The United States Army War College (USAWC) has posthumously conferred one of its highest international honours on the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, with his induction into the prestigious International Hall of Fame (IHOF). The distinguished recognition, which took place on Monday, 13 October 2025, was conferred during the opening ceremony of the ongoing Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Convention at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, Washington D.C., United States of America. In a solemn but yet colourful ceremony, the Commandant of the USAWC,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Fidelity Bank’s market leadership has been affirmed once again as the tier-one lender bagged double honours at the BusinessDay Bank and Other Financial Institutions’(BAFI) Awards 2025. At the awards ceremony, which was held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, 11 October 2025, Fidelity Bank was presented with the awards for the “Best Bank for Export & Trade Finance” and “Most Innovative Bank of the Year”. Dedicating the Export and Trade Finance Award to its customers, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, who was represented by the Executive Director/Chief Operations and Information…
The Distinguished Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Yunus Akintunde, has been named Best Senator of the Year by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. In a statement signed by Comrade Demola Babalola, Chairman of the Oyo State Council of NUJ, the union explained that Senator Akintunde was selected for the prestigious honour following a thorough assessment of his sterling performance, impactful representation, and commitment to public service as a first-term senator in the 10th National Assembly. According to the NUJ statement: “Given your contributions to the development of the society, Oyo State, and Nigeria…
As part of activities marking the 2025 Press Week of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Chapter, a delegation of journalists paid a courtesy visit to Adron Homes and Properties Limited, Nigeria’s leading real estate development firm. The Press Week, slated for October 12th to 17th, 2025, in Ibadan, focuses on strengthening media engagement and celebrating excellence in journalism. The visit aimed to foster collaboration between the NUJ and Adron Homes in promoting public awareness of housing and real estate investment. Led by the Oyo State NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola, the delegation was warmly received by the…
Polaris Bank has restated its dedication to delivering exceptional customer experience as it successfully concluded activities marking the 2025 edition of Customer Service Week themed “Mission: Possible.” The week-long celebration, which ran from Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, was filled with engaging customer appreciation activities and staff recognition initiatives across the Bank’s branches and digital channels. Throughout the week, Polaris Bank celebrated its customers with giveaways, appreciation messages, and interactive engagements across its touchpoints, reaffirming its commitment to continuously improving service delivery. Employees were also recognised for their outstanding contributions to service excellence, underscoring the Bank’s belief that…
By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos Lagoon glistened in shades of blue and gold as electric powerboats sliced through the water, cheered on by an ecstatic crowd that lined Victoria Island’s waterfront from Saturday, 3 October to Sunday, 5 October. For two unforgettable days, Lagos became Africa’s capital of clean energy, glamour, and innovation, all powered by First Bank of Nigeria, the sponsor of the continent’s first-ever E1 Lagos Grand Prix. From the rhythmic sounds of Afrobeats echoing across the Marina to the sight of sleek, futuristic boats gliding silently on water, the E1 Lagos GP was more than a race,…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, in an unprecedented manner, is set to host another edition of Vehicle Subsidy, which will involve selling foreign-used cars that are worth nothing less than N8 million for N1 Million. This is in commemoration of his church’s youth anniversary week, which will end tomorrow, Sunday, 12th of October, 2025. The prophet was captured in a video test-driving the vehicles, confirming that they are in a perfect state for those who would be lucky enough to benefit from the never-before-seen initiative. According to information available to us, the subsidy will only…
It is with a profound sense of loss, but with total submission to the will of the Almighty God and the inexorable cycle of life, that the Executive Chairman of Ifo Local Government, on behalf of the entire Traditional Council, the entire Ifo Royal Family, and the good people of Ifo Kingdom, announces the passing into eternity of our revered father, monarch, and spiritual leader. His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Atanda Oladipupo (JP), Ayerounwi I, The Olu of Ifo, has joined his ancestors. The highly revered monarch answered the divine call on Wednesday, the 8th day of October, 2025, after…
The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public of an unfortunate incident involving Lt S Haruna and his wife which occurred on 22 September 2025, resulting in fire burns sustained by the officer. Following the incident, the officer was immediately evacuated to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), where he received comprehensive medical treatment. Despite concerted efforts by the medical team to stabilize his condition, the officer sadly passed away on 6 October 2025 while receiving care. The Nigerian Army commiserates deeply with the family, colleagues, and friends of the deceased officer and prays for the repose of…
Nigeria Reaffirms Ocean Governance Goals, Says Rear Admiral Olugbode Rear Admiral Olugbode: Nigeria Committed to Bridging Policy Gaps in Ocean Governance Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable ocean governance and blue economy development at the 12th Advisory Board on the Law of the Sea (ABLOS) Conference, held from 7 to 8 October 2025 in Doha, Qatar. The Hydrographer of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydrographic Agency, Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode, represented Nigeria on a high-level panel themed “Is United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III) Fit for Purpose in Modern…