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Resist Election Riggers; Collect their Money; Vote Against Them – Governor Adeleke Charges Osun Electorates

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  ●Why We Endorsed Gov Adeleke for 2nd Term - Osun State Cooperative Movement Governor Ademola Adeleke today spoke extensively on the shenanigans of opposition elements on the forthcoming Osun governorship elections, charging voters to resist election riggers and protect their votes at all cost. Addressing mammoth crowd of cooperative members who endorsed him for re-election at the Freedom Park, Osogbo today, the Governor berated the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its anti-people record while in and out of power, urging the people to mobilise for voting and stand by their votes to ward off electoral bandits. “When they were in power, they misruled and misgoverned. We came in and implemented pro-people policies, programmes and projects. Now they are seeking to steal elections and force their ways into power. Resist them with your ballots. “Troop out to vote. If you see strangers in your polling units, challenge them. If they offer you money, it is your money...

Nigerian Navy Hands Over 250 Bags of Seized Rice to Customs in Badagry

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  The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry has handed over 250 bags of foreign parboiled rice to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as part of ongoing efforts to curb smuggling and other cross-border economic crimes. The handover ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, saw the Base transfer 250 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice to the NCS Western Marine Command for further necessary action in line with established procedures. According to the Navy, the seizure was made during a series of targeted anti-smuggling operations conducted within the Badagry axis.  The operations form part of the Nigerian Navy’s statutory mandate to support civil authorities in combating smuggling and safeguarding the nation’s maritime and border areas from economic sabotage. Speaking on the development, naval authorities reiterated their commitment to inter-agency collaboration in tackling illicit trade and other transnational crimes that undermine Nigeria’s economy. ...

Orumogege Sports Promotion Joins Well-Wishers to Celebrate Oyo Speaker Debo Ogundoyin

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  The Chairman of Orumogege Sports Promotion, Amos Adewale Ado, on behalf of the entire organizing committee, has sent a warm birthday message to the Honourable Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, as he marks another year of impactful leadership. In a statement released on Tuesday, Amos Adewale Ado described the Speaker as a dynamic, youth-friendly and progressive lawmaker whose contributions to governance and development in Oyo State remain commendable. He noted that Hon. Ogundoyin’s leadership style has continued to inspire confidence among youths, professionals, and stakeholders across different sectors, including sports development. According to the Orumogege Sports Promotion chairman, Hon. Ogundoyin has consistently shown support for initiatives that empower young people and promote unity, peace, and healthy living through sports and community engagement. He emphasized that such commitment has positioned the Speaker as a role model and a dependable part...

NURTW Commissions Multi-Million Ultra-Modern Garage in Lagos, Names Facility After President Tinubu

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  National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lagos State Chapter, has commissioned a multi-million naira ultra-modern motor park in Ebute Meta area of Lagos, naming the facility after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday in Ebute Meta, was attended by key government officials, transport union leaders, and stakeholders in the transport sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was represented at the event by his Special Adviser on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, who expressed delight at the completion of the project. He described the motor park as a significant step toward achieving the Smart Lagos vision of the state government. “It gives me great pleasure to commission this multi-million naira ultra-modern project built and named after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Giwa said. “This motor park represents the Smart Lagos we are advocating for. The facility will help reduce traffic congestion on our roads.” He emphasized that infrastructure develo...

Polaris Bank Launches Global Gift Card Feature on VULTe

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  Polaris Bank, through its digital lifestyle platform VULTe, has introduced a faster, smarter way for users to send love, appreciation, and rewards across borders with the launch of its new Gift Card feature, enabling customers to deliver global brand gift cards to family and friends anywhere in the world in seconds. Designed for speed, security, and everyday relevance, the feature allows users to choose from a wide range of international and local brands spanning groceries, beauty and wellness, fashion, electronics, entertainment, gaming, and lifestyle services, all seamlessly accessible on VULTe. Whether it is paying for a Netflix subscription in London, sending Spotify Premium to a friend in Accra, gifting a Starbucks coffee in New York, or helping a loved one shop at Amazon or Shoprite, VULTe’s Gift Card feature transforms digital transfers into meaningful real world experiences, powered by Polaris Bank’s secure digital infrastructure. Users simply log in to VULTe, select Life...

Coalition Backs Senate Over Electoral Act Amendment 2026, Calls It ‘Game Changer

 ’ A coalition of more than 80 civil society organisations and public interest groups has commended the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, describing the move as a decisive step toward safeguarding the country’s democracy. The groups, operating under the umbrella of the Coalition for Good Governance (CCG), rose from an emergency meeting held on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Lagos, where they reviewed the state of the nation and deliberated on recent developments in the electoral reform process. In a press statement signed by the coalition’s leaders, the group passed a vote of confidence on the Senate for what it described as its “irrevocable commitment to upholding and sustaining Nigeria’s democracy” through the passage of the amendment on February 10, 2026. The coalition expressed appreciation to the upper legislative chamber for what it termed its refusal to be pressured into adopting provisions that, in its view, could ha...

Primate Ayodele is a Elijah of our time Say HRH Queen Amina Temitope

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  The founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, celebrated his birthday in Lagos with a series of charitable activities, including the donation of cars and other valuable items to individuals, as well as the commissioning of a mosque to promote religious unity. The well-attended event drew dignitaries, religious leaders, and supporters from across the country. The highlight of the celebration was the presentation of cars and gifts to beneficiaries, reflecting the cleric’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian service. Speaking at the occasion, HRH Queen Amb. Amina Temitope, popularly known as Mama Diaspora, described Primate Ayodele as “the Elijah of our time” sent by God to this generation. She commended his philanthropic efforts, noting that he had previously provided financial assistance to over 700 widows, an initiative she said she also supported. She emphasized that the commissioning of a mosque by a Christian leader sends a powerful message that...