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At forty, Oluwaseyi Afolabi Tinubu stands as a rare blend of privilege and purpose, a man who has not only inherited a name but redefined it through vision, diligence, and a quiet kind of brilliance that inspires a generation. Born into the illustrious Tinubu dynasty, a lineage steeped in politics, philanthropy, and legacy. Seyi could easily have chosen comfort over contribution. Yet, he charted a course less traveled, one that demanded resilience, intellect, and the audacity to build something uniquely his own. Those who know him closely describe him as calm in demeanor, firm in purpose, and driven by impact.…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SIFAX Group, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, CON, has been honoured with the Visionary Leader Award at the New Experience Newspaper Awards held in Lagos. The award recognised Dr. Afolabi’s exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and his contributions to Nigeria’s maritime, aviation, and logistics sectors. According to the organisers, the Visionary Leader Award celebrates corporate executives whose foresight, resilience, and impact have redefined business excellence and national development. In a statement, the organisers described Dr. Afolabi as “a transformational business leader whose vision continues to inspire enterprise growth, job creation, and economic empowerment across Africa.” They…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has been honoured with the Maritime Leadership Excellence Award at the 8th Anniversary Celebration of New Experience Newspaper held in Lagos. The event, which brought together key stakeholders from the maritime, aviation, transport, and media sectors, celebrated individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to national development through visionary leadership and service excellence. Dr. Mobereola was recognized for his outstanding leadership in repositioning NIMASA, promoting maritime safety, and driving reforms aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s blue economy potential. Presenting the award, the management of New…

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has asked the police to conduct further investigations into allegations of forgery and willful property damage made against a real estate developer, Alex Ochonogor, and his lawyer, Ademola Owolabi. The request comes on the heels of a second police report, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dahiru, which exonerated Ochonogor and Owolabi of any wrongdoing. In a letter dated August 22, 2025 and signed by the Director, Directorate of Public Prosecutions, Adeshola Adekunle-Bello, the Ministry asked the police to reopen the case by interrogating more witnesses and reevaluating key documents. The letter was…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi The recent press statement by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on the so-called “Christian genocide” is a classic study in polite diplomacy when moral urgency is required. It acknowledges the pain of Christian communities and appeals for protection, yet stops short of confronting the powers and systems sustaining the slaughter. For over two decades, blood has flowed on Nigeria’s soil — from Zangon-Kataf (1992) to Jos (2001), from Maiduguri to Southern Kaduna, Benue, and Plateau. By 2010, the killings had assumed genocidal patterns: churches bombed, pastors beheaded, communities razed. By 2014, the Chibok abductions…

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi There is a generation of public voices in Nigeria who talk for bread, not for truth. They are the talk merchants of our tragedy — loud when the powerful need justification, mute when the powerless need justice. None embodies this betrayal more consistently than Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) — a man who has perfected the art of prostituting his intellect for recognition, relevance, and reward. The Spy Who Fooled Us Femi Fani-Kayode is not a Christian; neither is he a Muslim. He is a mole for every and anything that guarantees him attention and access. His…

The article, “Muslim/Muslim Ticket: Bearing the Cross of Injustice, Expecting Political Productivity,” presents an urgent and courageous call for Christian political awakening, yet its prescriptions, though necessary, must be anchored within a deeper national framework—one that transcends mere electoral arithmetic to confront the structural defects that perpetuate imbalance and injustice. The issue before us is not simply the faith composition of leadership, but the systemic distortion of Nigeria’s federal foundation. Without a return to a truly federal and ethnically balanced constitutional order—such as the amended 1963 People’s Constitution—the Christian, like many marginalized nationalities, will continue to operate within an architecture…

Following the effort to promote sports and youth empowerment in Nigeria, the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) played a host to the leadership of the Nigerian Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF). This was confirmed through a statement byCSC Oscar Ivara ,the Public Relations officer of the command that the delegation, led by the National President of the Federation, Chief John Uche, was received by the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, at the Command Headquarters in Lagos. According to him,the purpose of the visit was to formally inform the Command about the upcoming African International Wrestling…

By Andrew Ekanem Two decades after his passing, distinguished legal minds, civil society leaders, human-rights activists, and family members converged in Lagos to commemorate the 20th memorial of Alao Aka-Bashorun, one of Nigeria’s most fearless champions of justice, democracy and human dignity. The memorial symposium, themed ‘Exploration of the Revolutionary Life and Works of Alao Aka-Bashorun,’ held weekend at the Railway Club, Ebute-Metta. It drew participants from across the country and abroad, with over 120 guests attending physically, while many others joined virtually. Chairman of the Alao Aka-Bashorun Memorial Bar Association (AAIMBA), Ayo Ademiluyi, a lawyer, in a welcome address…

Academy Press Plc., one of Nigeria’s foremost printing and publishing companies, is set to celebrate its 60 years of printing excellence and innovation. The Diamond Jubilee Anniversary, themed “Celebrating the Past, Envisioning Tomorrow,” will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. The event will honor their legacy, recognize stakeholder contributions, and look forward to future growth and innovation. Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Olugbenga Ladipo, Managing Director of Academy Press Plc., said:“ This Diamond Jubilee is not only a celebration of our past achievements but also a reaffirmation of our commitment to innovation, excellence, and…