November 2023

Imo elections: IGP Egbetokun harps on peace, dialogue

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has harped on peaceful and constructive dialogue to ensure a smooth election in the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Imo State. Speaking yesterday at a stakeholders meeting with political leaders and other…

On Presidential yacht and other matters

By Temitope Ajayi It has become a pattern for some individuals, CSOs and a section of the media to pick one or two line items every budget cycle for sensational headlines, deliberately ignoring context in their reporting. The public that…

Sanwo-Olu: A Governor at work

By Gbenga Omotoso When does a Governor sleep? No – I take that back; it’s wrongly framed. When does Mr Governor sleep? Sorry; I should be clearer and precise. When does Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sleep? This is the question…

Bricklayer bags life imprisonment for raping minor

Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court, on Wednesday, convicted and sentenced a bricklayer, Gabriel Awaye, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl in his room. The judge held that the prosecution was able…