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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has called on Muslims to maintain the spiritual discipline and moral values cultivated during Ramadan even after the fasting period ends. Ojelabi made the appeal on Tuesday at the third edition of the party’s annual Ramadan public lecture held at the LTV 8 Blue Roof in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, themed “Maintaining Our Spirituality After Ramadan,” attracted party members, Islamic clerics, and supporters. Represented by Pharm. Muyideen Daramola, Ojelabi emphasised the importance of sustaining the spiritual gains achieved during Ramadan. He urged Muslims to avoid returning to habits they had abstained from during the holy month. He identified three categories of people during Ramadan: those who begin the fast but do not complete it, those who abandon it midway, and those who observe it until the end. He encouraged attendees to strive to be among those who complete t...

 *REJOINDER* * The Divine Mandate Movement (DMM) has responded to a disclaimer issued by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, insisting that the group is not a faction or pressure group within the journalists’ body but an independent socio-professional movement. In a statement issued on Monday, the leadership of the Divine Mandate Movement said the clarification became necessary to prevent misunderstanding among members of the public following the NUJ’s disclaimer dated March 16, 2026. The group said contrary to the impression created by the union’s statement, it does not operate as a statutory organ of the NUJ and has never claimed to be one. According to the statement signed by its Chairman, Adebayo Raji, and Secretary, Olamide Adeniji, the Divine Mandate Movement is a broad-based platform comprising technocrats and professionals from diverse fields who share a common vision of ethical leadership, professional excellence and societal development. The leaders...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Abiodun Jimoh, has officially sworn in 21 newly appointed Supervisory Councillors and Special Advisers, charging them to give their best toward the development of the council area. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, the chairman congratulated the appointees on their appointments and described the occasion as a bold step toward strengthening grassroots governance in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA. He emphasized that his administration remains committed to repositioning the council for effective service delivery. According to him, the inauguration of the supervisors and advisers reflects his administration’s dedication to inclusive governance and its resolve to bring good governance closer to the people. Mayor Jimoh urged the newly appointed officials to remain loyal and supportive, stressing the importance of teamwork with heads of departments and other council staff to achi...

  Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its leadership in the diaspora banking sector with the successful hosting of the Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026, a global virtual engagement designed to help Nigerians living abroad navigate evolving policies and identify credible opportunities for wealth creation in Nigeria. The summit held virtually on Saturday, 14 March 2026, and convened Nigerians across key diaspora markets including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. “Our theme today is, “Navigating the New Tax Policy and Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Nigeria”. This subject is timely, practical, and matters to every Nigerian in the diaspora who earns, saves, owns assets or invests back home. “It is no news that Nigerians living abroad are our strongest ambassadors. You do much more than remit funds, you carry our reputation, our enterprise, and our potential into boardrooms, hospitals, laboratories, studios, and technology hu...

Lagos, Nigeria – March 2026:  The Chairman of Polaris Bank, Dr. Kassim Gidado, has called on newly inducted banking professionals to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning, and demonstrate ethical leadership as they navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape. Dr. Gidado, made the call while delivering his remarks as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Stream 1 Chartered Banker Induction Ceremony organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN). The ceremony which held in Lagos at the weekend, celebrated the induction of 2,037 professionals into the prestigious Chartered Banker and Microfinance Certified Banker cadre of the Institute, marking a significant milestone in their professional journeys. According to the Institute, the inductees emerged through various certification routes including 9 candidates through the Chartered Banker/MBA route, 816 through the Chartered Banker Regular Route, 25 through the MSc/Chartered Banker pathway, 262...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has organized the second edition of its monthly “Renewed Hope Cash Grant” programme aimed at empowering residents and supporting small businesses in the community. Speaking during the event, the Executive Chairman of Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA, Mayor Abiodun Jimoh, who was represented by the Executive Vice Chairman, Hon. Soboye Kehinde, said the initiative was part of the administration’s campaign promises to improve the welfare of the people. According to him, the programme was designed to provide financial support to residents and help strengthen their businesses. He explained that the first edition of the cash grant programme was held in December to celebrate the administration’s first 100 days in office, during which 300 residents benefited from a grant of ₦100,000 each. “For this month’s edition, 100 beneficiaries have been selected, and each of them will receive ₦100,000 to support their businesses ...