Author: Nationalmonitor

The Ota–Awori Youth Movement, a coalition of traditional and non-traditional youth groups, has demanded an immediate return to equity and fairness in the political representation of the Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, insisting that the House of Representatives seat must rotate to the Ota axis in 2027. The group raised the demand at a press conference held at the Ancient Ota Community Town Hall, Ijamido, citing years of exclusion and imbalance that have left Ota politically marginalised despite its demographic and electoral dominance.Describing Ado-Odo/Ota as one of Ogun State’s most strategic constituencies—defined by its industrial strength, cosmopolitan population, and rich Awori heritage—the…

L-R: CEO Infogem Limited, Otunba Ayo Olumuko; Oba Onisanlu of Isanlu kwara State, Olori Temitope Ogunwusi; MD, Adron Homes Group, Adenike Ajobo;Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Oonirisa Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi CFR Ojaja II, The Ooni of Ife; Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, Akile Adimula Oodua designate – CHAIRMAN/GCEOAdron Homes Group, HRM;Alayeluwa Oba Peter Oluwole Ogunbayo(Otete III), Odemo-Elect of Isara Remo and Oba Olulamokun of Yakoyo in Osun State during the 2025 New Year corporate courtesy visit by the Adron Homes Group management to the throne and House of Oduduwa at Ile Oodua Enuwa, Ile-Ife Osun State recently. The Founder and Chairman…

Club football continues across Europe this weekend with the FA Cup third round bringing Premier League sides into action, alongside a pivotal round of fixtures in Serie A. Fans can follow every key moment live on SuperSport across DStv and GOtv. FA Cup: Premier League Sides Enter the Competition The FA Cup third round marks the entry point for Premier League clubs, with several top-flight sides facing lower-league opposition and a handful of all-Premier League encounters also on the schedule. Manchester City open their campaign at home to Exeter City on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. City were held to a…

The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, through his legal representative, has filed a formal corruption petition against former Managing Director of the Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This move follows the withdrawal of the same petition from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), a strategic decision aimed at accelerating the prosecution process. In the petition signed by Lead Counsel Dr. O.J. Onoja S.A.N, Dangote urged the EFCC to investigate allegations of abuse of office and corrupt enrichment against Mr.…

In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The framework is the outcome of several months of engagements involving the NCC, the CBN, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Value Added Service (VAS) providers, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), and other relevant stakeholders. These engagements were prompted by a rising incidence of failed airtime and data purchases, where subscribers were debited without receiving value…

The winners of the Corpreneurship Challenge in the latest edition held in December. Unity Bank Plc has disbursed over N270 million in grants to young Nigerian entrepreneurs under its Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative: Corpreneurship Challenge, bringing the total number of beneficiaries since inception in 2019 to 608 corps members nationwide. The winners of Corpreneurship Challenge pose for a photo with Unity Bank teams in Lagos. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) through its Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme, continues to equip fresh graduates with the funding, confidence, and support required to launch…

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED The ancient and historic town of Ilaro-Yewa, headquarters of Ogun West Senatorial District, was on Saturday, January 3, 2026, agog with celebration as the Distinguished Senator representing Ogun West at the National Assembly, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), hosted eminent personalities from all walks of life at his 22nd End-of-Year/Thanksgiving Service. Held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State, the event attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, clergy, captains of industry, friends, associates, supporters, and well-wishers from across Nigeria. The thanksgiving service, widely described as talk-of-the-town and carnival-like, was a remarkable blend of deep spiritual reflection,…

The Omi Eko Project, a €410 million initiative designed to transform waterway transportation across the Lagos metropolis, has announced the appointment of Dr. Segun Alabi as its new Head of Communications and Media. Welcoming the appointment, the Special Adviser on Blue Economy to the Governor of Lagos State and Project Coordinator, Mr. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, expressed confidence in Dr. Alabi’s capacity to lead the project’s communications function. He noted that Dr. Alabi brings extensive experience across communications, media relations, and public affairs. In his role, Dr. Alabi will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies, managing media engagement, and…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to introduce the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine across the state as part of efforts to protect children from preventable diseases. This was disclosed on Tuesday during the Media Engagement on Measles-Rubella Vaccine Introduction, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Hall, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja.Speaking at the event, the State Immunization Programme Coordinator, Dr. Adetola Akinpelu, said Nigeria, as a responsible nation, must prioritize healthcare by ensuring that children are vaccinated early. He emphasized that the Measles-Rubella vaccine is safe and effective and should be administered under the Routine Immunization schedule…

Brains, Bravery, and Breakthroughs: Highlights from the ISPAK 7.0 Preliminaries… The preliminary stage of InterswitchSPAK 7.0 Science Competition has been nothing short of electrifying. Through nine episodes, 81 of Nigeria’s brightest students drawn from Niger, Kaduna, Abuja, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, Ogun, Ondo, Lagos and other states, demonstrated not just their knowledge, but also remarkable creativity, resilience, and sheer determination. Together, they turned the stage into a national celebration of brainpower, courage, and the boundless possibilities of STEM. Before the competition began, employee volunteers from Interswitch Group facilitated a mentorship session behind the scenes, to help participants relax and…