By Aniekan Ezekiel What happens when legacy meets preparedness? What results from such a combination? Let us not be in a hurry to put forward any answers yet. Instead, let us consider first the opposite situation: When legacy meets unpreparedness. The world abounds in examples of this distressing situation. A dynasty that has built wealth from generation to generation, with its illustrious heirs providing generational leadership, finds itself in a strange phase where an ill-prepared heir takes over the reins and in that same generation, not the next, wipes out the entire family fortune built over several generations. We see…
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… Spares Over 200 Allottees From Eviction, Property Loss In a major display of responsive and compassionate leadership, the Lagos State Government has successfully resolved a land dispute that had lingered for over a decade in the Okun-Ajah and Mayegun communities of the state. Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Alausa on Monday, the Honourable Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, revealed that the dispute, which had threatened the homes and livelihoods of hundreds of residents within State Government schemes, was brought to a peaceful and lawful end through the visionary leadership of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.…
Despite being home to adherents of diverse religions, Lagos State continues to stand out, not just as Nigeria’s commercial hub, but also as a beacon of religious harmony and a model for interfaith unity. According to the Commissioner for the Ministry of Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, Lagos has built a robust framework for bridging Christianity and Islam by recognising the spiritual needs of both faiths and actively fostering dialogue, inclusion, and mutual celebration. Speaking at the ongoing 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, the Commissioner emphasised that the Ministry’s core mandate is to enhance harmonious relations among faith-based organisations. This,…
… Offender remanded in Kirikiri till June 26 A joint enforcement team, comprising officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI), has arrested Mr. Ogunbadejo Olawale, a resident of No. 25 Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Ketu, caught in a viral video dumping waste on Alapere link bridge, Ketu. He has been remanded at the Kirikiri Prison by the Environmental and Special Offences Court, sitting at Oshodi, with case adjourned till 26th June 2025. Speaking on the matter, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, expressed deep concern over the…
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has recorded significant breakthroughs in its sustained operations against crime and criminality across the state. In separate intelligence-led operations, police operatives arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists, while also recovering firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous items. Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the courage and professionalism displayed by the operatives and reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to securing the lives and property of residents. He added that these achievements demonstrate the command’s readiness to confront all forms of criminality and the readiness…
Over 4,500 residents have benefited from a two-day feeding programme organized by Fidelity Bank Plc in Abere and Modakeke communities in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The program, which saw to the distribution of essential food items, was executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment and the Esther Adeleke Foundation. Speaking during the distribution event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, represented by the Regional Bank Head, Southwest II, Mrs. Morenike Olabisi emphasized that the Fidelity Food Bank initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community welfare. She noted that since…
Fidelity Bank Plc added N1.63 trillion to its assets base within three months to strengthen its position as one of the seven largest banks in Nigeria, in terms of assets base. Regulatory filings approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed Fidelity Bank as one of the fastest growing and strongest banks in Nigeria across key parameters with the bank’s total assets rising by N1.63 trillion within the first three months of the year. The reports showed that Fidelity Bank’s total assets rose from N8.82 trillion by December 31,…
Hon. Akin Alabi, the Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been announced as the New Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, officially marking his entry into the Ibadan chieftaincy line. This was made known on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in a letter issued by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at the Olubadan Palace. His coronation is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, following the customs and traditions of Ibadanland. The Ibadan chieftaincy system is one of the most respected traditional structures…
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Fidelity Bank Plc has dismissed as unfounded the story making the rounds that it is on the verge of bankruptcy following a Supreme Court judgment linked to a legacy $3 million credit facility granted by the defunct FSB International Bank in 2002. The bank made the clarification on Monday, assuring the general public, depositors and stakeholders that it remains financially strong despite court judgment. In a statement by its Divisional Head, Brand & Communications, Meksley Nwagboh, Fidelity Bank called for calm, stating that it was currently seeking judicial clarification on the accurate computation of the judgment sum.…
Hon. Akin Alabi, Member of the House of Representatives representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic killing of Paul Alade in the Alakia area of Ibadan earlier today. According to reports making rounds on social media, the student was allegedly shot by a police officer while on his way to school. The boy named PAUL KEHINDE ALADE was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. Hon. Akin Alabi strongly condemns this unfortunate incident and has called for:An immediate and transparent investigation by the Oyo State Police Command.The identification and…