Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

Insight Global News report that The Delta State Police Command has concluded security arrangements for the 2026 Annual New Yam Festival of Onicha-Olona Community, scheduled to hold from 13th to 26th September 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, psc, mnips, has ordered the deployment of personnel to the festival grounds, major entry and exit routes, identified flashpoints and other strategic locations within the community. Patrol and traffic teams have also been detailed to cover adjoining routes, regulate vehicular movement and respond promptly to incidents throughout the festival period. The CP warns that…

Acting on credible intelligence regarding a proposed cult gathering in Aragba-Orogun, operatives of the Command Anti-Cult Unit, Ozoro, raided the location and arrested eight suspects: Godspower Achubue (27), Ziden Edem (27), Kingsley Aniefem (36), Omita John (22), Onumu Happy (22), Kenneth Ukpurakpo (22), Juliet Festus (26), and Oghenegueke Okuanah (22). Preliminary investigation was extended to the residence of one of the suspects and a search warrant was executed, leading to the recovery of one pump-action gun, and one live cartridge. Investigation is ongoing. 2. POLICE FOIL ALLEGED EXTORTION AT CONSTRUCTION SITE, ARREST…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has commenced a three-day modularised refresher training programme aimed at strengthening the professional competencies of its personnel and equipping officers with contemporary knowledge, emerging global trends, operational standards and best practices in traffic management and customer service. The capacity-building programme, organised by MACTAY CONSULTING, a strategic training partner of LASTMA, was developed following a comprehensive Training Needs Assessment (TNA) conducted with LASTMA Contact Centre Agents and Support Staff. The outcome of the assessment was subsequently translated into eight structured learning modules, meticulously designed to address identified competency…

For many Nigerian businesses, the next growth opportunity may be located beyond the country. A fashion entrepreneur may source premium fabrics from Ghana. A pharmaceutical distributor may purchase essential products from Kenya. A manufacturer may pay suppliers across several African markets, while a technology company in Lagos may serve customers in Rwanda or Zambia. Across Africa, commercial relationships are expanding and businesses are discovering new suppliers, customers and investment opportunities. The African Continental Free Trade Area is supporting this momentum by creating a framework for deeper economic integration, wider market access and increased trade among African countries. Farmers,…

A Nigerian journalist, Mr Iwuchukwu Francis, has petitioned the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) over an alleged dispute concerning a rented apartment in the Adamo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. Iwuchukwu Francis, in a statement made before the Nigeria Police Force at Imota and Araro respectively, on June 8, 2026, said he was seeking police intervention after paying a total of N570,000 in rent through an estate agent, Bolaji Ojo, who operates under the name Ojo’s Properties (Land and Property Consultancy). According to the journalist, his initial discussion about renting a room-and-parlour self-contained apartment took place by telephone…

On a quiet Monday morning, the proprietor of a growing private school walks through her compound before the first bell rings. The classrooms are freshly painted, teachers are preparing their lessons, and parents are arriving with children eager to begin another academic year. Behind the excitement of the new session is a list of urgent financial decisions. The school needs more desks to accommodate increasing enrolment. Some computers in the ICT laboratory must be replaced. The school bus requires repairs, additional teachers must be recruited, and suppliers are waiting for payment. Beside the school is an…

Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has d!ed. He died  today, September 9, while undergoing treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, the country’s vice president said. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi said he had been suffering from a heart condition. Ndejembi added that funeral arrangements are under way in Kizimkazi, a village on the country’s semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar. Ameir was an agricultural academic who largely kept a low public profile. He became Tanzania’s first First Gentleman after President Samia took office in 2021. In his announcement, Ndejembi said Ameir d!ed at 08:00 local…

The Delta State Police Command has recorded successes in separate operations in Effurun and Agbor, resulting in the recovery of a locally made firearm, the arrest of a suspected drug peddler and the recovery of quantities of suspected illicit drugs. 1. ONE LOCALLY MADE GUN RECOVERED, MANHUNT LAUNCHED FOR ARMED ROBBERS IN EFFURUN: On 4th September 2026, at about 0530hrs, two masked men armed with a locally made shotgun broke into the residence of a 48-year-old man in the Charlisco area, NPA Express Road, Effurun. In a courageous act, the victim confronted and wrestled with the suspect carrying…

Union Bank of Nigeria has been recognised for its leadership in gender inclusion, emerging as Most Outstanding Bank in Gender Inclusion at the Women in Marketing and Communications Conference and Awards (WIMCA) 2026, held on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This award was in affirmation of the Bank’s commitment to advancing gender diversity through an inclusive workplace and financial ecosystem that empowers women, female entrepreneurs, and professionals with tailored products, capacity building, mentorship, networking, and broader economic opportunities. Themed “Grow, Give, Glow: Building Resilience for Distinction,” WIMCA 2026 convened leading female…

By Ouwatoyin Mathnuel On Monday, August 31, a reliable source had revealed how Bidemi Odukoya, the Shepherd of Iri Orun Parish ;  Celestial Church of Christ CCC at Ibogun- Akiode village , Ifo LG area of Ogun state allegedly macheted his wife to death during a midnight 2: am  domestic dispute before reportedly taking his own life. Insight Global News report that after allegedly attacking his wife, Odukoya, a father of three boys, reportedly fled the community and headed for the Coker junction,  a famous busy area in Ifo  axis, very close to Lagos- Abeokuta…