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    Winners have begun to emerge weeks after the commencement of the second edition of the "Recharge and Win Bonanza," which is being organized by Palmpay in collaboration with Globacom, Nigeria’s technology company. Glo customers who recharge their lines using their Palmpay accounts are targeted to benefit from the promotion. “Customers who make Glo transactions through the PalmPay app will stand a chance to win prizes such as the iPhone 15 Pro, Infinix Hot 40, and many other exciting items," according to a joint release from Palmpay and Globacom. Winners of the draws for a variety of thrilling prizes, including Infinix Hot 40, were announced as promised. Among the winners are Oyedikachi Herbert, Wisdom Anayo Uzoma, Afeez Akanfe Muraina, and Basirat Mayowa Opatunji, who lives in Osogbo, Osun State.   Prizes will be shipped to the winners outside Lagos so they can pick them up conveniently.  Glo subscribers can log onto  http://bit.ly/PalmPaySms   to partic...

  LIMITED, GLOBAL FLEET AND JIMOH IBRAHIM CASE Union Bank of Nigeria acknowledges the recent judgment of Justice Abike Fadipe of the Ikeja High Court in the matter involving Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, NICON Investment Limited, Global Fleet, and the Bank. We wish to assure our customers, partners, and the public that Union Bank operates with the highest levels of professionalism, ethical conduct, and legal compliance in all our dealings. While we respect the authority of the court, we strongly disagree with the judgment delivered and have instructed our lawyers to file an appeal against it immediately. The court’s findings, including its position on the consolidation of indebtedness, locus standi, and third-party liability, are at variance with established legal principles and the Bank’s understanding of the facts. We are confident in our legal position and intend to vigorously pursue all lawful avenues to ensure that justice is served. Union Bank had previously transferred the relevant...

   A Lagos-based civil society group, The Passion for Justice Initiative (PJI), has raised alarm over what it describes as the illegal takeover of a family property in the Dopemu area of Lagos by security agents allegedly working in collaboration with a medical doctor. Addressing journalists on Tuesday, Comrade (Evangelist) Olatunde Owoeye-Wise, leader of PJI, condemned the “harassment, intimidation, and calculated persecution” of the Yusuf family by some officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Justice, and Dr. Saliu Niran Abdulwaheed — a consultant at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and founder of Haliman Hospital. According to Owoeye-Wise, PJI began investigating the matter in 2022 following a petition from Mrs. Yusuf Lateefah and Mrs. Yusuf Salimot. The two sisters alleged that their brother, Mr. Aruna Adio Yusuf, popularly known as “Ilerika,” had withheld their late father’s property at 67 Surulere Street, Dopemu, for over three decad...

  For more than 15 years, Verve has been a leading force in Africa’s digital payment revolution, offering secure, fast, convenient, and reliable payment solutions designed for the realities of the continent. Launched to meet the pressing need for a card scheme tailored to African markets, Verve has grown into a trusted household name, with over 85 million cards issued and presence in several African countries with an expanding consumer appeal across Africa. Verve’s story began with a challenge; existing international card solutions struggled to meet the needs of Africa’s diverse and dynamic markets. Issues like regulatory complexity, limited infrastructure, and inconsistent connectivity posed serious barriers. Verve responded with purpose-built solutions engineered to perform where others couldn’t, delivering stability, security, and interoperability for consumers and institutions alike. From its roots in Nigeria, Verve has steadily expanded its reach and impact. Today, the Verve n...

  As part of ongoing efforts to ensure safer water for all Nigerians, Nestlé Nigeria is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation to launch a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign aimed at raising awareness, educating communities, and mobilizing multi-stakeholder action around water safety and sustainable water practices. The collaboration, announced in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Nestlé and members of the Organized Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), reinforces the government's commitment to advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through improved access to clean water and sanitation. At the meeting, the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, welcomed the partnership, noting its importance in tackling persistent public health threats such as cholera and diarrhea while also addressing challenges related to flooding and climate resilience. He assured t...

