A suspected thief, allegedly identified as Jeremiah Kosesochi Nwoke who was reportedly died while attempting to cart away the Agemo statue located at the Itoro Roundabout in Ijebu Ode was mentally drained. The incident, which occurred overnight of the 13th of April has thrown residents into shock as the statue stands near the roundabout leading to the ultramodern palace of the Awujale of Ijebuland was pulled down. It was gathered that the deceased allegedly made several futile efforts under the cover of darkness to uproot and steal the symbolic statue. However, the deceased allegedly uprooted the heavily-padded statue but died…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
In a decisive move to enforce environmental compliance and safeguard public health, the Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 13 markets and commercial facilities located along the Ketu and Ikorodu Road axis. The action follows a series of unheeded warnings and a sustained pattern of environmental abuse by market operators and traders in the affected areas. Commenting on the development, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, reiterated the state’s unwavering stance on its Zero Tolerance for Waste campaign, warning that any market or commercial outlet that fails to meet the prescribed standards of cleanliness…
It was all celebrations and excitement as the good people of Ugborikoko community in Uvwie LGA witnessed the commissioning of the newly built Ugborikoko Modern Police Station. The building which was built and furnished by Tantita security service Nigeria LTD contains state of the art facilities which includes a constructed quarter guard post, a dedicated generator house, drainage construction to ensure a healthy and safe environment, and reconstruction of the police hall giving it a modern and functional design. The commissioned project also includes two hilux vehicles for operational mobility, 30KVA soundproof generator and a 30KVA solar system to ensure…
In a bold move that resets the rules of engagement in the Nigerian banking sector, Sterling Bank has removed transfer fees on its digital banking platform, OneBank. This decisive move makes Sterling the first major Nigerian bank to forgo earning a cut from customer transactions on its own app. The initiative marks a turning point in the industry and reflects the bank’s deep-rootedcommitment to building a future where banking is affordable, accessible, and in tune with the everyday needs of Nigerians. “This is not a gimmick. This is the future. And it starts now,” said Abubakar Suleiman, ChiefExecutive Officer of…
The Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command ( CDPRO LAGOS ) meets Anthony Joshua, popularly, known across the world as AJ and a World Boxing Heavyweight Champion, today, Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 in Alahusa – Ikeja, Lagos. AJ shared pleasantries and makes his usual statement such as; ‘stay humble,’ during the interaction with him. Signed.SC Oluwaseun Abolurin, fcss, mis, pjsc, mpa, amb., anipr,CDPRO LAGOS.08/04/2025.
A cross section of members of staff of Polaris Bank with students of Nana College, Warri, Delta State during the Global Money Week recently In celebration of the 2025 edition of Global Money Week (GMW), Polaris Bank took its financial literacy advocacy to NANA College, Warri, Delta State, where students received firsthand insights on money management, saving, and investing. The event, held within the school premises, witnessed an impactful engagement led by Mr. Andrew Komori, the Group Head of Polaris Bank, who represented the MD/CEO at the event. Addressing a hall packed with enthusiastic students and faculty members, Mr. Komori…
The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio, popularly known as Tafa Sego, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Saturday after six armed men reportedly stormed his residence in Surulere, Lagos, with the intent to kill him. Fortunately, he was not at home at the time of the attack. Sources revealed that the assailants arrived his residence at Gbadamosi Close, Surulere, around 11pm on Saturday night . Upon arrival, they encountered only the security guard, whom they tied up before ransacking the entire house in search of the…
…… signs position paper to formalise collaboration The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has partnered the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), to promote sustainable plastic waste management in Lagos State, through circular economy practices. The initiative tagged, UNIDO Project 210184: “Promoting Sustainable Plastic Value Chains through Circular Economy Practices”, is funded by the Government of Japan, seeking to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity for inclusive and sustainable industrial development, by addressing plastic pollution at source. As part of the project, four plastic waste collection facilities and thirty designated collection points will be established…
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, recently donated food packs to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja residents. Themed, the Fidelity Food Bank initiative, the outreach saw the bank’s officials distribute the food items to seven communities in the Mabushi district of the FCT. Speaking at the distribution event, the Executive Director, North, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Sufiyanu Garba, emphasized the bank’s commitment to community development and its alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 2, which seeks to eradicate hunger. “This initiative stems from our deep-seated responsibility to support underserved communities and contribute…
The Lagos State Government has expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Folajimi, in Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki. The incident has led to public outrage, as it allegedly involved a birth attendant and a private healthcare facility that denied her care due to a lack of financial deposit. On behalf of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and the entire health family, I extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family affected by this tragic loss. No one should die during childbirth. In response to the incident, the Lagos State Government is conducting a thorough investigation to examine the circumstances…