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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has openly called on Rivers State residents to deliver overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in a move that underscores the party’s consolidation of power in the oil-rich South-south region following Mr Fubara’s recent defection. The APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, made the call while addressing party supporters in Rivers, describing Mr Fubara’s alignment with the ruling party as a boost to both the governor and the APC. Mr Bashiru stated this in a video posted on Facebook by Rivers State Television. The State TV did not specify when and where…
Participants at the fifth edition of FSDH Merchant Bank’s Women in Business Initiative (WIBI). What is becoming increasingly clear is that women are not just participating in Nigeria’s economic narrative — they are shaping it. From manufacturing and fintech to creative industries and export-oriented businesses, women continue to push boundaries and build enterprises that contribute to national growth… The rise of the female economy is not a trend; it is a structural shift. Across Nigeria’s financial sector, women are no longer waiting to be included; they are increasingly shaping the direction of banks, investment institutions, and the broader economy. From…
Fear has spread among residents of Lagos following the arrest of two suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in the state, according to PREMIUM TIMES. It was gathered that the suspects, identified as Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge, were arrested on Sunday, December 21, by operatives of the State Security Service, SSS. A security source familiar with the operation disclosed that the arrests were carried out in the Apapa area of Lagos at about 8:45 a.m. The source confirmed that both men are currently in detention and undergoing interrogation. Investigations revealed that the arrests followed intelligence…
Two yet-to-be-identified people have died on Monday in a single-vehicle accident along the Isara-Remo/Erimobi Bridge section of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The report identified the accident vehicle as a Suzuki bus with the registration number KRD 194 JW. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the victims, who were occupants of the vehicle, died instantly at the scene. According to Akinbiyi, preliminary findings indicated that excessive speed led the driver to ram into a stationary, broken-down vehicle on the roadway. He disclosed that the remains of the deceased had…
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been named Super Eagles main assistant captain, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen, who will deputise for new captain, Wilfred Ndidi is also the Super Eagles’s new penalty taker. The Super Eagles has went through a new leadership shake up following the retirement of erstwhile captain, William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong was also the team designated penalty taker before his retirement. Ndidi was officially named the team’s new leader last week. Alex Iwobi and Moses Simon are the two other most senior players in the Super Eagles, having been with the team for almost 10 years. Iwobi is currently…
The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has approved the College of Education and Entrepreneurship Studies, Lessel, Benue State, to run degree programmes in education-related disciplines. This was contained in a statement made available on Monday by the Provost of the college, Dr Austin Ortiv. Ortiv said that, under a Memorandum of Understanding signed by representatives of both institutions last Thursday, the college would run the programmes under the supervision of AAUA. According to him, following the development, the college would begin to train and graduate professional educators equipped with both academic pedagogy and entrepreneurial skills. He said, “We…
The Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa State has introduced monthly allowances for former chairmen, deputies, councillors and other past political appointees as part of efforts to strengthen engagement with former leaders. The Chairman of the council, Maji Wakili Marma, announced the initiative on Monday at the council headquarters, saying it was aimed at enhancing collaboration and recognising the contributions of past office holders. Under the scheme, former chairmen will receive ₦50,000 monthly, deputies ₦40,000, secretaries ₦30,000, while ex-councillors will get ₦25,000. Marma said the allowances would be paid regularly to ensure consistency and sustainability. He commended the former officials…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, on Monday said the command had deployed over 5000 police personnel for the protection of lives and property during the Christmas and New Year festivities. Addressing journalists at a press briefing at the command headquarters, Jimoh disclosed that the officers were also deployed for crime prevention and traffic control across the state. According to him, the command has also intensified some show-of-force exercises and confidence-building patrols across the state to reassure residents. He said, “The security situation in Lagos is peaceful. It is not alarming, and we have sustained this feat to…
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate beefing up of security at all dormant oil wells in Ogoniland, Rivers State, to prevent interference and acts of sabotage. The government also vowed to identify and prosecute those linked to the massive oil spill at the Yorla Oil Field in the Kpean community, Khana Local Government Area of the state. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed this on Monday when he led a Federal Government delegation to assess the extent of devastation at the spill site in Kpean, Ogoniland. Recall that a massive oil spill ravaged the oil field in September,…
The NEM Group has recognised outstanding staff and retirees at its 2025 end-of-year celebration at the Group’s head office in Lagos. The celebration brought together representatives of NEM Insurance Plc, NEM Asset Management Limited and NEM Health Limited. Speaking at the event, Group Chairman Tope Smart expressed appreciation to employees and clients whose contributions helped the group achieve strong results in 2025. He noted that the group exceeded its projections for the year, attributing the performance to commitment from staff and support from partners. Smart emphasised that the combined efforts of the group’s subsidiaries contributed to several awards and recognitions…
