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 * *Bayelsa, Nigeria, October 24th* : Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and driving economic growth in Nigeria’s South-South region with the commissioning of the new 'Everyday Supermarket' Yenagoa Store. The grand opening, which took place yesterday at Bay Bridge Junction on the Kpansia-Epie Expressway, Bayelsa State , marks the retail chain’s entry into the Bayelsa market and a significant milestone in the region’s business expansion efforts. Speaking at the event, Mr. Raphael Abaziem, Directorate Head, Polaris Bank, South-South, described the launch as a testament to growth, resilience, and the power of strategic partnership. “This milestone represents more than the opening of a new outlet. It speaks to our shared vision of economic expansion, local enterprise development, and improved access to quality goods and services for the people of Bayelsa State,” Abaziem stated. He further noted that the new outlet buil...

In the late hours of Saturday, October 25, 2025, precisely at 11:45 p.m., officers of the newly inaugurated Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) 24-hour Night Operations Squad, covering the Surulere axis, responded with commendable promptness to a tragic lone crash that resulted in the instantaneous death of a motorist reportedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Navy Blue Toyota Camry, with registration number EKY 311 GK, was travelling at an excessively high velocity inward Iponri, when the driver lost control of the vehicle near the Alaka Under Bridge in Surulere. The vehicle somersaulted repeatedly, culminating in a fatal impact that claimed the driver’s life at the scene. Eyewitnesses and forensic evidence gathered at the site corroborated reports that the deceased was intoxicated, a condition that severely impaired his judgment and reaction time, leading to the catastrophic loss of control. Members of the LASTMA 24 h...

 The Imiokpe community in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, has accused BUA Cement Plc of deliberate manipulation, exploitation, and continued illegal mining operations without accountability or transparency. In a petition and demand notice addressed to relevant authorities, the community alleged that BUA Cement is attempting to impose a “One-Centre” Community Development Agreement (CDA) across Okpella — a move they say violates Section 116 (1) of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007, which mandates companies to sign CDAs directly with their actual host communities. “Ownership of land rests squarely on kindreds in Okpella, who by law are recognized as host communities. It is our client, as host community, that BUA Cement Plc is mandated to execute a CDA with — not the entire Okpella clan or any so-called central group,” the petition stated. Under Nigerian mining law, a Community Development Agreement (CDA) defines the obligations of mining companies to ...

  ... He has Midas Touch in his hands - Surveyor Adeoye Former Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Ministry Information Chapel, Comrade Abiodun Atilola has picked the nomination form to contest for the Vice Chairmanship post of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council.  In a statement issued and signed by the Director General, Abiodun Atilola for Vice Chairman, Oyo NUJ, also a former Secretary State Information Chapel, Comrade Sunday Ogundare which was made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital said Abiodun Atilola is an experienced unionist that will use his wealth of experience to take Oyo NUJ to the greater heights.  The statement said in pushing for union leadership position like NUJ, experience counts a lot to move the union forward. He wondered why somebody who has led one of the oldest chapels of Oyo NUJ like the State Information Chapel (as Secretary and Chairman) respectively, and current Financial Secretary of the Uni...

  President Tinubu made a shocking move yesterday which involved removing his service chiefs due to reasons best known to him. The news came as a surprise development especially for the fact that there was rumours of an attempted coup against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. While the development was unexpected, it confirmed that the president actually listens to the prophetic advise of Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele. The prophet had advised the president to remove Nigerian service chiefs due to insecurity problems. He had warned him of an attempt to remove him from power illegally, while explaining that the president needs to remove any service chief that isn’t active enough. “ I warn of new terrorist group coming and it has happened. There’s still more coming and some will have link with Nigeria. The service chiefs should take the message serious otherwise Tinubu should change anyone who isn’t active so that they will use insecurity to fight this government.” In several oth...

 * * Renowned journalist and media professional, Adeniji Olamide, has officially picked up his nomination form to contest for the position of Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, ahead of the forthcoming union elections. He obtained his form on Wednesday in Ibadan in the presence of some colleagues, supporters, and well-wishers who described his aspiration as timely and people-focused. Adeniji, an astute Information and Public Relations officer, boasts 19 years of active experience in journalism and public relations. He was the erstwhile Secretary of his Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Information Chapel, Secretariat, Ibadan. Adeniji currently works as a public relations manager for about four ministries, departments and agencies, in the Oyo state civil service, including the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB He is currently the National Secretary, Forum of SUBEB PROs, and the South-West Co-ordinator of the forum. Supporters of A...

  The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced that an internal investigation has cleared a staff member of a fraudulent transaction allegation that recently went viral on social media. However, the employee will still face disciplinary action for violating the agency's strict 'no cash' policy and using a personal account for a transaction. The controversy according to a statement from the agency, began with a social media post alleging that LASAA staffer, Olukayode John Adetifa, had improperly collected ₦45,000 from a client, MJ Beauty Salon, via his personal Opay account but only issued a receipt for ₦7,100. Following the initial outcry, LASAA issued a press statement acknowledging the serious allegation and immediately directing Mr. Adetifa, who is deployed to the Alimosho Branch Office, to report for an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceedings. The agency emphasized that all payments must be made only through officially designated g...