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Abiodun Urges Traditional Rulers to Foster Investor-Friendly Environment, Condemns Hostility to Investments

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on traditional rulers across the state to create a conducive and investor-friendly environment in their domains, warning that hostility toward investors could undermine the state’s economic growth. The governor made this appeal on Thursday during the Statutory Meeting of the Ogun State Council of Obas held at the Oba’s Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Expressing concern over reports of uncooperative attitudes by some communities, particularly in parts of Yewa South, Ipokia, and Ijebu North, Abiodun condemned what he described as hostility toward investors who are willing to commit billions of dollars to the state’s economy He stressed that such investments are critical to job creation, infrastructure development, and overall socio-economic advancement, noting that communities must take ownership of development initiatives rather than frustrate them. “We have received disturbing reports about the conduct of some communities during recent invest...
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Defectors and Political Wreckers: The Atiku, Obi, Aregbesola, and Kwankwaso Phenomenon

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By Britus Joseph  There is a breed of politics that does not construct — it storms in, strips bare, and leaves ruin in its wake. It arrives cloaked in promises but departs leaving fractured structures and exhausted platforms. In Nigeria’s political theatre, few names epitomize this destructive cycle more than Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rauf Aregbesola, and Rabiu Kwankwaso. Their political paths are not arcs of progress — they are trails of disruption, chaos left behind every time ambition supersedes loyalty. Atiku Abubakar moves like a relentless political whirlwind, never rooted, always circling the next platform ripe for conquest. From the People’s Democratic Party to the Action Congress and into the All Progressives Congress, his career is a repeating loop of entry, contest, and exit whenever personal ambition hits a wall. Every departure leaves fissures — party divisions sharpened, structures weakened, and electoral contests dragged into prolonged courtroom battles. In Atiku’s ...
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There Is Hope For Kwarans Again

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By Adio Odunjo Obbo-ile Hannah Arendt once argued that political freedom is not merely the right to vote but the assurance that citizens can meaningfully choose among alternatives. Without alternatives, democracy becomes a ritual; with alternatives, it becomes a living promise. In Kwara State today, that promise appears to be gradually returning. For months, a dangerous impression had been deliberately planted in the minds of many Kwarans: that nobody would fly under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party and that the party itself might not even survive to appear on the ballot in 2027. It was a narrative built on wishful thinking and political propaganda, carefully nurtured by those who feared genuine competition. But politics has a way of correcting false assumptions, and as events of the last few days have shown, that impression has suffered a natural and irreversible death. The PDP will be on the ballot in 2027, and that single development has quietly reopened the door of hop...
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Civil Society Urges Ekiti APC Leadership and Governor to Ensure Accountability in Handling Kolawole’s Re-Election Bid

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Civil society groups have called on the Governor of Ekiti State and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Moba, Ido-Osi, and Ilejemeje Local Government Areas to take a firm and principled stance regarding the re-election bid of Akinlayo Davidson Kolawole, the serving member representing Ekiti North Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives. The groups noted that as the party prepares for internal processes leading to the next electoral cycle, it is important for stakeholders at the state and local government levels to play a decisive role in safeguarding the integrity of candidate selection.  They stressed that the continued circulation of petitions and oral complaints relating to Kolawole should not be overlooked by party leaders within the constituency and across the affected local government areas. According to them, Kolawole’s re-election ambition should be subjected to thorough internal scrutiny by APC stakeholders in Ekiti State, particula...
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Polaris Bank Drives Youth Financial Literacy Through Global Money Week 2026

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As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and  equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Global Money Week is an annual initiative led by Child and Youth Finance International in collaboration with key stakeholders, including financial service providers and government institutions, to inspire children and young people to learn about money management, livelihoods, and entrepreneurship. During the 2025 edition Polaris Bank reached and impacted directly 3,372 students, across ...
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Sanwo-Olu's Transformative Governance: Consolidating Lagos As A Mega And Smart City

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The Progressive Youth Initiative, PYI TEAM SHANANA proudly commends the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for his steadfast commitment to purposeful leadership, infrastructural renewal, and people-oriented governance that continues to redefine Lagos as Africa’s leading mega city. In a dynamic political environment often characterized by distractions and competing interests, Governor Sanwo-Olu has remained focused, disciplined, and unwavering in his pursuit of developmental goals. His resilience and clarity of purpose have not only sustained governance momentum but have also strengthened public confidence in leadership. The remarkable strides recorded by this administration are firmly anchored in the visionary foundation laid by the master strategist and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Lagos development model built on continuity, innovation, and long term planning has become a reference point for governance across Nigeria...
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Sterling Bank Deepens Commitment To Women Entrepreneurs With OneWoman Financing Dialogue

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                                              From L-R: Akporee Idenedo, Divisional Head, Commercial Banking, Sterling Bank; Ezinne Nwokafor, Head, OneWoman Initiative, Sterling Bank; Thelma Luke Nwoye, Group Head, Business Finance, Sterling Bank; 'Solape Akinpelu, CEO/Founder , HerVest; Edward Ogunmekan, Chief Growth Officer, Sterling Bank at the OneWoman Gender Lens Breakfast Dialogue held at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi recently. Sterling Bank, through its women focused initiative, OneWoman, convened a powerful gathering of women entrepreneurs, development finance institutions, ecosystem leaders, and business stakeholders at the Funding Her Future Breakfast Dialogue in Lagos. The session brought together voices from across sectors for a focused and necessary conversation on how to unlock more inclusive and effective financing pathways for women led businesses in Nigeria. ...
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