The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commissioned a fully renovated Ife Girls High School in Ile-Ife, Osun State, under its ‘Customs Cares’ Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative on Monday, 14 September 2026. Addressing the students, the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, urged the students to remain focused on their education. “Education is the passport that you need for a better life, for a better future, not just for you, but for your parents, your community, and the country. It is education that’s going to make a difference in you, irrespective of how difficult it is for you.” The CGC also…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Keystone Bank has been appointed one of the accredited financial institutions through which qualifying investors can subscribe for shares in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, one of the most significant industrial investments on the African continent. The appointment enables the Bank to serve as an authorised gateway to the offer, giving Nigerians and eligible international investors the opportunity to become part-owners of the landmark enterprise. Under the terms of the offer, 4.1 billion ordinary shares are available at N525 per share. The minimum subscription is 10 shares, valued at N5,250, with investors able…
The Lagos State Police Command has received 2,000 Cowry Cards from the Lagos State Government to support the transportation needs of police personnel serving across the State. The cards were presented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Transportation and Logistics, Hon. Hassan Adekoya, to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji RILWAN Disu, psc (+), NPM , represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos, AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom, psc, fdc, mspsp, MNIM, FCAI The initiative, provided under the Lagos State Government’s transportation support programme,…
L-R: NNPC Ltd.’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye 2nd from right), speaking at a panel themed: “The New LNG Order: Leadership Strategies for Energy Security and Growth” during the ongoing 2026 Gas Technology & Exhibition Conference (GASTECH), held in Bangkok, Thailand, The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has reiterated its commitment to activate multiple pathways aimed at transforming Nigeria into a global gas hub.Download Interactive Maps On Monday, NNPC Ltd.’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye disclosed this while speaking at the 2026 Gas Technology & Exhibition Conference (GASTECH),…
The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) will participate in the Lagos Comic Con 2026 on Saturday, September 12, 2026, bringing its longstanding commitment to literature, arts and cultural conversations to one of Nigeria’s leading celebrations of comics, popular culture and creative expression. As part of its participation, CORA will lead a panel discussion titled “The Power of Story: From Book to Comic to Screen,” exploring the possibilities of storytelling across literary, visual and screen-based forms. The 2026 theme of the convention—Where Are The Superheroes?—will guide the conversation to examine how stories evolve as they move from the written page into…
Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed her feelings towards Nigeria, adding that she no longer wants to return to the country. Adichie made this known in an interview with The New York Times, where she spoke about the loss of her son and how the circumstances surrounding his death have affected her relationship with her home country. Asked whether Nigeria still felt close to her heart, the award winning author said, “My feelings toward Nigeria have changed.” “I do not want to go back to Nigeria,” she added. Nkanu, one of Adichie’s…
Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has broken his silence on his recent ordeal in the United Kingdom, insisting that he remained confident throughout because he knew he was innocent of the allegations against him. Poco Lee spoke during a video conversation with popular social commentator VeryDarkMan, who shared the video on his Instagram page on Sunday. The entertainer said his concerns during the period centred largely on his associates and business activities, rather than the allegations against him. “I was just being myself; God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people:…
Publisher of SOLIDNEWSNG Online, Azuh Lilian, has joined family, friends, colleagues and admirers across Nigeria and beyond to celebrate leading Nollywood actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur, Monalisa Chinda, as she marks her birthday today, September 13, 2027. Lilian described the celebrated actress as a talented, beautiful and accomplished personality whose remarkable contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry have continued to inspire many. She congratulated Chinda on another milestone, expressing appreciation to God for the gift of her life, career and enduring impact on Nollywood. According to the SOLIDNEWS publisher, “Monalisa Chinda has distinguished herself over the years through her professionalism, versatility…
The sexual offence case involving Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, remains active in the United Kingdom, with his plea and trial preparation hearing still scheduled for September 15, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. In response to an inquiry by PUNCH Online on Saturday, the CPS Press Office confirmed that the case was still live and that Odinaka remained scheduled to appear before Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026. The CPS said, “This case is still live, and Odinaka is still set to appear for a PTPH at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 15…
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has explained why he provided his vehicle to the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, during his visit to the state last Tuesday. Ortom, who spoke through his media aide, Terver Akase, said it would have been petty for him to decline to assist Obi with his vehicle during the visit. Ortom was reacting to the accusation by the state governor, Hyacinth Alia, that he was behind Obi’s visit to the state. Ortom said, “Statesman who understands the demands of public service and the obligations that come with…