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By Peter Omopo The Federal Government says its proposed dual policing system will bring policing closer to Nigerians while ensuring that the powers of state police are subject to professional standards, constitutional safeguards and legal restraints. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this during a special session titled “Who Polices Nigeria?” at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Gbajabiamila said the administration of President Bola Tinubu was working to reform Nigeria’s policing architecture along the lines of countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, India and…

By Peter Omopo The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued updated temporary recommendations to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). The updated measures followed the second meeting of the Emergency Committee on the outbreak, held on August 18, 2026, under the International Health Regulations (2005). According to the WHO, the recommendations provide more detailed guidance on surveillance, case detection and investigation, infection prevention and control, clinical care, risk communication and community engagement. They also introduce additional measures covering social restrictions, mass gatherings and domestic…

By Peter Omopo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and plastic bottles below 200ml to recall and destroy the affected products nationwide. The directive follows the expiration of the transition period granted to manufacturers to comply with the Federal Government’s ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in the prohibited pack sizes. NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the agency had commenced phased enforcement of the ban. According to Adeyeye, enforcement will begin with manufacturers before extending to…

By Peter Omopo Popular Nigerian dancer and socialite, Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London over assault charges. The court confirmed the development in correspondence with PUNCH Online on Tuesday, stating that the case has been listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026. James Baker, the court’s Admin Team Lead, said the hearing would be open to members of the public, while the specific time and courtroom would be made available a day before the proceedings. The confirmation followed inquiries concerning allegations of sexual assault…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, led a delegation to the residence of the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, to celebrate and honour him on the occasion of his birthday. The visit was a demonstration of the administration’s appreciation for Mr. Ayinde’s exemplary service to Lagos State, his commitment to good governance, and his contributions to the development and progress of Onigbongbo LCDA and of the state. Speaking during the visit, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo described Mr. Tayo Ayinde as a dependable public…

By Sola Ojewusi Pastor Adeboye officiates historic ceremony in Kampala, charges new Bishop to advance gospel across Africa The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has celebrated the episcopal consecration of Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo, daughter of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni, as Bishop, describing the historic ceremony as a significant moment in the emergence of a new generation of apostolic and episcopal leadership in Africa. The consecration took place at Covenant Nations Church in Luzira, Kampala, Uganda, during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the church founded by Bishop Rwabwogo. The ceremony was officiated by the General…

By Samson Sule LAGOS — The Nigerian media and entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran media entrepreneur and founder of the Nigeria Media Nite-Out Awards, Sola Olugbemiro, popularly known as “Swollen” and Solkem. Olugbemiro reportedly died late on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Ifako General Hospital in Lagos, following a sudden deterioration in his health. According to a close associate of the deceased, Olugbemiro reportedly slumped on Thursday and never fully recovered from the incident. His condition was said to have worsened considerably on Sunday before he was eventually pronounced dead later that night.…

By Peter Omopo Fidelity Bank Plc has secured approval from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to extend the deadline for publishing its audited financial statements for the half year ended June 30, 2026, to September 30. The bank disclosed the development in a statement dated August 21, 2026, signed by its Company Secretary, Ezinwa Unuigboje. According to the statement, the extension was granted because the audit of the bank’s first half 2026 financial statements is still being finalised. Fidelity Bank said the completed accounts would subsequently be submitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the required regulatory approval…

By Peter Omopo The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has felicitated the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his 70th birthday. Atiku conveyed his congratulatory message in a post on his official X account on Monday, extending his best wishes to the Sultan on behalf of his family. The former Vice President prayed for the monarch’s continued good health, strength and wisdom as he provides leadership and guidance to Muslims and Nigerians. “On behalf of my family, I warmly felicitate with His Eminence, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of…

By Peter Omopo The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Monday joined former President Goodluck Jonathan, Minister of Defence Christopher Musa and other senior security officials at the National Defence College (NDC) Course 34 Graduation Lecture in Abuja. The lecture, held at Abacha Hall of the NDC, was delivered by Jonathan and titled, “Harnessing Industrial Capacity for Inclusive Growth and Regional Stability in Africa.” The event brought together senior figures in Nigeria’s defence and security architecture to examine the link between industrial development, economic resilience and sustainable security across Africa. Among those in attendance were the…