The Nigerian Navy said has disclosed operatives of its Navy ship BEECROFT have arrested 27 suspected drug peddlers in Lagos State. This was confirmed in a statement on its verified Facebook page. It disclosed that “on Saturday 5 April 2025, the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT conducted a coordinated raid and dislodged an identified criminal safe haven in Gidan Drama, located at Malu Road, Apapa. “During the raid, a total of 27 suspected drug peddlers comprising of 3 females and 24 males were arrested with Cannabis sativa, Canadian loud, tramadol and cough syrup with codeine. “Consequently, on Wednesday 9 April 2025,…
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In a remarkable demonstration of corporate volunteerism, MTN staff, through the Y’ello Care initiative, have renovated a school block at Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Lakowe. This effort has restored hope and significantly improved learning conditions for both students and teachers. The project, led by dedicated MTN employees, is part of the annual Y’ello Care campaign, which focuses on empowering communities through education, digital inclusion, and economic support. Prior to the renovation, students at Iwerekun Community Senior High School faced challenges, including deteriorating classrooms that hindered effective learning. Recognising the need for intervention, MTN staff stepped in to transform the…
Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR, is indeed a prominent figure in Lagos state and particularly in Alimosho local government. She’s a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has held various leadership positions. Born on September 29, 1959, in Lagos State, Princess Orelope-Adefulire hails from a royal lineage. She attended Salvation Army Primary School, Dopemu, Agege and St. Joseph’s Commercial Secondary School, before studying Sociology and Social Work at Lagos State University. Her political journey began in 1992 when she was elected into the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Alimosho Constituency I. She was one of the first two…
The Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, Suleiman Oluwadare Ishola in the ongoing trial of the former governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his former Commissioner for Finance, Ademola Banu, has corroborated the testimonies of earlier witnesses that the Ahmed’s administration borrowed the funds of Kwara State’s Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC to offset backlog salaries of workers and pensioners in the state. Ahmed and Banu are facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on amended 14-count charge, bordering on stealing and mismanagement of UBEC funds in the state to the tune of N5.78 billion. Testifying on Friday, April 11, 2025, Ishola, who served as the Accountant-General of Kwara State between 2013 – 2019, told Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the…
ST Team, the most reliable source of signals provider for CBEX the exchange provider for investor on the trading platform of China Beijing Equity Exchange, an equity transaction bourse and platform run by the government of Beijing, has appealed to all their investors to stay calm after the recent restrictions on the withdrawal mode of the platform. A message from the team lead of the ST trading platform, Mr. Trust Oturudo reads; “I trust you are all fine. I am fully aware that you are surprised with the happenings of recent in the ST Team.” According to Mr Trust Otorudo,…
By Akeem Busari The Ikate Kingdom is agog and buzzing with excitements as His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla1 of Ikate Kingdom in Lagos State, celebrates his 48th birthday. The lovable monarch, who renowned for his kindness and peaceful disposition towards the residents of the sprawling kingdom, is equally being celebrated by some enterprising youths, who describes him as a true father and lover of the youth. A group of young businessmen and women in the Ikate Kingdom, under the aegis of Royal Arena that includes Saheed Ahmed, Saga 10; Akeem Hamza, 360 Bar; Idiat Paramole, Sweet16 Bar;…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja on Thursday, 10 April, 2025. The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede; the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla; and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar; was to deploy a renewed push for coordinated action against the insurgents. Sources from the meeting revealed that the discussions centred on strengthening military operations in the Northeast, improving intelligence sharing, and addressing the recent surge…
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS held a retirement celebration in honour of four esteemed staff members – Dr Athanase Atannon, Dr William Deiyan Towah, Mr Félicien Hounkanrin and Mr Iliyas Jonah – in recognition of their remarkable years of dedicated service, professionalism and commitment to the institution. In his address, Honourable President of the Court, Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, commended the retirees for their unwavering commitment, hardwork and exemplary professionalism. “We cannot fail to tell you, honored gentlemen, here and now, that the Court owes you all a deep debt of gratitude,” the President remarked. “Each of you leaves…
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that the blasphemy provisions in Kano State law violate Nigeria’s international human rights commitments The court, in its landmark judgment in the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative v. Federal Republic of Nigeria (ECW/CCJ/APP/41/23), found these laws incompatible with freedom of expression protections guaranteed under regional and international human rights instruments. The Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative, a Nigerian NGO, had filed the public interest case challenging blasphemy laws that have led to serious human rights concerns across Nigeria.…
In a renewed bid to strengthen sports development at the foundational level of education and enhance inter-agency collaboration within the State, the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) has entered into a partnership with the Lagos State Sports Commission to promote sports among pupils of public primary schools in the state. During a courtesy visit by the Lagos State Sports Commission to LASUBEB’s headquarters on Thursday, 10 April, 2025, the Executive Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu lauded the Commission for its unwavering commitment to talent discovery and nurturing young athletes for recognition on both local and international…