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Adewole Adebayo Slams Tinubu’s ₦70,000 Transport Support for Workers, Calls It ‘Vote Buying by Trick

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 ’ The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the Tinubu-led administration’s proposed ₦70,000 transport intervention for Nigerian workers, describing it as a political gimmick designed to influence voters ahead of the forthcoming elections. Adebayo, in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by his campaign’s Chief Media and Communications Adviser, Comrade Mark Adebayo, questioned the sincerity of the Federal Government’s intervention, arguing that a temporary 90-day relief package would not address the underlying economic challenges facing Nigerian workers. He described the intervention as a “Greek gift,” alleging that it was intended to win public support without providing lasting solutions to the country’s economic difficulties. The SDP presidential candidate accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of adopting short-term measures rather than implementing sustainable economic policies capable ...

Grey Works Media Launches to Help Organisations Find Clarity, Tell Stories

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   That MatterLagos, Nigeria, 21 October 2026 — Grey Works Media, a communications, public relations and advertising company, has officially launched its website, www.greyworksmedia.com, introducing a fresh approach to helping organisations communicate with clarity, purpose and impact.Built on the belief that every organisation has a story worth telling, Grey Works Media was established to help businesses, brands and public institutions find clarity in an increasingly complex communications landscape.  Its mission is straightforward: turn complex ideas, ambitious visions and everyday achievements into compelling stories that connect with audiences and leave a lasting impression. The communications company offers integrated public relations, communications strategy, content creation and advertising solutions to businesses and public institutions. Speaking on the launch, Edward Tochukwu Emmanuel, Chief Executive Officer of Grey Works Media, said the company was founded to a...

Lagos Court Denies Bail to Suspect in Alleged Murder of Two Ajiran Community Leaders

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 By oluwaseyi fadoro  The trial of the principal suspect in the alleged murder of two prominent sons of the Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State resumed on Wednesday at the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, after a delay of more than six months. The case, which was heard in Court 8 before Justice Abdul-Raheem Muyideen, took a new turn as the defendant was brought into the courtroom in a wheelchair due to his reported medical condition. During the proceedings, the defendant's lead counsel, Barrister Adedotun Ajulo, pleaded with the court to grant his client bail to enable him to receive adequate medical attention. Counsel urged the court to consider the defendant's health condition and allow him to access the necessary medical care while the trial continues. However, in his ruling, Justice Abdul-Raheem Muyideen denied the defendant's bail application. The judge directed that the defendant be returned to the custodial facility in Ikoyi, Lagos, wher...

2027: New Direction for Nigeria Movement Endorses Adewole Adebayo, Plans Nationwide Mobilisation

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  The New Direction for Nigeria Movement (NEDMO) has declared its support for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, ahead of the 2027 general election, unveiling plans for a nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign. The movement said it had mapped out mobilisation activities across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to rally support for Adebayo and promote his vision for national development. The Acting National Coordinator of NEDMO, Muhammad Yahaya Alkali, disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday, stating that the movement’s decision followed an extensive assessment of the country’s political landscape. According to the group, the SDP presidential candidate’s blueprint offers a practical and comprehensive framework for revitalising Nigeria’s development potential and addressing the challenges arising from successive leadership failures. NEDMO described the proposed blueprint as a roadmap for reversi...

You Can't Claim APC and Promote Opposition — Oyo City Boy Movement Director, Hon. Onireti Slams Selective Allegiance

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  The City Boy Movement in Oyo State has reaffirmed its total loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) declaring that it will not associate with political groups that support candidates of opposition parties while claiming to be APC members. The Director of the Movement in the state, Hon. Olufemi Onireti, made this known in a statement issued on Monday. Onireti said the movement is unequivocally loyal to the APC and all its candidates, from the presidential to the governorship and other elective positions. "We are unequivocally loyal to the APC and all its candidates. Our loyalty is not selective, and we will not support one candidate while abandoning another. We stand firmly with the party at the presidential, governorship and other elective levels," he said. The movement expressed concern over the activities of some political groups that claim affiliation with the APC but openly promote candidates of other political parties, describing such conduct as inconsistent wit...

Green Energy Financing Helps Nigerian SMEs Cut Power Costs and Boost Productivity

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  Nigeria’s energy sector is entering a period of significant change, creating fresh opportunities for small businesses to adopt cleaner and more reliable power solutions. For entrepreneurs facing rising electricity costs, grid disruptions and continued dependence on generators, Fidelity Bank Green Financing provides a practical route to improved energy security. Recent reforms in the power sector have increased attention on electricity pricing, service reliability and decentralised energy supply. These developments are encouraging businesses and households to examine how they generate, consume and finance power. For a small business, unreliable electricity quickly becomes a financial problem. The cost extends beyond monthly electricity bills to include fuel, generator maintenance, replacement parts, inverter batteries, interrupted operations and lost productivity. A business owner can forecast expenses such as stock, salaries and rent. Energy is harder to predict. Grid availabilit...

POLARIS BANK STRENGTHENS CANCER ADVOCACY THROUGH SUSTAINED COMMUNITY IMPACT

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  …Bank reaffirms commitment to early detection and patient support at WinCancer Foundation’s inaugural Games LAGOS, NIGERIA — October 2026: Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to cancer advocacy, awareness, early detection and patient support as it partnered WinCancer Foundation to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bank’s participation in the Foundation’s inaugural WinCancer Games, held at Whitesands School playground, Lagos, under the theme “Awareness to Action,” highlighted the importance of translating awareness into practical steps that encourage early medical attention, promote access to screening and strengthen support for individuals and families affected by cancer. Representing Polaris Bank at the event, Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head, Brand Management and Corporate Communications, said the Bank’s commitment to social impact extends beyond banking to initiatives that improve lives and address critical societal challenges. “At Polaris Bank,...