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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Hon. Adeseyi Lawal, representing Ikeja Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary, describing Nigeria as a country of resilience, hope and immense possibilities. Lawal, in his Independence Day message, said 66 years after gaining independence, Nigeria had continued to demonstrate remarkable strength and determination in overcoming its challenges and building a more prosperous future. He said the country’s journey since independence had been marked by both challenges and achievements, stressing the need for Nigerians to remain united, hopeful and committed to the development of the nation. According to him, the ongoing reforms of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in critical sectors of the economy are aimed at creating a stronger foundation for sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity. He noted that the reforms, particularly in the areas of the econom...

  Understanding what happens to your money after a payment is just as important as completing the transaction. Picture a professional preparing for a trip. The flight must be booked, the hotel needs to be paid for and regular household expenses have not stopped simply because travel is approaching. There are two cards in the wallet, a debit card and a credit card. Both cards can be used to make payments, but they affect the cardholder’s finances differently. A debit card draws money directly from the available balance in a linked bank account. A credit card allows the cardholder to borrow within an approved credit limit and repay the amount under agreed terms. Understanding the difference between a debit card and a credit card is the first step towards choosing the right payment option for every expense. What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? The main difference lies in the source of the money used for a transaction. When you pay with a debit card, you are s...

  IBADAN — As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly and representative of Ibadan Southwest State Constituency 1, Hon. Yusuf O. Adebisi, has congratulated Nigerians, party leaders, youths and ward executives across his constituency, calling for renewed hope, unity and commitment to the development of the country. In his Independence Day message, Adebisi extended his greetings to the leadership and members of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1, particularly ward executives, youths and other stakeholders who, according to him, continue to contribute to the growth and development of their communities. The lawmaker urged Nigerians, especially young people, to continue believing in the Nigerian project despite the challenges confronting the country, stressing that the nation's future depends largely on the determination, creativity and participation of its younger generation. Adebisi als...

  The Ogunkeyede family has concluded arrangements for another scholarship programme for indigent students  across the country, in honour of their late parents, Chief Joshua Adedeji Ogunkeyede, who died in 2022, and Chief Mrs. Rachel Jolade Ogunkeyede, who passed away in 2014. In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the family said the scholarship is established to support the less-privileged students and assist them with their academic needs. The statement hinted that the beneficiaries are drawn across the states in Nigeria, with pupils and students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions eligible to benefit from the scheme. The family disclosed that over 40 students had benefited from the  scholarship programme, which commenced in September last year. The statement added that the scheme had also provided laptops to some brilliant students, including beneficiaries who may not necessarily come from indigent homes, while some  less-privileged students rece...

  A National Leader of the Oodua People's Congress (OPC), Comrade Adesina Akinpelu, has felicitated with Mr. Dare Adeleke on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message on Monday, Akinpelu described Adeleke as a politician who combines a profound love for humanity with an unwavering commitment to his community, Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria. He said Adeleke has distinguished himself as a dependable ally of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and a formidable grassroots mobiliser. According to him, Adeleke has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary capacity to stand by his people and contribute to the development of the state. Akinpelu noted that Adeleke's dedication to public service and community development has earned him respect across political divides. He prayed that God grant Adeleke many more years in good health, strength and wisdom to continue his service to humanity. He also wished him fulfilment and abundant blessings in all his endeavours.

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Forward Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Independent Campaign Group has described the Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, as a “Strategic Bridge Builder” for his role in political coordination and engagement with stakeholders across Nigeria. The group made the declaration at a press conference where it reviewed what it described as the achievements, reforms and institutional developments of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration since May 2023. According to the group, the administration’s economic reforms, infrastructure investments, energy policies, education initiatives, housing programmes and institutional reforms required effective political engagement to ensure that government policies were properly communicated and feedback from citizens and stakeholders received. It specifically highlighted the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market as major economic refor...

  The finalists are in, and after weeks of nominations, evictions, twists, and shifting alliances, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11 is now in the hands of the viewers. Following Sunday night’s live show, Aikou, Barry, Bluethopia, Flora, Keivo, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem, and Tram secured their places in the finale. From the former Gambits finally getting their chance to compete for the prize to housemates who have survived multiple twists and eviction scares, the final vote brings all those stories to one point. Now, with just one last hurdle between them and the N90 million cash prize, a brand-new car, and the bragging rights that come with being crowned the Season 11 winner, the stakes could not be higher. Recall that the original N100 million cash prize was reduced by N10 million during the season, with the amount moved into the Most Influential Player of the Week (MIPOW) pot following the housemates’ failed challenges and consequences for insubordination during the ...

