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…
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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…
A private sector-led summit powered by Afretrade, the US Diaspora United Chamber of Commerce, NIED Group, and the Office of Diaspora Affairs of Lagos State — curated to celebrate, alongside the State of California and Lagos State, a landmark milestone in transatlantic economic partnership. The California–Lagos Business & Investment Summit, themed “Building the California–Nigeria Business Bridge,” is a private sector-led gathering of Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs together with the global business community — including members of the African diaspora and all those invested inThe two-day historic celebration cum business Summit will convene leaders across government, industry, and the diaspora for…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The family of late Beatrice Oyewole Olowa, popularly known as Iya Onigi, has announced burial arrangements for the matriarch, who died at the age of 88. According to the burial programme released by the family, the deceased, whose maiden name was Abiara, was born on Tuesday, 24 May, 1938, and passed away on Tuesday, 11 August, 2026. The family disclosed that a Christian wake-keeping service would hold on Thursday, August 20, 2026, between 4pm and 6pm, at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Idi Oro, opposite Alakara Police Station, behind Mobil Filling Station. This would be followed by…
Over 100 bags of human faeces have been discovered inside a residential building at No. 16 Ibadan Street, Aba, Abia State. The discovery was made on Tuesday by officials of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Aba Zone, during an inspection of the premises. According to ASEPA, the bags of faeces were stored within the compound of the building, raising concerns over the possible spread of disease and the risk of an epidemic. The environmental officials also reportedly found four basins containing human excreta in the corridor of the building. More disturbing, the agency said a sewage tank was…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced one of its most sweeping internal disciplinary actions in recent years, sanctioning 79 personnel for various acts of professional misconduct while simultaneously arresting 12 suspects over alleged illegal arms dealing and vandalism of critical national infrastructure. The measures, announced on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026, by the Commandant General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Audi, underscore what the NSCDC described as a renewed commitment to institutional accountability, discipline and the protection of national assets amid rising security challenges. According to the Corps, disciplinary proceedings concluded under the Public Service Rules and…
The Federal Government on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026, launched a new institutional framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), describing it as a major step towards addressing human rights violations, improving police accountability and rebuilding public confidence in law enforcement. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, who inaugurated the NHRC–NPF Liaison Framework at the headquarters of the National Human Rights Commission in Abuja, said the initiative would institutionalise cooperation between both agencies to ensure more effective protection of citizens’ rights and improve the administration of…
The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has blamed weak governance, poor financing and lack of institutional accountability for the persistent child malnutrition crisis in Northern Nigeria, warning that millions of children remain trapped in a cycle of hunger despite years of government nutrition policies and interventions. In a new policy report released on Wednesday, 5 August, 2026, in Abuja, titled Why Malnutrition Persists in Northern Nigeria: Strengthening Nutrition Governance, Financing and Primary Healthcare, the Centre argued that Nigeria’s nutrition challenge is no longer primarily a policy problem but a governance failure that continues to undermine efforts to improve child…