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 Guiness World Record 100 Men S€x Marathon Claim: Lagos Govt. Appoints Mandykiss as LASKADA Ambassador The Lagos State Government has appointed popular content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, widely known as Mandykiss, as an ambassador for its flagship anti-drug campaign, Lagos State Kicks Against Drug Abuse (LASKADA). The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, who described the move as a “purposeful redirection” of youthful influence towards a more positive cause. Ogunlende, in a Facebook post, explained that the decision followed a series of engagements with Mandykiss after her controversial declaration to attempt a Guinness World Record “100 men in 24 hours sex marathon.” “A society thrives when it listens, engages and redirects its future with compassion and purpose,” the commissioner wrote. “What was slated to be the start of her controversial record attempt has instead become a pivotal moment of redirect...

 Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban end 19-year marriage Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have separated after 19 years of marriage. The couple has reportedly been living apart since the start of summer, with Kidman focusing on caring for their two daughters and keeping the family together during this period. Kidman, 58, and Urban, 57, married in June 2006 after meeting at an event the previous year. They share two daughters: Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14. The pair had long been considered one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, and earlier this year Kidman celebrated their anniversary with a black-and-white photo shared on social media. Neither Kidman nor Urban has publicly addressed the separation. Kidman was previously married to actor Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, and the couple has two adult children together. Urban has not been married before. Professionally, Kidman remains active, recently completing filming on Practical Magic 2 a...

 YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit, court filing shows YouTube has reached a $24.5 million settlement with President Donald Trump and several other plaintiffs who sued the platform after Trump’s suspension in 2021, according to a court filing. The agreement resolves a dispute that had been ongoing for years following the former suspension of Trump’s account in the aftermath of the January 6 Capitol attack. The settlement allocates $22 million toward Trump’s planned construction of a White House State Ballroom, with the funds being placed in a tax-exempt entity known as the Trust for the National Mall. The remaining $2.5 million will be distributed among other plaintiffs in the case, including the American Conservative Union, Andrew Baggiani, Austen Fletcher, Maryse Veronica Jean-Louis, Frank Valentine, Kelly Victory, and Naomi Wolf. The filing emphasized that the settlement is not an admission of fault by YouTube but a way to avoid the cost and uncertainty of con...

NFL faces MAGA backlash over Bad Bunny halftime show Far-right commentators are voicing outrage online after the NFL announced that Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. The Puerto Rican artist, one of the most-streamed musicians in the world, has recently stirred political debate after saying he would largely avoid performing in the continental U.S. due to fears that ICE raids could target his concerts. "I think I'll do just one date in the United States," he said on X, a comment that critics have seized on to question his selection for one of the nation’s most-watched entertainment events. MAGA influencers and conservative social media accounts accused the NFL of choosing an artist who they claim is hostile to their values. One viral post labeled Bad Bunny “a demonic Marxist” who was being given the biggest stage during what the poster called “a Christian revival.” Conservative commentator Greg Price criticized the choice, arguing that the NFL ignor...

 Jay Cutler begins jail sentence for DUI  Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler has reported to a Tennessee jail to begin serving a DUI sentence. Cutler was booked into Williamson County Jail on Monday morning and is expected to remain there until Friday. Last month, Cutler pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor DUI and was sentenced to four days in jail. In addition to his time behind bars, he was ordered to pay a $350 fine, complete one year of supervised probation, attend a DUI safety class, and have his Tennessee driver’s license revoked for one year. The charges stem from an October 17, 2024, traffic incident in Franklin, Tennessee, when Cutler was accused of showing signs of intoxication after rear-ending another vehicle. Authorities reported that he appeared intoxicated at the scene, with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Cutler was also sued by the other driver, Perry Lee, who claimed he sustained injuries in the accident and continues to experience daily pain. Neithe...

