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Lagos, Nigeria – Union Bank of Nigeria, in furtherance of its commitment to building a cleaner and more sustainable environment, organised a beach cleanup in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) at Alpha Community Beach, Lekki, Lagos, on July 3, 2026. Nigeria currently generates an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone accounting for approximately 870,000 tonnes of that figure. More than 88 per cent of this waste is never recycled, and a significant proportion finds its way into rivers, lagoons, and the ocean, posing grave consequences for marine biodiversity and coastal communities. It is against this backdrop, and in direct alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) and Life Below Water (SDG 14), that Union Bank organised this exercise. The cleanup was held to mark the Bank's 2026 Employee Volunteer Day under its Employee Volunteering initiative, power...

 * The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has joined eminent Nigerians in celebrating the First Lady of Ogun State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, on the occasion of her 60th birthday, describing her as "an icon of courage, compassion and charisma whose life continues to inspire hope, uplift humanity and exemplify purposeful public service." In a goodwill message jointly signed by Aare Emmanuelking and his wife, Olori Aderonke Emmanuelking, the Adron Homes boss paid glowing tribute to the First Lady's enduring legacy, noting that her six decades have been defined by commitment to humanity, exemplary leadership, and a remarkable ability to positively impact lives through humility, kindness, and compassion. He described Her Excellency's Diamond Jubilee as a fitting celebration of a woman whose life reflects the timeless qualities of the precious gemstone it represents, resilient, refined, enduring, and radiant through every season. Aar...

  Infinix Brings the "Be Seen. Be Hot." Campaign to Life with the Official Release of the HOT 70 Pro in NigeriaInfinix HOT 70 Pro Arrives in Nigeria, Introducing Active Matrix Cube, AI Productivity and 5G ConnectivityInfinix Officially Launches the HOT 70 Pro in Nigeria with Active Matrix Cube, IP68 Water Resistance and 5GLagos, Nigeria – Following the excitement generated by its  "Be Seen. Be Hot." campaign, Infinix has officially announced the nationwide availability of the HOT 70 Pro, its newest smartphone designed for a generation that values creativity, individuality and intelligent innovation.Developed for young creators, students, trendsetters and digital natives, the HOT 70 Pro combines expressive design, immersive personalization, powerful AI capabilities and dependable performance in a smartphone built to help users stand out and stay connected.The launch follows the successful unveiling of award-winning music star Qing Madi as the face of the HOT 70 Pro, ...

  The trial of Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi, a declared fugitive and principal suspect in the alleged murders of Sheriff Ishola Salami and Prince Ademola Akinloye, two princes of Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, has become one of the state's most closely watched criminal proceedings. Beyond the courtroom, the case has evolved into a fierce contest over public perception, driven by social media campaigns, allegations of investigative compromise and growing controversy surrounding how sensitive case documents allegedly found their way into the public domain. The killings of Salami in February 2023 and Akinloye in August 2024 shocked the Ajiran Community near Chevron and attracted widespread calls for justice from traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations and residents. Investigations gathered momentum after the arrests of Safiu Fatai, popularly known as Fabo, on January 24, 2026, and Yusuf Ismaila, also known as Bariga, on February 6...

  A coalition of civil society and public interest organisations under the umbrella of the Democracy and Good Governance Watch Initiative (DGGWI) has commended the successful rescue of the abducted Oriire students and teachers, describing the operation as a major achievement by Nigeria's security agencies. In a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by its conveners, Nelson Ekujumi, Popoola Ajayi, Gbenga Soloki and Shola Justice, the coalition praised President Bola Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, service chiefs, security personnel, Amotekun Corps, local vigilantes and other stakeholders for their roles in securing the victims' release after weeks of intelligence-led operations. The group expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for what it described as his leadership and commitment to ensuring the safe return of the abductees. "We are elated and give glory to God Almighty for granting our gallant security agencies victory over the forces of darkness through ...

  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 ...