  As anticipation for the epic 2026 grand finale builds... LAGOS, Nigeria – September 23, 2026: Verve, Africa’s leading domestic payment cards and tokens brand, has renewed its collaboration with Google Play for Africa’s Biggest Fitness Party, VerveLife 9.0 themed  ‘Ignite’, extending a collaboration that brings together digital experiences, fitness, entertainment and lifestyle across Nigeria.Now in its ninth season, VerveLife  is taking its fitness and lifestyle experience to communities across the country, with stops in Ikorodu, Ibadan, Enugu, Surulere and Uyo, ahead of the grand finale at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, November 21st, 2026. Through the renewed partnership,  Google Play will support the VerveLife experience with digital engagement, rewards and lifestyle benefits for participants.The partnership builds on the collaboration between Verve and Google Play at VerveLife 8.0 in 2025, while extending a broader relationship b...

  The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 32 suspects and recovered 43 vehicles, five pump-action guns, five locally made pistols and assorted ammunition during various operations across the state in September 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing on the operational achievements of the Command for the month. According to him, the arrests and recoveries followed intelligence-led operations, proactive policing, crime prevention initiatives and swift responses to security threats across the state. Other exhibits recovered during the period included 20 live ammunition/cartridges, 15 expended ammunition, two cutlasses, assorted suspected criminal charms, one television set, a radiator, a car jack, vandalised electrical wires, ₦2.5 million cash and a bag containing vehicle spare parts and tools. The Commissioner also disclosed that more than 41 vehicles were impounded on Monday during an early-morning ...

  …Sets October 1 for empowerment, welfare outreach The Grace and Hope Child Care Foundation has announced plans to reach out to widows and other vulnerable members of the community as part of its commitment to promoting social welfare, empowerment and community development. The foundation said the outreach programme, scheduled for October 1, 2026, will hold at Ayetoro Primary School, Akoka, Lagos, with a focus on supporting widows and strengthening vulnerable families. According to the organisers, the initiative is designed to provide practical support while creating opportunities for beneficiaries to improve their livelihoods and build more sustainable futures. The programme, tagged “Outreach for Widows,” is anchored on the theme, “Sharing Hope, Nourishing Lives, Building Stronger Communities.” The foundation identified education, empowerment, food support, care and welfare, and community outreach as key areas of intervention under the programme. It said the education component i...

  L-R: Branch Leader, Fidelity Bank Plc, Uromi, Joseph Ero; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Edo State, Jerry Uwangue; and Team Lead, CSR, Fidelity Bank Plc, Victoria Abuka; at the Fidelity Food Bank distribution event held at Udomi, Irrua, in Esan Central Local Government Area, Edo State recently.     As part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and boosting food security across Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has distributed essential food supplies to more than 2,500 beneficiaries across eight communities in Uromi, Irrua, Edo State, under its Fidelity Food Bank initiative. The intervention, held at the Uromi Town Hall in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, underscores the bank’s continued efforts to improve the wellbeing of families and strengthen communities through targeted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) interventions. Speaking at the distribution event, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, D...

  The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has raised concerns over the repeated recall of the case file in the ongoing murder trial involving Alhaji Ahmed Tajudeen Akanbi and other defendants before the Lagos High Court, calling for greater transparency and the resumption of proceedings. The organisation made its position known on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during an emergency press conference held at the Liberation Centre, where its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, addressed journalists, civil society representatives, leaders and members of the Ajiran Community, as well as other concerned Nigerians. The defendants are standing trial over the deaths of two members of the Ajiran Community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State—Mr Sheriff Ishola Salami, described as a youth leader who died on April 18, 2023, and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, son of the Ojomu of Ajiranland, who died on August 26, 2024. Omotehinse said the purpose of the briefing was to dra...

  PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT  Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise for the 92 Regular Recruits Intakes (RRI) for Trades/Tradesmen and Women has commenced from 9th September to 21st October, 2026 for all interested and qualified candidates from Oyo State.  The application form is free and is available online at https:recruitment.army.mil.ng. All applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be shortlisted to attend the physical screening exercise at the State Recruitment Centre, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ojoo, Odogbo, Ibadan, Oyo State.  Interested male and female Indigenes of Oyo State who wish to apply are hereby advised to obtain Oyo State Indigeneship  Certificate at Room 53, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan and Liaison offices at Abuja and Lagos to confirm that they are bonafide indegene of Oyo State Origin.  Listeners are enjoined to please circulate this information to eligible Indigenes of Oyo State for general awareness that Nig...

