The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, 13 November, 2025 arraigned one Obinna Nwaobi, a former Head of Operations at Access Bank Nigeria Plc before Justice F. O. Giwa-Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu State. He was arraigned on a nine-count charge bordering on forgery and criminal division of $510, 000, belonging to a customer of the bank. Count seven of the charge reads: “That you, Obinna Nwaobi while being (Head of Operations) of Access Bank Nigeria Plc, Enugu branch on or about the 8th day of August,…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, inaugurated multiple projects in Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), facilitated by the council chairman, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo. The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, innovation, and inclusive governance. The projects commissioned by Governor Sanwo-Olu are: Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi Island Golden Court, consisting of two- and three-bedroom flats and four-bedroom duplexes with BQs; the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Operational Base; and the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Shopping Mall on Adeniji Adele Street. Others are: the Babajide Olusola Aduragbemi Sanwo-Olu Administrative Building;…
Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN) were rewarded for their robust participation at the 43rd International Conference and Exhibition of the Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) with corporate and individual awards at a dinner Thursday night, 13 November, 2025, which rounded off the four-day event in Lagos. SCiN was recognised for its Titanium sponsorship of the conference (the highest category) and won 3rd Best Exhibitor out of 64 companies. SNEPCo’s Principal Exploration Geoscientist, Adesola Adesida won 3rd place technical paper with his presentation titled: “Integrated geological framework of Nigeria’s deep-water and onshore settings: Implications for hydrocarbon prospectivity.” In addition to…
As part of activities marking his forthcoming ‘100’ Days in Office, the Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has inspected the ongoing asphalting of Sekoni Road, a major link connecting Alimosho Road to Iyana-Ipaja, Modupe Ayoade, and other adjoining routes. The Chairman accompanied by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Francis Adebisi, visited the construction site to assess the level of work done so far. The Chairman expressed satisfaction with the remarkable progress recorded within a short period, while urging the contractors to intensify efforts to ensure timely completion of the project. The Alasepé Administration continues to earn public…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that will stand the test of time. Speaking during the unveiling of the newly remodeled Executive Council Chambers at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, witnessed by former Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, the governor lamented the dilapidated condition of the edifice before its renovation, describing it as “an embarrassment.” According to him, the decision to remodel rather than construct a new Governor’s Office was deliberate. “This office was in total decay and an embarrassment. We chose not to build another Governor’s Office but to remodel the…
The Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has officially launched the e-Birth Registration initiative in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and the National Population Commission (NPC). The event, held at the LCDA Secretariat, marked a milestone in the council’s push for transparent, efficient governance under his HEWA Agenda. Jakande described the digital system as a “game-changer” for data accuracy and access to social services. “This aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Smart City Vision. No child will be left unregistered,” he said. He further emphasized: “Every child deserves a…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured residents that his administration will soon complete the 20-kilometre Akute–Ijoko Road in Ifo Local Government Area. The Governor gave the assurance while inspecting ongoing work on the first phase of the 9.7-kilometre stretch of the road, shortly after commissioning the Akute–Ajuwon–Alagbole Road, also in Ifo Local Government. Governor Abiodun noted that the Akute–Ijoko project is being executed in phases as part of a well-structured implementation plan designed by his administration. He added that the government had a clear vision for the road and was committed to bringing it to fruition. “This road…
Paystack, the Stripe-owned Nigerian payments startup, has suspended its Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, for alleged sexual misconduct involving a subordinate. The allegation began circulating on social media on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The company confirmed the suspension to TechCabal, saying it has opened a formal investigation into the allegations. The allegation has also brought renewed attention to dozens of decade-old tweets, including sexually explicit posts about colleagues and minors. TechCabal contacted Olubi for comments via email; he had not responded by the time of filing this report.“Paystack is aware of the allegations involving our Co-founder, Ezra Olubi,”…
The 100-day in Office Novelty Match to commemorate the first 100 days in office of the Chairman of Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akindele Adunni Opeyemi, took place on Thursday, 13 November, 2025, at the Abesan Mini Stadium. The tension-soaked Under-21 encounter between Mosan-Okunola Team A and Team B thrilled the audience with top-class display and youthful energy. In attendance were: the Chairman, Hon. Akindele Adunni Opeyemi; her Vice, Hon. Akintola Falade; members of the Legislative Arm of the LCDA; the Chief of Staff to the Council Boss, Hon. Tolutope Falope; the Council Manager, Mrs. Abiola Apatira; the…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has inaugurated the Alimosho Local Government Boundary Committee at the Council Secretariat Conference Hall, Akowonjo, Lagos. The event, held on Thursday, 13 November 2025, marked a significant milestone in the council’s ongoing efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, administrative order, and community development within the largest local government in Lagos State. In his address, the Chairman described the inauguration as a purposeful step toward reinforcing responsible governance and community harmony. He emphasized that boundaries should not be viewed as lines of division but as lines of definition — silent architects of…