… Offender remanded in Kirikiri till June 26 A joint enforcement team, comprising officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI), has arrested Mr. Ogunbadejo Olawale, a resident of No. 25 Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Ketu, caught in a viral video dumping waste on Alapere link bridge, Ketu. He has been remanded at the Kirikiri Prison by the Environmental and Special Offences Court, sitting at Oshodi, with case adjourned till 26th June 2025. Speaking on the matter, the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, expressed deep concern over the…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Delta State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has recorded significant breakthroughs in its sustained operations against crime and criminality across the state. In separate intelligence-led operations, police operatives arrested suspected kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists, while also recovering firearms, ammunition, and other dangerous items. Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, commended the courage and professionalism displayed by the operatives and reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to securing the lives and property of residents. He added that these achievements demonstrate the command’s readiness to confront all forms of criminality and the readiness…
Over 4,500 residents have benefited from a two-day feeding programme organized by Fidelity Bank Plc in Abere and Modakeke communities in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The program, which saw to the distribution of essential food items, was executed in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment and the Esther Adeleke Foundation. Speaking during the distribution event, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, represented by the Regional Bank Head, Southwest II, Mrs. Morenike Olabisi emphasized that the Fidelity Food Bank initiative underscores the bank’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community welfare. She noted that since…
Fidelity Bank Plc added N1.63 trillion to its assets base within three months to strengthen its position as one of the seven largest banks in Nigeria, in terms of assets base. Regulatory filings approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) showed Fidelity Bank as one of the fastest growing and strongest banks in Nigeria across key parameters with the bank’s total assets rising by N1.63 trillion within the first three months of the year. The reports showed that Fidelity Bank’s total assets rose from N8.82 trillion by December 31,…
Hon. Akin Alabi, the Chairman of the House Committee on Works and Member representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been announced as the New Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, officially marking his entry into the Ibadan chieftaincy line. This was made known on Monday, May 19th, 2025, in a letter issued by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at the Olubadan Palace. His coronation is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, following the customs and traditions of Ibadanland. The Ibadan chieftaincy system is one of the most respected traditional structures…
By Ikechukwu Amaechi Fidelity Bank Plc has dismissed as unfounded the story making the rounds that it is on the verge of bankruptcy following a Supreme Court judgment linked to a legacy $3 million credit facility granted by the defunct FSB International Bank in 2002. The bank made the clarification on Monday, assuring the general public, depositors and stakeholders that it remains financially strong despite court judgment. In a statement by its Divisional Head, Brand & Communications, Meksley Nwagboh, Fidelity Bank called for calm, stating that it was currently seeking judicial clarification on the accurate computation of the judgment sum.…
Hon. Akin Alabi, Member of the House of Representatives representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic killing of Paul Alade in the Alakia area of Ibadan earlier today. According to reports making rounds on social media, the student was allegedly shot by a police officer while on his way to school. The boy named PAUL KEHINDE ALADE was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. Hon. Akin Alabi strongly condemns this unfortunate incident and has called for:An immediate and transparent investigation by the Oyo State Police Command.The identification and…
Ooni of Ife and Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ọjájá II, has assured the people of Okun region in Kogi State of the right of place within the Oduduwa dynasty.globally encouraging them to always maintain their ancestral roots in Ile-Ife which remains cradle and traditional headquarters for the people of the Oduduwa race worldwide. Ooni Ogunwusi, the Permanent Chairman, Osun State Council of Obas and Chiefs made the remarks on Saturday during his historic visit to the kingdom of Mopa in Kogi State where he held meetings with the Okun traditional rulers who later…
Professor Peller, born Moshood Abiola Peller in 1941 in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria, was one of Africa’s most famous magicians and illusionists. While growing up, he was nicknamed Moshood Olori Pupa (Moshood the Red-Headed Boy).He gained national and international fame in the 20th century for his unique magical performances that combined elements of illusion, sleight of hand, and dramatic showmanship. Coming from a humble background, he initially worked as a tailor before his passion for magic took over. Peller began practicing magic in the 1950s and later traveled to India and other parts of the world to study the art…
Popular Nollywood actor, Michael Ajibola Daboiku, better known as Jibola Dabo, has cleared the air regarding his alleged relationship with actress, Binta Ayo Mogaji. In an exclusive interview with Punch Newspaper, Dabo admitted that he dated Binta in 2000 but their relationship hịt the rock after he moved to the US. According to him, he has already cleared the air about the matter but for the sake of those who don’t know, he was never married to the actress. He narrated that it is true that Binta had a pregnancy with him and because she was not young when it…