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  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of police personnel who were attacked while travelling on official duty to Katsina State. Adebayo also extended his condolences to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and the families of the officers who lost their lives in the attack. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Comrade Mark Adebayo, Chief of Media and Communications of the Adebayo-Bugaje Presidential Campaign Organisation, the SDP presidential candidate described the incident as a monumental tragedy and a painful loss to the nation. He lamented the recurring sacrifices made by security personnel in the discharge of their duties, noting that the fallen officers had left their families and loved ones to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. "Our hearts bleed for these fallen heroes. These were brave men and women who left their homes, thei...

  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 has been adjourned by the Lagos State High Court, Igbosere. The case, which came up for hearing at Court 8 before Justice Abdul-Raheem Muyideen, was adjourned following issues raised by the court concerning certain requirements the prosecution was expected to fulfil before the trial could proceed. Recall that during proceedings in June and July, the court had scheduled the trial for November 3, 5, 9 and 10. However, following the prosecution's need to address some outstanding requirements identified by the court, the presiding judge considered it necessary to vacate the earlier dates and reschedule the proceedings. Consequently, the court adjourned the matter to November 10, 19 and 25 for further proceedings. The case concerns the alleged killing of two prominent members of the Ajiran Community, an inciden...

  ●          Collaboration brings secure, convenient and contactless mobile payments to eligible Mastercard cardholders using Android devices in Nigeria               Lagos, Nigeria, October 27, 2026 – Mastercard, working with Interswitch have announced that eligible Mastercard cardholders in Nigeria can now use Google Pay  to make secure, convenient and contactless payments using their Android devices. The launch marks another step forward in the evolution of Nigeria's digital payments ecosystem, providing consumers with greater choice in how they pay and bringing tokenized mobile payments to everyday transactions. Powered by Mastercard's tokenization technology, the solution helps secure digital transactions by replacing sensitive card information with a unique digital credential, delivering a seamless and secure payment experience. Kari Tukur, country manager for West Africa at Mastercard, sa...

  The District Coordinating Council (DCC) Superintendent of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Pastor Stephen Oluwatoyin Ajayi PhD, has called on Nigerians, particularly religious organisations, to intensify prayers for the country as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general elections. Pastor Ajayi made the call while speaking with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, expressing concern over the prevailing security challenges confronting the country, particularly the persistent incidents of kidnapping, killings and violent attacks in some parts of Nigeria. The cleric urged politicians and political parties to conduct their activities within the provisions of the law, emphasising that politics should not be treated as a do-or-die affair but as an opportunity to serve the people and contribute to national development. He further appealed to churches and mosques to educate their members on the importance of peaceful coexistence, political tolerance and responsible co...

  The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; veteran media practitioner, Elder Kayode Olopade; and June 12 democracy activist, Comrade Adewale Adeniyi Balogun, are among prominent Nigerians and institutions selected for recognition by the Kehinde Oshilaja Foundation. The awards will recognise outstanding contributions to disability inclusion, democratic development, religious harmony, community advancement and responsible journalism. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Convener of the Foundation, Comrade Kehinde Oshilaja, and made available to journalists in Lagos and Abuja. According to Oshilaja, the initiative is aimed at celebrating individuals and organisations whose activities and contributions have positively impacted society, particularly in promoting social inclusion, democratic participation, religious tolerance, public enlightenment and community development. He explained that Senator Oluremi Tinubu...

  Prophet Godwin Ikuru, Founder of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Lagos, has described Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State as the “King of Governors” in Nigeria, praising his leadership and contributions to the development of the state. Prophet Ikuru made the remarks while expressing his admiration for the governor, whom he described as a visionary leader whose administration has brought remarkable transformation to Lagos State. According to the cleric, the governor's developmental strides, particularly in road construction, flyovers, bridges, modern infrastructure and environmental improvement, have contributed significantly to the changing outlook of Lagos. He noted that the administration's efforts towards creating a cleaner, safer and more developed environment, alongside numerous people-oriented projects, had made Lagos a source of pride to residents and visitors. “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is the best governor in Nigeria. His visionary leadership has transformed...