Vietnamese man sets record with fingernails over 19 feet long A Vietnamese man has set a Guinness World Record for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands (male), with a combined length of 19 feet 6 inches. Lưu Công Huyền has not cut his nails in 30 years, making them longer than the height of an average adult giraffe. Huyền explained that his fingernail growth began because of his father, who was a shaman. “I wanted to become a teacher, so I grew them to look more majestic,” he said. Although he eventually gave up his teaching ambitions at his father’s urging, he continued letting his nails grow. Huyền described trimming them as mentally and physically exhausting, saying it would feel uncomfortable to cut them. Maintaining such long nails requires constant care. Huyền said they must be kept dry, as exposure to water can soften them and cause them to break. In crowded areas, he must be vigilant to prevent accidental damage. Even routine tasks, such as climbing scaffolding for work, ...

 Muslim state Rep. Ruwa Romman announces bid for Georgia governor Ruwa Romman, the first Muslim woman elected to the Georgia state House of Representatives, has officially launched her campaign for governor. A Democrat, Romman also made history as the first Palestinian American to hold public office in Georgia when she won her seat in 2022. She will face a crowded primary field, including former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, former state Sen. Jason Esteves, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, state Rep. Derrick Jackson, minister Olu Brown, and former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. On the Republican side, five candidates have entered the race: businessman Clark Dean, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, state Attorney General Chris Carr, Leland Olinger II, and Gregg Kirkpatrick. Romman currently represents Georgia’s District 97 in Gwinnett County, a northern Atlanta suburb, and her term runs through January 2027. She has said her campaign will focus on raising the minimum wage, expanding Medicaid, re...

 Minnesota border agents seize 100,000 illegal e-cigarettes from China  U.S. border agents in Minnesota seized a shipment containing more than 100,000 illegal e-cigarette products from China, valued at roughly $1.47 million, that was headed to a California nicotine wholesaler. Customs and Border Protection officers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area intercepted the pallets, which included around 90,000 illicit Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and 75,000 refill cartridges. Officials said the products violated federal law under the FDA’s Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act due to a lack of required marketing authorization, and were deemed “adulterated” and “misbranded.” The shipment included popular vaping flavors such as Blue Razz, Iced Lush, Blue Lightning, Gum Mint, Turkish Tobacco, and Classic Tobacco. LaFonda D. Sutton-Burke, field operations director at CBP’s Chicago office, credited intelligence sharing for helping officers identify and stop the illegal shipment, empha...

California woman wins $17M after violent arrest by sheriff's deputies A Northern California woman who was violently arrested during a family trip in 2020 has reached a $17 million settlement with Solano County. Nakia Porter filed a federal lawsuit accusing sheriff’s deputies of unlawful seizure, assault, and excessive force, alleging they violated her constitutional rights when they pulled guns on her, slammed her to the ground, and handcuffed her in front of her father and children. Porter, who had stepped out of her vehicle to switch drivers on the night of August 6, 2020, was detained along a rural road in Dixon. Body camera footage captured her pleading with deputies, stating she was not resisting, before they forced her onto the pavement. Her father, Joe Powell, was also briefly handcuffed but later released. Porter was jailed overnight on suspicion of resisting arrest, though no charges were ever filed. The lawsuit accused the deputies of fabricating reports to claim Porter h...

 Prosecutors argue Sean 'Diddy' Combs should serve at least 11 years in prison Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to sentence Sean Combs to at least 11 years in prison when he appears for sentencing on Friday, following his conviction on two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution. In a memo submitted to the court, prosecutors argued that Combs, despite being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, has shown no remorse and left victims living in fear. They said the punishment must reflect not only the crimes of conviction but also the abusive and violent circumstances in which they were carried out, particularly against Cassie Ventura, who was seen in hotel surveillance footage, bloodied and bruised. Prosecutors described Combs’ conduct as part of “decades of unchecked violence” and lasting psychological, emotional, and physical harm inflicted on those around him. Defense attorneys sharply disagreed, calling the recommendation “dr...

 Daughter of Tunisia's former President Ben Ali arrested in France A daughter of Tunisia's former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, ousted in 2011 during the Arab Spring, has been arrested in France at the request of Tunisian authorities, prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday. Halima Ben Ali was arrested at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris as she was about to board a flight to Dubai. She is to appear on Wednesday at the Paris prosecutor's office "for notification of the request for provisional arrest" issued by Tunisian authorities, it said. She will then be placed under either extradition detention or judicial supervision, the prosecutor's office added. Reasons not immediately clear The reason for Tunisia's request was not immediately given. Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was the first leader to be ousted during the Arab Spring revolts. He ruled his North African country from 1987 until 2011. He was criticised for his perceived reluctance to embrace democracy. Driv...

