By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained aerial surveillance operations in support of efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted from Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. This was disclosed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, Co-Chair of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Group, Tosin Eniolorunda, have been confirmed as keynote speakers for the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade A widely reported kidnapping case involving a 12-year-old pupil in Ibadan has renewed concerns over security challenges in parts of Oyo State and the wider South-West region. The pupil was reportedly abducted in the Challenge/Orita Challenge area of Ibadan while on the way to school. The incident occurred within the Oluyole Local…
By Moyinoluwa Ojegbade . Ogun State, one of Nigeria’s most economically significant states due to its strategic location, thriving industrial activities, and proximity to Lagos, continues to grapple with challenges related to poor road infrastructure and insecurity. Several communities across the state have repeatedly raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of roads and growing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has held strategic discussions with the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, on strengthening bilateral cooperation in power, infrastructure, and industrial development. The meeting, held in Abuja, focused on deepening the Nigeria-China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identifying key areas of collaboration to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, on his appointment as President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation. Fatodu’s appointment was announced on Friday by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve…
By Otitoju Otitoju Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has cautioned political actors against politicising the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, urging security agencies to prioritise rescue operations and strengthen the country’s security framework. Falana made the call on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he criticised statements…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to local retail outlets, as the company continues to ramp up production and expand its refining operations. Checks by correspondents on Saturday revealed a significant increase in fuel deliveries to partner stations, particularly MRS…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed June 9, 2026, to rule on the bail application filed by self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, who is standing trial over an alleged ₦36 million property fraud. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the defendant, P.I. Nwafuru, urged the court to grant…
