L-R Rao Preetham Ganesh – Service Manager, AGBEDE Olarewaju Laisi- Business Development Manager with customers JMG Industrial, the air compressor division of JMG Limited and official Kaeser dealer in Nigeria, reinforced its partnership with Kaeser Compressors at Propak West Africa 2026, highlighting reliable compressed air solutions for Nigeria’s manufacturing, packaging and industrial sectors. Held from 8 to 10 September 2026 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, the exhibition brought JMG Industrial and Kaeser together with manufacturers, business owners and technical professionals to discuss production requirements, energy consumption and operational reliability. Businesses looking for Kaeser air compressors in Nigeria can…
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Five Nigerians based in South Africa who were extradited to the United States on September 11 over alleged wire fraud and money laundering offences could face a combined maximum of up to 100 years in prison if convicted on the conspiracy charges against them. The five men were scheduled to appear before US District Judge Michael Shipp at the Trenton federal court, according to a statement issued on Monday by the United States Department of Justice. PUNCH Metro had reported on Friday that the suspects were extradited from South Africa to the US over allegations that they defrauded American women…
The Osun State Police Command on Monday said it had recovered another corpse from the premises of the Mayfair Motor Park in Ile-Ife, bringing to two the number of people killed in the shooting incident at the park. This came as the remains of Olalekan Oyeyemi, a chieftain of the Accord Party in Osun State, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade, were buried at his newly completed residence in the Agunbelewo area of Osogbo in accordance with traditional rites. The PUNCH reports that Emir was reportedly shot dead on Sunday during a clash involving him and a group led by another leader…
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, CP Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, psc, mnips, has commenced unscheduled visits to Police Divisional Headquarters across the State, tagged ‘WAKA ABOUT MOVEMENT’ The visits, conducted randomly and in no specific order, are aimed at giving the CP firsthand insight into happenings within the Divisions, assessing operational readiness. The initiative is also geared towards strengthening accountability, responsiveness and effective service delivery to members of the public. By leading from the front and listening to all, the CP is reinforcing the importance of professionalism, readiness and people-centred policing, while remaining committed to making Lagos safer…
A reputable commercial Law Firm announces employment vacancies. Senior Counsel/Lawyers Who have been called to the bar with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division Degree from both the Law School and the University with a minimum of 10 years experience practicing in a law firm in Lagos or Abuja are welcome to apply. Experience in commercial law practice and/or election petition matters will be given higher priority and higher pay. 2. Counsel Who have been called to the bar with a minimum of Second Class Honours Lower Division Degree from both the Law School and the University with a minimum of…
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday. In the statement, the family described the late actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and asked bloggers and social media influencers to respect its privacy. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and fought, that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and uncle. The Lion of Lufodo. Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs (MFR) 11/07/1942-16/09/2026 We call on all bloggers and…
Iweh Pascal Odinaka, the Nigerian dancer popularly known as Poco Lee, will appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2027, for a plea hearing. The date was fixed after his scheduled appearance on Tuesday could not proceed because the charge sheet was unavailable. Poco Lee had been due in court on September 15 for a plea and trial preparation hearing on the charges against him. He, however, did not enter a plea because the charge sheet was not available. Although the dancer was not present, the courtroom was reportedly filled with Nigerians who came to observe the proceedings, with…
Veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo has reacted to the debate on who started Nollywood, insisting that Yoruba theatre predates English-language productions often linked to Igbo actors like Pete Edochie. Speaking in a YouTube interview with Kunle Afod, the 86-year-old said he began acting in 1958, four years before Edochie said his own career started in 1962 at age 15. The conversation started after Edochie challenged colleagues to prove if anyone began acting before him, citing his 1962 role in William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Paimo disagreed, tracing Nollywood’s roots to the Yoruba travelling theatre tradition. “I started acting in 1958. I…
President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to making the ongoing Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery a truly “People’s IPO,” assuring retail and small investors that they will receive priority allocation should the offer become oversubscribed Dangote said, the offer was deliberately structured to broaden ownership of one of Africa’s most strategic industrial assets and provide millions of Nigerians with an opportunity to participate directly in the refinery’s growth and future value creation. The IPO is designed to deepen financial inclusion and democratise wealth creation by opening ownership to a…
Deacon Chris Iyovwaye, NDC Governorship Candidate 12 September 2026 I have read the communiqué issued by the Ukoko R’Ivie R’Urhobo, in which our revered forum of Urhobo traditional rulers expressed support for the incumbent Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, as the “sole candidate” of the Urhobo Nation for the 2027 governorship election. I hold our royal fathers and the exalted institutions they represent in the highest esteem. They are sacred custodians of our history, culture, customs and communal values. With that deep respect, we must clearly distinguish between traditional counsel and constitutional authority. Our royal fathers have every right to…