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By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of Adeniyi Adeyemi at the Kuje Correctional Centre and directed an accelerated hearing of his case. The court also fixed October 12 for the hearing of Adeyemi’s bail application. The order followed proceedings in the case on Wednesday, with the court directing that the matter be handled expeditiously to avoid unnecessary delays in the judicial process. Adeyemi was subsequently remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. The development comes after the Federal Government reportedly arraigned Adeyemi over allegations linked to a purported fake government…

Customers and employees of LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MFB) are set for a week-long celebration as the 2026 Customer Service Week, themed “The Extra Mile,” holds from October 5 to 9. This is part of its renewed commitment to going the extra mile for its customers, as organisations around the world celebrate the people and practices that create exceptional customer experiences. Customer Service Week 2026, themed “The Extra Mile,” will take place from October 5 to 9, providing an opportunity for organisations to recognise customer-facing employees, appreciate customers and reinforce service cultures that go beyond expectations. For LAPO MFB, the…

By Peter Omopo United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed has called for greater participation of women in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and decision making across Africa’s Great Lakes region. Mohammed said women frequently bear the consequences of armed conflicts and are left to rebuild families and communities after violence, despite often having little involvement in the negotiations and agreements that determine the aftermath of conflicts. Speaking on the need for a more inclusive approach to peacebuilding, she said women should not merely be regarded as victims of conflict but should have meaningful roles in shaping efforts to prevent and resolve…

By Peter Omopo Construction of the over $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and the Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside is expected to commence in November, Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced. Abiodun disclosed this after the Ogun State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with DP World MEA FZE in Paris, with President Bola Tinubu witnessing the agreement. According to the governor, the project will proceed into the construction phase following its groundbreaking ceremony and is expected to be substantially completed within two and a half years. He said the development would unlock Ogun State’s…

By Prophet Emmanuel Omale The passing of former Kogi State Governor Ibrahim Idris, fondly known as Ibro, has stirred a flood of memories for me. Beyond the public tributes, political commentaries and reflections on his years in office, his death has brought me face to face with the memories of a man I had known long before he emerged as one of the most prominent political figures in Kogi State. I knew Ibrahim Idris from the age of 19, long before politics thrust him into the glare of public attention. My recollections of him, therefore, extend beyond the corridors of…

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Sidi Tah, will lead discussants at the 9th Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Banking on Emerging Markets Forum in Bangkok, Thailand. Other leading discussants at the prestigious event include the Director of the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), Dr Iyabo Masha and the Chairman of Hinduja Group (Europe), Mr. Prakash P. Hinduja. It is instructive to note that the FIN’s annual…

By Oluwabukola Raji LAGOS, NIGERIA — September 28, 2026: The search for the remaining suspected members of the group allegedly responsible for the robbery involving customers of GHOST AND SPIRITS, Abule-Egba, Ekoro, has intensified, with the establishment’s owner, Charles Lawal, announcing an additional ₦5 million reward for credible information leading to their identification and apprehension. The latest development follows the emergence of additional CCTV footage believed to contain potentially significant clues about the identities and movements of individuals suspected of involvement in the incident. In a statement reacting to the new footage, Lawal declared that he would not stand by…

By Oluwabukola Raji LAGOS, NIGERIA — September 27, 2026: A major breakthrough has been recorded in the investigation into the robbery incident involving customers of GHOST AND SPIRITS, Abule-Egba, Ekoro, following the reported apprehension of an individual captured in CCTV footage released to the public. The suspect was reportedly identified and detained by an anonymous Nigerian citizen who recognised him from the CCTV images and subsequently alerted the relevant authorities. According to information available to the management of GHOST AND SPIRITS, the suspect was initially taken to the Obasanjo Police Station in Ota, Ogun State, before subsequently being brought to…

By Oluwabukola Raji LAGOS, NIGERIA — September 26, 2026: The management of GHOST AND SPIRITS, Ekoro Road, Abule-Egba, Lagos has offered a ₦5 million reward for credible information leading to the identification and apprehension of suspected armed robbers who have allegedly targeted customers leaving the establishment. The reward follows a fresh robbery reportedly involving customers outside the premises in the early hours of today, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at about 4:00 a.m. Management stressed that the reported attacks occurred outside the lounge and not inside GHOST AND SPIRITS. EARLIER ATTACK About six months ago, a group of suspected armed robbers…

By Bimbo Esho As you clock 75 today, Mum, I must confess that your wisdom, gentility, humility and quiet strength are qualities that can only be divinely orchestrated. Sometimes I look at you and wonder how one woman could carry so much grace, patience and love so effortlessly. Baba Esho carry eye go market the day he decided to make you his better half! Honestly, Mum, I could not have wished for a better mother. Baba Esho, an Omoluabi man to the core, never misses an opportunity to remind me to imbibe your virtues. He constantly points me in your…