Author: Lagos Brief

Umar Sani, a former aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has described the recent comments of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola as “hypocritical, selective, and a convenient rewriting of history.” Otedola recently revisited Nigeria’s controversial fuel subsidy regime, alleging that corruption remains entrenched in the system. In his intervention last week, Otedola accused members of the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), which he claimed to have founded, of sustaining a corrupt model built on subsidy fraud and obsolete infrastructure. He further alleged that “over N2 trillion was siphoned through questionable subsidy claims under the Jonathan administration.” Reacting in…

The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Falcons and Brighton & Hove Albion of England’s safe hands Chiamaka Nnadozie on her fourth-place finish at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, in Paris on Monday night. Nnadozie, who has been Africa’s Best Goalkeeper for the past two years, was also named Goalkeeper of the Tournament for this summer’s Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where she played a key role in Nigeria’s 10th triumph. “We heartily congratulate Chiamaka Nnadozie on her fourth-place finish in the race. It is a commendable feat given the calibre of goalkeepers she was up against.…

An appeal has gone to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to stop his palace agents from forcing Muslims in Ile Ife markets to pay levies illegally imposed for the celebration of Olojo, a traditional festival. Making the appeal on Monday, 22nd September, 2025 was the Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Professor Ishaq Akintola. He said: “The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has received a report of economic extortion, religious persecution, harassment, intimidation and coercion spanning more than five years forwarded by a trade union under the aegis of Artisans, Peasants and Traders Association of Nigeria…

Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel etched his name into the history books on Wednesday at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, after storming into the men’s 400m hurdles final with a sensational performance in the semifinals on Wednesday afternoon. The Nigerian record holder and NCAA Champion seized control of the race early and never looked back, crossing the line in 47.47 seconds to win Semifinal 2. His time was the fastest across all semifinal races, underlining his status as a strong medal contender in Thursday’s final. The historic run makes Nathaniel the first Nigerian man to reach the 400m hurdles…

Our attention has been drawn to a report that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The report is not only untrue but a calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusions and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun state. We want to reiterate for the umpteenth time that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and has no plan whatsoever to join the ADC or any party for that matter. Governor Adeleke’s pre-occupation at the moment is the continued delivery of dividends of…

From Port Harcourt’s streets to Madison Square Garden’s bright lights, Precious Achiuwa’s journey to the NBA is forged in perseverance and motivation.  From the city streets of Port Harcourt to the big stage of the NBA, Precious Achiuwa’s story is a tale of willpower and grit. His rise is proof of Nigerian talent and the impact African players have on world basketball. Perseverance and hard work are defined in every station of his journey, as is the will to be the best. It is a tale of ambition and opportunity, from high school courts to Madison Square Garden and everywhere…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade claimed yesterday that he had the exclusive right to appoint the Chief Imam of Oyo town. But an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has rejected the claim. The group argued that what the Alaafin called his exclusive right is a baseless priviledge now being abused by traditional rulers in Yorubaland. MURIC’s reaction was contained in a press release issued on Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 by its executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads: “The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade claimed yesterday that he had the exclusive right…

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a total paralysis of governance in Rivers State, which…

By Imam Talba It is always an eyesore and very troubling to watch how once-powerful men descend into the abyss of desperation, clutching at straws of irrelevance while disgracefully weaponizing the very insecurities they once ignored. The latest petition authored by Abubakar Malami, who many Nigerians know as the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, is an interesting case study of what we can term political recklessness, hypocrisy, and the dangerous misuse of national security rhetoric for personal gain. The petition which was dated 10th September 2025 and addressed to the National Security Adviser, Director General…

…Move Targets Faster Response, Better Access, and Life-Saving Interventions The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled and handed over 10 newly procured Motorcycle Response Unit (MRU) Ambulances, popularly called Ambulance Bikes, to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), in a bold move to cut down emergency response times and improve pre-hospital care across the State. The motorcycles, purchased under the directive of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, are designed to navigate through Lagos traffic, narrow streets, and hard-to-reach areas, thereby ensuring quicker interventions in emergencies where minutes can mean the difference between life and death. The Motorcycle Response Units (MRU) Ambulance is…