The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has dealt another significant blow to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its protracted legal battle with prominent businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, dismissing the commission’s application for leave to challenge an earlier appellate judgment at the Supreme Court. The ruling, delivered yesterday, October 22, 2026, represents another important judicial victory for Achimugu, whose prolonged confrontation with the anti-graft agency has involved investigations, asset seizures, the freezing of corporate and personal bank accounts, and several court proceedings. In dismissing the EFCC application, the appellate court held that the commission had…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and his counterparts from Delta and Ekiti States, His Excellencies Sheriff Oborevwori and Biodun Oyebanji, are expected to lead other important dignitaries to the 26th edition of the annual National Women Conference, NWC of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), scheduled to hold from October 26 to 28, 2026. The three-day Conference which is the 8th and final edition for the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu will take place at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island , Lagos. The First Lady of Lagos State and Chairman of COWLSO, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, is set to take centre stage in Detroit, Michigan, as Wayne State University prepares to host a major African leadership conference and awards ceremony on October 17. The event, which combines the Nigerian Students Association’s 4th Annual Conference with the Center for African Development in America’s (CADA) African Leadership Excellence Awards, is expected to bring together Nigerian officials, US-based development advocates, students and members of the Nigerian-American community.Radda is among the Nigerian leaders being recognised at the gathering, with organisers highlighting his administration’s programmes in agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and…
As President Tinubu administration intensifies efforts to attract investment, technology and jobs into the country’s critical minerals sector, Nigeria has secured three strategic partnerships with U.S. companies . The deals are expected to drive technology transfer, local value addition, job creation and sustainable development while further strengthening Nigeria–U.S. economic ties. The partnerships involving Promethean Resources, Vermeer Corporation, Renewvia Energy and Terra Industries will focus on modern mining technology, renewable energy and enhanced security. Speaking at the U.S.–Nigeria Strategic Investment Dialogue in New York, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to converting investment frameworks into…
As Nigeria’s economy becomes increasingly dependent on digital connectivity, public commentator and legal practitioner, Barnabas Hunjo, has called for greater involvement of communities and ordinary citizens in protecting the infrastructure that supports the country’s growing digital economy. Hunjo said the responsibility for safeguarding telecommunications infrastructure should not rest solely with operators, regulators and security agencies, arguing that Nigerians who live and work around telecom facilities also have a role to play by identifying and reporting threats. “We cannot keep quiet. We must also understand that our lives depend, our businesses, virtually like they say, data is life,” Hunjo said. He…
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s ambition to make the country’s payment system faster, more reliable and less prone to failed transactions by 2028 is running into a persistent infrastructure problem, with telecom operators recording 5,934 fibre-optic cable cuts in the first quarter of 2026 alone. The figure, obtained from the Nigeria Communications Commission’s network outage data, translates to about 65 fibre cuts every day, or roughly one every 22 minutes, highlighting the vulnerability of the connectivity infrastructure supporting banks, fintechs, payment processors and businesses. The scale of the infrastructure disruption comes as the value of electronic payments continues to rise.…
A coroner report has linked the death of British-Nigerian businessman and influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known as Denisi or Ego, to complications Arising from a penis enlargement procedure he underwent during a luxury trip to Thailand with his wife. Igho, 43, reportedly had 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine injected into his penis at a clinic in Bangkok in March, according to an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court. A postmortem examination in the UK reportedly found cellular material in his lungs matching the hyaluronic acid used during the procedure. Coroner Jean Harkin subsequently ruled that Igho…
At 74, the stadium roars have faded into the quiet of a solitary existence. Odegbami rarely replays old matches in his head, nor does he long for the multi-million-dollar European salaries of contemporary football. Instead, as his body ages, reminding him of his mortality, Odegbami looks forward with a striking, urgent clarity to a more fruitful, selfless twilight. From the profound lessons of unconditional fatherhood to his enduring, post-romance alliance with Oyindamola Adeyemi, Nigeria’s ultimate Number 7, aka ‘Mathematical Odegbami’ proves that his greatest victory isn’t a silver trophy, but his unshakeable grip on his own integrity. You recently turned…
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Works, Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, FNSE, fondly called KOPI has been honoured by Transparency Africa for his integrity, selfless service and exemplary record in public service. Olayinka received the prestigious honour on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, expressing appreciation to Transparency Africa for recognising his years of service and commitment to humanity. Speaking during the presentation, Olayinka said he was initially curious about the reason for the recognition, noting that his first reaction upon hearing about the award was, “Why me? What is the justification?”According to him, Transparency Africa explained that the award…
Dr. Adekunle Olayinka, FNSE, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Works, has added another feather to his cap following his recognition by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) for his outstanding contributions to engineering, infrastructure development and public service. The award, which recognises professional excellence, leadership and commitment to service, further underscores Dr. Olayinka’s contributions to the development of infrastructure in Lagos State. As an accomplished engineer and public servant, Dr. Olayinka has continued to bring his wealth of experience, technical expertise and professional knowledge to bear in supporting the administration’s efforts to improve…