  The Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (LSPPA) has engaged Procurement Officers from the 57 Local Government Areas/Local Council Development Areas (LG/LCDAs) in Lagos State to ensure strict compliance with established procurement processes and procedures in the execution of 114 capital road projects across the State. The meeting, held at Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, had about 57 Procurement Officers in attendance. It was convened to align the LG/LCDAs with the Agency’s procurement requirements, particularly in the examination and evaluation of documents submitted by bidders for the proposed capital road projects. The LG/LCDAs have secured the necessary funding and approvals to undertake the projects as part of their statutory responsibilities. Addressing the participants, the Director-General of LSPPA, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, said the meeting was organised to educate the Procurement Officers on the specific documents to be examined during the bidding process for t...

  The Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, has held a two-day orientation programme for its 2026/2027 freshers, equipping the newly admitted students with essential information on academics, discipline, health, security, safety and responsible campus life. The programme, which commenced on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026, was organised to formally welcome the students and acquaint them with the academic, administrative, health, safety, social and other essential aspects of College life. In her welcome address, the Provost, *Pharm. Oluyemisi Oyewo*, urged the freshers to approach their studies with seriousness, discipline and a strong sense of responsibility. The Registrar, *Mrs Dupe Ayoola*, speaking on *“General Knowledge of the College Environment,”* familiarised the students with the College environment, administrative structures and procedures, as well as expectations placed on them as members of the institution. Delivering a lecture tit...

  The Court of Appeal in Abuja has cleared Fidelity Bank Plc of liability in a fundamental rights case involving Michael Kundera, overturning an earlier judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court. A three-member panel led by Justice Adebukola Banjoko delivered the judgment on 14 September 2026, allowing Fidelity Bank’s appeal and overturning the lower court’s finding of liability against the bank. The case originated from suit number CV/6258/23, filed by Michael Kundera to enforce his fundamental rights following his arrest and detention between 15 and 16 May 2023. He alleged that he was detained without being charged before a court or granted administrative bail. The respondents in the case included the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa, an EFCC officer identified as Calistus, and Fidelity Bank Plc. In its judgment delivered in April 2024, the FCT High Court, presided over by Justice Peter Kekemeke, declared Michael Kundera’...

  Africa Magic Showcase will air a documentary celebrating the life and career of veteran actor, Sir Olu Jacobs, following his death on September 16, 2026. Titled Doyen of Nollywood: Celebrating Olu Jacobs , the documentary is a tribute to one of Nigeria’s most respected actors and enduring figures in the creative industry. Directed by filmmaker Femi Odugbemi and produced by Zuri 24 Media, the documentary explores Jacobs’ life and career across theatre, television and film, while reflecting on the impact he made on Nigeria’s entertainment industry over several decades. The late Olu Jacobs was widely regarded as one of the most influential actors of his generation. His career, which spanned several decades, saw him take on roles across stage and screen, earning recognition for his versatility, depth, and commitment to the craft. Beyond his performances, he played a significant role in shaping the Nigerian acting industry and inspiring a new generation of actors. Doyen of Nollywood ...

  FG Should Exercise Caution Before Revoking Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession, Says Olatunji SAN Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Abiodun Olatunji, has cautioned the Federal Government against recent pronouncements and actions concerning the state of the Benin-Asaba Expressway and the ongoing intervention activities on the highway. He advised that the Government should tread cautiously in considering any revocation of the subsisting concession agreement governing the expressway. According to him, the absence of evidence of abandonment, repudiation, or unreasonable delay in the execution of repair works may not constitute sufficient grounds for the unilateral revocation of the 25-year concession. Olatunji, SAN, was invited to provide his legal opinion on the issues surrounding the Benin-Asaba Expressway concession, including the dispute between the Federal Ministry of Works and the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited (BAECC). In formulating his opinion, he reviewed a...

The National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (NISCN) has conferred its prestigious Senior Safety Advocate (SSA) title on the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Mr Lanre Mojola. Mojola was honoured for his contributions to the advancement of occupational health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards in Lagos State and Nigeria. The National President of NISCN, Engr. John Obajimi, presented the letter of conferment to Mojola, describing the recognition as a testament to his visionary leadership, dedication and contributions to safety advocacy and regulation. In a formal notification to the Lagos State Safety Commission DG, the National Executive Council and entire membership of NISCN said the honour recognised Mojola’s “visionary leadership, outstanding dedication and impactful contributions” to the development of occupational health, safety and environmental standards. According to the council, Mojola’s leadership at the Lagos State...