Online publisher Ejike Ofoegbu, who operates under the banners of Igbo Times Magazine and INews, was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, on Monday, July 13, 2026, to face charges related to the publication of alleged fabricated and defamatory content. The defendant stands accused of orchestrating a campaign of misinformation targeting the Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, and members of his family, most notably his son, Ozonna. Prosecutors allege that Ofoegbu authored and disseminated malicious falsehoods—described in court as “satanic works of fiction”—designed to exploit sensationalism for online traffic and…
Author: Lilian Azuh
In a bid to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition, Sterling Bank and StarTimes Nigeria have launched Sterling Solar Financing Hubs inside StarTimes retail outlets. This initiative embeds on-the-spot solar financing at the point of purchase, with a joint target of reaching ₦2 billion in renewable energy financing by the end of 2026. The initiative builds on an existing partnership that has already facilitated over ₦600 million in solar financing transactions over the past year. The new 2026 target represents more than a threefold expansion, aimed at enabling thousands of Nigerian households and small businesses to transition to reliable, affordable, and…
To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, FBRA organised environmental education sessions for more than 250 secondary school students, conducted a recycling awareness campaign that reached over 1,000 residents, recovered more than three metric tonnes of recyclable waste from over 400 households through a community buyback programme in Igando, Lagos, and formally launched a new recyclables collection centre in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and West Africa ENRG. The activities attracted strong participation from government agencies, private sector organisations and non-governmental organisations, including NESREA, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, LAWMA, LASTMA, GIZ, FBRA…
NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, has concluded the NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, rewarding more than 41,000 consumers across the country through a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate consumer loyalty while supporting entrepreneurial ambition. Running from April to June 2026, the promotion invited consumers to purchase a promotional sachet of NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1, uncover a unique code and enter for a chance to win airtime, cash prizes and entrepreneurial support. The promotion attracted over 240,000 entries and culminated in four Grand Winners receiving prizes to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. Reflecting the nationwide reach of the promotion, the four Grand Winners emerged…
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,…
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…