 Congo military court sentences ex-president Kabila to death in absentia A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of crimes including war crimes, Reuters reported. Lieutenant-General Joseph Mutombo Katalayi, who presided the military tribunal in the capital, told the court that Kabila was convicted of various crimes including treason, crimes against humanity, murder, sexual assault, torture and insurrection. Kabila spent almost two decades in power and only stepped down after deadly protests against him. Since late 2023, he has been residing mostly in South Africa, though he did appear in rebel-held Goma in eastern Congo in May.

 ABUJA WOMAN HOSPITALISED AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULT BY HUSBAND OVER PREGNANCY DISPUTE 30th September, 2025  |  3:34 PM A woman, Mrs. Charity Olotu Fasasi, has been hospitalised after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband, Mr. David Fasasi Azeez, in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The incident occurred over the weekend following a reported argument between the couple. When Benue Info-pedia visited the hospital, the victim was said to be in no condition to speak. Neighbours alleged that Mr. Fasasi, now declared wanted by the police, had a history of assaulting his wife. They said the latest dispute arose after Mrs. Fasasi, a mother of four, informed her husband she was pregnant again. He allegedly insisted that the pregnancy be terminated. One neighbour claimed the suspect offered his wife N5,000 to procure an abortion, but she refused. Under pressure, she reportedly took medication on her own, which led to complications and excessive bl...

 Former Minister Nathi Mthethwa Dies After Tragic Incident Former Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has passed away following a tragic incident shortly after being mentioned in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Mthethwa, who served as Minister of Arts and Culture in 2014 and later as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture from May 2019, was at the time of his death serving as South Africa’s Ambassador to France. According to the report, it is alleged that Mthethwa jumped from the 22nd floor of a building. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation. Authorities are expected to release more details as inquiries continue.

 President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has commissioned the Assumpta/Control post flyovers flagged by the Senate president Sen Godswill Akpabio and the Owerri-Mbaise-Obowo-Umuahia in Owerri Imo state INITIAL REPORT: President Tinubu In Imo state; Inaugurates Signature Projects of Governor Hope Uzodimma  President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated some signature projects of the Imo state governor Hope Uzodimma. Among the projects are the rehabilitated Owerri Umuahia road, the newly constructed control post flyover and the Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre Owerri where a book authored by governor Uzodimma was presented to the public. The book titled, decade of impactful progressive governance, addresses the impact so far made by the All Progressives Congress in the last ten years of its leadership in the country. More photos below. 

 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPOWERS 10,000 YOUTHS IN KANO; 350 BIKE FOR DISPATCH RIDERS The Federal Government  youth empowerment drive in Kano State peaked with the distribution of more than 350 motorcycles to dispatch riders, while ten thousand young people received food support. The initiative, under the fourth phase,  championed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda designed to support small businesses and todeliver on campaign promises.

 Income earned by ‘runs girls’ taxable- FG The Federal Government has said that under the new tax law, all income earned by providing a service including the monies earned by call girls popularly known as ‘runs girls’’ will be taxed. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, stated this while speaking at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Lagos recently.  Oyedele explained that upkeep money sent to dependants or relatives is not taxable describing such transfers as “non-exchange transactions’’but that any money generated from any service provided will be taxed.  “You earn a certain amount of money and you have to send upkeep to your cousin, your brother, even a stranger, it doesn’t really matter. If the amount you’re sending to someone is money you are giving to them as a gift, that’s not taxable. It is you that should have paid tax before giving them a gift. If somebody is doing runs girls, right, they g...

