Author: Lagos Brief

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) deeply mourns the passing of Mallam Kabiru Dangogo, a distinguished public relations icon, corporate communications expert, and mentor whose impact on the PR industry in Nigeria and beyond remains unparalleled. Mallam Dangogo, who passed away at the age of 76, was a highly accomplished professional with an illustrious career spanning over three decades in journalism, academia, and corporate communications. A Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and a recipient of the NIPR President’s Award for Excellence in Public Relations, he played a pivotal role in…

By Deji Lambo Two yet-to-be-identified persons have lost their lives in the raging fire induced by a tanker explosion around the Otedola underbridge, adjacent to CMD Road, Lagos State. It was gathered that the tanker laden with gas was plying the underbridge to link the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway when the driver lost control of the vehicle and caused the crash that resulted in the explosion. As of the time this report was filed, the fire that emanated from the explosion razed four buildings, including a Redeemed Church, a private hospital, 15 vehicles and tricycles, shops and household items, among others. The…

By Deji Lambo Ife Adegoke, the fiancée of popular skit maker, Olamide Ogunleye, aka Oluwadolarz, has called him out for reportedly cheating in their relationship, prompting her to hint that their relationship had hit rocks. Ife, who said she had just undergone surgery, shared the revelation in a post on her verified Instagram handle on Tuesday. Describing Oluwadolarz’s cheating allegations as a curse, Ife accused the skit maker of chasing after anything in a skirt, adding that he had nothing to his name as he was always broke. She wrote, “Going through major betrayal, fresh out of surgery and a…

By Deji Lambo The principal suspect, Olaoluwa Ajisomo, linked to the alleged killing of a graduate of the Lagos State University, Adedamola Ogunbode, has been arrested by policemen in the Alakuko area of Lagos State. As gathered, policemen detailed to investigate the case involving the disappearance of Ogunbode, which was upgraded to a case of suspected murder, had been tracking Ajisomo after the investigation linked him to the clearing of the victim’s bank account. The suspect, who went into hiding after the crime was perpetrated, was said to have cleared the bank account using the victim’s mobile phone. Contacted on…

By Deji Lambo A man, Musa Zayanu, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man, identified simply as Mahmoud, to death around the Bolar Site area of Abule Egba, Lagos State. During the fight which took place around 7 am on March 10, 2025, it was gathered that the fleeing suspect stabbed Mahmoud in the left side of his stomach. Mahmoud was said to have bled profusely following the attack and subsequently died. After perpetrating the crime, people in the area alerted the police around 9 am and policemen were detailed to investigate the case. On getting to the…

The Supreme Court will today March 11, 2025, deliver judgment on the appeal filed by Mr. Agboola Ajayi, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Governorship election that took place in Ondo State on November 16, 2024. The Court Registry sent out notices to lawyers yesterday to appear in court today for the judgment after taking arguments from counsel to the parties on February 25, 2025. Listed as respondents in the appeal are the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor, Olayide Owolabi Adelami, the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.…

The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun, has restored electricity in Epe LGA after months of darkness, promising the residents of the council area Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaunmore economic empowerment. Princess Animashaun said that the council also witnessed significant transformations and highlighted her administration’s achievements in education, culture, tourism, environment, health, infrastructures and security. Giving an account of her stewardship in office at the council’s headquarters in Epe, Animashaun said the council delivered on its promise to restore power supply to Epe, the capital of…

The central bank of any country is a uniquely influential institution. Due to its mandate of maintaining monetary and financial stability in line with the economic vision of the government, everything it does can impact everyone. That is why PhD. economists and experienced bankers are the top picks for heading the banks. This is why appointments at the central banks are always of interest to institutions, groups, and individuals. In Nigeria of today, the Central Bank of Nigeria is an institution of utmost public interest due to the state of the economy and the ongoing economic and financial reforms of…

The GiveBack Group, with support from the March 8 Initiative, marked the birthday of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of Nigeria, with commemorative literacy and humanitarian outreaches. The initiative reached two special needs schools and a community library, celebrating the occasion with young learners and the less privileged. The first stop was Toluwani Special Needs Center, Olokuta, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, where children and staff expressed their gratitude with songs and prayers for the celebrant. The outreach continued at Ojuwoye Community Primary School (Inclusive Unit), before culminating at the KOA Foundation Free Library, Unity Estate, Giwa-Lambe, Ogun State. Here, children…

Let me begin with the profound words of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who once said, “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity.” These words resonate deeply when reflecting on the leadership and representation of Kogi East Senatorial District at the National Assembly. For decades, the most pervasive challenge surrounding the leadership of Kogi East has been the lack of quality, selfless, and competitive representation. The people have long suffered under a system where political sentiments, personal biases, and entrenched prejudices overshadow objectivity during elections. As a result, successive senators have primarily served their own interests and that…