Author: Nationalmonitor

By Ohore Emmanuel Walk through any major city or scroll across Europe or America, through social media and you will see them — images of African children with sad eyes, torn clothes, and outstretched hands, images directed to tug at our heartstrings, to guilt-trip people into donating for charity. The captions beg for help, for donations, for rescue. It is termed “poverty porn”. It is the exploitation of children’s suffering for fundraising. This multi-billion dollar industry makes its look like charity, but for those of us in early childhood education, it is a violation of everything we stand for. The…

Lolade SalvadorFounderTaiwo Ololade Salvador Educational Initiatives History and culture have always been my top priority for our students. I believe every Lagos child should know the story of their land and the strength of their family heritage. When we lose our history, we lose our identity. That conviction led me on a journey to the Office of the Director-General, Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau (LASRAB). I had the honor of meeting with Mr. Amodu Razak, DG of LASRAB, former Eko Club President, and past Director at the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Local Government, Alausa. Our discussion was centered on…

The majority leader of the Lagos House of Assembly, Noheem Adams, on Friday raised alarm over alleged plans by some people to manipulate the result of the primary election that produced him as a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adams reportedly won the primary election of the party to produce a candidate for the House of Assembly in Eti-Osa Constituency 1 on Wednesday after polling 7,638 against his opponent’s 1225 votes. Speaking to thousands of APC supporters during a Victory March, Adams said accused a top monarch (name withheld) in Eti-Osa of being behind the plan to doctor…

Lagos lawmaker, Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the party’s candidacy in Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1 ahead of the 2027 general election. Adewale, a current member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, scored 19,111 to defeat his closest rival, Obawole Quadri lawal, who polled 295 votes. Three other aspirants in the election that was monitored by the state electoral officers, the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies, Afolabi Ajiboye, Akinyemi Temitope, and Adewale Lateef, scored 165, 73 and 33 votes respectively. The primary election was conducted peacefully on Wednesday across seven political…

Governor Dauda Lawal Ph.d has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Zamfara State, following a consensus arrangement adopted by the party for its primaries. The governor secured the ticket after party members and supporters gathered across various wards to endorse him as the APC’s flagbearer for the forthcoming election. The consensus model, which allowed party stakeholders to unite behind a single candidate, was embraced as a strategy to avoid a contentious primary and strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 polls. Speaking with journalists shortly after the exercise, Governor…

At a time when many people are searching for hope, purpose, and genuine community, The King’s Heritage Church continues to stand as a beacon of love, transformation, and unity in Lagos. Under the leadership of Pastor Lawrence Onochie and Pastor Josephine Onochie, the church has built a thriving community committed to changing lives through the power of God’s Word and intentional acts of love. With its headquarters in Ogba, Ikeja, and branches in Obawole and Idimu, The King’s Heritage Church has become more than a place of worship. For many, it is a home where people from different backgrounds, cultures,…

Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Noheem Adams, on Wednesday floored his rival, Saheed Adesegun Bankole, in the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Eti-Osa Constituency 1. Adams polled 7,638 to defeat Bankole who scored 1,225 in the poll held at Ward K3, Olomu primary school, Ajah. The result of the election was announced by Basirat Kamoru, who declared Adams, the incumbent lawmaker, as the APC candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly in the constituency. While Adams had a landslide in five of the wards, election in the sixth ward J…

By Olawale OlurotimiThe demand for seasoned female administrators with global exposure in the governance of Nigeria’s economic hub has never been more urgent. Following the rich legacy of impactful female political leaders in Lagos State, Mrs. Zansi Omolara Samuel has emerged as the definitive choice to champion the cause of women, professionals, and the diaspora community in executive governance.Mrs. Zansi’s formidable professional background sets her apart. After earning her National Certificate in Education (NCE) at the Lagos State College of Education, Ijanikin (Oto Awori), she excelled as an Administrative Officer at the prestigious Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON). Seeking…

In the delicate calculus of Lagos State politics, geopolitical balancing and cultural representation have always been vital components of electoral success. As the ruling party optimizes its winning strategy for the next dispensation, pressure is mounting on stakeholders to look toward the historic Badagry division. At the epicenter of this advocacy is Mrs. Zansi Omolara Samuel, a true “daughter of the soil” whose deep ancestral lineage represents a powerful cultural asset for the APC.Born into the illustrious Ogabi-Samuel family of the Boekoh Quarter in 1960, Mrs. Zansi represents a proud lineage that traces its roots from Awori down to Badagry…

By Olawale Olurotimi As alignments continue to shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, standard-bearers within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are highlighting the need for absolute loyalty and deep grassroots connectivity. Frontlining this narrative is Mrs. Zansi Omolara Samuel, a consummate mobilizer and political force, whose bid for the Deputy Gubernatorial ticket has sent waves of excitement through party faithful across the state.Mrs. Zansi’s political trajectory is a masterclass in progressive party loyalty. Unlike political opportunists, she is an institutional memory bank of the party’s evolution. Having joined the progressive fold during the Alliance for…