The Edo State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Engr. Prof. Ignatius Ikpomwonsa Omorodion, has charged fish farmers across the state to embrace a synergistic and symbiotic relationship in order to strengthen the fisheries sector and enhance productivity.The Commissioner, who was represented…
Marwa Sets 2026 Operational Targets For NDLEA Commanders
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has set the tone for the 2026 operational goals with a high-level strategic meeting with directors, commanders and heads of formations during which…
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By ebosele@hotmail.com As part of ongoing efforts to reposition the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) through strategic partnerships, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, has paid a courtesy visit to Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc to explore…
Tinubu Gives Final Approval For Olokola Deep Seaport Project
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced President Bola Tinubuā€™s approval for the immediate take-off of the long-delayed Olokola Deep Seaport project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, a development expected to transform Nigeriaā€™s maritime and logistics landscape.Governor Abiodun…
Alleged $80,000, N953m Fraud: Court Convicts Stockbroker
Justice Modupe Nicole-Clay of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, convicted Victor Ogiemwonyi and his company, Partnership Securities Limited, for stealing the sum of N953,535,861.57 (Nine Hundred and Fifty-Three Million, Five Hundred…
UNILAG Awards Fourth Degree To Veteran Journalist, Dr Hope Oriviri
Seasoned Nigerian journalist, Dr Hope Oriviri, has earned an Executive Masters in Public Health (EMPH) from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), marking her fourth graduation from the institution.Dr Oriviri received the degree on Thursday, January 22, 2026, further consolidating her…
Okpebholo Meets Aviation Minister Keyamo, Pushes Edo Air Initiative
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, in Abuja, where both leaders held extensive and forward-looking discussions on the future…
FRSC Gets Deputy Corps Marshals For South East, North East
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Distinguished Senator George Akume has approved the appointment of two Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM) as Deputy Corps Marshals (DCM), for the South East and North East geopolitical zones of the country.The…
Lagos Unveils Traffic Plan For Lekkiā€“Epe Expressway Rehabilitation
By ebosele@hotmail.com The Lagos State Government has released a comprehensive traffic management plan ahead of the scheduled rehabilitation of Sections II and III of the Lekkiā€“Epe Expressway, set to commence on Sunday, 25 January 2026.Ahead of the project, a joint…
EFCC Tackles Banks In N18.7b Fraudulent Investment, Airline Discount Schemes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised the alarm about negligence and compromise of banks and Fintechs in two major fraudulent schemes that have cost victims a total sum of N18.7billion.The alarm was raised in Abuja on Thursday,…
Augustine University Matriculates 400 New Students
By ebosele@hotmail.com Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos State, on Thursday formally admitted 400 new students at its 11th Matriculation Ceremony, marking the highest number of matriculating students since the institutionā€™s establishment.The colourful ceremony, held at the Universityā€™s Convocation Hall, signified a…
Tony Elumelu Joins Seplat Energy Board
By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com Renowned African investor and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, has been appointed a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Seplat Energy Plc, effective 22 January 2026, strengthening the companyā€™s leadership following recent changes in its shareholding…
NPA MD Hosts UAE Consul-General, To Strengthen Port, Trade Collaboration
Following Nigeriaā€™s participation at the recently concluded Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has received the Consul-General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Nigeria, His Excellency Salem Al-Jaberi, at…
Oyetola Unveils CVFF Application Portal
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, officially launched and unveiled the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) Application Portal, marking a historic milestone in Nigeriaā€™s long-delayed effort to operationalise structured financing for…