The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) swiftly responded to a tragic road incident that resulted in the death of a roadside hawker at Okokomaiko, alongside a separate collision at Ogudu inward Toll Gate where seven injured passengers were successfully rescued. The fatal incident at Okokomaiko involved a Lexus Jeep with registration number SMK 674 HY. The crash led to the untimely death of an adult male hawker. LASTMA officials responded swiftly to the distress call, securing the accident scene and evacuating the remains of the deceased from the carriageway. Subsequently, Officers of the Nigeria Police Force from Ketu…
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Oba Salman Aweda, his wife and another resident have been kidnapped emidnight invasion of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. He was recently elevated by the state government. The heavily armed gang stormed the palace of at about 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, firing sporadically to scare residents before taking him and two others to an unknown destination. This is the noise we have been making regarding how they treat the prophecy of Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church. Before now, people used to say Primate Ayodele talks about politics alone…
There is a version of the Nigerian economy that the banking sector has always served well. It is the economy of salaried professionals, corporate treasurers, documented collateral, and monthly pay cycles. It is the economy that fits neatly into conventional credit models, standard account structures, and the risk frameworks that Nigerian banking inherited from its colonial and post independence institutional architecture. That economy is real, and serving it matters. There is another version. It is the economy of the cooperative chairwoman in Ogun whose members pool contributions weekly. The textile trader in Balogun who turns inventory four times a…
Adron Homes and Properties Limited delivered a commanding performance at the grand finale of the 2026 Ibadan Cultural Festival, firmly establishing its dominance as Nigeria’s leading real estate brand. At the iconic Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, the company did not just sponsor the event, it took control of the narrative, transforming the cultural celebration into a powerful showcase of brand strength, innovation, and market authority. With the presence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, alongside a distinguished assembly of traditional rulers, high chiefs, and top government dignitaries, Adron Homes leveraged the high-profile platform…
Tier one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food and essential items to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre. The outreach was carried out by the newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 and executed under the bank’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform known as the Fidelity Helping Hands Project (FHHP). Through the FHHP, staff identify areas of critical interventions in their immediate communities, raise funds and then receive matching financial support from the bank’s management to execute the projects. Items donated by the Legacy class…
-FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, is proud to announce its partnership with the Ekiti State Government in launching the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower startups, scale tech-enabled businesses, and accelerate innovation-driven economic growth across the state. The programme provides funding, mentorship, and market access to high-potential enterprises, with a focus on strengthening Ekiti’s innovation ecosystem, creating jobs, and supporting youth, women, and underserved communities. Notably, at least 40 percent of the fund has been reserved for female-led enterprises. The Innovation Enterprise Support Fund Initiative is structured…
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, continued his visibility policing and supervisory tour across key formations and flashpoints in Asaba, Ugbolu and its environs. The tour covered critical points including the Second Niger Bridge, Asaba Head Bridge, and the Ugbolu–Illah Road intervention point, where the CP assessed security deployments and addressed officers on duty. He commended their efforts while reminding them that the command will not tolerate any form of misconduct or complaints from the public. He directed that officers must be properly dressed, maintain a smart appearance, and conduct themselves…
The Alaba International Market in Ojo, Lagos, came alive on Thursday, April 16, 2026, as traders, political leaders, and stakeholders gathered for the commissioning of an industrial borehole constructed by Hon. Olawale Aganga-Williams. The project, designed to improve access to clean and potable water within the busy commercial hub, was officially commissioned by former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Her Excellency Princess Serah Sosan Adebisi, amid cheers from traders and community members who described the initiative as timely and impactful. Speaking at the event, Hon. Aganga-Williams reiterated his commitment to grassroots development and the welfare of his constituents. He emphasized…
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, on Friday, 17 April 2026, undertook an on-the-spot assessment of security deployments at designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the state, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police. The visit forms part of the Command’s proactive visibility policing strategy aimed at ensuring a secure, orderly, and hitch-free examination environment for candidates, officials, and stakeholders. During the tour, the CP inspected security arrangements, interacted with deployed personnel, and emphasised the need for professionalism, vigilance, and courteous conduct…
Access Bank Retains Position as Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand for Fifth Consecutive Year Access Bank Plc has been named Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand for the fifth consecutive year by Brand Finance, reinforcing its leadership position in the country’s financial services sector. Brand Finance announced this in its Nigeria 25 2026 report, which ranks the country’s strongest brands based on brand value, brand strength, and underlying business performance. According to the report, Access Bank’s brand value stands at ₦773.2 billion, maintaining its numberone ranking despite shortterm macroeconomic and market pressures. It attributed the marginal yearonyear decline in brand value…