460.7 Million Forgery and Money Laundering Case Suffers Setback As Principal Defendant, Austin Ugochukwu Albert, Fails To Appear, Cites Unsubstantiated Major Surgery Claim in Dubai, as FIDA Watches Closely. FEDERAL HIGH COURT, IKOYI LAGOS JUDICIAL DIVISIONBEFORE: HON. JUSTICE I. A. KALAN A high-stakes criminal trial involving alleged forgery and the diversion of N460,750,000 took a dramatic turn this week at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, after the principal defendant failed to appear in court, citing a medical emergency abroad without producing any supporting documentation. The matter, Inspector General of Police v. Austin…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu, has been honoured as Woman of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year Awards (AMTY) in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s banking industry, corporate governance, leadership and service to society. The award ceremony, held at the Stanel Dome Conference Centre, Awka, Anambra State brought together distinguished business leaders, academics, captains of industry and public figures to celebrate individuals and institutions whose achievements continue to shape business, governance, academia, public service and community development. The event was chaired by Prof. Joe Ezigbo, Founder of…
On behalf of the Exco and entire membership of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, we extend our warmest congratulations to you on your well-deserved appointment as a Member of the Advisory Council of the Institute of Corporate & Public Sector Professionals (ICPSP). This prestigious appointment is testament to your distinguished professional accomplishments, exemplary leadership, and unwavering dedication to excellence in both media practice and public administration. Your role from Chairperson of NAWOJ Lagos to Special Adviser to the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Head of the Public Affairs Unit…
In a press statement made available for Insight Global News by SP Bright Edafe Delta state Police Command PRO stated that: The Delta State Police Command, in its continued commitment to enforcing traffic regulations and improving public safety, has impounded twenty-one (21) vehicles during an intelligence-led enforcement operation conducted across Abraka and Ozoro. On 21st July 2026, at about 1500 hours, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, led command operatives on an enforcement patrol targeting traffic violations and other offences. During the operation, 21 vehicles were impounded for various offences, including non-display of registration number plates,…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has sponsored the 2026 Young Innovators Camp, a free educational initiative organized by MONAT to equip children with practical Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills needed to grow, thrive and prosper in a rapidly evolving world. The camp, which is scheduled to commence on 20 July 2026, will provide participating children with a hands-on learning experience focused on creativity, innovation, problem solving and critical thinking. Through the programme, children will be introduced to age-appropriate STEM concepts, guided build sessions and other engaging activities designed to stimulate curiosity and encourage practical learning.…
COMRADE AWA BAMIJI Jinarere, Off Iyana Church Ibadan, Oyo State 15 July 2026 His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria Aso Rock Villa Abuja Your Excellency, Appeal for Medical Assistance and Overseas Treatment I humbly write to seek Your Excellency’s compassionate intervention regarding my current health condition. It has been almost two years since I suffered a stroke, precise November 12, 2024. Since then, I have been receiving treatment at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. I thank Almighty God for preserving my…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind CITAB has expressed profound disappointment, shock, and outright condemnation over the investigative report by The Punch Newspaper alleging systemic corruption and bribery within the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs LASODA. This was contained in a press release issued today in Lagos by Jolomi Fenemigho, Executive Chairman of CITAB. CITAB noted that the report, which details alleged extortion, administrative roadblocks, and kickback demands targeted at non governmental organisations NGOs that cater for children with disabilities, paints a devastating picture of state enabled neglect. According to the…
…. Recognition Affirms Bank’s Leadership in Digital Innovation and Customer-Centric Banking Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been named Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank for Consumers 2026 by Euromoney, one of the world’s most respected authorities on financial services and banking excellence. The prestigious recognition affirms the Bank’s sustained leadership in digital innovation, customer experience and financial inclusion, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s leading technology-driven financial institutions. Presented annually, the Euromoney Awards for Excellence celebrate banks that are redefining financial services through innovation, measurable impact and outstanding customer…
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his immediate elder brother, the late Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi, describing him as a distinguished son of Ile-Ife whose remarkable life was defined by humility, integrity, entrepreneurial excellence and unwavering commitment to humanity. According to a statement issued on Sunday Sodiq Lawal on behalf of his Otunba Moses Olafare, the foremost African Monarch expressed profound tribute over the…
Stella Omonigho Eromosele and her husband, Olufemi George Shodimu, were on Thursday, July 16, 2026, arraigned before the Ogba Magistrate Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, over allegations bordering on conspiracy, assault, destruction of property, and threats to the life of a journalist. According to the charges presented before the court, the defendants are alleged to have been involved in a conspiracy that resulted in the assault of the journalist, the destruction of her property, and repeated threats to her life. The matter was formally brought before the court for judicial determination, with proceedings commencing in accordance with Nigerian…