Former Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc, Mr. Ademola Adebise, has called for a deeper and more structured engagement between the bank and its alumni community, as part of efforts to preserve and strengthen the institution’s legacy. He made this call during Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary celebration, held recently in Lagos. In his remarks, Adebise
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized opioids valued at over N17.9 billion in two separate operations carried out at the Tincan Port in Lagos and the Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers State. The agency revealed that the massive haul of illicit substances was cleverly concealed in containers declared as holding legitimate
The Lagos State Government has impounded over 200 vehicles found to be operating without valid registration or required safety certification, in a decisive enforcement operation aimed at tightening compliance with transportation laws across the state. The operation, which took place over a 48-hour period, was conducted by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority
After years of anticipation and intermittent developments, the long-awaited Ido-Osun Airport project in Osun State is set to commence soon, as the state government has declared renewed commitment to actualising the ambitious infrastructure. This announcement is coming amidst fresh assurances by relevant authorities that the project, which has lingered for over a decade, will finally
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management of Nigeria (CIPSMN) has delivered a scathing assessment of the federal government’s handling of public resources, squarely blaming persistent neglect of procurement and supply chain management principles for the country’s recurring mismanagement woes. At the recent induction ceremony for new members in Lagos, the institute’s Registrar
Governor Seyi Makinde has confirmed that the much-anticipated Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Ajia, Oyo State, will be officially commissioned by June this year. This announcement was made during his recent inspection of the facility, where he expressed satisfaction with the progress of construction and the quality of work being delivered on site. Governor
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation following the death of an 80-year-old Colombian national, Quesada Alfonso, whose body was discovered in his hotel room in the Festac Town area of the state. The discovery was made on Wednesday, and the police were alerted shortly after 3:30 p.m. about the lifeless body found
As the world observes World Press Freedom Day 2025, Palestinian journalists in Gaza persist in their vital reporting on the ongoing Israeli assault, despite facing grave dangers such as bombings, sniper fire, and arrests. These brave reporters have been documenting the ongoing violence and atrocities committed by Israel since the deadly escalation began on October
The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, widely known as the Old Bailey, has set June 3 as the trial date for Marcus Monzo, a Spanish-Brazilian man charged with the alleged murder of 14-year-old Nigerian teenager, Daniel Anjorin, in the United Kingdom. Monzo, aged 37, who refers to himself as a “mystic musician,” appeared
Mele Kyari, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has firmly dismissed the rumours suggesting that he is currently in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement released late on Saturday, Kyari labelled the reports as “clear mischief” and described them as
