The attention of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command has been immediately, brought to the viral story making the rounds on the social media space via online news platforms, links and channels about the unfortunate robbery invasion claimed, by some news purveyors, to have been perpetrated, by fifteen ( 15 ) masked men in Civil Defence uniforms and 15 unmasked tugs, in an hotel named, Seafortunes Hotel, said, to be situated, at Godwin Obasi, Ago Palace way, Okota, Lagos State, on a particular Sunday ( exact date withheld in the viral stories ).…
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A Delta State High Court in Asaba has dismissed the legal challenge brought by Prince Oyowoli Emiko against the succession of Ogiame Atuwatse III as the Olu of Warri. Prince Oyowoli, son of the former Olu Ikenwoli, had contested the legitimacy of the current monarch’s ascension to the throne. The court, in its ruling on case A/119/2023, determined that the claimant’s suit was statute-barred, effectively upholding the preliminary objection raised by the defendants. The presiding judge dismissed the suit “in its entirety,” dealing a decisive blow to Prince Oyowoli’s claims. The court highlighted several crucial aspects in its decision: The…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has visited the Assistant inspector general of police Zone 2, Adegoke Fayoade, the Lagos state commissioner of police, Ishola Olanrewaju, and several police stations in commemoration of his annual thanksgiving programs. The 2025 Thanksgiving tagged ’21 Days of Appreciation’ began on Sunday, 26th of January 2025 with an award ceremony organized for church members after which he visited members in their homes on Monday. Wednesday, which marked the fourth day of appreciation featured visits to these distinguished personalities mentioned above. During his visit, Primate Ayodele appreciated the gallant officers for…
The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro yesterday, Wednesday, 29th January, 2025, approved, the attendance of the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Superintendent of Corps Oluwaseun Abolurin, to join seasoned academics, journalists, security agencies, judicial and human rights’ experts, civil society and media practitioners, at the recently, concluded, ‘Stakeholders’ Engagement on the 2023 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report,’ organized, by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism ( WSCIJ ), at Le’ola hotel, Maryland, Ikeja. The Lagos State Commandant lauded, such initiative, which creates opportunities, for collaboration,…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a grievous lone vehicular accident involving a Toyota Sienna (KTU 666 JP) at Conoil, inward Secretariat, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This tragic occurrence, which transpired earlier today, resulted in the untimely demise of the driver, while three other occupants—two males and one female—suffered severe injuries. Responding with commendable swiftness, personnel of the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) administered critical first aid before transporting the injured victims to the Lagos State Accident & Emergency Centre at Toll Gate for urgent medical intervention. Preliminary inquiries indicate that the deceased driver was under the…
Aig-Imoukhuede is Named ‘Titan of the Year’Access Bank PLC (‘the Bank’), the flagship subsidiary of Access Holdings PLC (‘the Company’), has been honoured with the prestigious THISDAY Global Bank of the Year Award for 2024, recognising its significant impact on the global banking landscape. In Addition, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Holdings, received thedistinguished THISDAY Titan of the Year award for his exceptional contributions to thebanking sector in 2024. At THISDAY Awards 2025, Access Bank emerged victorious, surpassing African Export-Import (AFREXIM) Bank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) to claim the coveted title. The Prestigious award ceremony, held at Eko…
For his exceptional leadership and contributions to banking and finance, the Board Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi, has been presented the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Thisday Awards. At a well-attended event featuring leaders across Nigeria’s public and private sectors, the erudite banking professional joined a host of awardees who were recognized for their leadership across various sectors of the economy. Lauding the event organisers for the recognition, Chike-Obi said, “This is one of the proudest moments of my life. I thank the Thisday team, led by the ebullient Prince Nduka Obaigbena, for this award and I…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has kicked off his annual thanksgiving with awards and visitation to church members in their various houses. The 2025 Thanksgiving tagged ’21 days of appreciation’ kicked off on Sunday, 26th of January 2025, just immediately after the church’s annual convention. During the service on Sunday, Primate Ayodele called on dedicated church members and awarded them for their efforts in promoting the gospel of Christ. He gave them medals, indicating his appreciation of their efforts while he empowered some members of the church as he normally does. The appreciation cut across…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today welcomed a distinguished delegation from the World Bank to its Oshodi headquarters, Lagos. The delegation, led by Mr. Luc Gendre, embarked on a fact-finding mission to evaluate LASTMA’s traffic management and control strategies within Lagos State. The engagement, presided over by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, provided a comprehensive exposition of the agency’s operational framework, enforcement protocols, and innovative methodologies designed to facilitate seamless traffic flow across the metropolis. Mr. Bakare-Oki emphasized that LASTMA’s activities are guided by the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018. He elaborated on…
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced the appointment of three leaders, Mr Wole Adeniyi, Mr Mohamad Darwish, and Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect the NESG’s steadfast dedication to promoting visionary leadership and strengthening partnerships with key business leaders and private sector stakeholders. The addition of these accomplished professionals is expected to drive strategic initiatives aimed at transforming and advancing Nigeria’s economic landscape. Wole Adeniyi is the Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd and is responsible for driving the institution’s strategy across her Technology, Digital Transformation, Corporate & Investment Banking arm, and…