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In June 2022, few minutes after returning from a grocery shopping, I heard a knock on my door. My dog, a Shitzu, barked and ran to the door. I was wondering who must be visiting me in my suburb home. I went to the door, peeped through the door glass and two men in black were standing in front of my door, waiting. Two FBI agents from the Local office have been detailed to come speak with me. The mission? To find out how I get all the exposures and exclusive information I release about high Government officials in Nigeria. I opened the door. And immediately, my eyes went to the FBI badge clipped on the trouser of one of the officers. “Jackson Ude”? The officer asked. Yes, I answered. Both men introduced themselves politely as men from the FBI. “We are here to ask you some questions.” The second officer said. The first officer took over the questioning session. They asked me what I do. I told them I am an investigative Journalist. They asked me if I ever heard problems in Nigeria, if my l...

The Online News Writers Association (ONWA) has congratulated the newly sworn-in president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his vice, Alhaji Ibrahim Shettima as the duo just took the oath of allegiance to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. In a statement released by the association and signed by its President, Mrs Omobola Oguntayo,  it urged the new administration under the leadership of Tinubu to hit the ground running and ensure the country is rescued from the brink of collapse it eventually found itself as a result of  bad governance experienced in the recent past. The association also pledged its unwavering support to the new administration in ensuring its policies are projected even beyond the shores of the country while also enjoining the  new government to shun distraction and not  embark on any  initiative or policy that may appear precarious to the Renewed Hope mantra as entrenched in its agenda. Also, the association charged the new administration to ensu...

Before the APC presidential primary that produced Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the candidate, the first man of God that spoke against another APC Government and Tinubu’s presidency was Primate Elijah Ayodele. During a live service at his church then, Primate Ayodele said in a video that went viral that if APC and Tinubu are allowed to rule Nigeria again after former president Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria will sink. In the video, he mentioned to the lovers of APC and critics that he is ready to accept whatever insult they will hurl at him because of his prophetic warnings but that will not stop him from delivering God’s message to his people. The man of God mentioned that Nigeria will become tougher than it is then and that there will be an economic crisis and serious poverty in the country. These are some of the excerpts: ‘’ I’m not saying anyone should not insult me, I am not scared of any human being. If Nigeria votes APC in 2023, things will be tougher. We will see human beings and wan...

  The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disagreed with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of the state over what he reeled out as achievements in his first term as Governor during his swearing-in for second term of office on Sunday May 29, 2023 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. According to a statement by the party's Publicity Secretary in the state, Hon. Hakeem Amode, and dated May 30, 2023, Governor Sanwo-Olu did not achieve much during his first term in office. "Yesterday May 29, 2023, marked another Democracy Day in Nigeria, when Nigerians celebrated the return of democracy to the country with the swearing-in of the president and the governors of 28 states, whose states did not have issues of change of governors by the pronouncements of the courts after months of trial due to election petition. "However, we in the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were surprised by the claims of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state ...

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the death of the founder of AIT and Raypower, High Chief (Dr.) Raymond Dokpesi, as a rude shock. The party stated that they were "amazed by the news of the death of the successful businessman and a strong member of our party, who died on Monday." His son, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr), had said that the media mogul and politician passed on this morning in Abuja after a brief illness. The Lagos PDP, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ha keem Amode  on May 29, 2023 and made available to the media, expressed their condolence to his family members, including his wives, children and relatives. "We also wish to condole with the entire members of the PDP both in Edo State and entire Nigeria. "The death of Dr. Dokpesi has definitely created a vacuum that would be difficult to fill, but we are consoled by the fact that he left a good legacy as a committed member of the party. "Our pr...

In the first round of Turkey's presidential election, neither Recep Tayyip Erdogan nor Kemal Kilicdaroglu managed to secure an outright majority. Erdogan obtained 49.5 percent of the total votes, while Kilicdaroglu received 44.89 percent, according to the electoral body. As a result, the election was rescheduled for a run-off vote to determine the winner, which was set to take place on May 28. Prior to the run-off, Primate Ayodele, in his online weekly prophecy release, issued a cautionary message to Erdogan, advising him not to underestimate the power of the opposition. This implies that Primate Ayodele believed the opposition posed a significant threat to Erdogan's position in the election. Shortly after Primate Ayodele's prophecy, an extraordinary development occurred. Six opposition groups formed a unified bloc, which is an unprecedented alliance, in support of Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This united front aimed to challenge Erdogan's hold on power and increase their chance...

When people lean on their understanding instead of God’s directions, they always end up disappointed, lost, and discouraged. Seeking the face of God is necessary for every man’s sojourn in life. It’s unfortunate that important personalities and powerful individuals believe so much in their wealth and knowledge, neglect God yet expect to have victories in their quest for power, forgetting the fact that it is only God who can guarantee one’s success. The last presidential election in Nigeria that gave APC’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu a controversial victory is a testament that politicians especially don’t reference God in their plans. They rely on their understanding, connections, strategies, and gimmicks. Despite the several warnings Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church gave both of them, they ignored and did the opposite. Primate Ayodele was all over the internet advising the opposition to form a coalition against the APC’s candidate because God isn’t in support of a Musl...