 DSS Reveals Why Kaduna Social Media Activist ‘Sultan’ Was Arrested The Department of State Services (DSS) has explained the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Kaduna-based social media activist, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Sultan. According to the Kaduna Command, Sultan was taken into custody on September 27, 2025, at Layin Dan-Masani, Rigachikun, Igabi Local Government Area, following a petition that he allegedly used fake social media accounts to harass and extort a citizen. Investigations reportedly showed that Sultan created phishing accounts with the handles @OZugwai40986 on X (formerly Twitter) and @Zugwai75 on Instagram. He was accused of using them to issue threats and demand payments through cryptocurrency and POS transactions. The complainant, who expressed fear for his life and family’s safety, also alleged that Sultan used other false accounts to lure him to an undisclosed location, raising concerns of a possible kidnap attempt. Although Sultan allegedly...

 Health Workers Applaud Gov. Uba Sani For Implementing Consolidated Salary Structure The Kaduna State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has praised Governor Uba Sani for approving the implementation of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) and the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) for health workers in the state. The commendation was contained in a letter dated September 2, 2025, and jointly signed by the State Chairman, Comrade Ishaku Yakubu, and State Secretary, Comrade Christiana Bawa. According to the association, the governor’s decision represents “an act of fairness and magnanimity,” which has renewed the confidence of nurses in his administration and aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. NANNM further noted that Governor Sani’s action underscores his commitment to improving the welfare of health professionals and strengthening healthcare delivery in Kaduna State. The council acknowledged ...

 Bode George Issues Stern Warning to New INEC Chairman Against Rigging 2027 Presidential Election Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has issued a strong warning to the incoming Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging the electoral body to ensure a free and fair 2027 presidential election. George cautioned that any attempt to manipulate the election results could plunge Nigeria into chaos, stating, “If INEC imposes a president and does not allow citizens to decide their leader, we are heading for hell.” Speaking in an exclusive interview amid speculations about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential candidacy in 2027, George emphasized that the will of the Nigerian people must prevail. He noted that the PDP, during its recent meeting, resolved that its next presidential candidate must come from the southern region of the country, aligning with Jonathan’s regional background. “Where is Jon...

 ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND RESCUES KIDNAPPED VICTIM SEVEN HOURS AFTER ABDUCTION: INTENSIFIES MANHUNT FOR THE SUSPECTS  Following a swift and coordinated operation by Joint Operatives from the Anambra State Police Command Tactical Team in the early hours of today, 30th September 2025, a kidnapped victim was successfully rescued at Oba/Ojoto axis, seven hours after he was abducted by armed criminals at Umuru Village, Nnobi. The criminal elements had earlier demanded a ransom of ₦10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) only. Consequently, the Joint Command Tactical teams, on an intelligence-led operation were immediately deployed to the location for aggressive and extensive combing. Under the pressure of the advancing rescue operation, the kidnappers hastily released the victim and fled into nearby bushes. The victim was rescued unharmed, debriefed, and has since been reunited with his family. Meanwhile, the Operatives are currently working on some clues for the possible arrest of the fleein...

 Lagos Teachers Set Guinness World Record  Oluwaseyi Anifowose officially holds the world's record for organizing the Largest Gathering of Teachers in the World in Lagos. Convener of the Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025, says the programme was born out of a deep conviction to create a global platform that to spotlight the real challenges facing the teaching profession.  According to the event coordinator 90% of the teachers were from Lagos because they lacked funds to bring in teachers from outside the state as originally intended. The historic initiative was not merely an attempt to break a record; it was a bold call to action — to celebrate teachers, amplify their voices, and compel stakeholders to commit to more meaningful reforms. Oluwaseyi Anifowose has years of experience in teacher's training and capacity development. GWR has not posted the feat on its social media platforms, Anifowose's confirmation was done via a virtual presentation.

