As part of preparations for the forthcoming 15th Biennial Police Games (BIPOGA 2026), the Force Sports Planning Committee held a two-day strategic conference from Friday, 16th January to Saturday, 17th January 2026, in Asaba, Delta State, alongside an inspection of sporting facilities designated for the games ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria Police games scheduled to hold from 7th February to 14th February 2026 in Asaba Delta State. The conference and inspection exercise was led by AIG Fom Pam Joseph, Chairman of the Force Sports Planning Committee, and was aimed at fine-tuning operational plans, logistics, and coordination ahead…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
After a months-long journey with a swollen leg, Bunmi Akinnaanu, the Nigerian gospel luminary, passed away on January 12, 2026. The singer who taught countless souls to weather the storm has now found her eternal calm. Her death marks the end of a life dedicated to ministry, marked by resilience and a voice that became a soundtrack of faith for millions. For years, Bunmi was a revered figure in Nigeria’s gospel music scene, admired for her deeply spiritual songs, powerful vocal delivery, and commitment to Christian ministry. Her live performances were known for being profoundly moving and unforgettable. Dating back…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, for Saturday’s bronze medal victory at the 2025 African Cup of Nations. The President commends the Super Eagles for putting behind them the disappointment of the semi-final loss to host nation Morocco last Wednesday. The Super Eagles overpowered Egypt, defeating the seven-time AFCON winner, in a penalty shootout after the regular time, in which the Nigerian team dominated. President Tinubu states that the Super Eagles players, through their victory, have once again demonstrated the determination, persistence, and can-do spirit associated with our country. The President remarks: “Despite their good…
After every Super Eagles match at the ongoing AFCON 2025 until yesterday, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church has always been called names because of his prophecy regarding the team. He had said that the Super Eagles would not be eliminated in the tournament and mentioned some players who would not perform well as expected. He also had a message for the coach. According to him, the Nigerian coach has ‘bad luck’ which will affect the Super Eagles. He also stated that Ademola Lookman will not ‘help’ the team and that if all instructions are…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to curb kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes across the State, following the recovery of firearms, ammunition, and other incriminating items by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT). Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of CP-SAT received information that about six (6) suspected kidnappers were sighted at a bush path along the Upper Agbarho area. Consequently, at about 2135 hours on 11th January 2026, the operatives led by ASP Julius Robinson, in collaboration with the community vigilantes, carried out a well-coordinated covert…
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) New Era has congratulated the newly elected executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). In a statement signed by its National Leader, Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, the OPC New Era congratulated Comrade Yinka Adeniran on his emergence as the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, describing his victory as well-deserved. The OPC New Era, in the statement issued on behalf of its National Elders’ Council, National Executive Council, and National Coordinating Council, also congratulated the recently elected State executives of the Oyo NUJ, headed by the…
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…
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…