Author: ODUNLAMI SEUN ORIYOMI

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a Beniniose couple and an alleged accomplice before an Ebute-Meta Magistrates’ Court over the alleged murder of a 45-year-old man identified as Mr. Ayoola Bello. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to curbing criminality and ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state. Detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, led by they Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dayo Akinbisehin, arrested the suspects following investigations into the killing of the deceased in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The suspects —…

The Accord Party has announced a nationwide membership surge following the defection of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, to its platform in Abuja on Tuesday. The party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, disclosed the development during a press conference at the Accord national secretariat, describing the influx as a decisive boost ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election. Maxwell Mgbudem said the entry of Senator Ademola Adeleke, alongside political associates and supporters, had driven unprecedented national acceptance for the party. He stated that thousands of Nigerians had since joined Accord across several states, attributing the momentum to Governor…

The Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) recently hosted a high-level delegation from Newryton International Industrial Development Co. Ltd, a leading Chinese investment and industrial development consortium, to advance discussions on deepening bilateral trade, industrial cooperation, and development financing between both countries. The Newryton delegation, led by Mr. David Chen, Assistant Secretary-General of the China Hainan Investment Council, had earlier engaged with the Nigerian Association of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA). They were accompanied to the NCSP by Mr. Joe Onyuike, Vice-Chairman of NACCIMA’s Agriculture and Livestock Trade Group, who conveyed NACCIMA’s support for the delegation’s engagements. Discussions centred on the…

The UEFA Champions League reaches a decisive point as Matchday 6 delivers high-stakes fixtures across Europe. All matches will be broadcast live on SuperSport on DStv and GOtv. Real Madrid host Manchester City in the round’s biggest clash, while Inter Milan face Liverpool in a meeting of two sides desperate for a statement win. Tuesday: Inter Host Liverpool in a Heavyweight Clash The evening begins in Munich where Bayern, now third in the standings, welcome Sporting Lisbon at 6:45 p.m. The match will be live on SS Football Plus HD (DStv Ch. 202). Bayern’s 3–1 loss to Arsenal halted their…

Globacom has launched four brand-new movies on Glo TV, offering subscribers access to premium, never-before-seen entertainment at no cost whatsoever. The announcement underscores the company’s commitment to enriching the digital entertainment space and celebrating African storytelling on a world-class platform. According to Globacom, the new titles feature some of the continent’s finest actors, presenting a compelling spectrum of romance, comedy, drama, and cultural expression. The exclusive films include Johnny Just Come (JJC), Eko Vibes, Bound, and Shifting Desire. “Each of these movies has been carefully curated to showcase diverse African narratives while providing exceptional entertainment that is not available in…

The Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has congratulated His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. In a goodwill message, Aare Emmanuelking described the monarch’s decade-long reign on the revered throne of Oduduwa as divinely inspired, visionary, and transformational, noting that it has ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance and national unity. He stated that since his ascension, the Ooni has redefined traditional leadership by modernising kingship, reviving Yoruba cultural identity, and strengthening Ile-Ife’s position as the spiritual…

The Chancellor of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, and Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Dr. Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa, OFR, has identified investment in quality education as a catalyst for sustainable socio-economic development. Adegunwa stated this recently while delivering his address at the combined 5th and 6th convocation ceremony of the University, held at the Alhaja Adiat Abegbe Makanjuola Lecture Theatre. According to him, the dedication and financial commitment of stakeholders have continued to strengthen the university’s foundation and growth trajectory. He appealed to well-meaning individuals to support the institution in its drive for sustainable development. “This event marks a key milestone for our university. It honours our graduates and celebrates our…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, took centre stage at the 2025 Committee of e-Business Industry Heads (CeBIH) Annual Conference in Lagos, held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, leading high-level conversations on reimagining financial inclusion through innovation, infrastructure, and cultural shifts in consumer credit. The two-day gathering brought together senior policymakers, financial services executives, and technology leaders from across Nigeria’s digital finance ecosystem to explore pathways for expanding credit access to underserved communities. As a returning Gold Sponsor, Interswitch reinforced its long-standing commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s financial infrastructure and enabling inclusive growth through…

The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has launched TELE-VET, Nigeria’s first Tele-Veterinary Call Centre, marking a groundbreaking milestone set to transform access to expert animal healthcare using mobile technology. Speaking at the event held at the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Animal Hospital, Oko-Oba, Agege, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, described TELE-VET as a transformative initiative that strengthens animal health systems, improves food safety, and accelerates agricultural innovation across the etate and beyond. She stated that technology continues to redefine global food systems, and Lagos,…

“Follow who know road”, i.e., stick with the expert, is a cliché in Anambra politics. Governor Chukwuma Soludo has once again confirmed the spirit of the statement with his 2026 budget. The 2026 Anambra State Budget, appropriately titled “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues”, will culminate Governor Soludo’s first term with great success and usher in a more ambitious second term, a commitment made by the Solution Governor to drive Anambra towards accelerated growth. With the budget as input, the expected output and projected outcomes are clearly visible, demonstrating that Governor Soludo is committed to delivering the new Anambra he promised.…