic investment in the future of the area.

    She called on the tertiary students to make good use of the money in supporting their education.

    In their goodwill message,a Permanent member of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board( SUBEB) Hon.Owolabi Falana, applauded the chairman for sustaining the bursary scheme and other educational initiatives, urging him to continue the good work till the end of his tenure.

    “I have been here four times within the six months of this administration and I will tell you that consistency in educational support is key to development, and this administration has shown commendable commitment,”he said

    He also praised the chairman for recognizing the efforts of the teachers and security operatives in the local government, noting that their dedication and commitment to service is recognized.

    ” Recognizing our security operatives is a testament of the tranquility, peace and unity we are witnessing in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA”

    Falana urged beneficiaries to make good use of the support, reminding them that greater responsibility comes with such opportunities.

    Others who lend their voices include ASI Tunde Sebili representing Nigeria Immigration Service, Odi Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA command,Mr Tobi Adesanya, Director, DSS Mushin/Odi Olowo,Mr Azeez Mustapha CSO of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA, representative of the parents forum,the President of National Association of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Tertiary Students, Comrade Adeosun who all expressed their gratitude to the Executive Chairman.

    Dr. Azeezat Alafia,the Desk Officer of NELFUND delivered a lecture to students on how to access the Federal Government Student Loan Scheme.

    She lamented on the low participants of eligible students from the South West compared to other regions of the country, while urging the students to make good use of the opportunity as it will help them in completing their education with ease.

    Speaking with newsmen after the event,Hon Jakande stated that the essence of the event was in a continuation of what they started in the last administration to give to 250 tertiary students in Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA.

    According to him,it is going to be an annual event so as to continually support the indigent children and their parents in the area.

    He opined that the support giving to the security agencies was a demonstration of his support to all the security agencies who have consistently guide and protect the lives and property of the citizens over the years.

    Comrade Adeosun Oluwayemisi, President NAOTS who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries thanked the Executive Chairman for the support, noting that the bursary support was timely as most students are resuming next week and it will help them to get the necessary items they required.

    She appealed to the students to make good use of the opportunity provided by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by keying into assessing the loan provided by government through the NELFUND initiative.

    The event was attended by the Vice Chairman, Chief of Staff, Chairman APC, Chairman Community Development Committee,members of the legislative chamber, teachers and head teachers, parents, community stakeholders.

    Others are Mr Owolabi falana, Dr. Azeezat Alafia,CSP Agboola P. Olutunde representing Area Commander Zone D, Police Command,CSP Ayodeji Ayanwale DPO, Mushin Police Divison,DSP Friday Isiah DCO, Ilupeju Police Divison,ASP Lucky Iyozor representing Railwayline Police Division,ASI Tunde Sebili representing Nigeria Immigration Service, Odi Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA command,SC Amusa Monsurat, Division Officer, NSCDC Mushin/Odi Olowo,Tobi Adesanya, Director, DSS Mushin/Odi Olowo,SRC A.B Fufore Station Officer, FRSC, Mushin and Odi Olowo

    Highlight of the event was the distribution of the bursary support to the 250 students and financial support to all the security agencies and teachers.

     

  • Soludo Congratulates Anambra,Nigerians On The New Year.

    Soludo Congratulates Anambra,Nigerians On The New Year.

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has extended warm New Year greetings to Ndị Anambra and all Nigerians, expressing optimism for a brighter future.

    In his message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime,Soludo highlighted the importance of collective efforts towards building a prosperous, secure, and sustainable Anambra State.

    The Governor, while extending his best wishes to all citizens and residents of Anambra State, urged everyone to celebrate this new beginning by reflecting with gratitude on the resilience, industry, and patriotic spirit of Ndị Anambra, which continues to distinguish our people across Nigeria and the global community.

    Reassuring the people of his untiring commitment to impacting lives positively and transforming our state further in the new year, Governor Soludo stated that the focus of his administration remains steadfast on the critical Solution pillars of infrastructure development, quality education, accessible healthcare, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and security of lives and property.

