Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel

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. In pursuance of the aforementioned mandate of the NSCDC, the Commandant General, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD., mni, OFR has remained resilient and dogged in deploying both operational and whole of the people approach in combatting the issues of vandalism, illegal dredging, illegal mining and all forms of sabotage of the…

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Aina Adesola, today, 11 February 2026, convened a high-level strategic security conference with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders and recognised security stakeholders across the State. In attendance were representatives of Man O War, Anti-Cult Units, the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service, Tropical Human Rights, Anioma Security Watch, as well as various recognised vigilante groups operating within Delta State. The meeting was convened to review the prevailing security situation, strengthen operational coordination and reinforce structured collaboration between the Police and community-based security organisations. In his address, the Commissioner expressed…

The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event maintains its status as one of Africa’s leading road races and exemplifies the impact of sustained collaboration, unified objectives, and civic engagement in advancing the interests of the city and its residents. Since its inception, the marathon has evolved from a bold vision into a globally recognised annual sporting event. Over the years, the participation level has grown significantly, organisational standards have strengthened, and the race has earned increasing international credibility. Central to this progress has been Access Bank’s consistent, long-term sponsorship,…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has concluded plans to commission a mosque, which he single-handedly built, on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The commissioning will also commemorate his 21-day annual thanksgiving programme, which began in January and will end on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The mosque building, which the prophet announced plans for last year, is the first of its kind, as there has never been a prominent Christian leader reported to have built a mosque before now. According to Primate Ayodele, his decision to build the mosque is not because he wants…

Photo caption: L-R: Sunday Olasupo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Nwamaka Kalu, Head, Human Resource Business Partnerships and Communication, Fidelity Bank Plc; Sunday Ogundele, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Obiora Mbaekwe, Head, HR Shared Services, Fidelity Bank Plc; Dr Julius Ogueri, Deputy Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; Charles Nwachukwu, Chief Human Resources Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc; and Dr Chidi Nwankwo, Assistant Controller, Ikoyi Correctional Centre; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) donation of essential materials to inmates at Ikoyi Correctional Centre in Lagos, recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives…

L-R: (Front Row Seated) Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko; Director-General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Olumuyiwa Fadolapo; and Director Regulation, Monitoring and Enforcement, ARCON, Mrs. Emme Akande with (Back Row Standing) 2nd Right, Head Strategic Brand Management, Union Bank, Alvin Agorom; 5th Right, Head Product Marketing, Ejiebhen Egbomondion; 6th Right, Head Strategic Communications and Media, Olufisayo Adelekun with other Union Bank Inductees during their induction by ARCON as Registered Advertising Practitioners of Nigeria held at the Stallion Plaza in Marina, Lagos recently.

Leadership is often defined by the ability to manage responsibility with sincerity of purpose, fairness, and a genuine commitment to public service. It requires experience, vision, and a benevolent disposition that prioritizes collective progress over personal interests. These qualities were evident as accolades poured in for Distinguished Senator Dr. Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, during a recent senatorial district stakeholders’ meeting held at Labamba Hotel in the ancient city of Oyo. The gathering provided an opportunity for the Senator to present a comprehensive scorecard covering two and a half years of impactful representation at the Nigerian Senate.…

The Ogun State Government has announced plans to deliver a 900-capacity, Artificial Intelligence-enabled digital learning complex at Remo Secondary School, Sagamu, in a move aimed at strengthening technology-based education across the state. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed activities marking the institution’s 80th anniversary, noting that the proposed facility represents a deliberate investment in modern learning infrastructure designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving, knowledge-driven global economy. He explained that the digital classroom project complements ongoing smart-education initiatives within the school, which already features a functional resource centre and a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory established to nurture innovation, problem-solving skills, and…

. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) regrets to announce a devastating road traffic incident involving a mini yellow commercial bus (popularly known as Faka SMK 823 YK) , which claimed the lives of two occupants and left several others injured along Ballet inward corridor to Mile 2, Okota, Isolo. Preliminary security findings revealed that the unfortunate incident was precipitated by an unknown private vehicle reversing on the main carriageway, an action that compelled the commercial minibus travelling at considerable speed to apply an abrupt brake. This sudden manoeuvre caused the vehicle to lose stability, overturn repeatedly and…

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day at the New Telegraph Awards Night/ Dinner holding at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotels, Lagos this Friday. That is as veteran Elder journalist and former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, has also accepted to be the Chairman of the event. The New Telegraph Awards Night/Dinner is a high octane event, where governors, captains of industry, banking and financial institutions and executives as well as public, private sector players and sports personalities would…