Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised a beach cleanup in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. Nigeria currently generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone accounting for approximately 870,000 tonnes of that figure. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never recycled, and a significant proportion finds its way into rivers, lagoons, and the ocean, posing grave consequences for marine biodiversity and coastal communities. It is against this backdrop,…
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L-R: Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; Assistant General Manager, Heritage Homes Orphanage, Irene Light; and President, Audacious Inductees Class of 2026, Fidelity Bank Plc, Aanuoluwa Akinyemi; during the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) Outreach at Heritage Homes Orphanage, Anthony, Lagos recently. Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare through a comprehensive intervention at Heritage Homes Orphanage in Anthony Village, Lagos. The initiative was executed under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), Fidelity Bank’s flagship employee-led corporate social responsibility scheme which empowers staff to identify impactful community…
NITDA, DG-Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, in a strategic engagement with the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET) Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s higher education sector through strategic investments in digital infrastructure, innovation and digital skills development as it moves to establish a collaborative partnership with the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Ogoni, Rivers State. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the University’s management, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, the discussions was centred on building…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Olamide Suleiman ‘m’, during a stop-and-search operation along Adetola Road, Aguda, leading to the recovery of firearms and substances suspected to be Indian hemp. The suspect was intercepted by police operatives during a routine stop-and-search operation. A search conducted on him led to the recovery of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. A further search of his bag revealed a locally made pistol loaded with one live cartridge. During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed that the recovered pistol belonged to one Emir, who was lodging at a…
As part of ongoing efforts of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, to enhance the welfare of Police personnel, the Lagos State Police Command hosted a sensitisation lecture on Police Insurance and Welfare Schemes for officers of the Command. The lecture was delivered by ACP Ameh Lydia of the Force Insurance Section, who highlighted the unwavering commitment of the Inspector-General of Police and the Force Insurance Section to the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force. She educated officers on the structure and functions of the Force Insurance Section, as well as…
The Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Council, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Ijaya, has died after he was shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Lagos. Ajiboye was said to have come under attack on Sunday night while returning home from his childhood neighbourhood in Fadeyi. According to reports, the assailants intercepted his vehicle around the Ikorodu Road axis and opened fire, leaving the car riddled with bullet holes. This sad occurrence has fulfilled the prophecy of popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, which he released in December at the presentation of his new year…
By Qudus Oloriebi In many religious settings, especially in churches, thanksgiving is often seen as a time to appreciate God through joyful dancing and financial offerings. However, with Primate Elijah Ayodele, thanksgiving takes on a much broader meaning. Primate Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, is widely known as a prophet. But beyond his prophetic ministry, one thing everyone should know about him is that thanksgiving is not just an annual event—it is a lifestyle. Within a span of three months, it is almost impossible for members of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church not to have new clothes because…
The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has joined eminent Nigerians in celebrating the First Lady of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on the occasion of her 60th birthday, describing her as “an icon of courage, compassion and charisma whose life continues to inspire hope, uplift humanity and exemplify purposeful public service.” In a goodwill message jointly signed by Aare Emmanuelking and his wife, Olori Aderonke Emmanuelking, the Adron Homes boss paid glowing tribute to the First Lady’s enduring legacy, noting that her six decades have been defined by commitment to humanity, exemplary leadership, and a…
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