    Soludo noted that in 2026,his administration will intensify efforts to deliver more projects and programmes that will directly improve the living conditions of the people, create opportunities for the youth,and position Anambra State as a leading destination for investment and innovation in Nigeria.

    He thanked the people for their resilience and patriotism, reaffirming his administration’s focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and security

    The Governor called for partnership between government and citizens, urging support and cooperation to drive development.

    He wished Anambra State and Nigeria a year of abundant blessings, good health, peace, and prosperity

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • The Gathering Of The Disgruntled: Obi Enters Nigeria’s Coalition Of Chaos.

    The Gathering Of The Disgruntled: Obi Enters Nigeria’s Coalition Of Chaos.

    Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo

    The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) views the formal defection of Mr. Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the long-awaited unveiling of a contraption deliberately assembled to undermine Nigeria.

    What has occurred is not political evolution; it is the public activation of a coalition forged in grievance, sustained by falsehood, and animated by an unhealthy appetite for national dislocation.

    We nevertheless congratulate the ADC that Mr. Peter Obi eventually yielded to their prolonged plea -or is it their instruction – to come on board. Either way, the pretence of independence has now been formally abandoned.

    The choice of venue for this declaration is also not lost on discerning, pan-Nigerian electorates who understand political coding and symbolism. Nothing about this exercise was accidental; everything was calculated.

    It is now abundantly clear that a predictable opposition can neither thrive nor have a meaningful place in a vibrant democracy. Long before this moment, even a political neophyte knew that Mr. Obi would not contest elections twice on the platform of the same political party – judging by his well-documented record of political promiscuity.

    His latest move merely confirms a pattern of convenience politics masquerading as principle.

    Let us be clear: the ADC has not discovered ideology overnight. It has merely confirmed its true identity as a political scrapyard where rejected ambitions, electoral failures, and serial aspirants converge to rehearse recycled anger.

    This is not a coalition of ideas; it is a cartel of convenience. It is not about Nigeria; it is about power without responsibility.

    Mr. Obi’s entry seals what Nigerians already knew. This so-called coalition was conceived with a sole beneficiary in mind – process be damned, zoning suspended, internal democracy euthanized. The loud pretence of moral purity has collapsed under the weight of naked ambition. The hypocrisy is now official.

    Indeed, Nigerians cannot but wonder when Mr. Peter Obi will summon the courage to inform his handful of sympathizers that he has already agreed in principle to serve as a running mate to a pre-determined, perennial presidential candidate – a political factory-reset decision taken even before the coalition’s public unveiling. In this arrangement, consultation is cosmetic, participation is decorative, and ambition is centrally allocated.

    More worrisome still is the tragic symbolism with which Mr. Peter Obi chose to end the year – by returning to the very political ecosystem he often described as a nest of criminality and corruption.

    Having built a brand on performative moral outrage, he has now openly embraced the same characters and structures he once condemned with evangelical fervor. History, it appears, is repeating itself: Peter Obi, like the first Peter, continues to betray the people – not under pressure, not under duress, but out of calculated self-interest.

    Nigerians must therefore take note: a man who can so conveniently return to his vomit, without remorse or even a whimper, cannot be trusted with the destiny of a nation. Those who choose to place their hopes in such political inconsistency do so at their own peril.

    More troubling – and Nigerians must not look away – is the shameful refusal of the principal actors in this coalition of confusion to unequivocally condemn terrorism and its many murderous offshoots.

    This silence is deliberate. It is a cowardly calculation designed to avoid upsetting home-based sympathies and regional comfort zones.

    Any political formation that cannot clearly denounce the slaughter of innocent Nigerians, for fear of losing sectional applause, has forfeited the moral right to seek national leadership. Silence in the face of terror is not neutrality; it is complicity.

    While this coalition sharpens propaganda as weapons against the Nigerian state, the APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is confronting hard truths – stabilizing the economy, dismantling criminal networks, restoring investor confidence, and rebuilding institutions weakened by years of reckless governance. One side traffics in noise, sabotage, and wishful failure; the other delivers governance.

