The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Area D Command comprising; Otto – Awori, Ojo, Iba, Olohunda and Badagry Divisions in pursuance of the Corps’ vision on ensuring effective protection of critical national assets and infrastructure which are very important to the socio – economic lifewire of the people and our dear country met with stakeholders today, Wednesday , 21st January , 2026 in Badagry . The protection of these Critical National Assets and Infrastructure ( CNAI ) include but not limited to critical sectors such as ; oil and gas,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Senator Yunus Akintunde has commenced a free eye medical treatment and screening programme for constituents of the Oyo Central Senatorial District. In a statement made available to the media by Kunle Olatunji, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Senator, the initiative is aimed at providing eye care services, medical tests, and immediate treatment for constituents experiencing various eye-related health challenges. The programme will run from Wednesday to Thursday across selected local government areas within the Ibadan Outer City Zone of Oyo Central Senatorial District, including Egbeda, Ona Ara, Oluyole, Lagelu, and Akinyele Local Government Areas. Qualified…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, needs no introduction when it comes to prophecies. There is no one who has his records in the prophetic ministry, and for decades, he has been at it, waxing stronger by the day. As it is known that his 2026 prophecies were released on Saturday, 20TH of December, 2025, in a 146-page booklet, there are several of the prophecies that have come to pass already. Some of them have been reported already. Based on further digging, below are the newly fulfilled prophecies: 1 Destiny Boy: The Nigerian…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have successfully apprehended a long-wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, popularly known as “Kanmo-kanmo”, ending a 12-year manhunt following his involvement in the brutal killing of three NDLEA officers. Kanmo-Kanmo, who is notorious for drug trafficking, evading arrest and mobilizing armed thugs against security agents was on Friday 16th January 2026 tracked to his hideout in Owode town, Ogun State by tactical teams of the Agency following credible intelligence. During the clinical operation, the suspect was found in possession of 69 kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis. The arrest marks a…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in exemplary synergy with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has once again underscored its operational acuity and institutional readiness by decisively forestalling a potentially calamitous fire outbreak on the Liverpool Bridge inward Mile 2, occasioned by a tanker-related incident. Preliminary security findings indicate that an articulated Iveco tanker (RBC 98 XX), heavily laden with diesel lost vehicular control and toppled onto the bridge, resulting in significant structural impairment to the tanker and the uncontrolled discharge of large volumes of diesel across the carriageway. Of grave concern was the…
The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Yunus Akintunde, has affirmed that the sterling performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the need to sustain excellent governance informed his automatic adoption and endorsement as the sole Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Senator Akintunde made this known during the statewide sensitisation rallies organised by the Hope Ambassadors, Oyo State Chapter, under the leadership of Senator Teslim Folarin, Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, and the State APC Chairman, Elder Olaide Abass, alongside members of the State Executive…
Nigeria’s banking sector is being reshaped by one of the most ambitious recapitalisation programmes in its history. If you bank, invest, or do business in Nigeria, understanding how this works and where each bank stands matters. In 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria raised minimum capital requirements and introduced three banking “tiers”: regional, national, and international. Banks have until March 31, 2026, to comply. Here’s what that means: International banks need ₦500bn in paid-up capital National banks need ₦200bn Regional banks need ₦50bn Paid-up capital is key. Retained earnings don’t count. Several banks, including Access Bank, Zenith Bank,…
The African Refugees Foundation (AREF) wishes to formally address the recent reports circulating on social and online media regarding Chief Mrs.Opral Benson, Hon. President AREF popularly known as the Iya Oge of Lagos. Contrary to the claims suggesting that Mrs. Opral Benson has been declared missing by her family, the Foundation has verified that Mrs Opral Benson AREF Honorary President is safe, in good health, and not missing. According to the Chief Executive Officer of AREF, Mr. Olujimi Olusola III, Chief Opral Benson is hale and hearty, and there is absolutely no cause for concern. AREF confirms that Mrs. Benson…
Servant of God, Primate Elijah Ayodele has authoritatively and prophetically declared that the Nigerian politicians are very wicked, selfish and greedy. Primate Ayodele made the revelation on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the international headquarters of his church. He said these politicians have turned thier backs against the masses even if the masses are faced with death. He lamented that it is only a few governors who still have a milk of human conscience in them while others have sold their consciences and cares not who perishes. He said the politicians spend unwisely but do not care for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the successful hosting of the African Music Awards (AFRIMA) – the continent’s biggest gathering of stars – from January 7 – 11. The President, in a statement issued by his spokesman Bayo Onanuga, hailed Nigerian stars who won laurels at the grand finale on January 11. It was the ninth anniversary of the awards. To President Tinubu, the success of Nigerian musicians at the awards is clear proof that Nigeria’s music and creative ecosystem continue to grow and gain global…