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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has expressed support for the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, over his role in the investigation into the deaths of Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Ademola Akinloye in Ajiran, Lagos State. The coalition, led by the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), also called for greater transparency in the handling of the case while urging authorities to ensure that the ongoing judicial process remains impartial and evidence-driven. Speaking at a press briefing, representatives of the coalition said they were concerned about what they described as conflicting narratives and misinformation surrounding the criminal proceedings, warning that such reports could undermine public confidence in the justice system. The statement was jointly endorsed by several organisations, including the Centre for Advocacy for Credible Leadership (CACL), the ...

  Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a tree-planting exercise aimed at promoting a greener and healthier community. Speaking during the event, the Council Chairman emphasized that the initiative aligns with the Lagos State Government’s environmental agenda and called on residents to embrace tree planting and preservation as a collective responsibility. She stressed that achieving a sustainable environment requires the active participation of every member of the community. The programme attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including Mrs. Margaret Ayanyompe; the Vice Chairman, Hon. Kehinde Shobayo; the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Wasiu Aduragbemi; the Council Manager, Dr. Osodipe Oladapo; Baales from various communities; the Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Comrade Ernest Kasumu; councillors, party leaders, management staff, directors, community leaders, students and ...

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting efficient broadband infrastructure deployment in Nigeria through collaborative implementation of the Dig Once Policy.   The Commission gave the assurance at the Second Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum to Develop a Pricing Mechanism and Cost-Based Structure for Sharing Ducts Built Under the Dig Once Policy in Nigeria, held at the NCC Annex Office, Mbora, Abuja, on Wednesday.   The forum brought together representatives of federal and state government institutions, telecommunications operators, infrastructure companies, industry associations, development partners and other key stakeholders to deliberate on the interim findings of the study and provide input towards the development of a transparent, equitable and cost-based framework for sharing underground duct infrastructure.   Speaking at the event, NCC’s Director, Policy, Competition and Economic Analysis, Mr Ayuba Shuai...

  Infinix HOT 70 Pro "Be Seen. Be Hot." Campus Storm Lights Up UNILAG with Qing Madi and Thousands of Students "Be Seen. Be Hot." : Thousands Turn Out as Infinix Transforms UNILAG into the Ultimate Youth Experience The University of Lagos came alive with colour, music and youthful energy as thousands of students gathered for the Infinix HOT 70 Pro  "Be Seen. Be Hot." Campus Storm, an unforgettable celebration of technology, entertainment and self-expression that transformed the campus into the ultimate destination for youth culture.Bringing together students from the University of Lagos, Yaba College of Technology, the Federal College of Education and neighbouring institutions, the Campus Storm delivered an immersive experience where innovation met entertainment, giving attendees the opportunity to engage with the HOT 70 Pro in exciting and unexpected ways.The event also marked a defining milestone for Infinix as award-winning singer and songwriter Qing Ma...

  A coalition of stakeholders and civil society groups has defended the conduct of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olohundare Moshood Jimoh over the investigation into the Ajiran murder case, dismissing allegations of corruption and abuse of office as unfounded and unsupported by available records. The defence follows allegations made by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who publicly described the Zone 2 Police Commander as "extremely corrupt" and accused him of compromising the investigation into the killings of two Ajiran princes. VDM also challenged the senior police officer to institute criminal defamation proceedings if the allegations were false. However, documents reviewed by our correspondent indicate that AIG Jimoh's involvement in the case followed official directives from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) rather than personal initiative. A memo dated April 22 and signed by Jimoh, addressed to the I...

  The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Wing, has raised concern over the abduction of a primary school headmaster in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of the state. The union disclosed that Mr. M.K. Owoade, the Headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Ogodu, Igbojaye, was reportedly kidnapped on his farmland on Saturday 11th July, 2026 at around 5pm. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the State Chairman of the NUT, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai, and the State Secretary, Comrade Salami Olukayode. According to the statement, the incident was brought to the attention of the state leadership by the NUT Itesiwaju Local Government branch through an urgent notice issued to its members. The union described the development as disturbing and another reminder of the growing security challenges facing teachers and education workers across the country. The NUT leadership called on government, security agencies, and relevant authorities to intensify efforts towards securing th...