The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, arraigned a Chinese, Li Kuang Kuang before Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos He was arraigned on a one-count charge of alleged cybercrime. The defendant is one of the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December 19, 2024, in Lagos, during a sting operation tagged ‘Eagle Flush Operation’ conducted by EFCC operatives. The charge reads: “That you Li Kuang Kuang and Genting International Co. Limited sometimes in December 2024 at…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Lagos State chapter of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has announced its full support for Miss Lawal Hameedat Adenike, a teenage Muslim girl who has taken JAMB and PEFTI CBT Centre in Ibadan to court for allegedly forcing her to remove her hijab before being allowed to sit for her UTME on April 25, 2025. Speaking on the matter, Kamoldeen Abiona, Amir (President) of MSSN Lagos, said the reported act was a clear violation of the girl’s constitutional right to freedom of religion, as enshrined in Sections 38 and 42 of the Nigerian Constitution. “Forcing a Muslim…
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSN Lagos), has commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, for his honesty and accountability in addressing the technical glitches that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). At a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday, the Society described Prof. Oloyede’s public admission of fault and his apology over the glitches that affected over 379,000 candidates across 157 centres as a “rare act of responsible leadership in Nigeria’s education sector.” According to MSSN Lagos, the Registrar’s swift move to…
The University of Ilorin has commended the exemplary leadership style of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Emeritus Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, in the way he has been handling the controversy surrounding the glitch encountered in the just concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Reacting to the televised public apology tendered to the affected candidates by the JAMB Registrar on Wednesday, the UNILORIN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, said, “Only a conscientious, sincere, and courageous leader with genuine compassion for the welfare of the people he serves could openly take responsibility for an incident…
In an unprecedented feat in Nigeria islamic music industry, rising female Islamic singer, Hajia Mariam Alaka-Adeola popularly known as Nurul Nabiy (Light of The Prophet) is set to launch her two in one album on Friday, 23 May, 2025 at Yoruba Tennis Club, Onikan, Lagos state. According to the Islamic singer, the title of the double album is “Dynamic Music (Volume 1&2)”. The guest lecturer of the occasion is Sheikh Abdulkabeer Algamawy while popular Fuji star, Alhaji Suleiman Alao Adekunle popularly known as Malaika would be the guest artist. Speaking with journalists on the feat, Hajia Mariam who started her…
We, at #Prayer & Support4NigerianArmedForces, & other security agencies strongly condemn the recent terrorist attack on a military base in Malam-Fatori, Borno State. This senseless act of violence, which resulted in the loss of at least 20 brave Nigerian soldiers, is a stark reminder of the dangers our security agents face daily. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, was a cowardly act of terrorism that has left many families in mourning. We pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack. Our hearts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers, who have lost their loved…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message to Malian leader General Assimi Goita, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting Mali’s democratic transition and deepening economic ties between the two nations, declaring that West African countries are stronger when united. The President spoke on Thursday, 15 May, 2025, in Abuja while receiving the Letter of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Mali, Cheick Oumar Coulibaly. “We should strengthen our bilateral relations, and it is hoped that Mali will achieve its democratic goals. We are open to any support we can render. I want you to see yourself as a member…
Today marks a historic and transformative moment in the life of our beloved institution, Yaba College of Technology. I am deeply humbled and honored to address the nation following the second reading of the bill seeking to convert YABATECH into the Yaba Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies. This development is not merely a legislative milestone—it is a national affirmation of YABATECH’s legacy, potential, and future. Founded in 1947, YABATECH has for decades stood as a pillar of excellence in technical and vocational education in Nigeria. Generations of industrious Nigerians have passed through its gates, gaining skills and knowledge…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released the full list of its vice chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming elections into the 20 local governments and 37 local council development areas of Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com Among the names listed in the official released statement signed by the state Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; and Secretary, Dr Adeola Jokomba; are notable grassroots politicians who have contributed to the development and growth of the party. One of them is Arulai Folami who has been picked as the Vice Chairmanship candidate for Lagos Island Local Government. Folami has been…
Stakeholders and members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State have expressed their commitment, dedication and resolve to unseat Governor Ademola Adeleke in the 2026 governorship election in the state through their votes, reports thegazellenews.com This was the decision taken when members of the AMBO Grassrooters, a support group for the actualisation of the governorship ambition of former Secretary to the State Government, Bola Oyebamiji visited the council on sensitisation tour. The meeting was held on Wednesday, 14 May, 2025 at the Ede country home of the incumbent Governor. The Director General of the…