High-speed train collision in Spain kills 39, injures dozens
It was the deadliest train accident since 2013, when 80 people died after a train veered off a curved section of track outside the northwestern city of Santiago de Compostela.
Rekhiat Momoh concludes transformative tenure at Eko DisCo
Rekhiat Momoh leaves Eko Disco as a ‘proud ambassador’ of the energy sector. Her 33-yr odyssey serves as blueprint for institutional building
How Obinna Iwuno helped position Nigeria as Africa’s blockchain capital
In the world of digital assets, Nigeria is a paradox. It is one of the globe’s most voracious consumers of cryptocurrency, yet for years, its industry operated in a regulatory grey zone, hovering somewhere between wild innovation and legal limbo. Bringing order to this chaotic frontier required a diplomat as much as a technologist. Enter […]
SEC to sign MoU with Police to fight against Ponzi Schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has taken steps to sign an Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Police in order to fight Ponzi Schemes that are crippling the capital market. According to a statement by the Commission, the Director General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has sought the permission of the IGP to go […]
APC won’t escape defeat in 2027 — Olawepo-Hashim
By Luminous Jannamike Presidential aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would be removed from power in the 2027 general elections, insisting that no legal or administrative maneuvers could derail Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. Hashim, a veteran of Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement, alleged that […]
SERAP sues govs, Wike over security votes spending
LAGOS — THE Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued governors of the 36 states and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, over their failure to account for the spending of billions of naira of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ since May 29, 2023. The […]
Group lauds education, security reforms under Lawal in Zamfara
The Centre for Responsible Governance (CRG) has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for what it described as a “quiet but far-reaching reform agenda” that is steadily redefining governance and restoring public trust in a state long associated with insecurity and institutional failure.
CHBO sets agenda on future of cash at 2026 annual conference
The Committee of Heads of Bank Operations (CHBO) in Nigeria has announced plans to host its Annual Banking Operations Conference on Friday, January 23, 2026, bringing together key decision-makers across Nigeria’s banking and payments ecosystem to examine the evolving role of cash in a rapidly digitising economy. Scheduled to commence 10:00 a.m. at The Bankers […]
Nigerians should take policy to protect them for decades — Coronation Life CEO
By Peter Egwuatu Coronation Life Assurance has emphasised the need for Nigerians to take life insurance policy, noting that it will help protect them for decades. In an interview with Vanguard, Adebowale Adesona, Managing Director/CEO, Coronation Life Assurance, said: “We focus on life long term security, hence we undertake a promotional campaign that aligns with that […]
Prophet Sam Ojo’s FARIM to host 3-night of Prophecy and Solution in Abuja
The Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), Abuja Prayer Centre, has announced a three-night prophetic program, titled “Prophecy and Solution,” scheduled to take place from January 22 to 24, 2026, in the Federal Capital Territory.
Cybercrime expanding with digital growth, awareness key to defence — Expert
By Ephraim Oseji As digital platforms increasingly shape how people bank, shop, work and communicate, cybersecurity threats are expanding in scale and sophistication, exposing individuals and organisations to heightened risks, a cybersecurity expert has warned. Speaking on the evolving nature of cybercrime, Samuel Bemi, a cybersecurity professional with an MSc in Computing from the University […]
One killed as gang attacks motorcyclists in Osogbo
Osogbo—One person has been reportedly killed in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, after a gang of hoodlums attacked motorcyclists in a section of the town. It was gathered that the gang, said to be based in the Asoje area of Osogbo, are loyalists of an individual known as “Olalekan” around the Orita Elelede area.An eyewitness, […]
Edswot Consulting among BusinessDay’s top 100 fastest growing SMEs 2025
Edswot Consulting Limited, an education technology company delivering multi-curriculum learning solutions, has been recognised on the 2025 BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. The listing places the company among a select group of SMEs acknowledged for strong growth, scalability and contribution to expanding access to education. Founded in August 2024, […]
Police rescue 17 suspected trafficked children in Nasarawa
By Edwin Philip LAFIA— The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued 17 persons suspected to be victims of human trafficking as part of its efforts to combat crime and related offences. The victims were rescued around the Sharp Corner axis of Mararaba in Karu Local Government Area at about 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, […]
Gridlock on Lagos Bridge after truck crash kills 2
LAGOS —A multiple vehicle crash has led to the death of at least two people and left several others injured at Kara Bridge inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, on Saturday. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, explained that the incident, which happened around 3:15 p.m, involved a loaded long truck that fell on […]
Murder of 3 officers: NDLEA nabs drug lord after 12-year manhunt
By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested a suspected drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as Kanmo-kanmo, 12 years after he allegedly masterminded the killing of three NDLEA officers. The agency said Jimoh was tracked to his hideout in Owode, Ogun State, on Friday, January 16, 2026, following credible intelligence. […]
