The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Ifo Police Division, SP Kamorudeen Olabisi said that a number of arrests have been made following the killing of a trader, Mrs. Blessing Eze, at Ifo Market on Friday, 6 June, 2025. The DPO spoke at a peace meeting called by the Chairman of Ifo Local Government, Hon. Idris Olalekan Kusimo, to douse the tension caused by the death of the woman. SP Olabisi noted that the touts involved in the incident have been arrested, charged to court, and remanded at the Ilaro Correctional Facility. He urged traders to report all forms of extortion, harassment,…
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The Ministry of Regional Development has applauded the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for its inclusive budgeting process, which actively engages stakeholders in the development of the Niger Delta region. Delivering the keynote address at the NDDC 2025 Budget Conference and Partners for Sustainable Development, PSD, Forum held in Port Harcourt, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Development, Dr Mary Ogbe, praised the Commission for aligning its budgeting process with the provisions of extant laws. Commending the NDDC for convening key stakeholders to collaborate on the 2025 budget, she stated, “This conference reflects a collective commitment to the…
At the ongoing United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria has made a strong call for the prompt ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and a significant increase in funding for blue economy initiatives to ensure the protection and sustainable use of the world’s oceans. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, emphasised that urgent and collective global action is needed to secure the health of the oceans for future generations. The conference, which has drawn participation from over…
President Bola Tinubu’s ally turned critics Jesutega Onokpasa, is dead. He reportedly died at the age of 49. The lawyer and prominent All Progressives Congress chieftain died on Monday, 9 June, 2025, a pro-APC crusader, Okezie Atani, said on his X account on Tuesday, 10 June, 2025. Atani said the prominent political commentator was survived by his wife and children. He wrote: “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.” A Facebook page, titled: “Renewed Hope United Kingdom,” also wrote a tribute, entitled: “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy,” to announce the…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has commenced a rigorous compliance exercise across Lagos State, focusing on hotels, restaurants, and other establishments within the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors. This initiative is in furtherance of NIHOTOUR’s statutory mandate to standardize and regulate professional practices within the industry nationwide. The compliance drive, according to the agency’s management, seeks to ensure that all personnel, practitioners, and operators within the sector are duly certified and registered with NIHOTOUR, in accordance with the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022. Speaking on the development, the Director of Legal Services at NIHOTOUR, Mrs. Mariam Inuwa, Esq,…
In order to spotlight indigenous fashion and textiles on the global stage, the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, recently hosted a high-level meeting with Her Majesty Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, founder of Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria, alongside with the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter. The strategic engagement focused on advancing the cultural and economic potential of Adire textiles, an iconic Yoruba fabric, as a major export and symbol of Nigeria’s rich heritage. Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka, during the high-level meeting, reaffirmed Lagos State’s unwavering support for creative platforms that empower designers, preserve cultural…
Porsha Williams’ estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, was released from ICE custody and deported back to his home country, Nigeria, after spending months at a detention center, US Weekly reports. Guobadia’s friend and business partner, Tai Savet, told US Weekly that the Nigeria-born businessman was sent on a flight back home a couple of days ago. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security website no longer lists Guobadia as being in their system. US also obtained a selfie taken by Simon on Monday, June 9. Savet said Guobadia, 61, was in “good spirits” after a tough experience at the detention center, which was the first time he…
Porsha Williams’ estranged husband, Simon Guobadia, was released from ICE custody and deported back to his home country, Nigeria, after spending months at a detention center, US Weekly reports. Guobadia’s friend and business partner, Tai Savet, told US Weekly that the Nigeria-born businessman was sent on a flight back home a couple of days ago. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security website no longer lists Guobadia as being in their system. US also obtained a selfie taken by Simon on Monday, June 9. Savet said Guobadia, 61, was in “good spirits” after a tough experience at the detention center, which was the first time he…
A Chief Lecturer in the Department of Statistics, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Olusesan Olufolabo, has called on the Federal Government and other government agencies in Nigeria to make better use of statistics and data to surmount its major challenges, more especially in the areas of health, education, and national planning. Speaking in a paper he presented at the 18th Inaugural Lecturer of the College, titled: “Unlocking Insights: The Power of Statistics in Today’s Data-Driven World” at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium, Olufolabo explained how using statistics properly can help improve the lives of Nigerians and guide government policies. In his…
The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the lifeless body of a 43-year-old man from a domestic well at Ile Alapo, Edun area of Ilorin. The distress call was received by the Fire Service control room at about 10:29 hours, reporting that a man had fallen into a well. Firefighters were immediately deployed to the scene, where they successfully recovered the body from the well. The victim, identified as Kazeem, reportedly jumped into the well under the influence of a hard substance known as Colo (Colorado) shortly after returning from Eid prayers. The body was handed over to Inspector Babatunde…