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…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
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…
Veteran broadcaster and media executive Reuben Okala has been appointed Interim National President of the International Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (IIJAA), marking a significant milestone for the professional body. The event was held on Wednesday the 14th of January, 2026 at the International Institute of Journalism ( IIJA) Abuja campus. In his acceptance speech, Dr. Okala expressed gratitude to members of the association for the confidence reposed in him, pledging committed and visionary leadership. He assured that his tenure would focus on repositioning the association and restoring the International Institute of Journalism to its cherished place in Nigeria’s…
The Akran of Badagry Kingdom, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I, has joined his ancestors. According to a reliable source Oba Akran died early Monday, 12 January, 2026. No details have been given yet on the circumstances surrounding his death. It was gathered that the whole of Badagry is in awe at the death of the referred monarch, and it was gathered that all markets have been ordered closed as the Oro masquerade is expected to go public. Oba Akran was one of Nigeria’s most referred Monarchs. He was a politician and journalist before ascending…
Since the beginning of the African Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco, Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has constantly faced backlashes because of his prophecy regarding the Super Eagles and some players. Just days before the tournament began, Primate Ayodele released his 2026 prophecies and while answering questions asked by journalists, he made it known that there are some players who will not ‘help’ the Super Eagles, among which was Ademola Lookman. However, He made it known that the Super Eagles won’t be eliminated quickly and that the team can get to the final stage and…
Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and educational empowerment with the donation of essential learning materials to schoolchildren in Makoko Community, Yaba, Lagos under its Fidelity Helping Hands Program (FHHP). The outreach, which was facilitated by the bank’s Legal Services Division, saw the presentation of school bags, notebooks, mathematical sets, writing materials, and other learning materials to pupils of Makoko Anglican Nursery and Primary School; Aiyetoro Nursery and Primary School, and Adekunle Anglican Nursery and Primary School in Lagos. Speaking during the presentation, Divisional Head of Legal Services, Fidelity Bank Plc,…