The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has commended the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for its recent announcement of a standardized protocol for corps members with disabilities, a move that shines a long overdue spotlight on the needs of so many who have too often been kept in the shadows. This was stated in a press statement issued in Lagos today by CITAB and signed by its Executive Chairman, Jolomi George Fenemigho. According to the group, “The adoption of an inclusion protocol by the NYSC is a major leap forward for disability rights in…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced the arrest of the driver of an empty Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker following a grievous and wholly preventable road traffic incident that culminated in the untimely demise of a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger at Pokia Junction, inward Araga, along the Epe–Ijebu Road, Epe, Lagos. Preliminary security findings disclosed that the commercial motorcyclist, who was conveying a male passenger was unlawfully traversing a prohibited route (one-way), in blatant contravention of existing traffic statutes when he was struck by the empty PMS tanker who was on a…
In a renewed commitment to strengthen environmental protection across Nigeria, Sterling One Foundation, in collaboration with Sterling Bank, Sunbeth, government agencies, community volunteers, and partner organizations, spearheaded a nationwide Environmental Cleanup and Beach Adoption exercise on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The initiative, which is in line with the United Nations Decade of Action, spanned 17 states, including Wuse Market in Abuja, Alpha Beach in Lagos, and communities across 15 other states, reinforcing the need for consistent, community-led action to combat all forms of plastic and waste pollution and restore the health of Nigeria’s environment. Across these locations, hundreds of…
In line with its commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has partnered with Greenfingers Wildlife Initiative, to plant trees at Elegushi Beach, Lekki, Lagos. The intervention was implemented as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP). It was funded and administered by the newly inducted employees, referred to as the Vault Class, who selected this initiative for their community impact project. The bank provided matching financial support to ensure the project’s successful execution. Speaking during the event, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr…
Veteran broadcaster and media executive Reuben Okala has been appointed Interim National President of the International Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (IIJAA), marking a significant milestone for the professional body. The event was held on Wednesday the 14th of January, 2026 at the International Institute of Journalism ( IIJA) Abuja campus. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Okala expressed gratitude to members of the association for the confidence reposed in him, pledging committed and visionary leadership. He assured that his tenure would focus on repositioning the association and restoring the International Institute of Journalism to its cherished place in Nigeria’s…
The Akran of Badagry Kingdom, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, has joined his ancestors. According to a reliable source Oba Akran died early Monday, 12 January, 2026. No details have been given yet on the circumstances surrounding his death. It was gathered that the whole of Badagry is in awe at the death of the referred monarch, and it was gathered that all markets have been ordered closed as the Oro masquerade is expected to go public. Oba Akran was one of Nigeria’s most referred Monarchs. He was a politician and journalist before ascending…
Since the beginning of the African Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco, Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has constantly faced backlashes because of his prophecy regarding the Super Eagles and some players. Just days before the tournament began, Primate Ayodele released his 2026 prophecies and while answering questions asked by journalists, he made it known that there are some players who will not ‘help’ the Super Eagles, among which was Ademola Lookman. However, He made it known that the Super Eagles won’t be eliminated quickly and that the team can get to the final stage and…
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). The outreach, which was facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, saw the presentation of school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other learning materials to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School; Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School in Lagos. Speaking during the presentation, Divisional Head of Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc,…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested three notorious armed robbery suspects involved in “one-chance” criminal operations and the gruesome murder of a legal practitioner, Barrister Chigbo Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix. Nwamaka’s body was dumped on the street after she was attacked. The robbers carted away her personal belongings including her phone. In a statement released on Sunday January 11, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said between 5th and 10th January, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad, led by ACP Victor Ogbeide Godfrey, acting on reconstructive digital intelligence, tracked the victim’s mobile phone and…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded notable operational breakthroughs across the State in its renewed drive to combat crime and criminality. These achievements, recorded shortly after the assumption of duty of CP Aina Adesola as the new Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, underscore the Command’s resolve to consolidate proactive, intelligence-led policing and reassure residents of enhanced security ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTIST/ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF ONE LOCALLY FABRICATED GUN AND TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES In line with proactive patrols and confidence-building operations across the State, on 10th January 2026, at about 0120 hours, operatives of…