Otunba (Dr.) Adekunle Ojora, a respected prince of Lagos and a towering figure in the state’s royal and social circles, has passed away at the age of 93. The elder statesman, who was the father of Mrs. Toyin Saraki, wife of former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, reportedly died peacefully in Lagos on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in 1932, Otunba Ojora was drawn from the revered Ojora and Adele Royal families—ancient lineages historically eligible to ascend the throne of the Oba of Lagos. His passing has cast a deep hush over Lagos high society and...
Sevilla Sign Neal Maupay On Loan With €6m Buy Option
Sevilla have officially announced the signing of French striker Neal Maupay on loan until the end of the season. The agreement includes a €6 million purchase option, giving the Spanish side the chance to make the move permanent in the summer. Maupay has struggled for game time this season, making just three appearances. His parent club Marseille were pushing for a permanent transfer, but Sevilla were only willing to proceed with a loan deal. After negotiations, both clubs reached a compromise to complete the move. The 28-year-old brings experience at the top level, having previously played in the Premier League...
Israel To Build Independent Arms Industry, As It Joins U.S, Germany And India For Production Of Advance Weapons, Netanyahu Declares.
Israel PM Netanyahu: “We paid a heavy price in the war, many fell because Gaza was booby-trapped and we lacked enough ammunition, partly due to an embargo. “I decided this must never happen again. Israel must build a strong, independent arms industry. “Just as we freed ourselves from American economic aid and strengthened our economy, we must now reach security maturity. “Within a decade, I intend to end dependence on the financial part of U.S. military aid and move from aid to partnership. “We will pursue joint development and production of advanced weapons with the U.S. and other partners like...
Brazilian President Lula Meets With Chile President-Elect, Discuss The Need To Promote Regional Stability, Reinforce Public Security, And Intensify Joint Actions To Combat Organized Crime
Lula: “I met with the president-elect of Chile, @joseantoniokast, last night (27), in Panama City. We reiterated the importance of maintaining and deepening bilateral relations between Brazil and Chile, highlighting our willingness to expand cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, renewable energy, trade, and tourism. “I emphasized that the South American Integration Routes program is structuring two bioceanic corridors that will use Chilean ports to facilitate integration between Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile, thereby strengthening regional connectivity. “We also discussed the need to promote regional stability, reinforce public security, and intensify joint actions to combat organized crime, recognizing the...
Brazil To Participate In International Economic Forum Of Latin America As President Lula Arrives Panama.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: “We have arrived in Panama. On this Wednesday (28), I will participate in the International Economic Forum of Latin America and meet with President José Raúl Mulino. “Panama is Brazil’s main partner in Central America, with bilateral trade reaching a record value of US$ 1.6 billion in 2025.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Receives The Grand Collar Of The Order Of Timor-Leste On His Support For Democracy
Anthony Albanese: “I’m proud to be a long time supporter of a free and independent Timor-Leste. “Because democracy matters in our region. “That’s why it was such an honour to receive the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste today.”
Interesting! Many years after he left office as military Governor of Lagos, a journalist from Ovation asked him if he knew that Lagosians nicknamed him “Who build this gadder”.
Raji Rasaki laughed so hard before responding: “Of course, I heard it and when I checked the dictionary. I discovered that there was nothing wrong in what I said since gadder and bridge mean the same thing, I am a telecommunications engineer, so I just laughed over it.” Raji Rasaki who retired as a Brigadier General, was further asked why he ev!cted the people of Maroko, a popular community in Lagos at that time and later demol!shed the entire place. He responded: Honestly I have no regrets for what we did at Maroko.That area I know very well; Victoria Island...
“No Steady Power In Four Years, No Second Term” –Obi Reminds Nigerian President Tinubu Of His Campaign Promise As National Grid Collapses For The Second Time In 2026.
2023 presidential hopeful Peter Gregory Obi in a post reminded president Bola Tinubu of his electoral promises to Nigerian during campaign as the national grid collapses, throwing the citizens in constant blackout. Obi wrote on X on Wednesday: “No Steady Power In Four Years, No Second Term”—Tinubu, pointing out the yet to be achieved promise of the present administration. His statement read: “President Bola Tinubu’s campaign promise in 2022 was clear: “If I do not provide steady electricity in my first four years, do not vote for me for a second term.” Yet, in January 2026 alone, the national grid...