By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced plans to deploy 10,000 electric buses across Lagos State by 2030 as part of efforts to build a cleaner and more sustainable public transport system. In a statement issued on Sunday, LAMATA said it had entered into a partnership with Greenplinth Africa Limited…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Police Command has declared human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, wanted over his alleged involvement in protests against recent building demolitions in the Oworonshoki area of the state. Police accused Sowore of attempting to incite unrest, warning that the demonstrations could paralyse major roads and disrupt…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has launched the Adopt a Survivor Breast Cancer Support Initiative, a social impact programme designed to help breast cancer survivors rebuild their lives and livelihoods after treatment. While October is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Bank said it is extending its focus beyond awareness to the recovery…
By Ayomide Otitoju Heavy security presence was observed on Monday at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja as former North Central Vice Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, formally assumed office as the party’s acting national chairman. Mohammed’s takeover follows his declaration as acting chairman by the Samuel Anyanwu-led faction of the National…
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States amid growing tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of possible military action over alleged killings of Christians. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke urged both nations to embrace dialogue and strengthen…
By Ayomide Otitoju Israeli police have arrested former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi following a scandal surrounding a leaked video allegedly showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir announced on Monday. Tomer-Yerushalmi reportedly went missing for several hours on Sunday after tendering her resignation, sparking widespread speculation in Israeli media…
By Ayomide Otitoju U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his threat of a possible military operation in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians, following an offer from the Nigerian presidency for dialogue to address the issue. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he was considering “a lot of things,” including potential…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has maintained its Aa3 Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) following Moody’s Ratings’ periodic review. The reaffirmation underscores the agency’s confidence in ICIEC’s solid financial position, prudent risk…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in February 2026, aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and compliance in telecom infrastructure development across the state. The announcement was made in a statement issued over the weekend by Prince Oyekanmi Elegushi, General Manager of the Lagos…