  As Nigeria marks another remembrance of the day Nigeria transited from military rule to civilian rule in 1999 on May 29, 2023, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has saluted the residents of the state "for their resilience." The party said in a statement by its Publicity Secretary in the state, Hon. Hakeem Amode and dated May 28, 2023 that "as we mark yet another transition today, we in the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wish to salute the people of Lagos for their resilience, courage and endurance over the years. "While we will not go into the details of what transpired in the last 24 years, we as a party believe that nothing much will change in the state as the ruling APC appears not to have much to render for Lagosians." The party stated that "the years that the PDP was in power from 1999 to 2015 at the centre, those were perhaps the best moments of Nigeria, when the cost of living was relatively l...

As the world commemorates 2023 children’s’ day celebration, Polaris Bank has urged parents to imbibe in their kids, the art of saving by opening Polaris Rainbow Account.   To encourage savings amongst kiddies, Polaris Bank offers its customers a specialized savings account, Polaris Rainbow Account, for kids between zero and 12 years. The account is part of a range of products designed by the Bank to ensure that, from infancy to adolescent, and to adulthood, there is a financial solution for everyone”.   Polaris Rainbow Account, managed by parents or guardians, provides an opportunity for children to gain financial literacy from an early age. It also offers competitive interest rates on savings, as well as access to e-channel platforms. Polaris Rainbow Account provides automatic migration to the Polaris Young Achievers account (a specialized savings account designed for teenagers), once a child clocks 13.   Commenting on the value of Polaris Rainbow Account, the Bank’s Gro...

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed sadness over the "untimely death of a prominent chieftain of the party in Mushin Local Government area of the state, Hon Jude Obikwe." The party said in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Hon. Hakeem Amode, dated May 27, 2023, that the death of Hon. Obiekwe at this material time got to them as a rude shock. "Hon. Obiekwe, who died on Friday, May 26, was a candidate of our party to the House of Representatives Mushin Federal Constituency 2 in 2019 and an aspirant to the same office in 2023. "We hereby wish to commiserate with the leaders of the PDP in Mushin LGA, the Lagos State chapter of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and all Igbos who reside in the state. "The contributions of Hon. Obiekwe to the success of our party both in Mushin and in the state are immeasurable and we will surely miss him as he transited to the world beyond. "We are however, c...

The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State in the 2023 general elections, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has expressed sadness over the shocking news of the death of a prominent party chieftain from Mushin Local Government, Hon Jude Obikwe.  Hon. Obiekwe, a candidate of the party to the House of Representatives in 2019 in Mushin Federal Constituency 2 and an aspirant to the same office in 2023 was announced dead on Friday. Dr. Adediran also commiserated with the leadership of the party in Mushin LGA, the Lagos chapter of the Igbo apex socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo, and all Igbos who reside in the state. This was contained in a statement issued  by the Head of Media & Communications JANDOR4Governor Campaign Organization, Mr. Gbenga Ogunleye JANDOR described the death of Hon. Obiekwe as a huge loss to the party and a big blow to the advocacy and protection of the interest of the ethnic nationalities in the state....

As the whole world marks the annual Children's Day on May 27, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated with all the Nigerian children. The party saluted "the children for enduring the current harsh economic crisis in the country." In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Hon. Hakeem Amode and dated May 26, 2023, the Lagos PDP said that these are not the best of times for Nigerians and that whatever affects the parents will also affect the children. "Our children are the future of our society and nothing is too much to invest on them, so it is not an overstatement to say that the Nigerian children should be commended for their resilience and for bearing the brunt of the issues confronting us as a nation. "But, there is hope for the future and that is what the Lagos State chapter of the PDP stands for.  "Our party, both at the state and national levels, believes in the welfare of the children. We will continue to ...

  The Coalition of Yoruba Youths have flayed the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi and factional chairman of the party, Abure Julius for humiliating and embarrassing Mr. Lamidi Apapa at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. Speaking at a press conference in Ibadan, the Director General of the coalition, Otunba Taiwo Adefarati, accused Julius Abure of leading thugs into the court premises to humiliate Apapa who is a yoruba elder. Other members of the coalition present at the briefing are Lolade Johnson, Babalola Wole, Damilola Ajayi and Sunday Olajummy Sule, aming others. The colation said, "We are aware that the former Chairman of Labour Party, Barr. Julius Abure has been stripped of his position following his gross management of party funds in the last presidential elections. To have embezzled party funds is hard enough to deal with but to have led thugs to harrass and attack an elderly Yoruba man to the extent of removing his cap w...