    This explains the coalition’s obsession with exaggeration, misinformation, and international pity-seeking. With no record of transformative leadership to present, chaos becomes their campaign strategy.

    Hardship is weaponized. National challenges are converted into talking points. They pray for failure because they have nothing credible to offer.

    Nigerians have seen this script before -and they will reject it again. No amount of political make-up, hurried alliances, or sanctimonious sermons can disguise the emptiness of this project.

    Democracy is not strengthened by desperation, nor is nationhood built by those who wish the country ill merely to validate their personal ambition.

    The Lagos APC assures Nigerians that the Renewed Hope Agenda remains irreversible. The coming together of political weapons fashioned against Nigeria will fail spectacularly.

    At the polls, Nigerians will once again rise above deception and decisively reject their nemesis.

    The future belongs to builders, not professional complainers; to patriots, not political tourists; to courage, not cowardly silence in the face of terror.

     

     

    Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo
    Lagos APC Spokesman

  • Abejide Gets Asiwaju Title, Vows To Tackle Insecurity In Yagba.

    Abejide Gets Asiwaju Title, Vows To Tackle Insecurity In Yagba.

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    The Member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Leke Abejide, has received the Asiwaju of Yagbaland title from traditional rulers 

    In a statement released on Tuesday 30, December 2025,Abejide thanked the people and traditional institutions for the honour and presentation of the certificate on December 29, 2025,he  pledge increased respect and support for their welfare.

    He noted that the title, being the first of its kind across Yagba land, is a privilege he doesn’t take for granted, pledging increased respect for the traditional stools and renewed commitment to the welfare of all traditional rulers within the constituency.

    According to him, his promises to the people will be demonstrated through visible actions and results in the near future.

    The federal lawmaker also expressed gratitude to God for the successful security meeting held alongside the title presentation, commending the leadership and participation of traditional rulers across Yagba East, Yagba West, and Mopamuro Local Government Areas.

    He acknowledged the roles of the Chairmen of the traditional councils, Local Government Chairmen, Members of the State Executive Council from Yagba and Members of the Kogi State House of Assembly from the affected areas, noting that their presence underscored a collective resolve to confront insecurity.

    Abejide assured residents that concrete measures have been put in place to flush out bandits and kidnappers from Yagba land, expressing confidence that criminal elements will be decisively dealt with within a short period.

    He warned that insurgents fleeing military pressure from other regions would meet firm resistance locally, citing the deployment of a special security outfit to counter any threats.

    The lawmaker called on well-meaning sons and daughters of Yagba to support the ongoing security efforts with resources and logistics, stressing that the fight against insecurity requires collective action.

    He also issued a stern warning to individuals acting as informants or collaborators for bandits, declaring that anyone found aiding criminal elements would face severe consequences. He reaffirmed that both the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Kogi State Government led by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, are fully committed to dealing decisively with terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.

    Abejide went further to expressed his appreciation to the President and the Governor for their support, which he said has strengthened local security structures and boosted confidence in the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace across Yagba Federal Constituency.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Fanwo Lauds Kogi Accountant General Onumoko On Her Birthday

    Fanwo Lauds Kogi Accountant General Onumoko On Her Birthday

    Emmanuel lkpeama 

    The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has congratulated the Accountant General of Kogi State, Chief Dr. Habibat Oyiza Tijjani Onumoko, on her birthday 

    In a heartfelt message, Fanwo praised Dr. Onumoko for her exceptional financial management skills, commitment to transparency, and accountability, stating that her meticulous stewardship of the state’s finances, marked by prudence, efficiency, and integrity, has contributed significantly to the responsible management of public resources under the current administration.

    He highlighted her role in strengthening the state’s fiscal discipline and responsible management of public resources

    Fanwo described Dr. Onumoko as a role model for public servants, citing her professionalism, competence, and dedication to ethical excellence.

    He wished Dr. Onumoko continued good health, greater achievements, and sustained success in her service to the people of Kogi State and beyond, affirming the State Government’s appreciation for her outstanding contributions to public administration.