Author: Lagos Brief

In a move signaling early preparations for the 2027 presidential election, key Lagos State officials have convened to strategize on grassroots media mobilization for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Hon. Bisi Yusuf met with members of the Conference57 Chief Press Secretaries (CPS), the media aides representing the 57 local government and local council development areas in Lagos State. The focus of the meeting centered on strengthening communication channels to amplify President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda within local communities. Officials emphasized the critical role of the CPS in bridging the gap between the government and the people, stressing the importance of accurate…

The Budget Office of the Federal Republic of Nigeria operates under the guidance of the Federal Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. Over the years, the Office has witnessed numerous leadership transitions—often abrupt and inconsistent—leading to underperformance, infrastructural decay, and an erosion of professionalism. Leadership struggles and industrial unrest were further compounded by partisanship and blatant disregard for established procedures. Staff postings were dictated more by personal preferences than institutional needs, resulting in a disoriented system that drifted far from its mandate. At its lowest point, the Budget Office had deviated from being a cornerstone of national development to a…

Chief Executive Officer of Winhomes, Engr. Mrs. Stella Okengwu, has challenged on Minister of Works David Umahi to present his legal authorization from the President, the Governor of Lagos State, the National Assembly, or the Lagos State House of Assembly enabling him to divert from the 2006 Coastal Road alignment onto Winhomes property at Okun Ajah. Mrs. Okengwu stated that fulfilling this challenge is necessary for the Minister to demonstrate his respect for the rule of law. Minister of Works, David Umahi, during a stakeholders meeting held on Sunday at Eko Hotel, in Victoria Island, Lagos State, demanded that the…

Activists from the Niger Delta Environmental Justice Coalition took to the streets of London to demand justice for Ikerete Udo, one of the coordinators of Tantita Security Services Ltd., who was brutally murdered by individuals believed to be involved in oil bunkering. In a petition submitted to the Nigerian High Commission in the UK, spokesperson Mrs. Busayo Charles expressed profound outrage and sorrow over Udo’s violent death, which she attributed to the rampant oil theft and sabotage in the region. She called for immediate action from the Nigerian government to bring those responsible to justice. “Udo was killed in the…

– US faults Edo election, may impose visa restrictions on officials found culpable The Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, describing it as a miscarriage of justice that ignored overwhelming facts, twisted the law, and rewarded impunity. Having received and studied the Certified True Copy of the judgment, the petitioners say they are now even more convinced that the Tribunal turned the law on its head to protect a rigged process. According to the PDP, the Tribunal abandoned its constitutional duty to deliver justice and instead constituted itself into a “_fourth…

The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, yesterday at a Ramadan lecture sponsored by the Oyo State government, acknowledged the legitimacy of Shari’ah and gave his nod to the use of Shari’ah panels by Muslims in Oyo State. Reacting to this development, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has expressed satisfaction with the governor’s new position. However, the human rights group said it hoped the statement had no political undertone specifically aimed at 2027. MURIC’s reaction came via a statement released on Friday, 28th March, 2025 by the Executive Director of the organization, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The full statement reads:…

Zap Africa, Nigeria’s first non-custodial exchange, is formally challenging Paystack, a payment solutions provider, for using the trademarked “Zap.” The dispute follows Paystack’s recent launch of a payment feature called “Zap by Paystack,” potentially causing brand confusion among users. In Nigeria, Zap Africa holds exclusive rights to the “Zap” trademark, and the company has taken legal steps to protect its intellectual property. “We have worked tirelessly to build Zap Africa into a trusted name in the crypto and fintech space. Seeing just another company adopt our name without authorization threatens our brand identity and confuses customers,” said Tobiloba Asu-Johnson, CEO…

…Medical Team at Orile-Agege General Hospital Commended for Emergency Surgical Excellence …Commissioner for Health, Special Adviser Laud Team’s Dedication and Expertise In a remarkable display of medical expertise and teamwork, the medical and management team at Orile-Agege General Hospital, Lagos, successfully performed a complex life-saving surgery on a patient with a severe liver injury. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, formally received and commended the hospital’s medical team on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in recognition of their outstanding achievement. The patient, 33-year-old Mr. Wasiu…

Zap Africa, Nigeria’s first non-custodial exchange, is formally challenging Paystack, a payment solutions provider, for using the trademarked “Zap.” The dispute follows Paystack’s recent launch of a payment feature called “Zap by Paystack,” potentially causing brand confusion among users. In Nigeria, Zap Africa holds exclusive rights to the “Zap” trademark, and the company has taken legal steps to protect its intellectual property. “We have worked tirelessly to build Zap Africa into a trusted name in the crypto and fintech space. Seeing just another company adopt our name without authorization threatens our brand identity and confuses customers,” said Tobiloba Asu-Johnson, CEO…

The word patriot is derived from the Greek word “patriots,” which simply mean “of one’s father.” According to the Merriam-Webster, the word entered the English lexicon through the French word “patrite,” which means “fellow countryman.” In 1912, J. R. Miller, aptly described the situation when patriots are made. According to Miller, times of peace and prosperity are not the best times to make patriots. Patriots are made, when a nation is in peril, at such a time love for country is developed, because it is at such times that there is a call to arms to defend home, altar and…