Month: August 2025

Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the initial forfeiture of a property, Park View Estate, Ago Palace Way, Lagos, bought by some suspects allegedly involved in a N986 million fraud. Justice Dipeolu ordered the temporary seizure of the property after entertaining an ex-parte motion filed by the Economic and […]

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has empowered 200 girls with skills, global certification and startup toolkits in digital core areas. The empowerment programme came as the Girls Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) initiative sponsored by UNICEF, held at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium of the college engaged the […]

An NGO concerned about wildlife conservation, Wild Africa, has said that 2,351 rangers died on duty across the world between 2006 and 2021. Speaking against the backdrop of the global celebrations for the 2025 World Rangers Day, highlighting the extraordinary commitment of nearly 60,000 African rangers who risk their lives daily to protect wildlife and […]

Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has insisted that his principal is neither defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nor aligning with individuals or groups within the ADC ahead of the 2026 state elections. Responding to media publication and enquiries, the spokesperson affirmed that Adeleke remains in the Peoples […]

A rights group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has appealed to the federal government to fully integrate Sharia courts into the country’s judicial system. The Muslim rights advocacy group argued that the country’s judicial system as currently being operated was lopsided because Sharia is denied in certain parts of the country whereas common law courts are […]

As global demand rises for eco-friendly alternatives in construction, furniture-making, and renewable energy, bamboo farming is emerging as a lucrative and sustainable venture. Once overlooked, the fast-growing crop is now earning recognition as “green gold,” drawing interest from investors and farmers alike. In regions like Ogun, Ondo, and parts of the Southeast, bamboo plantations are […]

As Africa stands at the cusp of a digital transformation, Olatunde Olasehan is distinguishing himself as one of Nigeria’s leading voices in the tech-driven evolution shaping everyday life. With deep expertise in information technology, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development, Olasehan is committed to leveraging next-generation technologies, particularly 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) to propel […]

Nigeria has positioned itself as a global frontrunner in stablecoin adoption, ranking first worldwide, and second in overall digital asset usage with over 25.9 million users and a penetration rate of 11.9 per cent. This growing trend highlights Nigeria’s strategic importance in Africa’s digital finance ecosystem. The surge in adoption is largely fueled by individuals […]

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has charged newly deployed members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to embrace the spirit of community development and national unity during their service year. Speaking through the Head of Civil Service, Barrister Mohammed Umar, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 corps members on […]