The Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, arraigned one Lateef Akintoye and a company, Rufus Whyte Limited , before Justice O.A.Okunuga of the Lagos State High Court sitting in ikeja, Lagos. The defendants are being prosecuted on a two-count charge bordering on stealing and obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N100 million. In 2023, the defendants allegedly approached the petitioner, Baklang Group of Companies, offering to procure a Standby Bank Letter of Credit( SBLC), a financial instrument that provides the holder with a credit equivalent to the face…
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The Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Muibi Folawiyo, has been arrested by the officials of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) the over alleged fund diversion, reports thegazellenews.com. ICPC spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who made this disclosure to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday, 2 July, 2025, said Folawiyo is being investigated for allegedly stealing public funds, diverting resources for personal use, and bypassing official procedures. “He was arrested at the council secretariat on 42 Broad Street, Lagos, after repeatedly ignoring invitations which he acknowledged. “He is currently in our custody. He was arrested by…
The Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Agribusiness and International Cooperation, Dr Debo Akande, said on Wednesday, 2 July, 2025, that the state government has attracted about N46.6 billion investments into the state through agribusiness. He maintained that Governor Makinde’s vision to expand the state’s economy through agribusiness has fructified, with the state having accessed close to $170million in agribusiness and international development funds, while about 14 large processing companies have also come into the agribusiness space in the state. Dr Akande stated this at the Omituntun 2.0 Inter-Ministerial…
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through deeper engagement with healthcare providers, improved service delivery, and the enforcement of the state’s mandatory health insurance policy. This was the focus at the Ilera Eko Providers Forum held recently at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, where key stakeholders across the health insurance value chain, including healthcare providers, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), and technical partners gathered to review progress and discuss future implementation strategies. Speaking at the event, Dr. Emmanuel Zamba, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency emphasized that healthcare providers…
In 1982, promising footballer Jean-Pierre Adams was sidelined by a knee injury during a match. What was expected to be a routine surgery to repair the damage turned into a decades-long tragedy that shook the sporting world. The operation, meant to fix his knee, went horribly wrong when a critical error was made. The anaesthetic team administered the wrong dosage of anaesthesia, and instead of waking up after surgery, Adams never regained consciousness. He slipped into a coma—a state of unending sleep from which he would never return. Adams, only 34 years old at the time, remained in that coma…
The drive to unearth the potential of Nigeria’s creative sector and further empowers the youth has received a boost as a youth-focused initiative aimed at building sustainable fashion-based businesses across the country.was unveiled on Wednesday The unveiling was done in Abuja by Embroidery Chief in collaboration with leading Chinese embroidery machine manufacturers Dahao and Futong, Speaking during the unveiling at a stakeholders’ engagement themed “Stitching the Future: Building Sustainable Embroidery Businesses in Africa,” the Founder of Embroidery Chief, Mr. Lukman Abdulsalam, said that the initiative is designed to empower young Nigerians with practical embroidery and fashion design skills that can…
By Sunday Dare Across Nigeria’s 36 states, a now obvious and relentless economic transformation is unfolding—driven by the bold, strategic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From Benin City to Birnin Kebbi, Lagos to Lafia, the signs are increasingly clear: the Renewed Hope Agenda is not just about empty political sloganeering—it is a nationwide movement that is empowering state governments to deliver real, measurable progress to their people. This new wave of development is intentional. It results from President Tinubu’s careful adjustment of Nigeria’s economic structure. The removal of unsustainable fuel subsidies, the unification of exchange rates, and a more…
The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has appointed Mary Akinsola, a media and public relations expert, as the media officer of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons. Miss Akinsola brings over 10 years of experience in communications and sports management to the role, having previously worked with Warner Bros Discovery (Eurosport) as a production/commentary coordinator; with sportsgazette as a sports writer; editor and digital media manager, and with ACLSports as a podcast host and writer. She also worked with Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State as a sportscaster, writer and producer. Akinsola, who holds a Master’s degree in International Sports Journalism from…
The Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Alimoso Local Government Area, Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, recently visited Ward B in Shasha Ilupeju to engage with residents and gather support for the upcoming local government election, reports thegazellenews.com. The objective of the visit was to energize local stakeholders and rally voters’ support for the APC. During the visit, Hon. Tosin Fatoki, APC Chairman for Alimosho Local Government, emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections and introduced the candidates. “We are here to discuss our candidates for the forthcoming Local Government election. Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, will be our Chairmanship…
Leading Nigerian tech company, MTN Nigeria, in a landmark collaboration with Dell Technologies, today announced the official launch of the Dabengwa Data Centre, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise enterprise IT infrastructure across West Africa with its comprehensive cloud services offering. This strategic partnership delivers computing power, secure storage, and seamless cloud integration, empowering businesses to enhance operational efficiency, maintain regulatory compliance, and accelerate digital transformation within a trusted, locally hosted environment. This initiative underscores MTN’s ambition to evolve beyond a traditional telecommunications provider into a leading tech, a trusted technology partner dedicated to delivering innovative digital solutions. The Dabengwa Data…