— Seeks International Action Against Lagos Authorities. The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) condemns in the strongest possible terms the ongoing, systematic demolition of lawfully acquired properties belonging to Igbo people in Lagos State. The demolition of trading plazas belonging to Igbo businessmen at Ebute Ero Market in Lagos on Friday, February 14,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A 50-year-old widow from Ifitedunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen, is currently traumatized and in severe pains following her recent ugly ordeal in the hand of a reverend father who allegedly brutalized her. According to sources, the priest, identified as Rev. Fr. Jude Muokwe, of…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the demise one of the nation’s most notable leaders, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing the passage of the Afenifere’s leader as a loss to the nation. Buhari, in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu stated this on Friday in his reaction to the passage of the former chieftain…
For Greg Eloghosa Clement, better known as SoundboyGreg, music isn’t just about making hits; it’s about impact. He wants his songs to inspire, remind people of their worth, and push them through tough times. Having battled rejection and hardship himself, SoundboyGreg knows how powerful a message of hope can be. SoundboyGreg, grew up in Benin…
Shell has identified key enablers for boosting local content in the oil and gas industry. It said the that strategic partnerships, capacity building and adherence to regulations would help Nigeria to derive more value from the participation of local business in such operations. The remark was made by the General Manager, Nigeria Content Development of…
Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), on Friday, apprehended 18 suspected kidnappers and Armed Robbers along Benin – Auchi area axis of Edo State, recovering 38 locally made guns, pellets and several charms in the process. The Corps Commandant, Retired Commissioner of Police, Friday Ibadin, who made this known in a press statement, said the arrest…
Kenya’s Edwin Kibet on Saturday won the 2025 10th Access Bank Lagos Marathon with an improved time of 2:14:19. Last year, the winner, Bernard Sang, also a Kenyan, crossed the line in 2:16:49. But on Saturday, Kibet showed great strength to win the men’s race despite his late arrival in Nigeria. Without enough rest from…
A team of stakeholders from the Media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have called for the domestication of Legislative Frameworks such as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, (FRA), Public Procurement Act (PPA) and Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) in Abia State to help media reportage on accountability. The call was made at a one-day media roundtable…
Nigeria’s largest multipurpose terminal in West Africa, PTML Terminal has berthed MV Great Cotonou, the first Container-Roll-on/Roll-off (Con-Ro) vessel at Tincan Island Port in a direct service from Shanghai to Lagos. The vessel was received by Andrea Grimaldi, representing the Grimaldi family, alongside Giampaolo Vitale, Line Manager, Salvatore Califano, Director of Grimaldi and PTML’s Managing…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has achieved a significant milestone with the successful passing out of 1,511 re-trainned women police officers drawn from Divisions and Area command following an intensive tactical and operational training program at the 26 Police Mobile Squadron. Speaking at the ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP…
