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Ajiran Double Murder Trial Begins as Prime Suspect Faces Court Over High-Profile Killings

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 By oluwaseyi fadoro  The prosecution of the principal suspect in the murders of two prominent sons of Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State commenced on Thursday with his arraignment before Justice Owolabi Ilori of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ogba. The defendant, Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, 38, was arraigned on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, criminal intimidation, membership of an unlawful society, and alleged attempts to obstruct the course of justice. The case has attracted significant public interest across Ajiran and neighbouring communities due to the prominence of the victims and the serious allegations contained in the charges filed by the police. The victims are Mr. Sheriff Ishola Salami, a youth leader in the Ojomu Community who was murdered on April 18, 2023, in the Moba Town area near Ajiran, and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, son of the traditional ruler of Ajiran Land, Oba Tijani Akinloye, who was killed...
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Renewed Hope @3: How Prof. Audi Abubakar's NSCDC is Forging Nigeria's Economic Defence

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  Oladapo Sofowora As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks three years at the nation's helm as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the "Renewed Hope" agenda has found one of its most reliable engines in the most unexpected of places, not in the marbled halls of policy think-tanks nor in the headline-grabbing press releases of the Presidency media team, but in the methodical, grinding and increasingly sophisticated operations of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the quiet but relentless command of Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR. The NSCDC has undergone a transformation so radical, so structural and so deeply embedded in the logic of modern security models that it has effectively redefined what it means to protect a nation in the 21st century with technology driven innovation. Where the average citizen once saw a uniformed auxiliary force guarding public buildings, there now stands a technology-driven, intelligence-led and globally-al...
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Prophet Godwin Ikuru Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Rescue of Kidnapped Children Over Protests

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   By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Founder of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by allowing his administration to govern in peace while focusing national attention on the rescue of children and other victims abducted by kidnappers across the country. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Prophet Ikuru questioned the impact of protests being held in major cities such as Lagos and Ibadan, arguing that the nation's most urgent concern should be the plight of innocent children and citizens being held captive in forests and remote locations by criminal groups. According to the cleric, Nigerians should channel their energy toward efforts aimed at securing the release of abducted victims rather than engaging in demonstrations that could create tension and distract from critical security challenges. He stressed that President Tinubu, as the country's leader, deserves respect and support, noting that leaders...
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Prophet Godwin Ikuru Urges Nigerians to Support Tinubu’s Second-Term Agenda

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro   The founder and prophet of Eye Salvation Ministry, Prophet Godwin Ikuru, has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term agenda, describing it as important for the nation's continued growth and development. Prophet Ikuru made the appeal in a video message released in Lagos, where he urged citizens to remain united and cooperate with the government in its efforts to address national challenges. According to the cleric, Nigerians should respect their leaders and pray for those in authority to succeed in their responsibilities. Speaking on the issue of insecurity, Prophet Ikuru expressed optimism that children who have been kidnapped in different parts of the country would soon regain their freedom. He called for patience and faith while efforts continue to secure their release. The religious leader also encouraged Nigerians to remain hopeful despite current difficulties, stressing that peace and progress can be achieved t...
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CHSR Condemns Disruption of Protesters, Calls for United Action Against Insecurity

   The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has condemned the reported disruption of peaceful protesters by individuals allegedly linked to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), describing the incident as an attack on democratic rights and a troubling reflection of the country's worsening security challenges. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CHSR expressed concern over what it described as the violent interruption of a protest organized by members of the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement and other civil society groups. According to the organization, the protesters had gathered to mourn victims of insecurity and demand greater accountability from government authorities. The rights group said the protest was driven by growing public outrage over recent security incidents, including the reported abduction of students in Oyo State and the killing of a male teacher. CHSR described the incidents as tragic reminders of the persistent insecurity affecting com...
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Union Bank's Endless Possibilities Campaign Wins Bronze at the 2026 Pitcher Awards

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Union Bank of Nigeria's Endless Possibilities campaign has won Bronze in the Heritage category at the 2026 Pitcher Awards, one of Africa's foremost platforms for creative excellence.    The   campaign   was   also   shortlisted   in   the   Craft   category   for   Film   Craft,   a recognition of the artistry and technical quality behind the work. These recognitions were awarded following adjudication alongside qualifying entries from across the African continent. The Heritage win carries a particular resonance. It recognises the bank’s ability to honour its rich heritage while maintaining relevance with contemporary audiences. For more than a century, Union Bank has been woven into the fabric of Nigeria's economic and social progress, and Endless Possibilities continues that story rather than departing from it.  Built to celebrate the ambition and reso...
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Interswitch Group Founder, Mitchell Elegbe Rejoins Global Jury for 2026 EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Grand Finale in Monaco for the 3rd Consecutive Year

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…makes history, becoming the first and only entrepreneur globally to have won in both emerging and master categories in any region in 40 years, and invited to global jury for the 3rd year running LAGOS, Nigeria, 31 May 2026: Mitchell Elegbe, Founder and Group Managing Director/CEO of Interswitch Group has again been re-appointed as the only entrepreneur from Africa into the global jury of the 2025 Ernst & Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of The Year Awards, which takes place annually in June in Monte Carlo, Monaco, for the third consecutive year, following his inaugural jury duties at the 2024 awards.     According to EY, the World Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame is an elite corps of men and women who have been recognized for their exceptional entrepreneurial achievements. For 38 years, since 1986, EY has been celebrating ingenuity through the Entrepreneur of the Year program. “The program has recognized more than 10,000 outstanding entrepreneurs for their vision, innov...
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