ONSA-coordinated military, DSS, counter-terrorism, police rescue 308 kidnapped victims in Kwara, Niger
A joint security team comprising the Nigerian military, the Department of State Services (DSS) and operatives of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), on Wednesday, rescued 308 kidnapped victims across Kwara, and Niger States.
NUJ FCTA Chapel confers Grand Patron Honour on Theodore Ekechi
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Chapel, has conferred its Grand Patron honour on public affairs strategist and entrepreneur, Dr. (High Chief) Theodore Okwunicheta Ejikeme (T.O.E.) Ekechi, in recognition of what the union described as his contributions to national development, media advancement, entrepreneurship and humanitarian service. The […]
Obasa mourns father-in-law, High Chief Majowogbe
By Ebunoluwa SessouThe Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has lost his father-in-law, High Chief Hamza Majowogbe, the Olu of Ibido-Omu in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State. High Chief Majowogbe, the father of Chief Mrs. Bukola Obasa, died in the early hours of Thursday after a brief illness. […]
Lagos Yoruba broadcasters seek law mandating indigenous programmes
The Yoruba Broadcasters Association (YBA) has urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to pass a law requiring all broadcast stations in the state to air regular programmes in Yoruba. Mr Adefunso Ademigbuji, Chairman of the association’s Implementation Committee and its first National President, made the call on Thursday at a news conference in Lagos. […]
Osun Guber Poll: Group faults EFCC over freezing of state accounts
The Imole Campaign Council (TICC), the campaign organisation of the Osun State Governor, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of abusing its powers by allegedly freezing the Osun State Government’s accounts ahead of the August 16 governorship election.
HEWAN, health workers urge mothers to embrace 6 months exclusive breastfeeding
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, health experts have emphasised that breastfeeding goes beyond providing nourishment, describing it as the foundation for a healthy start in life, stronger immunity, optimal child development and a lifelong emotional bond between mother and baby. At a […]
Lekki Port expands global market access with MSC weekly shipping service
By Godwin Oritse The management of Lekki Port, operators of Lekki Deep Seaport, yesterday welcomed the maiden call of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) new weekly feeder service, marking the commencement of a strategic shipping connection between Lekki Port and Lomé, Togo. The new service is expected to strengthen Lekki Port’s regional connectivity and further […]
PEA group empowers underprivileged youths
In a remarkable blend of enterprise and social responsibility, Royalty Signatures by Ezinne Ltd, a fashion company and one of the flagship companies under the PEA Group, has partnered with Dr. Princess Ezinne Agwu’s Charity Initiative to deliver a life-changing empowerment programme for underprivileged youths across Nigeria. According to the management, the initiative, established to […]
FCMB commits ₦20bn to finance Nigeria’s healthcare businesses
To bridge a critical funding gap, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has committed ₦20 billion to finance private healthcare businesses in Nigeria, targeting a critical sector in need of affordable, long-term capital. The 20 billion Healthcare Fund, announced at FCMB’s inaugural healthcare summit in Lagos, will target businesses including hospitals and clinics, diagnostic centres, pharmaceutical […]
BAT-IG Urges Presidency to adopt monthly policy reviews, quarterly leadership summit
By Henry Obetta The Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group, BAT-IG, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enthrone a Monthly Policy Focus and Quarterly Leadership Empowerment Summit for political appointees, state governors and local government chairmen as a strategic framework for driving policy coordination and accelerating grassroots development across Nigeria. In a statement by […]
BUA cement empowers host communities, employs 52 graduates after intensive training
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: In a significant demonstration of corporate commitment to youth empowerment, skills acquisition and sustainable community development, BUA Cement Plc has Tuesday graduated 60 youths drawn from its host communities after a six-month intensive training programme in heavy-duty machine operations, with 52 of the graduates immediately offered employment by the company. […]