    Tech faints, Globalcom, on Tuesday unveiled three exciting digital products aimed at rewarding customers. The products, Animation World Promo, Treasure Spin and Sport Brain, also provide subscribers with the opportunity to play and win instant prizes. Globalcom in a statement in Lagos said that the company is dedicated to providing value-added service to its ever growing customers. The first digital product, which is Animation World Promo, is an innovative trivia-based service aimed at challenging customers culinary knowledge of Nigerian food. With it, subscribers engage in answering food related questions, earn points and win delicious prizes. For Treasure Spin, customers are availed the digital treasure spin experience. With each spin Glo subscribers stand a chance to win instant prizes, making every participation exciting and rewarding.  In addition, Globalcom captures the heart of football lovers with Sport Brain. Subscribers are allowed to predict football scores...

  Northern Nigeria is witnessing a powerful emergence of maritime leaders who are not only transforming the industry but also paving the way for inclusive growth and innovation. These trailblazers are making significant impacts in logistics, offshore services, vessel operations, and shipping policy across Nigeria and beyond. Yusuf Yaro: Bridging Legacy and Innovation Yusuf Yaro is a prominent figure in Nigeria’s maritime landscape, with nearly a decade of experience in high-level maritime operations. Currently serving as the Executive Assistant to the Chairman of one of Nigeria’s largest shipping conglomerates the owners of two oil blocks, Yusuf plays a pivotal role in steering strategic decisions across logistics and maritime infrastructure. Renowned for his deep industry insight and global connections, Yusuf sits on the board of several companies spanning oil and gas, logistics, and infrastructure. He is widely recognized as a bridge between traditional business models and emergi...

  …Distributes Food Packs and Relief Items to over 2,000 people In a timely gesture aimed at improving the plight of internally displaced persons (IDP) in Benue State, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed mattresses and essential food items to over 2,000 victims of the Yelwata attacks currently taking refuge at the Ultra-Modern International Market IDP Camp in Makurdi. The donation, which was carried out in collaboration with the Abbasid Charity Foundation, is part of Fidelity Bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through its flagship Fidelity Food Bank program. Since its launch in April 2023, the Food Bank has distributed over 200,000 food packs to beneficiaries across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. Speaking about the donation event, the bank’s Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Dr. Meksley Nwagboh reaffirmed Fidelity Bank’s dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its mission to uplift communities. H...

  …Vow to Mobilize Massive Votes Ahead of Saturday’s LG Polls Ojokoro, Lagos – July 8, 2025 — Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) are making moves to establish a grassroots mobilization group—Tinubu 2027 Re-election Team—to drive support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second-term bid. At a strategic meeting held on Monday at the residence of High Chief Yomi Olaogun, the Lisa of Egba Land and Apex Leader in Ojokoro LCDA, party leaders resolved to intensify voter sensitization and mobilization efforts across the community, ahead of the Lagos State Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. Leading the charge, former House of Representatives member for Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency, Hon. James Owolabi, highlighted President Tinubu’s developmental strides, citing them as compelling reasons for a second term. “President Tinubu’s administration is a blessing to Nigerians. His transformative ini...

  Lagos, July 8, 2025 — The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, demanding the immediate implementation of the Lagos State Local Government Administrative Law signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on May 7, 2025. During the demonstration, CHSR submitted a petition to the Speaker of the Assembly, dated July 7, 2025, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse. The group expressed strong opposition to the postponement of the law’s enforcement until August 4, 2025 — a date falling after the scheduled local government elections set for July 12. While acknowledging the executive arm for passing the landmark legislation aimed at reforming local governance, CHSR described the delay in its implementation as unconstitutional and politically motivated. “This calculated delay is not only unjustifiable, but also undermines the spirit and letter of the Constitution, as well as the democratic values ...

  The bishop of Oyo diocese who also oversees Ogbomosho and its environment, Most Reverend Emmanuel Adeyoyese Badejo laid foundation St. Leo Catholic Chaplaincy chapel inside Nigeran Navy chool Iresa Apa, Ogbomosho. While speaking Most Reverend Badejo preaches on laying the foundation of every activities on Gods principles and plan as God says in His scripture which reads that except the Lord build the house , laborer ae doing in vain. The Bishop of Oyo diocese said Nigerians must take everything to God and recognized God as a foundation that that is the process of solving many crisis Nigerians are facing. Having money, skills, special skills technocrat amounts to nothing without inviting God to what we are doing and that’s why Nigeria is at it is, we must embrace Him and acknowledge that is the only solution provider to Nigerian problems. Most Rev. Badejo says the most important reason for having a place of worship is that God will not depart from our agenda and will also overseas...

