It was a black Sunday on May 11, 2025, as two young dispatch riders tragically lost their lives in a devastating road traffic crash on the Eko-Apongbon Inward Bridge, Lagos. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, the fatal crash occurred at about 12:45hrs and involved two articulated trucks and a motorcycle. The vehicles, identified with registration numbers T-10357 LA and KJA 107 XM, collided and it resulted in a 20-foot container falling off one of the trucks, crushing the two unsuspecting dispatch riders instantly. A total of five adult males were involved in the crash.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
. In a devastating vehicle collision that occurred earlier today on the Eko Bridge inward Alaka corridor, two dispatch riders tragically lost their lives following a crash involving two fully loaded Mack trucks, identified by registration numbers T-10357 LA, and KJA 107 XM. The fatal incident has sent ripples of grief and alarm through the Lagos motoring public. Preliminary findings suggest that the driver of one of the articulated trucks, reportedly driving at an excessive speed while allegedly dozing off, lost control of the vehicle. The truck then careened into another moving trucks ahead of it, triggering a violent impact.…
… promises skill acquisition programme soon More than 1,000 sanitation workers have been celebrated at a special event tagged, rest and relaxation day, organised by Glo Foundation, at the headquarters of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA), Ijora, Olopa. The event was a break off work, and dedicated for rest and fun for the workers, featuring music, games, food, and bonding activities, aimed at reducing stress and promoting the health and wellness of the workers. The Foundation also promised a four-week skill acquisition training for 200 workers or their dependents in bead making, barbing, fashion design, digital skills and more, to equip them with permanent vocations. Speaking…
The Oyo State chapter of the Oodua Peoples Congress, New Era, has congratulated Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin and Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi on their recent elevation to prestigious chieftaincy titles by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I). In a statement issued on Saturday in Ibadan and signed by the State Coordinator, Comrade Sunday Babalola Dabiri, the OPC New Era described the conferment of the Aare-Alaasa Olubadan of Ibadanland on Senator Folarin and the Ajia Olubadan of Ibadanland on Chief Sanusi as “well-deserved recognitions of their outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the progress of Ibadanland…
Sustainable farming and market access at the heart of new partnership to transform agriculture in Zaria, Kaduna – L-R: Alhaji Nuhu Aminu, Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, Alhaji Mohammed Rili, GM, Kaduna Agricultural Development Agency, Mrs. Adesuwa Akinboro, Country Director of TechnoServe Nigeria, Mr. Alidu Amadu, Head of Agricultural Services, Central West Africa, Mr Bege Dutse Bungwon, Kaduna State Ministry of Agriculture and Dr. Rufus Idris, AGRA’s Country Director for Nigeria, at the launch of the Strengthening Farmers’ and SMEs’ Resilience through Climate Smart Grain Production and Accessing the Structured Markets (StreFaS) initiative in Zaria, recently. In…
Peter Umeadi, WJA Board Member 2017-2019, Presidential Candidate 2023 (APGA ), with Javier Cremades Garcia, President, World Jurist Association & World Law Foundation, at the XXIX World Law Congress in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on May 5 2025. Some of the young persons who listened to the presentation at WLC 2025 on May 5 in Caribe University Santo Domingo Dominican Republic. INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, CULTURAL PRACTICES, INTERNATIONAL MIGRATIONS AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION: PRESENTATION BY JUSTICE PROFESSOR PETER UMEADI, WJА BOARD MEMBER 2017-2019, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE IN NIGERIA 2023 (APGA) AT THE XXIX WORLD LAW CONGRESS AT SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4-6…
FirstBank, the West African premier bank and financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with EStars Education Africa Limited (EStars), a global leader in educational esports. Empowering the Next Generation of Esports Professionals The partnership provides a platform for FirstBank to support the rollout of EStars’ comprehensive esports qualifications, including entry-level Certificates and BTEC courses in esports. These programmes are designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the burgeoning esports industry. Innovative Financial Solutions for Gamers In addition to educational initiatives, FirstBank and EStars are exploring the development of a…
Fidelity Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading Tier-1 financial institutions, has announced a remarkable financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, recording a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N105.8 billion, representing an impressive growth of 167.8% compared to N39.5 billion in Q1 2024. The bank’s unaudited financial statements, released on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on April 30, 2025, highlight a substantial increase in Gross Earnings, which rose to N315.4 billion, marking a year-on-year growth of 64.2% from N192.1 billion in the same period last year. Growth in interest income was primarily led by 38.6% yoy (7.4% ytd) expansion in…
On May 2nd, 2025, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative, and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, showed Nigeria and the entire financial sector what it truly means to celebrate legacy with purpose. The event, themed Timeless Elegance, was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites. The bank’s 80th-anniversary celebration was more than a gala; it was a finely curated brand experience that blended history, glamour, music, storytelling, and strategic vision into one unforgettable night. With every segment choreographed to perfection, the evening was a strong statement of who Wema Bank is, where it’s coming from,…
There was tension and panic at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Acme, Lagos, on Wednesday afternoon when the Chairman of Bariga Local Government, Hon. Kolade Alabi, suddenly slumped while addressing party stakeholders. The dramatic incident occurred during a high-level APC stakeholders’ meeting, drawing gasps and confusion from the crowd as Alabi, a prominent figure in Lagos grassroots politics, lost consciousness mid-speech. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with party members and aides quickly rallying around him. He was promptly revived at the scene before being rushed to a nearby hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment. Sources at…