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By Peter Omopo Suspected miscreants set parts of the Fagba railway corridor in Lagos ablaze on Thursday in an attempt to evade arrest during a clean-up enforcement operation by the Lagos State Taskforce. The incident occurred during an early morning raid targeting criminal hideouts along the corridor and surrounding communities in the Agege axis, including Alfa Nla, Okekoto and Pen Cinema. Authorities said the Fagba corridor had become a hotspot for criminal activities such as robbery, rape, cultism, drug trafficking and the operation of illegal brothels, with residents also reporting attacks on moving trains, including the stoning of passengers. The…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Time is one of the most precious gifts God has given us, yet in a world where endless scrolling can quietly steal our hours, it is easy to forget its value. Every moment is a seed, and what you choose to invest in today shapes the harvest of your future. Before you scroll, pause and ask yourself whether what you are consuming is nourishing your spirit or draining your purpose. Let your online presence reflect your divine calling rather than fleeting trends, and choose actions that align with who you are meant to become. Instead of…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, joined global counterparts in Washington, D.C. for a high-level summit on artificial intelligence, digital safety, and education hosted at the White House. The event, titled “Fostering the Future Together Summit,” was convened by the United States First Lady, Melania Trump, and brought together First Ladies from 44 countries, including Brigitte Macron. According to a statement issued by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, Mrs. Tinubu participated in discussions focused on expanding access to educational tools and strengthening safeguards for children navigating increasingly complex digital environments. A major highlight of the summit was the…

By Peter Omopo The Director-General of BTO4PBAT27, Adesuyi Adojutelegan, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure victory in the 2027 general elections, citing the administration’s reforms and political strength. Adojutelegan made the remarks while addressing party stakeholders in Abuja ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress. He urged opposition parties to shift their focus beyond the 2027 elections and begin planning for 2031, maintaining that the ruling party remains firmly positioned to retain power. According to him, the achievements of the Tinubu administration and the performance of key cabinet members are strengthening public confidence…

By Peter Omopo The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, has recorded major successes in its anti-smuggling operations, seizing contraband items valued at ₦2.53 billion. Speaking at the Command headquarters in Ibadan, the Acting Customs Area Controller, WM Adewole, said intensified surveillance and enforcement efforts led to the interception of a wide range of prohibited goods. The seized items include 3,300 packs and 2,140 sachets of Tramadol, 1,144 wraps of cannabis sativa, and other illicit substances. Also confiscated were 1,603 bags of foreign parboiled rice, six used vehicles, 2,270 packs of foreign textile materials, 20 bags of sugar, and 17,300…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress are set to converge on Abuja for the party’s national convention aimed at reshaping its leadership and future direction. The two-day convention, scheduled to hold at the Eagle Square, is expected to attract more than 8,000 delegates, alongside party leaders from national, zonal, state, and ward levels, in what party insiders describe as a crucial moment for consolidation ahead of future elections. Speaking at a pre-convention media briefing, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The 6th Legislative Arm of the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area convened a well-attended public hearing as part of its legislative responsibilities to review existing bye-laws. The session focused on a critical legislative proposal titled: “A Bye-Law to Provide for Internal Revenue Administration, Levies, Rates, Fees, Charges, and Taxes Collectable by Onigbongbo LCDA in Lagos State, and for All Related Purposes. The event brought together key stakeholders, community members, and government officials to deliberate on strengthening the Council’s revenue framework and ensuring transparency and efficiency in local governance. The proceedings commenced with an opening speech by the…

By Peter Omopo The Federal University of Technology Minna has declared that it will not cede its Bosso campus to the Niger State Government, nor agree to any joint use arrangement with the College of Medical Sciences of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University. The university’s position was outlined in a campus bulletin issued following its 518th Senate meeting. The decision comes amid an ongoing dispute between the institution and the state government over the ownership and control of the Bosso campus, a disagreement that began about a month ago. The Niger State Government had earlier indicated plans to take over the…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has signed a Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) No. 5 agreement with SeaSeisGeophysical Limited to advance offshore oil and gas exploration in Nigeria. The agreement, signed in Abuja, authorises SeaSeis, in partnership with global data firm TGS, to carry out the acquisition and processing of new 3D seismic and gravity data. The PEL 5 project will cover an estimated 11,700 square kilometres offshore the Eastern Niger Delta, spanning water depths between 400 and 2,800 metres. According to the Commission, the initiative is expected to improve subsurface understanding, enhance exploration prospects, and support…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Bar Association has raised concerns over what it described as a growing trend of judicial intimidation and misuse of contempt powers against lawyers in Nigerian courts. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, and General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara, the association said it had received reports of judges allegedly bullying legal practitioners and unlawfully ordering their detention during court proceedings. The NBA cited a case before the High Court of Rivers State, presided over by Justice Chinwendu Nwogu, where a defence counsel, Mrs. Lovinah Ugbana Benjamin, was reportedly convicted and detained for contempt…