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The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has congratulated renowned journalist, broadcaster, and public health advocate, Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Moji Makanjuola, MFR, on the occasion of her 70th birthday, describing her as a defining voice in Nigeria’s media and development landscape. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the President of the Guild, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan, the Guild said Aunty Moji’s life and career represent a rare blend of professionalism, compassion, and purposeful service, noting that she has consistently demonstrated how journalism can be deployed as a tool for national development, social transformation, and public enlightenment. NGIJ recalled…

By Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora Earlier today, Governor Dauda Lawal received the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Government House in Gusau during an official visit to Zamfara State. The Chief of Defence Staff commended the Zamfara State Government for its consistent support to troops operating within the state, acknowledging the administration’s collaborative approach in addressing security challenges. During the meeting, the Governor reiterated that security remains the foremost priority of his administration. He emphasized that without security, meaningful development and governance would have little impact on the lives of the people of Zamfara State. The Governor stressed…

The protest staged by a group of retired police officers at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa on Monday is increasingly being viewed as a factional action, coming despite recent assurances from the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force that their grievances are already receiving attention at the highest level. Only last week, representatives of the retirees had gathered at the entrance to the office of the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, where they presented similar concerns regarding the Police Exit Bill and pension matters. During that engagement, the IGP acknowledged their frustrations and gave a firm commitment that their…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous national bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has successfully met and surpassed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirements, reaffirming its status as a National bank. This achievement represents a critical milestone in the Bank’s growth journey, reflecting its ability to meet regulatory expectations and its deliberate strategy to scale sustainably, strengthen its balance sheet, and reinforce its position within Nigeria’s banking sector.The milestone follows the Bank’s successful completion of a ₦150 billion Rights Issue and an additional ₦50 billion special placement in 2025, bringing its Total Qualifying Capital to…

For an average 9-5er, having a job isn’t enough. You want a career that grows with you, gives you stability, and opens doors to bigger opportunities. People everywhere are looking for workplaces that don’t just pay salaries but actually invest in their staff, helping them learn, lead, and succeed. That’s exactly what FirstBank is doing. The Bank is building a future where every employee has the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Through its human capital management and development agenda, FirstBank is creating numerous pathways for staff to transform their careers and become tomorrow’s leaders. Conversion Programme: Turning Opportunities Into…

The League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP) has warmly congratulated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, fondly known as Yayi, on his peaceful and successful emergence through a consensus arrangement at the Ogun State APC Caucus Meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2026. In a statement e-signed by the National President of the association, Elhadj (Otunba) Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, and made available to the media by the Secretary-General, Mr. Simon Fakeye, the group described the decision of the APC leadership in Ogun State as both historic and jinx-breaking. LOYAMP noted that the calm and orderly consensus process signals a strong foundation that…

Akinyemi Ifetuga The nation is fast inching toward the 2027 general election,and there’s a predictable transition that is unfolding. Some of the second-term governors are already repositioning for seats in the National Assembly as their natural retirement home. They are seeking to convert executive visibility into legislative relevance. Outgoing Ogun State Governor, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, is among them. He is aiming to replace the incumbent senatorand one of his predecessors, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, in Ogun East. Yet, beneath this ambition lies a question that cannot be glossed over: does executive experience automatically translate into legislative competence? Evidently, it does not.…

There is a version of the Nigerian economy that the banking sector has always served well. It is the economy of salaried professionals, corporate treasurers, documented collateral, and monthly pay cycles. It is the economy that fits neatly into conventional credit models, standard account structures, and the risk frameworks that Nigerian banking inherited from its colonial and post independence institutional architecture. That economy is real, and serving it matters. There is another version. It is the economy of the cooperative chairwoman in Ogun whose members pool contributions weekly. The textile trader in Balogun who turns inventory four times a month…

The management of Dangote Cement Plc, Ibese Plant (DCPI), has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with host communities and key stakeholders as part of efforts to promote sustainable development and shared prosperity across Yewa-Awori land and beyond. The Plant Director, Ayyagari Subbaraidu, made this known on Friday, April 17, 2026 while receiving a delegation of the League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP), led by its National President, Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, during a courtesy visit to the cement plant located in Ibese, Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. Mr. Subbaraidu acknowledged the crucial role of the media in…

The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended a suspect linked to a viral social media video containing serious and unsubstantiated allegations against transport union leader, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya. The arrest followed a formal petition submitted by Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, who called for a discreet and thorough investigation into what he described as a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation. The petition was prompted by a Facebook video circulated by one Jamiu Akinsanya, also known as Siyan, a factional member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). In the video, the suspect falsely alleged that MC Oluomo…