Union Bank, one of the nation’s most respected financial institutions, reinforced its commitment to national progress as a proud partner of the inaugural International Civil Service Conference held on June 25 and 26, 2025 at the Eagle Square Arena, Abuja. The conference, themed “Rejuvenate, Innovate & Accelerate,” convened civil servants, policymakers, and development partners to drive reforms and digital transformation in Nigeria’s public service. Organised by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and the Global Government Forum UK, the conference highlighted critical priorities such as strong inclusive leadership, fostering an agile and digital culture, and effective public service delivery structures that transcend organisational silos. These closely align with Union Bank’s expertise in delivering innovative digital banking solutions and supporting public sector efficiency. In a statement to the media, Mannir Ringim, Executive Director, North and Public Secto...

L–R: Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, receives the WSIS 2025 Prize (Category C3: Access to Information and Knowledge) from the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, following the selection of the Commission’s Digital Awareness Programme (DAP) as winner of the category. The annual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum has once again convened key global stakeholders to drive forward digital development and sustainable growth. Held in Geneva, the event brought together high-level representatives from governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, the technical community, and international organizations. The Forum serves as a strategic platform for the implementation of the WSIS Action Lines, which are closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s edition focused on fostering inclusive digital transformati...

 * … *. Health Centres, Classrooms Delivered In Lekki LCDA; Ijede, Imota Next*  In a major boost to grassroots development, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, *Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA*, on Monday has officially handed over five completed projects he facilitated  to the residents of Igbogbo Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Residents, community and the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, leaders in Igbogbo-Baiyeku, commended Senator Abiru for his exemplary leadership and performance since he got into the saddles as the Senator representing Lagos East. The projects that were handed over to the people of the LCDA, through the leadership of the Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA, led by Hon. Olusesan Mayokun Daini, were: Fully reconstructed 1km Agunfoye Road, equipped with drainage; a newly built Primary Health Centre at Igbe Laara, bringing quality healthcare services closer to residents; Rehabilitation of classrooms at Methodist Prim...

  The Friends of Regent Primary School (FORPS), Maitama, Abuja, has donated two manual boreholes to the Kogo II and Barangoni communities in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. Chairperson of the Friends of Regent Primary School, Mrs. Salma Dahiru Muhammed, speaking at the commissioning of the boreholes which took place on Friday, 4th July 2025 in the two communities, described the project as a meaningful step in the group’s ongoing commitment to community development and social impacts. “Access to clean water is a basic human necessity, yet it remains a challenge in many parts of Abuja. This initiative is aimed at providing sustainable potable water, thereby promoting better health, supporting development, and improving the living conditions of the beneficiary communities. "These boreholes are testament and benefits of collective action and a shared vision and the attendant positive impacts,” s...

 * Dr Azeez Mustapha, Managing Director of AZ Logistics, a leading logistics company in the maritime sector, has identified quackery, poor government policies, and corruption as significant challenges facing the freight forwarding industry in Nigeria. He called for urgent reforms to elevate standards within the sector. Speaking at the Congress of Nigerian Maritime Media Practitioners (CONMMEP) monthly roundtable forum in Lagos, Dr Mustapha remarked, “We face numerous issues in this industry due to individuals posing as legitimate clearing and forwarding agents. Many are unlicensed and operate as mere touts. A visit to Apapa reveals individuals with plastic bags claiming to be clearing agents. However, I commend the regulatory body, the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN), established in 2007, for its efforts to distinguish genuine practitioners from impostors. My company is registered, and I am an individual member as well, yet challenges persist.” He co...

   The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR) has called for the immediate implementation of the Lagos State Local Government Administrative Law, 2025, urging authorities not to delay a law that has already been signed and gazetted. Speaking at a press briefing held at the organization’s office in Ijaiye, Lagos, on Sunday, the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, expressed deep concern over the proposed delay in the enforcement of the new law, which was assented to by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on May 7, 2025. Omotehinse noted that the law is slated to come into effect on August 4, 2025—after the upcoming July 12 Local Government Elections—a move the group described as unconstitutional and politically motivated. “We cannot keep quiet when governance processes are not being conducted properly,” Omotehinse stated. “We call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the father of modern Lagos and a national leader; the Attorney General of the Federation; the Nigeri...

