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 * The Chairman/GCEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has paid glowing tribute to the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Ogun State, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, describing him as one of the foremost architects of educational transformation whose leadership continues to redefine learning and human capital development in the Gateway State. In a heartfelt birthday message, the renowned real estate entrepreneur commended Professor Arigbabu for his exceptional blend of scholarship, administrative excellence, and visionary public service, noting that his stewardship of the education sector has continued to inspire confidence in the future of education in Ogun State. According to Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Professor Arigbabu has distinguished himself as an education reformer whose policies and programmes have consistently advanced academic excellence, strengthened institutional standards, promoted innovation, and positioned education as a strategic dr...

-  Sustainable Future Lagos, Nigeria — With renewed urgency and a shared commitment to reshape Africa's development future, the fifth edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS 2026), co-convened by Sterling One Foundation, the United Nations in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and the Lagos State Government, brought together over 2,000 leaders, policymakers, investors, philanthropists, development partners, business executives, innovators, and young changemakers from across Africa and beyond to drive bold conversations, create transformative partnerships, and unlock the financing needed to build resilient and inclusive economies. Held under the theme, "Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies,"the summit reinforced a powerful message: Africa's development ambitions will be realised not through isolated efforts, but through purposeful collaboration, innovative financing, and collective actio...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  A coalition of civil society organisations has dismissed allegations linking former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, to the investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Addressing a world press conference, the Coalition of Core Civil Rights Activists described the claims as false, misleading and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of the senior police officer. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, its spokesperson, Comrade Chief Declan Ihekaire, said no amount of blackmail or campaign of calumny would derail the pursuit of justice over the Ajiran killings. To support its position, the coalition outlined the chronology of Commissioners of Police who have served in Lagos State since 2023. It noted that CP Idowu Owohunwa was the Commissioner of Police when Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, and therefore oversaw the initial investigation...

By oluwaseyi fadoro  President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with the Executive Director of Customer Centricity and Marketing at Galaxy Backbone Limited, Segun Olulade, on the occasion of his 55th birthday, commending his outstanding contributions to youth empowerment, enterprise development and community service. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Olulade as a grassroots politician, philanthropist and development advocate whose life has been characterised by hard work, integrity and selfless service. The President joined Olulade's family, political and business associates, friends and well-wishers in celebrating the former two-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, noting that his career has been marked by an unwavering commitment to community development and the expansion of economic opportunities for Nigerians. Tinubu also acknowledged Olulade's significant con...

  The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor. Musibau  Babatunde has reaffirmed the present administration commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to improve citizens enrollment with the commission. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the management staff of the commission at the SSG's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.  Professor. Babatunde appreciated the delegation for the visit and commended the Commission for its efforts towards building a credible and inclusive national identity system. He noted that effective identity management remains vital to national planning, security and socio-economic development, stressing that the Oyo State Government is committed to initiatives that will improve access to identity enrolment for the  residents of the State. The Secretary to the State Government assured the delegation of the state's readiness to collaborate with the Commission in areas of mutual in...

  The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry has arrested two suspected smugglers and handed over 140 bags of foreign parboiled rice, along with a fibre boat used for the operation, to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) as part of its sustained crackdown on smuggling and other illicit maritime activities. The successful operation, carried out on Friday, 24 July 2026, followed credible intelligence received by the Base regarding the movement of contraband goods through the Apa axis of Badagry. According to a statement issued by FOB Badagry, naval operatives intercepted a 40-horsepower fibre boat loaded with approximately 140 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice believed to have been illegally smuggled into the country.  The operation also led to the arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in the illicit trade. The Navy stated that the swift intervention of its patrol team prevented the illegal distribution of the smuggled rice and dealt a significant setback to smug...