Author: Lagos Brief

By Shamsudeen Aminu Yesterday, I flew with a foreigner from Abuja to London. He said for the first time he slept on board a flight from Nigeria. He is an aviation expert and after spending two months in Nigeria on a fact-finding mission, he could sleep. This is an incredible testimony about the Nigerian Aviation Sector, our Aviation Sector. According to him, the sector has been greatly transformed. Literarily, Festus Keyamo, the current Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has breathed life into it, and now it has become the African aviation hub and international beauty. That is exactly what…

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Good Governance has issued a strong call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Attorney General of the Federation Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN, urging them to immediately rein in the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, over statements allegedly instigating disobedience to law and order in Osun State ahead of the forthcoming local government elections. The call comes amid growing arguments and counterarguments among political actors in Osun regarding the election. The All Progressives Congress (APC), under…

Ayodeji Rilwan Tinubu (ART) extends his heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, OON, on her well-deserved election as a member of the Steering Committee of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). This prestigious election took place during the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of OAFLAD, held on the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s election into the highest decision-making body of OAFLAD is a testament to her unwavering commitment to advocacy and development. As a two-term First Lady of Lagos State, she demonstrated exceptional leadership through the New Era…

By Ismail Omipidan I have always been told about the Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crude method of doing things. I never believed all the stories told me until I began to see them manifest in the way they run government, treat people with disdain and carry on as if there is no law in place to moderate their actions and excesses. When the progressives took over in 2010, PDP elected Local Government officials were in place. In spite of the fact that the Action Congress (AC), as it was then known, had challenged the conduct of the election, the…

Prince Adeyinka Muyideen Illo was born on March 22nd, 1978, in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, into a family deeply rooted in royalty. His father was His Royal Majesty Oba Momodu Illo, the first Oba of Ikeja, and his mother was Olori Kadijat Illo, daughter of the late Olu of Agboyi, Oba Yisa Durosinmi. Before the demise of his parents, they instilled in him a strong sense of tradition and leadership. Prince Adeyinka began his educational journey at Ikeja Primary School in GRA, Ikeja, before moving on to Victory College in Abule Onigbagbo and later attended Baptist Academy in Obanikoro, where he…

Jubilations have filled the atmosphere as God has used Senior Pastor of the Dunamis International Gospel Center, Pastor Paul Enenche to restore a madman’s sanity back to normal. God also used the senior pastor to perform many other great miracles. This happened at the spirit-filled crusade taking place at the ASUP Hall, Federal Polytechnic, Idah. The crusade series which has been recording thousands of persons from both far and wide, have seen multitude receive healings and answered prayers to their life challenges. Meanwhile, on Saturday, 8th of February, 2025 during the healing and deliverance crusade at the ASUP Hall, Federal…

The Concerned Yoruba Youth of Nigeria has condemned the proposed bill by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, that mandates only individuals who have served with the chambers to be appointed as the Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA). Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the National President of the group, Oluwasegun Thompson, and its National Secretary, Ayofemi Badmus, said the proposed bill is a discrimination to well-meaning Nigerians that qualified to serve as the Clerk. It said: “We are aware that the Clerk of the National Assembly plays a very important role in the functioning of the…

Football is more than a sport; it’s a global economic powerhouse. What began as simple leisure activities in local parks and modest stadiums has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Today, football clubs are not just sporting institutions; they are complex businesses with diverse revenue streams. The sport’s commercialization has transformed how clubs operate, how players are valued, and how fans engage with the game. Here, we will discuss the business aspect of football and the financial mechanisms that drive the sport. We will also explore how teams try to balance books as regulated by Financial Fair Play (FFP) to maintain…

By Okanga Agila Leadership in any sector demands foresight, expertise, and a steadfast dedication to institutional reforms that promote long-term prosperity. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), led by Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, has seen an uncommon era of leadership in the country’s oil and gas industry. Since taking office in 2021, he has guided the Commission toward efficiency, openness, and now more on reforms that support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. His remarkable experience in engineering, law, and institutional process studies has been instrumental in helping NUPRC reorient itself to fulfill its statutory mandate. The NUPRC is…

Eulogizes First Lady @55 As the Delta State First Lady, Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori marks her 55 birthday, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of 649 Suits, Asaba, Delta State, Mr. Afakwu Ikechukwu, has commended her for providing support for vulnerable people in society through her foundation. Afakwu who stated this in his birthday goodwill message to the First Lady said behind every successful man there is a great woman. The First Lady has provided the needed support Governor Sheriff Oborevwori needs to succeed. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the popular 649 Suits Asaba also described the…