Mr Segun Adeleye, President/CEO, World Stage Limited has advised Nigeria to look at different options of solving the insecurity challenges including possible collaboration with the United States on joint military exercises that will flush out terrorists in the country. In his opening address at the WorldStage Economic Summit (WES) 2025 in Lagos on Friday with the theme Tackling the Issue of Low Productivity in Nigeria, he said, “Interestingly, insecurity is attracting more attention in recent time, including from abroad. Insecurity in parts of the country negatively affects economic activity.” He said as U.S President Donald Trump is threatening to launch…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Nestlé Nigeria is pleased to announce the distinguished panel of judges for the 2025 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards. This year’s panel brings together accomplished professionals in journalism, academia, nutrition, communications, and development, reinforcing Nestlé’s commitment to recognizing excellence in impactful and socially relevant storytelling. The panel welcomes Dr. Yvonne Kanalio Olaloku, Nutrition Specialist with the Nestlé Nutrition Institute for Central and West Africa, whose extensive work in fortification advocacy and evidence-based nutrition brings valuable expertise to the Awards. Also joining the ranks this year is Dr. Margaret Agada-Mba, Senior Lecturer in Communication, Media and Cultural Studies at the School of Media and…
Fidelity Bank Plc has restated its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on supporting indigenous operators. This was highlighted by the bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, during a first oil presentation event for Emadeb Energy at Fidelity Place, the bank’s corporate headquarters in Lagos. At the event, Emadeb Energy’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Adebowale Olujimi, expressed appreciation for the bank’s role in enabling the company’s progress. “What makes Fidelity Bank unique is its willingness to take calculated risks. Many banks prefer to work with companies…
The Delta State Police Command has activated a full-scale manhunt for Chief Jerry Nkeeshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, and all members of the armed group responsible for the deadly attack that claimed the lives of three innocent youths on 24th November 2025 near ‘B’ Division, Asaba. Preliminary investigations reveal that the said chief allegedly led a group of vigilantes and suspected cult members, some brazenly disguised in Army camouflage, to a parcel of land at Okwe community along the Asaba–Onitsha Road in a deliberate attempt to lay claim to the property. The group proceeded to enforce an unauthorised quit notice,…
The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja, has taken full custody of fugitive suspect Victor Benjamin Fejemirokun. The suspect was handed over by the Ghana Police Service today in Accra, Ghana, following a coordinated multi-agency operation. Fejemirokun had fled Nigeria after the abduction and suspected murder of an FRSC officer and her young daughter in Osun State. The Ghana Police Service, acting on credible intelligence that the suspect was hiding within their jurisdiction, effected his arrest and immediately notified the Nigeria Police Force. Acting on this notification, Interpol NCB Abuja swiftly proceeded to Accra, where…
The Delta State Police Command has yet again demonstrated its operational readiness and tactical efficiency following the decisive arrest of a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate terrorising the corridors of Delta State and its environs.On 23rd November, 2025, at about 0630hrs, acting on a distress call regarding a robbery incident along the Asaba–Benin Expressway by Dustbin/Mango Tree area, the Commander, Eagle Net Special Squad, SP Danyaya Inusa, swiftly mobilised surveillance teams of the squad in a coordinated operation with operatives of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service, led by DSP Abu Joshua, to the reported scene.Upon arrival, the…
The Delta State Police Command wishes to inform the public that the rumour alleging an invasion of Girls’ Secondary School, Utagba-Ogbe, Kwale, on 24th November 2025 at about 0930hrs is entirely false and misleading. The panic originated from misinformation circulated among students and was further amplified by unverified online reports suggesting community anxiety and alleged gunshots. Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, immediately ordered a coordinated response and deployed the DCO Kwale Division, SP Udofia Kufre, to lead a patrol team for immediate on-the-ground verification and security assessment. The Vice Principal of…
Union Bank of Nigeria, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new customer reward initiative designed to deepen engagement, drive premium account activity, and promote consistent savings behaviour among its customers.Open to new and existing customers, the Save and Gain promo requires participants to open accounts, maintain and grow a monthly average balance of ₦50,000, complete at least five transactions monthly, and actively use digital channels such as cards, USSD, mobile, or internet banking. Top deposit contributors will receive monthly rewards ranging from free debit cards, cash prizes of N50,000 and N100,000, respectively,…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has delivered a categorical and uncompromising caution to residents, community custodians, religious bodies, party conveners and organisers of diverse socio-cultural activities against the indiscriminate obstruction of access roads before, during and after events slated for the rapidly approaching festive season across the State. The Agency lamented the persistent and worrisome tendency of celebrants, worship centres, event planners, street revellers and associated groups to annex critical road corridors thereby disrupting unhindered traffic circulation and subjecting law-abiding motorists to needless gridlocks, safety risks and severe inconvenience. LASTMA stressed that all roadways, whether trunk routes or…
The Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB) has called on the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to immediately halt all final contract approvals for the Maryland Interchange project until a verifiable Universal Design Audit is carried out and incorporated. This was stated in a press release issued in Lagos today and signed by CITAB’s Executive Chairman, Jolomi George Fenemigho, who expressed deep concern that the rights and needs of blind and visually impaired residents are once again being pushed to the margins in a major public infrastructure project.…