Troops arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47
By Kingsley Omonobi BENIN — Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Wabaizigan, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The Army, in a statement, said the suspect, identified as Olamide Oyeniyi, […]
Investment-ready firms, startups dominate London talks
Nigerian businesses seeking foreign capital have been urged to strengthen governance, financial discipline and scalable structures as investors and business leaders at Investors Connect London 2026 examined opportunities for private capital to drive the country’s future of work. The event, organised by Vivacity Development in partnership with UK-based Codub Consulting Ltd. at Imperial College London, […]
Getting to the last mile, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
The annual Gender And Inclusion Summit, convened by the Policy Innovation Center (PIC) took place September 8th-9th. The theme for this year was ‘From Agenda to Action: Making Innovations Count for the Last Mile’. I chaired the Economic Inclusion session, and these are my remarks. I congratulate Dr Osasuyi Dirisu, Executive Director of PIC and the […]
AFRIMMA honours Tompolo with prestigious Guardian of the Nation Award
DALLAS, TEXAS, USA — The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has been honoured with the prestigious “Guardian of the Nation” Award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. The special recognition celebrates Tompolo’s outstanding contributions to […]
Youth Minister commends VGN for service
Pledges stronger collaboration with group By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande Wisdom, has commended the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, for its sacrifices and contributions to community safety, pledging stronger collaboration between the ministry and the grassroots security organisation. Olawande spoke when the Commander-General and National Chairman of VGN, Otunba James […]
Africa Re-backed Journalism Workshop to equip media practitioners on reporting climate change, others
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — The Africa Reinsurance Corporation-backed two-day journalism workshop will train journalists on how to apply insurance and risk concepts to effective reporting on climate change, politics, cybercrime, insecurity, economic hardship and other issues.A statement by Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuadu, the project coordinator of the All-inclusive Mass Media Seminar for journalists and lead […]
