ELRA commends Azman Air for commitment to equipment leasing Act Compliance
The Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) has praised Azman Air for its dedication to fully complying with the Equipment Leasing Act (ELA) 2015.
Bandits demand N150m ransom to release Kwara monarch
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin—The bandits who abducted the Ojibara of Bayagan in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Kamilu Salami, from his farm on Saturday morning, have demanded N150 million from the community for his release. Vanguard reliably gathered yesterday that the bandits contacted the community in the early hours of the day to […]
NDLEA busts Social Media drug network disguised as imported Christmas cookies
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated social media–based drug distribution network in Lagos, where illicit substances were packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks.
UNICAL VC vows zero tolerance for admission racketeering, NYSC mobilization fraud
…says bad news about UNICAL has ended By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The 12th Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Offiong Offiong, has vowed to stamp out all forms of admission racketeering and fraudulent National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization within the institution. Prof. Offiong made the pledge on Monday during his investiture as […]
Diaspora group urges newly nominated envoys to uphold Nigeria’s image abroad
The Diaspora Tinubu Support Group (DTSG), Europe Chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s newly nominated ambassadors to demonstrate exemplary patriotism and professionalism as they prepare for ratification and eventual deployment.
Delay in US security help is dangerous – Aliu
A France-based forensic consultant, Dr Yusuf Aliu, on Sunday, urged Nigeria to move swiftly on President Bola Tinubu’s directive establishing a high-level team to engage the United States on new security cooperation, saying any delay would worsen the country’s rapidly deteriorating security crisis.
T+1 settlement cycle will commence next year as T+2 begins – CSCS boss
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc, CSCS has put in place plans to introduce a T+1 settlement cycle system, just as it recorded a tremendous milestone with the commencement of T+2 in the Nigerian capital market on Friday.
UNILAG Law Class of ’85 donates N10m to indigent students
THE University of Lagos, UNILAG, Law Class of 1985 has donated N10 million to support indigent students of the Faculty of Law.
Awujale stool: Olufadi, Obalenfa deserve right of first refusal — Prince Adeyemi
A member of the ruling houses, Prince Olawale Adeyemi, yesterday, restated the legitimacy of the Olufadi–Obalenfa line in the ongoing Awujale succession process, insisting that his lineage holds a clear, direct and historically recognised claim to the stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland.
2027: Why Senator Adeola deserves Ogun gov’s shot — CLERIC
Presiding Prophet of CCC Genesis Global, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe, aka Prophet Genesis, has declared his full support for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), describing the Ogun West lawmaker as his preferred choice for the 2027 Ogun governorship race.
Adeleke, TOM disagree over state of governance in Osun
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disagreed with a coalition of civil society organisations, The Osun Masterminds, TOM over state of governance in the State. TOM had in its November state-of-the-State address by its Executive Director, Professor Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, disclosed that Governor Adeleke had abandoned governance for the 2026 governorship election. He adds, “It has […]
NCSCN backs nomination of ex-NIA DG Oke as ambassador
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE National Civil Society Council of Nigeria, NCSCN, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Amb. Ayodele Oke, a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), for ambassadorial appointment to the United States. In a statement signed by Blessing Akinlosotu, Executive Director of NCSCN, the council described […]
Olusosun, Solous landfill sites to be shut in 18 months — Lagos govt
THE Lagos State government, yesterday, disclosed that it has plans to decommission the Olusosun landfill sites and Solous 3 dumpsites in the next 18 months.
Court dismisses 1bn fraud charge against contractor, ex-MTN staff
Justice Ismaila Ijelu of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, has dismissed the N1 billion fraud charge filed against a contractor Mutairu Babatunde and two former MTN Nigeria staff members, Victor Akintunde and Gani Mustapha.
NICRAT clarifies Oncology services at FMC Jabi, reaffirms FG’s commitment to quality cancer care
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has addressed concerns raised by a viral social media video involving a cancer patient at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, clarifying the status of oncology services at the facility and reiterating the Federal Government’s commitment to improving cancer care nationwide.
Education: Bowing to terrorists’ pressure?
The mass abduction of the 276 Chibok Schoolgirls in April 2014 marked a milestone in the advance of jihadist terrorism in Nigeria. Because politicians and activists successfully weaponised it against the regime of former President Goodluck Jonathan, the terrorists realised what a powerful instrument of blackmail it was. As a result, Nigeria, unlike any other country in […]
