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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force base to complement the security architecture of the state.Abiodun also made a case for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force school in the state to raise morally sound children for the nation.The governor made the demands at a meeting with a delegation from the Chief of Air Staff, led by Air Vice Marshal Enebong Effiom, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Tuesday.The visit is a follow-up to a meeting Governor Abiodun had on Monday with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…

A Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has arraigned First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and three other defendants on charges of forgery and mortgage fraud.The defendants, including FCMB, Okogun Polycarp, Batik Line International Limited, and the absconding Bolaji Adebajo, were accused of conspiring to forge legal documents in connection with a property dispute.At the court’s sitting on Tuesday, the charges were read to the defendants, who all pleaded not guilty to the four counts brought against them by the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police. Okogun Polycarp appeared in court to represent himself, FCMB, and Batik Line International…

As the world marked International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, Springfield Private School/Bosede Idehen International Academy took a unique approach to honor the invaluable role of women in society. The institution, which operates under a blended American and Nigerian curriculum, organized a special event to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women, particularly mothers and educators, in shaping future generations.The theme for this year’s event, “Empowered Mothers, Inspired Generations,” set the tone for a day of appreciation, enlightenment, and empowerment. The school’s director, Mrs. Idehen Ovabor, emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating the efforts of women in nurturing…

Our attention has been drawn to reports suggesting that the naira-based crude oil supply arrangement with local refineries has been discontinued, forcing them to rely solely on international crude purchases. These reports do not reflect the realities of the ongoing work under the Federal Executive Council Initiative on Domestic Sales of Crude Oil and Refined Products in Naira.As the committee driving the implementation of this initiative, we wish to provide an update on the Federal Executive Council initiative and confirm as follows:o The Naira-Based Domestic Sales Framework Remains in PlaceThe policy framework enabling the sale of crude oil in naira…

The immediate past governor of Zamfara State and now the Honourable Minister of State for Defence His Excellency Bello Mohammed Matawalle has approved the Sum of Five hundred Million Naira in cash to assist 5,000 household Zamfara State Residents for the smooth continuation of the Holy Month of Ramadan. An aid to the former governor Malam Lawal Umar PhD, Said that , “the Honourable Minister ordered that , the palliative should covered both the opposition party Members and APC Supporters, adding that Zamfara State remained his main priority in respective of political party affiliation. Recalled that the former governor during…

As the world unites to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, Rite Foods, a leader in Nigeria’s food and beverage industry, proudly aligns with this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action.” The company recognises and celebrates the remarkable achievements of women, particularly those breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated fields such as engineering,  supply chain, technology, and sales.At Rite Foods, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace where women thrive, lead, and drive innovation. This IWD, we pay tribute to trailblazing Nigerian women across industries and to the dedicated female professionals within our organisation—production supervisors, finance experts, sales managers, marketing…

The former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (Rtd) has advised students of Girau International School, Kaduna to work hard to achieve better lives in future.Buratai spoke at the inauguration of Girau International and official launching of its educational activities after two years of operation. Buratai who served as the Chairman of the occasion, alongside the Special Guest of Honor, Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani.In his address, Ambassador Buratai congratulated the school’s proprietor, staff, students, and board members for their commitment to excellence. “Today officially marks the beginning of the school’s activities, and I see…

As renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, celebrates his birthday, he has received a special blessing from Primate Elijah Ayodele, the respected spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church.Known for his prophetic insights and deep spiritual connection, Primate Ayodele took out to share his heartfelt birthday wishes and divine prayers for the celebrant.In his message, Primate Ayodele expressed his deep admiration for Dr. Adeleke and offered a series of powerful prayers for him and his family. “As Dr. Adedeji Adeleke celebrates his birthday, I am moved within my spirit to pray for him and his family. I…

In a bid to enhance service delivery, transparency, and revenue collection, the Ogun State Water Corporation has announced plans to implement a mandatory transition from flat-rate and post-paid billing to prepaid water meters.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Hon. Damilola Otubanjo, who made this known in a statement, said the initiative aims to address non-revenue water losses caused by unpaid bills and discrepancies in billing for customers who are either not receiving adequate supply or are charged a flat rate.The introduction of prepaid meters, she said, will ensure that consumers pay only…

Union Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, recently rewarded 452 UnionKorrect account holders with over N21 million during draws held at its Douglas Road Branch in Owerri, Imo State. During the recent draw monitored and supervised by relevant regulatory bodies, 100 customers were awarded N25,000 each, 40 customers N50,000 each, and one customer won the grand prize of N500,000 in the UnionKorrect Regular category.In the UnionKorrect Exclusive category, 75 customers won N100,000 each, 10 customers won N500,000 each, and one customer won the grand prize of N1 million.The bank also rewarded 200 customers with N10,000 each, 24 customers with N20,000 each…