The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) speaks today with a deep sense of pain, outrage, and national concern over the disturbing events that have unfolded in recent days, events that reflect not only a worsening security crisis but a heartbreaking erosion of empathy, solidarity, and justice in our country. We unequivocally condemn the shameful and violent disruption of peaceful protesters, including members of the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement and other civil society organizations, by elements reportedly linked to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). These were not criminals. These were citizens, young Nigerians, advocates, and…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, paid a courtesy visit to the Delta State House of Assembly as part of ongoing stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening community policing and enhancing security across the State. Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner of Police stated that the engagement was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, who has emphasised the need for active collaboration with critical stakeholders in advancing community policing initiatives. He described the Delta State House of Assembly as a key partner in the collective effort to improve public…
Union Bank of Nigeria’s Endless Possibilities campaign has won Bronze in the Heritage category at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, one of Africa’s foremost platforms for creative excellence. The campaign was also shortlisted in the Craft category for Film Craft, a recognition of the artistry and technical quality behind the work. These recognitions were awarded following adjudication alongside qualifying entries from across the African continent. The Heritage win carries a particular resonance. It recognises the bank’s ability to honour its rich heritage while maintaining relevance with contemporary audiences. For more than a century, Union Bank has been woven into the…
By Adeniyi Oluwasegun, Ibadan Almost everyone is familiar with the story of King Saul, who was favoured as the first king to rule over Israel and was destined to reign until his death. However, his repeated disobedience to God’s servant led to the untimely end of his reign. His first major act of disobedience was recorded in 1 Samuel 13, when he took it upon himself to offer a sacrifice that should ordinarily have been performed by a priest, who at the time was Samuel. He was not patient enough to wait for Samuel, and this marked…
RC 7275937 ALPHA MORGAN BANK LIMITED SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 10 MONTHS PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The Directors are pleased to present the summary financial information of Alpha Morgan Bank Limited for the 10 months period ended 31 December 2025. These summary financial information are derived from the full financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2025, and are not the full financial statements of the Bank. The Bank’s Independent Auditors issued an unqualified audit opinion on the full financial statements for the 10 months period ended 31 December 2025 from which these summary financial information…
The Delta State Police Command has recorded significant operational successes in its ongoing efforts to combat crime and criminality across the State, leading to the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of a locally made revolver pistol, and ten bags of substances suspected to be Indian hemp. 1. RECOVERY OF ONE LOCALLY MADE REVOLVER PISTOL AND ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS On 30 May 2026, at about 0530hrs, the surveillance team, attached to Asaba Area command, while on routine patrol behind NTA Asaba, intercepted three suspects identified as Musa Sule (22), Moses Sunday (26), and Osama Ibrahim (25).…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday the 31st of May, 2026 successfully orchestrated a rapid and highly coordinated rescue operation following a devastating multi-vehicle road traffic accident that occurred along the Motorway inward Toll-Gate corridor within the Ogudu-Alapere axis of Lagos State. The harrowing incident involved a heavily laden 12-tyre DAF articulated truck and a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus (AA 60 YF). Preliminary security investigations revealed that the commercial bus somersaulted following a violent impact, leaving both its driver and a passenger trapped within the severely mangled wreckage, while simultaneously causing a major obstruction along the…
The political landscape in Oyo State has taken another dramatic turn following the emergence of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The development is being viewed in many political circles as another major setback for former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, whose long-standing ambition to govern Oyo State appears to have suffered yet another blow. Senator Alli, who currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the Senate, reportedly maintained a strong lead across several wards and local government areas during the primary process, eventually emerging as the…
…Gives Makinde 48 hours to act or resign Primate Elijah Ayodele, Servant of the Most High God, Founder and Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos, Nigeria, has pleaded with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rescue the children who are in the kidnappers’ den in Oyo State. The fearless Prophet of God gave the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, 48 hours to rescue the children or resign. Primate Ayodele took the stance while addressing journalists on issues of national importance, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the international headquarters of his church in Lagos. He took a swipe at…
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to launch a strategic engagement platform aimed at promoting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises across Nigeria. Known as the Fidelity Quarterly Business Forum, the initiative is designed to bring together SME business leaders, founders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss business opportunities, economic trends, innovation and sustainable growth strategies. Speaking on the initiative, Ugochi Osinigwe, Divisional Head, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises, Fidelity Bank Plc, said the forum reflects the bank’s commitment to delivering a wide range of initiatives that support the growth of small businesses in…