Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised a beach cleanup in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. Nigeria currently generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone accounting for approximately 870,000 tonnes of that figure. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never recycled, and a significant proportion finds its way into rivers, lagoons, and the ocean, posing grave consequences for marine biodiversity and coastal communities. It is against…

The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has died after he was shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Lagos. Ajiboye was said to have come under attack on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi. According to reports, the assailants intercepted his vehicle around the Ikorodu Road axis and opened fire, leaving the car riddled with bullet holes. This sad occurrence has fulfilled the prophecy of popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, which he released in December at the presentation of his new…

NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, has concluded the NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, rewarding more than 41,000 consumers across the country through a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate consumer loyalty while supporting entrepreneurial ambition. Running from April to June 2026, the promotion invited consumers to purchase a promotional sachet of NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1, uncover a unique code and enter for a chance to win airtime, cash prizes and entrepreneurial support. The promotion attracted over 240,000 entries and culminated in four Grand Winners receiving prizes to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. Reflecting the nationwide reach of the promotion, the four Grand…

To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, FBRA organised environmental education sessions for more than 250 secondary school students, conducted a recycling awareness campaign that reached over 1,000 residents, recovered more than three metric tonnes of recyclable waste from over 400 households through a community buyback programme in Igando, Lagos, and formally launched a new recyclables collection centre in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and West Africa ENRG. The activities attracted strong participation from government agencies, private sector organisations and non-governmental organisations, including NESREA, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, LAWMA,…

By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Human Rights Group known as Coalition of civil society organisations has frowned at corruption accusation against AIG Moshood Jimoh of zone 2 command , rather applauded the role of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police  in the investigation of the brutal killing of  two Ajiran community indigene;  Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Ademola Akinloye . The groups, which include the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), said they were concerned about what they described as misinformation and conflicting narratives surrounding the ongoing criminal proceedings arising from the case. The coalition’s position was contained in…

A new thought-leadership podcast, Policy Without Politics, has launched to deepen public understanding of the policies shaping economies, businesses, markets and everyday life. Hosted by Mustafa Chike-Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe, the weekly podcast is available on YouTube and invites viewers to subscribe for rigorous, non-partisan conversations on governance, public policy, development and the business environment. Positioned as a platform for clear thinking without partisan noise, Policy Without Politics connects decisions made in capitals to their impact on companies, markets, citizens and communities, with global relevance grounded in an African context. Each episode explores the forces shaping trade, fiscal…

The Governorship Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Oyo State, Kunle Olatunji (KTJ), alongside the State Executive Committee of the party, has expressed profound joy over the safe release of the abducted teachers and pupils from Yawota and Ahoro-Esiele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. There was widespread jubilation across the ADP family as the governorship candidate, the State Chairman of the party, Apostle Dare Ojo, and members of the State Executive, including Hon. Ademola Ogundeji, Alagba Bepo Adebowale, Jackson Aladje, Hon. Sayo Akinwale, Hon. Sodiq “Elege” and the party’s House of Assembly candidates…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, on Friday honoured veteran journalist and former union leader, Mr. Sadiq Martins, during his 8th-Day Fidau Prayer in recognition of his immense contributions to journalism and the union. Speaking at the prayer session, the Chairman of the NUJ Lagos State Council, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi, described the late Martins as a committed unionist who was a familiar face at the Council’s State Congress meetings, where he was always seen occupying the front row. Ajayi noted that Martins possessed an exceptional knowledge of the NUJ Constitution and earned the respect…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound joy at the successful rescue of the children and teachers from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, by the security forces. President Tinubu praised the heroic efforts of the security agencies, especially the military, the DSS and the police, for working round the clock in the last 56 days to secure the release of the abducted children and their teachers without any collateral damage and for arresting eight of the abductors and neutralising others. President Tinubu regretted the anguish that the children and their teachers, as well as members of…

The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, has arrested and arraigned three suspects in connection with the viral video showing the alleged torture of a resident by a community leader and members of a local vigilante group in Emevor Community, Isoko North Local Government Area. The incident, which was captured in a video widely circulated on social media, immediately drew the attention of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, who directed the Area Commander, Ozoro Area Command, to conduct a swift and discreet investigation. The investigation, which was further…