The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), over the weekend, once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the preservation of human lives on Lagos roads following the dramatic rescue of a critically injured victim of a hit-and-run crash, who was found in a severely compromised condition and in dire need of immediate medical intervention. The incident reportedly occurred in the main carriageway around Ketu inward Ojota when an unidentified motorist struck the victim and inexplicably fled the scene, leaving the severely injured individual helpless and unattended. Upon arrival at the scene, LASTMA officers immediately sprang into action, securing the accident…
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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, received the Chairman and members of the Lagos State Health Service Commission on a courtesy visit at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Oguntimehin Olukayode, joined by Dr. Ogboye Olusegun Abayomi, Dr. Odunuga Omolaja Olushola, Dr. (Pharm.) Mrs. Adejumo Moyosore Wuraola, and Dr. Mrs. Ololade Fadipe. During the visit, the two institutions discussed strengthening collaboration between the Commission and the Lagos State Police Command, particularly in the areas of police support for healthcare facilities, security, and improved service…
In a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against cultism and other violent crimes in Lagos State, operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) have arrested four (4) suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and recovered one locally made Beretta pistol and one 9mm ammunition in Mushin. Following credible intelligence on the activities of cult groups in Mushin, operatives of the VCRU swiftly swung into action and arrested one Irawo Moshod, ‘m’. During investigation, the suspect admitted to being a former chairman of the Aiye Confraternity cult group and made useful disclosures regarding…
The Government of Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Dangote Group, expressing strong interest in attracting new investments in fertiliser production, energy and industrial infrastructure to support the country’s long-term development agenda. Minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Planning and Investment, Hon. Prof. Kitila A. Mkumbo, disclosed this during a visit by a Tanzanian delegation to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals in Lagos, Nigeria. According to the Minister, the visit was aimed at following up on discussions held earlier this year between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President and Chief Executive of…
The United Nations has disowned Mr Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew over his alleged appointment to a position within the UN Youth Office, declaring that he has no appointment, employment or affiliation with the organisation. The UN Youth Office also stated that Adeyemi was never authorised to represent the office or the United Nations in any capacity. The clarification was contained in a letter dated July 27, 2026, with reference number UNYO-2026-0017, issued by the United Nations Youth Office and released through Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York. The letter was written in response to a note from Nigeria’s…
In the corridors where money and power meet, integrity is not a soft virtue to be admired from a distance. It is the hardest risk control an institution owns, and the one asset that outlives us. By Eyitayo Quadri | Chief Risk Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria Much of my working life is spent thinking about what can go wrong and/or how it can be done better in a safe way. That is the quiet vocation of a risk officer: to sit in the room where decisions are made, to ask the unpopular question, to imagine the failure before it…
The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, urging members to ensure every decision is guided by how it improves the lives and livelihoods of ordinary Nigerians. The ceremony was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Board Chairman His Excellency Mr. Ayodele Fayose, REA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Board members and Ministry management. Tegbe described the Board’s constitution as consistent with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s drive to strengthen governance and accountability across public institutions, and called REA an institution for expanding opportunity: every mini-grid, solar home system…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has defended the performance of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari, dismissing recent criticisms over the outcome of the recently concluded oil licensing round conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). On Saturday, in a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPC Ltd. said the company had continued to record steady growth in crude oil and gas production, describing the development as evidence of its transformation into a fully commercial and globally competitive energy company. The statement followed recent media commentary attributed to the…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has cemented its position as a rising global energy powerhouse after becoming Europe’s largest supplier of jet fuel for the second consecutive month, outperforming traditional exporters such as the United States and capturing approximately one-fifth of the continent’s total jet fuel imports. The milestone underscores the refinery’s growing influence on international fuel markets and highlights Nigeria’s emergence as a strategic player in global refined petroleum trade. Latest European import data compiled by global commodities intelligence firm Kpler show that more than 400,000 tonnes of jet fuel produced by the 700,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum…
Under the patronage of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, GITEX NIGERIA takes place across Abuja and Lagos from 31 August – 3 September 2026 West Africa’s largest tech, AI, and startup show welcomes global stakeholders to advance innovation ecosystems, strengthen digital resilience, and scale competitive AI infrastructure. Abuja, Nigeria, 17, July 2026: Nigeria is translating bold digital ambitions into tangible national transformation, accelerating socio-economic development through progressive policy, AI innovation, and human capital development to deliver lasting benefits for its citizens. GITEX NIGERIA, West Africa’s largest tech, AI and startup event, spotlights Nigeria’s progress from aspiration to action,…