The State Commandant , Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro received Executive members of Tetracore Energy Group represented by Nkiru Onwordi to engage pathways to a meaningful collaboration between both organizations in his office at the State Command Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja. The Lagos State Commandant affirmed the need for positive collaboration between the public and private sectors as one of the pathways to curbing security conundrums in the country . He extolled Tetracore Energy Group for identifying collaboration and cooperation as major reliable factors instrumental to solving security gaps.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Troops of Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, under Operations Desert Sanity IV and V, have recorded further operational successes with the discovery and neutralisation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and the arrest of suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno State. In one operation, troops of 25 Brigade, while conducting a Main Supply Route (MSR) patrol along the Damboa–Komala axis, discovered an IED on 17 December 2025. The device was promptly secured and successfully detonated by the troops, ensuring the safety of troops and commuters along the route. In a separate operation based on…
For millions of Nigerians, access to clean water and safe sanitation is still a daily struggle, with far-reaching consequences for health, livelihoods, and overallnl well-being. To address this urgent challenge and strengthen the systems delivering WASH solutions, Sterling Bank, in partnership with nonprofit Water.org and Sterling One Foundation,.has launched the Sterling WASH Business Loan, a catalytic financing solution that empowers WASH businesses and service providers to scale sustainable access to safe water and sanitation across Nigeria. The launch, which took place on Monday, 24th November 2025, at The Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, signals a shared commitment to solving one of…
The future of women-led enterprises in Nigeria took center stage on November 21, 2025, as the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sterling One Foundation convened investors, ecosystem leaders, and high-potential women entrepreneurs for the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day in Ilupeju, Lagos. The event underscored DBN’s central role in strengthening Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem, particularly for women founders who remain critical drivers of economic growth. The Demo Day marked the culmination of an intensive accelerator cycle funded and championed by DBN, featuring capacity-building, mentorship, and hands-on business development…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to community safety and sustainable ecological practices through the donation of essential firefighting and preventive equipment including hoses and gasoline water pumps to the Ikoyi Fire Service Station in Lagos. The donation was made under the Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP) by the True Serve team, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to the environment and community safety. Through the FHHP, members of staff identify areas of critical community needs, raise funds, and then receive matching monetary support from the bank to execute the projects. Commenting on the reason behind the donation, Divisional Head,…
Lagos: Mobile Court Order Remand of Six Miscreant Over Assault On Govt.Official Along Airport Road The Lagos State Mobile Courts have ordered the remand of six out of seven suspected notorious miscreants apprehended for orchestrating a violent and reprehensible assault on personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other sister agencies during a meticulously coordinated midnight enforcement operation along Airport Road, Lagos. The seven suspects were arraigned on Tuesday, 23rd of December, 2025 before the Chief Magistrate of the Lagos State Mobile Court on four-count charges, after which the matter was adjourned to February 19, 2026,…
By Adeola Akinwummi There was a certain young man who was going through a lot financially, and because of that, he decided to seek divine intervention by visiting a prophet, who told him that God was working on his matter and that in a short while, things would become better for him. With joy in his heart, he left the prophet’s place like a fulfilled young man, raising his shoulders and imagining the kind of vehicles he would drive when his miracle happened. He thought of the embarrassment his mother-in-law gave him a few days back and thought within his…
Delta State Police Command Respond to Misleading Online Reports; Reaffirm Commitment to Presidential Directives On Police Withdrawal From VIP Duties The Delta State Polce Command has observed with concern a misleading online report published by Sahara reporters alleging that the Command has flouted the Presidential directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP duties. The Command categorically states that the report is false, unfounded, and misleading. The purported story suggesting non-compliance by the Delta State Police Command emanates from unverified social media posts and reports that do not reflect the factual position of the Command or the Nigeria Police…
Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The Executive chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Lcda in Alimosho area of Lagos state Mayor Abiodun Jimoh Ejigbadero on Friday the 19th of December, 2025 presented budget tagged “Budget of Progress and sustainability for the year 2026” . The chairman’s speech goes this: Today marks a historic milestone as we journey into the 2026 fiscal year with the presentation of “The Budget of Progress and Sustainability.” In line with our commitment to purposeful governance and sustainable development, I presented the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which stands at Seven Billion, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Five Million, Eight Hundred…
President Bola Tinubu warmly congratulates his longtime friend and political ally, Prof. Segun Gbadegesin, on the auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday on December 20. President Tinubu rejoices with the renowned professor of Philosophy, who has dedicated his knowledge, understanding, and wisdom to the service of the nation, with a resonating impact on democracy and good governance. The President acknowledges the fearlessness, brilliance and clarity that the US-based democratic activist brought to the fight to return the country to democratic rule, and struggles to recognise the winner of the June 12 Presidential elections in the 90s, sometimes putting his life…