Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the Top 10 nominees for its women-focused award initiative, SARA Gives to Empower Her Awards; the second edition of its She Empowers Her Award. The Top 10 nominees are: Social Entrepreneur, Bosede Nwachi; NGO Founder, Chigozie Blessing; Customer Success Leader, Ekwutosi Cynthia; Coach and Public Speaker, Franca Ozini; Ted X Speaker, Hassanat Abubakar; Mentor, Ikepo Osawaye; Marketing Professional, Jennifer Edem Ekong; World Safety Ambassador, Ambassador Mabel Abel-Onaiwu, Founder, Patrick Stephen Purple Heart Foundation for Widows; Oluwaseun Joan Stephen and…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has commissioned a mosque built by Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, which was named after her grandmother, Madam Abibatu Mogaji. The commissioning, which took place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, was attended by several Iyalojas, members of the Muslim community, Muslim clerics, members of Primate Ayodele’s church, INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, and other guests. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, who arrived dancing, expressed gratitude to Primate Ayodele for being the first man of God to build a mosque. She described the initiative as miraculous, noting that it shows that everything is possible with God. She…
Bella Amor Global Aid Foundation, in strategic partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service, has successfully concluded the Mo’Feed Project in Akwa Ibom State, marking a significant milestone in humanitarian outreach and food security intervention. The large-scale initiative directly impacted over 5,000 beneficiaries, including children, widows, persons living with disabilities, underserved families, and vulnerable youths across sevenLocal Government Areas. The outreach commenced in Uyo Local Government Area and extended to Mkpat Enin, Esit Eket, Nsit Ubium, Etinan, and concluded in Nsit Atai, ensuring inclusive and statewide coverage. The large-scale initiative directly impacted over 5,000 beneficiaries, including children, widows,…
Union Bank of Nigeria has issued a statement reaffirming its steadfast position in the course of ongoing regulatory engagements in response to recent media queries at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 304th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) press briefing. The bank’s affirmation comes in the wake of Governor Olayemi Cardoso’s clarification on the regulatory framework governing institutions under intervention while speaking on the complexities and structural considerations influencing the recapitalisation timeline. According to the CBN Governor, institutions currently under regulatory oversight are subject to unique circumstances that necessitate a differentiated approach, distinct from those institutions that have had…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights( CHSR) under the leadership of Com. Alex Omotehinse and leaders of other Civil societies like Centre for Economics and Human Rights Advancements ( CEHRA), Human Rights Monitoring Agenda ( HURMA) have commended the Lagos state Police Command over it’s relentless efforts regarding the investigations on murder cases in Eti- Osa Local Government area of Lagos state. Siblings of late Sheriff Agboworin and widow of late Prince Akinloye; Mrs Aramide Akinloye in a brief chat with the media also commended Lagos state Police Command for it’s inputs…
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, has recorded another significant operational successes in separate intelligence led operations aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks and curbing violent crimes within the State. 1. ARREST OF DRUG BARONS AND RECOVERY OF 1,520 PACKETS OF PROHIBITED DRUGS On 13 February 2026 at about 2230hrs, operatives of the Eagle Net Special Squad while on routine stop and search duty along the Asaba Agbor Expressway near Northwest Filling Station, intercepted a white J5 Bus with registration number 7BGT 60LG. A thorough…
Honourable Stella Foluke Osafile, the House of Assembly Member representing Amuwo – Odofin nods NSCDC Lagos State Command for driving community ownership of assets and infrastructure in Lagos. The protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure ( CNAI ), which encompass the oil and gas, transportation, power and energy, telecommunications, education, health sectors et ce tera remain one of the core statutory mandates of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) amongst many others. It is in the light of the above that the State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command Mr Adedotun Keshinro commended the Area…
As the holy month of Ramadan inspires reflection, sacrifice, and generosity, Adron Homes and Properties Limited has unveiled its special Ramadan Promo, encouraging families, investors, and aspiring homeowners to move beyond seasonal gestures and embrace property ownership as a lasting investment in their future. The company stated that the Ramadan campaign, running from January 20th to April 6th, 2026, is designed to help Nigerians build long-term value and stability through accessible real estate opportunities. The initiative offers generous discounts, flexible payment structures, and meaningful Ramadan-themed gifts across its estates and housing projects nationwide. Under the promo structure, clients enjoy…
Prophecies are made based on divine instructions, not when there are situations that look like the prophecy arises. They are not made by calculations, permutations and already available information, rather, they are purely prophetic in nature. Earlier this morning, around 5 am, during the Tuesday ‘God will not put me to shame’ prayer session, Primate Ayodele, in his usual way of dishing out prophecies, said he foresees the emergence of a new Inspector General of Police. Meanwhile, this came when there was no rumour or information about the replacement of Kayode Egbetokun. In fact, he is mostly said to…
In this season of Ramadan, where kindness and unity take center stage, MILO is sharing in that spirit through a 30-day Ramadan gifting campaign across Northern Nigeria, reaching families and honoring the values that define the holy month. The initiative includes the donation of over 1 million sampled cups, more than 1,000 MILO cartons, and essential Iftar items such as prayer mats, prayer kettles, and plastic buckets distributed across the region. The campaign is supported by MILO’s ambassadors, including Ahmed Musa, Mansurah Isah, and Sulaimon Bosho, who have helped amplify its message of unity and generosity. At…