Author: Lagos Brief

…As GAC Leadership Meets Tinubu …Faleke Directs Supporters to Back Deputy Governor Supporters of former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and current Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat are both asserting claims of endorsement following a meeting between the leadership of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Although details surrounding the GAC meeting with the President remain unclear, both Ambode’s and Hamzat’s camps have been celebrating what they perceive as endorsements. The GAC delegation, led by Prince Tajudeen Olusi, included Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, in a…

… Says ‘I Have No Rift With Governor Makinde, Olubadan’ The Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade, has dismissed speculations of a rift between him and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as well as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, insisting that their relationships remain cordial. Speaking with journalists in Oyo town, the monarch said there was no misunderstanding between him and the governor, noting that any issue, if it arises, would be resolved privately, the Nigerian Tribune reports. “I have nothing against the government. The governor has been very nice. If there is anything, I will meet him one-on-one,” he…

•Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, 19 football pitches, Tolu Schools in Ajegunle among projects to be unveiled in Tinubu’s two-day visit •500 LASTMA personnel to manage traffic, movement Key legacy projects of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration will be inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his first official visit to Lagos State. Among the iconic projects that will be commissioned by Tinubu in the two-day visit to his home state include the newly constructed Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, Lagos State Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) building, and Lagos Multi-Agency Building in Alausa. Other notable projects are Lagos Fresh Food Hub in Abijo, Ajah,…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is facing renewed scrutiny following the qualification of Democratic Republic of the Congo for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising doubts over the federation’s earlier claims of filing official complaints. According to a report by The Guardian, concerns resurfaced after DR Congo secured a historic 1–0 victory over Jamaica in Mexico to seal their first World Cup appearance in over five decades. The result has prompted stakeholders to question the status of Nigeria’s alleged appeal against the Central African side. Nigeria had previously lost to DR Congo in the African play-off final, missing out on…

Iranian state media is now dangling $60,000 to any civilian who helps locate the pilots of a downed American fighter jet. This marks the first confirmed loss of a US aircraft over Iranian territory in the escalating conflict. A US official confirmed to Reuters that the jet was shot down, with search and rescue teams scrambling on the ground while the Pentagon has offered no public comment. The mullahs regime is openly turning its own people into bounty hunters, pushing cash rewards for delivering American airmen alive to security forces. Iranian broadcasts shifted quickly from calls to shoot pilots on…

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has announced the temporary closure of some roads ahead of the Lagos Fanti Carnival scheduled for Monday, 6th April 2026. The affected roads to be cordoned off include: • King George V Road at the junction by Mobil Filling Station • Onikan Roundabout, inbound to TBS • Flagstaff House, inbound to TBS • Outer Marina by State House, inbound to TBS • Campbell Street by the Old Defence Building • Catholic Mission Street by St. Nicholas Hospital. All road closures will commence from 7:00 a.m. Motorists and residents…

Festus Ogun, Esq 1. Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will no longer accept correspondences from either faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark or Rafiu Bala, following its review of the March 12 court of appeal judgement. INEC also removed David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of ADC in alleged compliance with the Court of Appeal’s directive to maintain “status quo ante bellum” pending the determination of the Suit at the Federal High Court (FHC). The calculated decision of INEC to leave ADC in a state of disarray by removing its entire…

…Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff, Ayinde Still In Contention Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa yesterday met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Obasa confirmed the meeting in a post on his social media page. He said: “It was a productive meeting focused on strengthening governance, delivering better outcomes for our people, and sustaining the progress Lagos is known for. “As Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I want to assure you that we remain fully committed to working closely with the Presidency to drive policies that directly…

…Ayinde May Be Considered For Lagos West Senatorial Seat In a significant turn of events, three prominent aspirants and appointees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are out of the race to succeed Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027. They are: Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President; Hakeem Muri-Okunola, Principal Private Secretary to the President; and Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education. These three failed to meet the March 31, 2026, deadline set by President Tinubu for his appointees interested in contesting elective positions in 2027 to resign. With this development, the governorship ticket of the All…

By Ismail Omipidan In August, last year, I authored a piece, titled “Ekiti: Before we crucify Oyebanji.” In that piece, I made it clear that my intervention was part of my own efforts at contributing to political discourse by promoting accurate information and countering the spread of unverified claims, half-truths, and propaganda. The piece attracted several reactions, from far and near. The feedback came from both high and low places. While some, especially the Fayemi boys, resorted to personal attacks, others made thoughtful and constructive contributions to the conversation. In the end, both the governor and Dr. Fayemi found their…