 First Lady Condoles With Arise News Media Over The Death Of Somtochukwu Maduagwu Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has expressed sadness over the unfortunate and untimely death of a staff of Arise News Media, Somtochiukwu Maduagwu. In a condolence message, she describes Somtochukwu as one of the nation’s young and brilliant minds in the journalism profession, noting that it was  painful to see her life cut short in her prime. While condoling with the Chairman, Arise News Media, Chief Nduka Obaigbena, Somtochukwu’s  family, friends,  colleagues, and loved ones, the First Lady expresses hope that the perpetrators are apprehended as soon as possible and brought to book. She prays God to grant repose to the soul of the deceased and gives her family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

 UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF PEOPLE KIDNAPPED IN MASHEGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE. An unspecified number of people, including prominent personalities from Niger state, have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Borgu local government area of the State. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon at about 4pm around Felegi and Ibbi communities on Mokw and New bussa road. This   has left the people of the affected communities in the state of fear and despair. Confirming the incident to NTA News, the state police public relations officer Wasiu Abiodun said security agencies in the state are already carrying out investigations on the sad occurrence.

 'Always a Blue' - Mourinho's affection for Chelsea Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he "will always be a Blue" - but is ready to park his affection for the club which "helped me to become a bigger Jose" for 90 minutes. He returns to Stamford Bridge with his new club, Benfica, in the Champions League on Tuesday. Chelsea won seven major trophies in Mourinho's two spells in charge - the Premier League on three occasions, the FA Cup and three League Cups. Mourinho, 62, has also managed in the Premier League at Manchester United and Tottenham and began this season in charge of Turkish side Fenerbahce, who sacked him in August before he returned to former club Benfica this month. He has won two and drawn one of his first three games back at Benfica, the club where he began his managerial career in 2000. "I will always be a Blue," said Mourinho when asked about his relationship with Chelsea. "I am part of their history. They are par...

 Tinubu arrives in Imo President Bola Tinubu has just arrived at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on a one-day official visit. The presidential aircraft landed at exactly 12:52 p.m. As part of his itinerary, the President will inaugurate the reconstructed 60-kilometer dual carriage Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia Federal Road. He is also expected to inaugurate the Assumpta Flyover and the newly built 6,000-capacity Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu International Conference Centre, Owerri, all projects executed by Governor Hope Uzodimma. The President will then proceed to the book presentation and unveiling of Governor Hope Uzodimma’s “A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria,” a documentation of Nigeria’s democratic journey and achievements in governance under the All progressives Congress in the last 10 years.

 EFCC Arrests Six for Alleged Land Fraud in Uyo Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested six suspected members of a land fraud syndicate for allegedly defrauding their victim of the sum of ₦6,000,000.00 (Six Million Naira) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The suspects are; Enobong Clement Etim(aka Edet Nsem Udo), Iniakop Okot,  Emmanuel Edet,  Essien Edet Aniedi, Christopher Anthony and Edwin Etim. They were arrested at different locations in Akwa Ibom State, following claims of a petitioner, Aniekan Etukudo Koffi that alleged that the prime suspect, Enobong Clement Etim,  used a pseudo name, and along with his accomplices,  defrauded him of the said sum in a bogus land transaction involving a parcel of land located at Ifa Ikot Ubo, Ifa Ikot Okpon–Etoi in Uyo Local Government Area of the State.  The petitioner alleged that he was introduced to the prime suspect and his gang in July 2025 through a m...

 SCUML  Seals Two Companies in Sokoto The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, SCUML,  on Monday, September, 29 2025 sealed the premises of two Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions, DNFIBPs, Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors  for non -compliance with the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and EFCC AML/CFT/CPF regulations 2024. Both DNFBPs were initially sanctioned and fined on June 18, 2025 and August 13, 2025 respectively  for non-compliance with regulations but failed to make payment to the government.    Investigations by Scuml Zonal Co'ordinator,   Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE Ahmadu Bello showed that the ultimatum to pay the fine offered the two organisations expired over a month ago.  The premises will remain sealed until compliance with extant regulations is made.  More photos below. 

 Disney reportedly sheds 1.7 million paid subscribers following Kimmel suspension Reporter Marisa Kabas, founder of The Handbasket, reported on Bluesky that over 1.7 million subscribers canceled their paid Disney streaming plans between September 17 and September 23. The drop reportedly included subscriptions to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, marking a 436 percent increase over the usual churn rate for the services. Disney has not commented on the claim. The surge in cancellations coincided with a recent price increase for Disney’s streaming platforms, which could extend the wave of departures. Kabas’ source also suggested that Disney accelerated the return of its late-night programming to align with the planned subscription hike announcement. The cancellations followed widespread coverage of the suspension and reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel Live, after Disney temporarily pulled the show amid controversy over remarks made about the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Many...

