Lagos State Commandant launches Speed Boat, inaugurate Marine and Infrastructure Protection Unit to combat illegal dredging under the bridges, excavation, encroachment and non – compliance … The Honourable Minister of Works, His Excellency Engineer Dave Umahi in his magnanimity and unwavering commitment to supporting the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ) in its duty to safeguarding vital public infrastructure has donated one ( 1 ) Speed Boat to the Marine and Infrastructure Protection Unit of the Lagos State Command. The NSCDC Lagos State Command on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 immediately implemented the directive of the Commandant General,…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
A milestone moment awaits on November 21, 2025, as Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Sterling One Foundation host the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day to showcase the innovation and growth potential of women-led enterprises in Nigeria. The Demo Day will serve as the final stage of the WIRA program, providing womenentrepreneurs who have undergone weeks of hands-on business development training,mentorship, and investment readiness coaching the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a room of targeted investors, development finance institutions, and strategic ecosystem partners. WIRA was launched to bridge the…
In March 2024, Primate Elijah Ayodele, in an interview, called on the Nigerian Police and military formations to quickly work on kidnapping in Nigerian academic institutions, as there were plans to abduct students from schools. This warning was published in several Nigerian newspapers, and in his words, the prophet called on President Tinubu to give it all it takes because the terrorists, which he said were new groups, would spread to other states to perpetrate the acts if they were not seriously tackled. He made this revelation shortly after a similar incident happened in Kaduna. These were his words: “It…
The Awolowo family has announced the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo. In a statement issued today, the family described him as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was marked by service, humility, and deep love for his family and country. They praised his integrity and commitment to Nigeria, noting that he lived with purpose and touched many lives with his kindness and calm strength. The family said they are heartbroken but grateful for the legacy he left behind. Condolences will be received at his residence. Segun Awolowo was the only…
: On the 24th of October 2025, the DPO Agbor received a complaint that one Michael Ezenwai was trying to sell a suspected stolen phone. The DPO swiftly mobilized operatives to the scene and immediately arrested the suspect. Upon interrogation, the suspect claimed that he brought the phone from Libya. Later that same day, the phone rang, and the caller stated that the phone belonged to her sister, Christabel Egedefe. Upon the strength of this information, the DPO and team proceeded to the house of the said Christabel and discovered her dead in her apartment. At the Point, the suspect…
The Olu of Orile Kemta in Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, on Tuesday, lambasted former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, over what he described as an insulting and abusive thank-you note sent to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was the special guest of honour during Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held last week in Lagos. In a statement titled “A Royal Rebuke to Ayo Fayose”, Tejuosho criticised Fayose, describing his recent thank-you message to the former president as unguarded, uncultured and unwarranted. Fayose had on Monday lambasted Obasanjo, describing the latter’s comments during the birthday celebration as irresponsible. He added…
The family of the Late Apostle Jacob Oladele Ola was left astonished after exhuming his remains yesterday at Ojileru, Oworonshoki, Lagos, following the demolition of both his house and church by the Lagos State Government. The demolition has forced the family to relocate the grave of the respected cleric, who also served as the former Chairman of the Ojileru Landlords Association. To their amazement, they discovered that his body and clothing were remarkably preserved even after five years of burial. Speaking for the family, his son, Special Apostle Jeremiah Oludare Ola, said the spirit of the Most Special Apostle has…
*As one governor, one minister, 21 organisations set to receives WorldStage Economic Summit Awards For Outstanding Economic Impacts in 2025 The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has confirmed his participation in the WorldStage Economic Summit 2025 which will hold this Friday, November 21, 2025 at The Event Centre, Nigerian Exchange Limited, 2/4 Customs Street, Lagos by 10AM. Olukoyede, under whose leadership the EFCC has made unprecedented progress in the fight against economic and financial crimes by recovering over N566 billion alongside other currencies and assets in the last two years will speak…
The Delta State Police Command has continued to intensify its fight against cultism, armed criminality, and unlawful possession of firearms across the State. In two separate operations executed with precision and rapid response, Police operatives recorded significant breakthroughs in Agbor and Warri, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to maintaining peace, safety, and public order. On 8th November 2025 at about 1735hrs, the Command received credible intelligence indicating that suspected members of the Eiye Confraternity were mobilising at Ojeifo Street by Iduwe, Agbor. Without hesitation, the Agbor Divisional Police Officer, CSP Michaeal Obekpa, led a coordinated deployment of Divisional Patrol Teams and…
In his continued mission on restoring the lost glory of the Oduduwa heritage affecting Yoruba territories in some geopolitical zones in Nigeria and across the continent of Africa, The Ooni of Ife and Co-chair man, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN), Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II yesterday crowned a full-blooded descendant of Obalufon Alayemore(The 5th Ooni of Ife) as the new Elerin of Erin-Ile in Kwara state, HRM, Oba Jimoh Adebowale Adesoye Adetona 1, marking a historic moment in the history of the town. Ooni Ogunwusi who arrived Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin,…