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) profoundly regrets to announce a grievous and fatal road traffic collision which occurred today at Atura Bus Stop, inbound Badagry, involving a 16-seater commercial Mazda bus, registration number KJA 811 YF, and a DAF truck, marked T1 4636 LA. The tragic accident instantly claimed the lives of eight passengers, including the driver of the ill-fated bus and his conductor, casting a somber pall over the Badagry axis and leaving the community in profound mourning and collective grief. LASTMA operatives, in concert with personnel from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the Nigeria Police Force (Morogbo Division), and the 244 Battalion of the Nigerian Army (Ibereko Barracks), swiftly launched a coordinated rescue operation at the accident scene. Their timely intervention led to the successful extraction of eight surviving passengers, all of whom sustained varying degrees of trauma. These casualties were immediately evacuated to t...

  Comrade Akinpelu extended warm felicitations to the revered paramount traditional ruler of Ibadanland on the momentous occasion of his 90th birthday. This is contained in a statement personally signed by the Oke-Odo, Ibadan born OPC National Leader, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Saturday. He also congratulated Oba Olakulehin on the occasion of his first year on the throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland, wishing him many more years on the throne. Comrade Akinpelu commended Oba Olakulehin's wise and visionary leadership, which has brought immense pride and progress to the people of Ibadanland.  The OPC National Leader expressed his deep appreciation for the monarch's dedication to the well-being and unity of his subjects, on behalf of himself, all Oke-Odo descendants, and all Yoruba self determination groups in Ibadan. On Oba Olakulehin's first year on the throne, Akinpelu wished the Olubadan many more years of fruitful reign, praying for continued peace, prospe...

  The Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has organized a special retreat for senior citizens within the community, aimed at promoting their mental and physical wellbeing. The event was held at the Dr. Abayomi Finnih Recreational Centre in Lagos and was well attended by elders across the LCDA. In her remarks, the Chairperson of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Barr. Rekiyah Olufunke Hassan, emphasized the importance of celebrating and caring for the elderly beyond the usual palliative distributions. “Our elders deserve more than just handouts. Their mental health and social wellbeing are equally important,” she said. “Many of them spend their days indoors without any form of social interaction. This retreat gives them a chance to connect, interact, and rejuvenate.” Also speaking at the event, a prominent leader in the LCDA and the host of the event, Dr. Abayomi Finnih, urged the elderly to prioritize healthy living. He advised them to maintain a balanced diet, get adequate r...

   By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon. Kolapo Alimi, has commended Governor Ademola Adeleke for what he described as remarkable achievements in governance as the administration approaches its third year in office. Speaking during a media briefing in Osogbo, Alimi highlighted Governor Adeleke’s strides in ensuring security and promoting the welfare of citizens, which he said align with the constitutional responsibilities of any government. “Let me go by the law — the main function of government is the security and welfare of the people,” he said. “Today, Osun is one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria. This is not by accident, but due to the proactive approach of Governor Adeleke.” According to the commissioner, upon assumption of office, the administration met a significantly under-resourced Amotekun corps with only 300 personnel. However, the governor approved the recruitment of an additional 1,150 operatives...

  Oluwaseyi fadoro  The legacy of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola and his wife, Alhaja Kudirat Abiola, took centre stage once again as family members, dignitaries, political icons, and pro-democracy activists gathered in Lagos to commemorate the 27th anniversary of their passing. In a deeply emotional welcome speech, Mr. Olalekan Abiola, son of the late Chief MKO Abiola and Alhaja Kudirat, recalled the tragic events of June 4, 1996, when his mother was assassinated, and July 7, 1998, when MKO died under mysterious circumstances while in detention. He described the two losses as monumental tragedies for the family and the nation. “The news was a big shock to lovers and admirers of the boisterous, humorous, and cheerful giver MKO. Nigerians mourned. Africa mourned. The black race mourned,” he said, describing his father as a "big tree with a big shed" whose absence left a deep vacuum. Mr. Abiola expressed deep appreciation to those who have kept the memory of his pa...