 China opens world’s highest bridge, surpassing its previous record The world’s highest bridge officially opened in China on Sunday, surpassing a previous record held by another bridge in the same province. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge rises roughly 2,050 feet above a river and gorge in Guizhou Province, making it more than twice as tall as the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado, which stands 956 feet above the Arkansas River and holds the U.S. record. The Guizhou bridge also sets a record as the world’s longest bridge in a mountainous region, stretching 4,600 feet. Officials have called the project an “infrastructure miracle,” aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth in one of China’s less developed regions. Constructed over three years and eight months, the bridge reduces travel time across the canyon from two hours to just two minutes and links major tourist attractions. Tian Hongrui, a technician who worked on the bridge, described the opening as both “bittersweet” and the...

Lally Weymouth, veteran reporter and member of the Graham family, dies at 82 Lally Weymouth, a globe-trotting journalist and member of the Graham family that owned The Washington Post for 80 years, died Monday at her Manhattan home. She was 82. Her daughter, Katharine Weymouth, said the cause was pancreatic cancer. Weymouth carved out her own career in journalism, securing high-profile interviews with leaders including Saddam Hussein, Yasir Arafat, and Muammar Qaddafi. Though she was part of the Graham publishing dynasty, she was never placed in a leadership role at The Post, a reflection of the era’s limited opportunities for women in the newsroom. Her maternal grandfather, Eugene Meyer, had purchased the paper in 1933, and her grandmother, Katharine Graham, famously led it through the Watergate scandal. Leadership was passed to Weymouth’s brother, Donald, leaving her to build a career on her own. Weymouth began in journalism in the 1970s as a freelance writer for publications includi...

 ONLY DEFENCE BUILDINGS ARE EXEMPTED FROM STATE PERMITS - OMOTOSO    The Lagos State Government has restated the need for compliance with physical planning and urban development laws and regulations to ensure an orderly and safe built environment in the State. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. 'Gbenga Omotoso, reaffirmed this on Arise Television's breakfast program, 'The Morning Show', where he said that “States have absolute right to grant permits and approvals over any building, except buildings for defence or those to be used for national edifices. But whether the land belongs to the Federal Government or not, intending developers still have to get a permit from the Lagos State Government, because the 1992 law is domesticated in Lagos State”  Omotoso made the statement in response to public debate about the right of the State Government to enforce development laws in the Trade Fair complex, which is a federal government property, following the removal...

LAGOS DSVA ENGAGES TRADITIONAL RULERS IN COMMEMORATION OF  DOMESTIC, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH … Decorates Obas-In-Council With Purple Ribbons As part of activities marking the Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has decorated the Obas-in-Council with purple ribbons in solidarity to the cause. Leading the Agency’s delegation, the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, expressed appreciation to the distinguished Royal Fathers for their unwavering collaborative support.  In her address, Mrs. Oluwakemi Bello, Head of Field Operations, DSVA, highlighted the critical role of traditional rulers in shaping community values and their role in sustaining the fight against SGBV.  She further called for renewed commitment, reiterating that “the fight against SGBV requires continuous partnership to ensure safer communities for all.” The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu, a...

 27 NEW PRINCIPALS TAKE CHARGE IN EDUCATION DISTRICT III The Lagos State Government has approved the appointment of 27 new principals across the public secondary schools in Education District III, in a move aimed at strengthening school leadership and boosting academic standards. Letters of appointment were formally presented by the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the District, Dr. Idowu Olufunke Oyetola, at the district headquarters in Falomo, Ikoyi, on September 29, 2025. Dr. Oyetola congratulated the new appointees and pledged her full support throughout their tenure. However, she reminded them that the role comes with responsibility and flexibility. “This is not just a title, it's  a call to service,” she said. “Many of you will be posted outside your current stations. Leadership demands readiness to move beyond your comfort zones whenever duty calls.” She urged the principals to prioritise discipline, innovation and community engagement within their schools, assuring...