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…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
While we welcome stronger Nigeria–United States bilateral relations and support every genuine effort to improve investment, trade, technology transfer and economic cooperation, we are concerned by recent comments attributed to U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia which may be interpreted as a broad endorsement of the Tinubu administration’s economic and infrastructure performance. Diplomatic goodwill should never be mistaken for an objective assessment of the realities confronting Nigerians. As citizens, we wear the shoes and know where they pinch. The IMF itself, despite acknowledging improvements in some macroeconomic indicators, concluded in its 2026 Article IV Consultation that poverty…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel CHSR; The Centre for Human, Socio-Economic Rights has been baffled over what it described as alleged disregard for court orders regarding the disappearance of a prime suspect linked to the brutal murder of two Ajiran indigenous sons in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. At a recently held press conference, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, CHSR president affirmed the organisation was speaking on behalf of grieving families and residents of Ajiran who, according to him, have continued to live in fear following the killings of Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye.…
The Governorship Candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Oyo State, Kunle Olatunji (KTJ), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to renowned industrialist, philanthropist and Okanlomo Oodua, Engr. Jubril Dotun Sanusi, on his elevation to the prestigious traditional title of Gbonka Olubadan of Ibadanland. In his congratulatory message, Olatunji described the elevation as a well-deserved recognition of Engr. Sanusi’s immense contributions to the growth and development of Ibadanland, Oyo State and humanity at large. “I received with great joy the news of your elevation to the esteemed traditional title of Gbonka Olubadan as you continue your steady…
The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has joined eminent Nigerians in celebrating the First Lady of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on the occasion of her 60th birthday, describing her as “an icon of courage, compassion and charisma whose life continues to inspire hope, uplift humanity and exemplify purposeful public service.” In a goodwill message jointly signed by Aare Emmanuelking and his wife, Olori Aderonke Emmanuelking, the Adron Homes boss paid glowing tribute to the First Lady’s enduring legacy, noting that her six decades have been defined by commitment to…
L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Assistant General Manager, Heritage Homes Orphanage, Irene Light; and President, Audacious Inductees Class of 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc, Aanuoluwa Akinyemi; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Outreach at Heritage Homes Orphanage, Anthony, Lagos Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), Fidelity Bank’s flagship employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme which empowers staff to identify impactful…
Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised a beach cleanup in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. Nigeria currently generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone accounting for approximately 870,000 tonnes of that figure. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never recycled, and a significant proportion finds its way into rivers, lagoons, and the ocean, posing grave consequences for marine biodiversity and coastal communities. It is against…
The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has died after he was shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Lagos. Ajiboye was said to have come under attack on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi. According to reports, the assailants intercepted his vehicle around the Ikorodu Road axis and opened fire, leaving the car riddled with bullet holes. This sad occurrence has fulfilled the prophecy of popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, which he released in December at the presentation of his new…
NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, has concluded the NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, rewarding more than 41,000 consumers across the country through a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate consumer loyalty while supporting entrepreneurial ambition. Running from April to June 2026, the promotion invited consumers to purchase a promotional sachet of NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1, uncover a unique code and enter for a chance to win airtime, cash prizes and entrepreneurial support. The promotion attracted over 240,000 entries and culminated in four Grand Winners receiving prizes to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. Reflecting the nationwide reach of the promotion, the four Grand…
To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, FBRA organised environmental education sessions for more than 250 secondary school students, conducted a recycling awareness campaign that reached over 1,000 residents, recovered more than three metric tonnes of recyclable waste from over 400 households through a community buyback programme in Igando, Lagos, and formally launched a new recyclables collection centre in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and West Africa ENRG. The activities attracted strong participation from government agencies, private sector organisations and non-governmental organisations, including NESREA, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, LAWMA,…