A Chief Magistrate court in Yaba, Lagos State has ordered the remand of a suspected land grabbing, fraud, theft, (M), Abiodun Ishola Ejigbadero. Ejigbadero was arraigned yesterday over allegations of terrorizing land owners in Alimosho area of Lagos State. The accused is facing a five-count charge of conspiracy to murder, unlawful possession of firearms in suit number A/52/2023, and will be remanded in prison pending the Attorney-General's legal advice. The charge reads: "That you, Abiodun Ishola Ejigbadero (M) and others still at large sometimes on or before 13th day of January 2022 at Akowonjo road, Alimosho Lagos, in the Lagos State Magisterial District, did conspire among yourselves to commit felony with assault ocassioning harm and thereby committed an offence punishable under 411 of the criminal law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2015 The Second charge reads: "That you Abiodun Ishola Ejigbadero, (M), and others at large on the above mentioned date, time and place assaul...

Prior to the erosion of traditional titles by the then invading colonial masters, the monarchs were revered and they were in-charge of their various settlements and communities in the African continents. Many years after, the powers of the traditional rulers have been reduced as modernisation has transferred power to politicians through democracy and need to allow for representative governments. But recent events showed that the traditional rulers are not ready to be intimidated by what modernisation has brought to their communities and the politicians too have realised that there is need to give recognition to the monarchs for peace to reign in the settlements and communities. As a testimony to this, on May 10, 2023, all roads led to the palace of the Olota of Ota, Ogun State, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Professor) Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode) as he marked his fifth anniversary on the throne with pomp and ceremony. The Oba used the opportunity to conf...

The enforcement unit of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a robust operation to dislodge scavengers and miscreants from illegal dumpsites across neighbourhoods in the city, for a cleaner and healthier environment. In the past few days, the LAWMA enforcement team has been routinely patrolling neighborhoods across the state, notorious for illegal refuse dumping and the presence of scavengers, rummaging through waste piles, contributing to littering and unsightly landscapes and public spaces. Commenting, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, expressed concern over residents’ increasing disregard for proper waste management practices, stressing the importance of prompt payment for waste services, and the negative consequences of indiscriminate disposal. He said, "The activities of scavengers and miscreants not only deface our cities but also pose serious health hazards to residents. It is disheartening to see some individuals engaging in ind...

  The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated  Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on his victory at the Supreme  Court on Tuesday, while urging the judiciary to be steadfast in dispensing justice.   The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the Court of Appeal's ruling of March 24, declaring Adeleke as the rightful Governor of Osun.   Delivering judgment, a five-member panel of the Apex Court held that the Court of Appeal was right in affirming Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State.    The panel of Justices, led by Justice John Okoro, while delivering the judgment prepared by Justice Emmanuel Agim, dismissed the appeal filed by former governor Gboyega Oyetola over lack of merit.   It would be recalled that the  Osun State Governorship Election Tribunal  annulled the July 16, 2022  election of Adeleke and declared Oyetola the winner.   Reacting, the Publicity Secretary of the PD...

Lawmakers-elect of the Lagos State House of Assembly began a 3-day induction programme on Friday with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa advising them to eschew greed and selfishness while they represent their constituents. Dr. Obasa further tasked the members-elect to develop the political will to effectively perform oversight functions as part of their responsibilities. Declaring the programme open in Lagos, Obasa noted the importance of the legislative arm of government in a democracy adding that lawmakers have special roles to play in strengthening the institution.  The Speaker, while congratulating the members-elect, especially those getting into the House for the first time, charged them to remain conscious of the reason they were elected to represent the millions of Lagos residents. "How do we represent our people? By putting their interests forward beyond personal interest. It is also to have the political will to be able to oversight on other arms of government. "The day you st...

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Nigerian workers to key into the 'Renewed Hope' agenda of the incoming government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Dr. Obasa also charged civil servants in Lagos State to continue to support the three arms of the state government, which he said have remained purposeful and constantly catered for their welfare. Obasa gave the charge in a statement on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, congratulating Nigerian workers as they join their counterparts across the world to mark this year's Workers Day. The Lagos Speaker described Nigerian workers as passionate, resilient, goal-oriented and ready to do their best given the right environment and leadership. "We truly need to congratulate workers in Nigeria for their passion to see that the country is a better place. The daily role played by each worker has a way of adding to the progress of the country. "It is noteworth...

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18, 2023 guber election in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has congratulated all the workers in the state on the occasion of this year's International Workers' Day.  Jandor reiterated his acknowledgment and commendation "of the incredible sacrifices and contributions of the workers to enhance the realization of the desired growth and development of the state." These were contained in a statement by the  Head, Media & Communications  JANDOR4Governor Campaign Organization, Mr. Gbenga Ogunleye and dated May 1, 2023. Dr. Adediran appreciated "the critical roles being played by the esteemed workers in ensuring that the economy of the state is not run aground by the corrupt hegemony that has held the state by the jugular over the years." He stated that the state's economy would have been in a more dire state without the patriotic and unwavering commitment a...