Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of... Read More
Mentoring Cmdt. Amb. Alistair, Chairman of BEN TV UK, has extended condolences to the family and colleagues of Sunday Olatuyi, a former BEN TV cameraman who lost his life in a tragic accident in Abuja on Dec 20. BEN TV boss described Sunday as a well dedicated media professional, passionate about storytelling and committed to... Read More
The World Bank has commended the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement, SPESSE, Environmental Node for commencing professional certification examinations. The bank described the development as a critical milestone that marks the transition of the SPESSE Project from theoretical capacity building to standards-based certification in practice. It noted that the certification exercise was a... Read More
Wiltshire Police have charged six men with more than 60 serious sexual offences against a woman, following a long-running investigation into crimes alleged to have taken place over a 13-year period between 2010 and 2023. Philip Young (49), formerly of Swindon and now residing in Enfield, has been charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts... Read More
At a time when parts of the global commentariat speculate, often recklessly, about the U.S. President Donald Trump’s posture towards Africa, including unfounded narratives around “intervention” or on other Nigeria’s challenges, the reality of U.S.–Nigeria engagement tells a very different story: one of strategic partnership, investment, and shared human security. This was underscored by the... Read More
The death has occurred of Alhaji Ibrahim Wushishi, a community leader in Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger. The announcement was made in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday by the acting Director, Information and Public Relations, National Examinations Council (NECO), Azeez Sani. Sani released the statement on behalf of the... Read More
Engineer Simon Obiechile is a vibrant, purpose driven young professional committed to reshaping a political environment that has long limited youth advancement. Guided by integrity and a deep sense of responsibility, he champions a new narrative built on transparency, service, and genuine community upliftment. His leadership as Youth Leader of Amuda Town remains a standout... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has clarified that his recent executive proclamation on security protocols in the state is not a declaration of a state of emergency but a set of measures aimed at strengthening security and cracking down on criminals. The clarification was contained in a... Read More
By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London * Historic inauguration at Olowu’s Palace The Chairman of Association of Nigerian Authors, Ogun State Chapter, Chief Abiodun Lasile, has promised to take the Association higher and more responsive through a tripartite pillar of growth, development and exposure. Chief Lasile who stated this moments after new executive members were sworn-in... Read More
At a time when Nigeria continues to contend with security, economic and humanitarian challenges that frequently dominate international headlines, deliberate efforts are underway to reposition the country on the global stage. One such intervention was the four-day official visit of Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, the 75th Governor and 26th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Delaware,... Read More
Kogi Govt uncovers massive arms cache from criminal hideouts By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has announced the recovery of a massive cache of arms and ammunition from criminal hideouts, following a decisive joint security operation carried out in the state. Ododo disclosed this at... Read More