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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, support and opportunities required to build sustainable livelihoods. As part of the collaboration, Fidelity Bank is supporting the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which aims to address youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria’s growing youth population. The next phase of the initiative will take place at Nnamdi Azikiwe…

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and Lagos States, Bode Ojajuni and Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, for their coordinated efforts in tackling criminal activities along the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore corridor. In a letter titled “Afenifere Commends Security Chiefs and Governors for Decisive Action Against Banditry and Kidnapping on the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore Road”, signed by its National…

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering resolve to back security forces in the ongoing campaign against insurgency, banditry and other violent crimes plaguing the state. Presiding over the weekly State Security Council meeting on Thursday, June 25, at the Government House in Gusau, the governor convened the state’s top security brass for a high-level strategic session aimed at recalibrating the state’s counter-insurgency approach. In a terse but firm statement, Governor Lawal disclosed that deliberations centered on reinforcing troop deployments in high-risk zones, fast-tracking intelligence-sharing mechanisms and overhauling rapid-response protocols to better safeguard civilian populations. “I…

ABEOKUTA, Nigeria — The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially presented its Certificate of Return to Olufunbi Olufemi Majekodunmi, confirming him as the party’s candidate for the Abeokuta South Constituency I seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly. The presentation ceremony took place at the Ogun State PDP Secretariat in Abeokuta, attended by party officials, stakeholders, and supporters. The issuance of the certificate serves as the party’s official administrative validation of Majekodunmi’s candidacy following the conclusion of its internal primary processes. The document formally clears the candidate to represent the party in the upcoming legislative election. In a signed…

ABEOKUTA – A 22-year-old former security guard, Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, has confessed to planning and executing the murder of his former employer, retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) broadcaster Madam Olakitan Oyesiku, and her current security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, stating that he committed the crime to “teach her a lesson.”The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, announced the arrest of Philip alongside two recruited accomplices—Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, a 27-year-old security guard, and Sobu Obafunsho, a 36-year-old bricklayer—during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The arrests concluded a swift 96-hour investigation…

Pernod Ricard Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection and the fight against counterfeiting through strengthened collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by the company’s senior management team to NAFDAC’s Lagos office, where both organisations explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in safeguarding product integrity, promoting responsible business practices, and supporting sustainable industry growth. Speaking during the visit, Operations Director, Bode Omosagba, reiterated the company’s support for NAFDAC’s mandate to protect consumers and maintain quality standards. “As a responsible organisation, we recognise the critical role NAFDAC plays…

Oladapo Sofowora The scorching sun rises over Gusau, Zamfara State, casting golden rays of light on a city that once knew only bleak shadows. Construction cranes, heavy-duty lifting machines adorn the skyline like mechanical giraffes, their arms dangling gracefully as they lift heavy steel and pour concrete into place. The rhythmic sound of hammers, rammers, and drilling machines, and the steady hum of generators fill the air; the unmistakable symphony of a state being reborn becomes all too visible. This is the vivid picture of the Zamfara of today made possible by the Chief Rescuer; Governor Dauda Lawal. As Machiavelli…

National telecommunications operator, Globacom has extended its “Borrow Me Credit” service in a calculated move meant to guarantee that none of its customers will ever be disconnected because of a low or zero airtime balance. According to a statement released by Globacom in Lagos, the service’s eligibility requirements have been simplified to offer millions of active prepaid consumers nationwide quick airtime and data solutions. The company made it clear that even though there is a service fee, the main objective is still to provide instant assistance whenever the customer’s balance is low. The enhanced “Borrow Me Credit” service also allows…

ABEOKUTA – A former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has called on members of the Ataba family to maintain love and unity, describing cordiality as the foundation for collective progress.Chief Osoba made the call during the dedication of the newly constructed Ataba family house in Ago-Oba, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He emphasized that the family could only advance in an atmosphere of mutual affection and peace.The former governor, who holds the title of Akinrogun of Egbaland, explained that the original family house was largely demolished during the administration of former Governor Ibikunle Amosun to make way for public infrastructure…

Cutix Plc, one of West Africa’s leading cable manufacturers, is transforming the Nigerian cable and wire manufacturing landscape through innovations that promote life safety, infrastructure protection and industrial growth. The company is actively driving higher quality standards aimed at eliminating the systemic dangers associated with substandard electrical cables across West Africa. One of its key innovations is the incorporation of Halogen-Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) insulation technology. Cutix Plc’s manufacture of cables incorporating HFFR insulation technology helps reduce the risk of fire outbreaks in homes and offices, particularly when premises are unattended. Some cables in the market contain highly flammable additives…