Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the launch of the second edition of its flagship women-empowerment initiative, the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 (HAP 2.0). Designed to equip women with practical, income‑generating skills and structured pathways to entrepreneurship; HAP 2.0 will build on the success of its inaugural edition held in 2023. Speaking with journalists at a media chat to herald the launch of HAP 2.0, the Divisional Head, Product Development, Fidelity Bank Plc, Osita Ede, explained that the initiative has been enhanced to deliver greater impact. “HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme 2.0 reflects our commitment to continuous improvement.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has denied allegations linking her loyalists to the disruption that occurred during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Congress in Oluyole, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued by her media office, Akande-Sadipe said she was not present at the congress and did not authorize, sponsor, or encourage any act of violence before, during, or after the exercise. She dismissed attempts to associate her name with thuggery or disorder, insisting that such narratives were misleading. “More so, the individuals who orchestrated and led the thugs are…
The All Progressives Congress local government congress in Oluyole was marred by violence on Saturday, with clashes that reportedly left several party members injured. The exercise, organised to elect executives in the local government area was disrupted at Olomi Ward 7, by suspected heavily-armed political thugs allegedly linked to a member of the party, Prof. Abiodun Gbolagade, who is an Aspirant for the 2027 Oluyole Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives Many persons were reportedly wounded during the unrest, while Hon. Idowu Oyawale, the campaign Director-general of House of Representatives member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe during the last…
When the final runner crossed the finish line at the 11 th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM), the applause began to fade. But for hundreds of workers across Lagos, the real work was just beginning. Major highways had been closed to facilitate the event. Tens of thousands of runners moved through the city in a coordinated surge of athletic endurance. Thousands of bottles of water and energy drinks were distributed, alongside sachets containing essential medical supplies and medication. The race route itself was meticulously prepared, lined with banners, barricades, medical tents and precision timing systems that…
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of AIG Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha (mni, psc, MNIM) to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG). The decision was reached today, Friday, 20th February 2026, following his exceptional performance in the Commission’s written examination and oral interview. DIG Fayoade, who began his career in 1992, brings over three decades of distinguished service to his new role. Until his promotion, he served as the AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command, Lagos, where he was widely praised for his community policing initiatives and strategic operations, including the dismantling of the…
The Exco and entire members of the Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists Lagos chapter, congratulates Hajia Hadizah Ifeyinwa Omowole, former President of the Association over her appointment as the Head Of Operations, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN Lagos. This appointment is a confirmation of your contributions to nation building, promotion of journalism and pursuit of fairness and gender equality. Your dedication to pulling women journalists into rooms where decisions are being taken has not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful for it. We say, congratulations on this appointment and the greater achievements that are to follow in your leadership…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 16, 2026, arraigned the Chief Executive Officer of Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited, Osabohein Alex Ologbose, alongside his wife Hope Onome Oghelemu before Justice Ekerete Akpan of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Other defendants in the matter are; Onome Global Market Resources Limited and Lexicon Multi-concept Media Limited. They were arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, conversion of funds and money laundering to the tune of about N740million contrary to Section 18(2)(b) of the Money Laundering Prevention…
The Lagos State Police Command has made significant progress in the investigation of the murder of Prince Ademola Akinloye, the son of the Ajiran of Agungi, Oba Tijani Akinloye. Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing. Details of the Incident and Arrests The prince, Ademola Akinloye, was tragically killed on August 26, 2024. He was attacked by gunmen who shot and brutally murdered him along Chevron Drive, near the Ebano Supermarket in the community. Following intensive intelligence gathering, the police have now taken nine suspects into custody. According to a police source, the…
The Delta State Police Command has again demonstrated its firm commitment to proactive crime prevention with the recovery of multiple firearms and ammunition from a suspected criminal armoury and the foiling of an attempted hostel robbery in Agbor. 1. POLICE UNCOVERS SUSPECTED GANG ARMOURY, RECOVERS ONE LOCALLY MADE LONG GUN, A LOCALLY MADE CUT-TO-SIZE FIREARM, A FABRICATED BERETTA PISTOL, FIVE ROUNDS OF LIVE AMMUNITION AND TEN LIVE CARTRIDGES Sequel to the handover of a male suspect by the DPO Ororokpe Division, operatives of the Command’s Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, intensified interrogation of the suspect,…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has continued to extend his genuineness and credibility with massive records of his prophecies that have been fulfilled. Even though he has consistently said he doesn’t pray that his prophetic warnings to people and nations come to pass, they have continued to come to pass because people fail to take caution when credible men of God like Primate Ayodele warn them. In December 2025, the prophet released prophetic warnings for 2026 in a 146-page document, and shared it publicly to enable those who were mentioned to prepare adequately for…