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  As Ramadan begins, MAGGI has unveiled a multi-layered national campaign anchored on culturally grounded storytelling, consumer value and community engagement. At the heart of the campaign is Tales of Ramadan Season 2, a six-episode drama series that premiered at a star-studded event at EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos. The evening featured elegant abaya-themed dressing and décor inspired by the warmth and serenity of the season, underscoring the cultural significance MAGGI attaches to Ramadan. The series has since launched nationwide across terrestrial TV, cable and major digital platforms. Building on the strong reception of Season 1, the new season expands its creative ambition with richer narratives and enhanced cinematic quality. Directed by Orire Nwani and produced by Goodness Emmanuel, the series explores themes of faith, food, family, friendship, forgiveness and freedom, reflecting the lived realities of Ramadan in Nigerian homes. While each episode tells a distinct...

The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned residents against resorting to self-help in resolving land disputes, describing the use of force to reclaim property as criminal and punishable under the law. The agency stressed that individuals who believe their land has been encroached upon must seek redress through lawful channels rather than taking matters into their own hands, noting that such actions often escalate conflicts and threaten public peace. Chairman of the agency, Hon. Justice Olajumoke Aiki (Rtd.), gave the warning during a radio programme in Ibadan, where she reviewed the agency’s activities since its establishment two years ago. She declared that no individual or group is above the law in the ongoing crackdown on land grabbing across the state. According to her, the agency’s core mandate is to protect legitimate property owners, prevent violent land takeovers and, in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, pro...

  …Over 17,169 Vehicles Impounded for Traffic Infractions; 760 One-Way Offenders Apprehended. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) over the weekend announced remarkable progress in its sustained crusade to fortify road safety standards and decisively curb traffic crashes across Lagos State, disclosing that no fewer than 1,075 injured accident victims were rescued by its officers during coordinated emergency interventions undertaken throughout the 2025 operational year. The Authority revealed that these rescue operations were executed across critical traffic corridors through rapid incident response frameworks, robust inter-agency synergy and the strategic deployment of personnel to high-risk flashpoints, thereby ensuring that victims of road mishaps received prompt and lifesaving assistance. Operational statistics further indicate that LASTMA’s intensified enforcement drive culminated in the impoundment of 5,581 private vehicles for diverse traffic infractions, whi...

  An Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accredited observer has defended Nigeria’s electoral process amid renewed controversy over the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment, insisting that collation centres remain critical safeguards for the integrity and credibility of election results. The observer, who said he has monitored elections for over two decades, faulted calls by some political parties, civil society organisations, professional groups and labour unions for mandatory, real-time electronic transmission of results. He described such demands as “misleading” and argued that they do not necessarily guarantee transparency. According to him, Nigeria’s most significant electoral reform in recent years was the introduction of technological accreditation devices by INEC, beginning with the Smart Card Reader and later the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). He maintained that these innovations have drastically reduced over-voting and other forms of ballot manipulation t...

  Following the declaration of Alhaji Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi, popularly known as Ahmed Ajiran, as wanted by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, over the deaths of Sheriff Salami and Prince Ademola Akinloye, youths of Ajiran community staged a solidarity protest to commend the Nigerian Police Force for reviving the long-dormant case after three years. The protesters particularly appreciated the leadership of the Lagos State Command for its renewed commitment to justice, accountability, and transparency in the investigation. During the protest, the wives of the deceased also joined the gathering, emotionally recounting the circumstances surrounding the deaths of their husbands and the hardship of living without their support. The youths further called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to lend their full support to the ongoing investigation and work closely with security agencies to ensure that justice is served. Accordi...

* The Oyo State Government has signed a key Agreement aimed at strengthening its climate plans and policy, focusing on proactive environmental governance. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources signed the Contract Agreement with Messrs Noblesse Green Energy Limited, a firm recognized for its expertise in sustainable energy and environmental solutions on Thursday in Ibadan. The Honourable Commissioner, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, signed the contract with Mr. Oluwasegun Ademuwagun, the Managing Director of Noblesse Green Energy Limited, in his office. Speaking after the signing, Hon. Aderinto emphasised that the policy is not a mere document, but a roadmap for protecting the state’s ecosystem.  Aderinto, while speaking on the scope of work in embedded in the contract revealed that the Contractor will undertake the development and establishment of the Oyo State Climate Plans and Policies in accordance with the detailed specification in its proposal as approved by the government....