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APC Reportedly Selects Damilola Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s Running Mate for 2027 Lagos Governorship Race

There are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has settled for Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as its deputy governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.

Sources within the party revealed that Sonayon-James is expected to run alongside Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who recently emerged as the APC governorship candidate.

A familiar face in grassroots politics, Damilola Sonayon-James serves as the Deputy State Chairman of the APC in Lagos State.

She rose to prominence as the State Assistant Woman Leader and was later elevated to the role of Deputy State Chairman of the APC in Lagos State.

She has also served as a Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture and Social Services in Badagry West LCDA.

Beyond politics, she is also an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expert and Sustainability Risk Consultant with years of experience in public service and community development.

She is from the royal family of Kweme Kingdom in Badagry West LCDA and has remained actively involved in political mobilization and grassroots engagement within the area.

Before taking up her current party position.

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A toddler, Christianah Akanbi, aged 2, of Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School is among the 46 persons.

39 students – were abducted from Community High School Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School.

Thirty-nine children are tonight living through fear no child should ever know — separated from their families, uncertain of tomorrow, and trapped in trauma that may leave scars for years.

In Oyo State, the pain is not only carried by grieving parents, but by an entire society watching innocence come under attack.

Every passing hour deepens the anguish, anxiety and emotional devastation for these children and their loved ones. No community can thrive when its children are unsafe.

Authorities and security agencies must act with urgency, coordination and compassion to secure the immediate release of these children and reunite them with their families.

Nigeria’s children deserve protection, not terror. Silence and delay are not options.

Details of abducted Children in Oyo

1. Rashida Tajudeen – 11 years

2. Ahmed Ramoni – 8 years

3. Abdulsalam Toyib – 4 years

4. Baraka Abioye – 16 years

5. Fatimo Jimoh – 15 years

6. Hassan Azeez – 14 years

7. Joshua Adeleke – 13 years

8. Samuel Oyedele – 7 years

9. Emmanuel Oyedele – 4 years

10. Idowu Taiwo – 4 years

11. Christianah Akanbi – 2 years

12. Juwon Sunday – 7 years

13. Sikiru Salami – 3 years

14. Soliu Salami – 4 years

15. Ojo Joseph – 8 years

16. Lydia Adewole – 8 years

17. Testimony Jacob – 5 years

18. Kehinde Kaosara – 7 years

19. Sewa Seyi – 7 years

20. Waliya Bello – 4 years

21. Lydia Olohunloluwa – 7 years

22. Damilare Oderinde – 8 years

23. Deborah Adebowale – 5 years

24. Aisha Oguntowo – 10 years

25. Lege Taiwo – 12 years

26. Balkis Ayanwale – 8 years

27. Asa David – 10 years

28. Shuaibu Aliyu – 10 years

29. Ahmed Aliyu – 7 years

30. Muiz Aliyu – 5 years

31. Jomiloju Ogunlola – 6 years

32. Agune Noah – 8 years

32. Elizabeth Abadi – 5 years

34. Tosin Abadi – 9 years

35. Pius Stephen – 5 years

36. Hannah Ojo – 14 years

37. Habidat Ayanwale – 7 years

38. Mary Gabriel – 6 years

39. Jacob Gabriel – age not specified

Source: Vanguard News

We extend warm congratulations to all المسلمين and Nigerians celebrating Eid Mubarak.

May this season of sacrifice, love, and faith bring peace to our homes, safety to our communities, and unity to our nation.

At a time when many families long for security and hope, may Nigeria witness renewed harmony, compassion, and protection for every citizen.

Eid Mubarak to all. 🇳🇬✨

Nigeria continues to face painful moments of kidnapping, insurgency, and senseless killings across different parts of the country.

Our thoughts remain with the families who have lost loved ones and communities affected by these criminal acts.

We commend the gallant men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for their courage, sacrifices, and recent successes in dismantling criminal networks, rescuing victims, and restoring peace in troubled areas.

Their patriotism and commitment to national security remain deeply appreciated.

However, more must be done through stronger intelligence gathering, improved welfare for security personnel, modern security equipment, community collaboration, and swift justice against perpetrators of violence.

Nigeria must stand united against terror and insecurity.

Together, with sustained military action and collective national support, we can reclaim lasting peace, protect innocent lives, and build a safer future for every citizen.

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Education and Skills Are Foundational

Access to education and business skills remains critical.

Institutionalized training programs must equip women with financial literacy, digital skills, and management capacity.

Knowledge is a powerful equalizer.

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ARSENAL CELEBRATIONS 🇦🇹🏆

After 22 years of emotional damage, calculator mathematics, “next season” speeches, and trusting the process with the faith of Abraham, Arsenal Football Club are finally Premier League champions again.

The streets of North London have been declared a public holiday zone.

Productivity across offices has collapsed.

Grown men are crying.

Former banter victims are walking with confidence for the first time since secondary school.

We would also like to officially acknowledge a historic timeline:

A girl born the last time Arsenal won the league is now old enough to:
• finish university,
• have a career,
• pay taxes,
• and in many African homes… be receiving “when are we coming to eat rice?” questions from relatives.

This is not just a trophy.

This is generational healing.

To all Arsenal fans who survived the era of fourth-place trophies, “good football,” and annual February heartbreaks — your resilience has finally been rewarded.

God bless Mikel Arteta.

God bless North London.

And may rival fans find the strength to cope in this difficult time.

Small businesses are the heartbeat of Nigeria’s economy. From local shops to young startups, they create jobs, drive innovation, and support millions of families. Yet many struggle with poor infrastructure, limited funding, multiple taxation, and unstable policies.

This is why advocacy matters. Strong advocacy gives small businesses a voice, pushes for better policies, easier access to finance, fair regulations, and a more supportive environment for entrepreneurs to thrive.

When small businesses grow, communities prosper, unemployment reduces, and the nation moves forward. Supporting SMEs is not just economic policy — it is nation building. 🇳🇬

That's the vision of the KOL Foundation