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It was a gathering of creme de la creme of the Nigerian society from far and wide who came to felicitate and witness the investiture of Rotn. Otunba Oyedapo Richard Idowu as the 38th President of Rotary Club Iyaganku Ibadan, the induction of it's board of directors for the year 2026/27 as well as a fund raising campaign. The memorable event which took place on Saturday 8th August 2026 in Ibadan the Oyo State capital had in attendance notable Rotarians and Rotractors from Oyo State and beyond, family members, and friends of Rotary Club. The attendees included the Chief Host Rotn. Otunba Oyedapo Richard Idowu the 38th President of Rotary Club Iyaganku Ibadan, his board of directors for year 2026/27 and members, past Presidents and board directors, District Governor Olaniyi Amoo Okin of district 9126, Dr. Mrs. Olamide Alao Akala who was the guest speaker, Oba Adeniji Abayomi Adeleye the Oloje of Igbasi Akoko kingdom of Ondo State, pharmacists Aderemi Omotoso, Tosin Ishola,...

The Nigeria Police Force notes recent public statements and social media commentary by Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), concerning the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2, Lagos, and an ongoing criminal matter. The Force wishes to place the following facts on record and clarify the status of both the judicial and administrative processes involved. The criminal matter referenced in public commentary was investigated and is now before a court of competent jurisdiction, following the advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). As the matter is subjudice, its adjudication rests solely with the judiciary. The Force will not try this case in the media, nor will it allow its outcome to be shaped by public campaigns or commentary seeking to prejudge the officers or parties involved. Separately, and in line with its internal accountability mechanisms, the Force confirms that the Assistant Inspector-General, Force Criminal Investig...

  Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday,  August 4,  2026 convicted and sentenced a fake lawyer,  John Nwawuto Anoruo for impersonation and possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.   Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by operatives of the EFCC on Monday, April 20, 2026.   His case began after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025, to the EFCC on behalf of his clients against the management of Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.   Investigations, however, revealed that both the petition and a subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged NBA seal, which Anoruo admittedly obtained from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.   In the course of investigations, the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria,...

The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II,  has donated the sum of ₦100 million and a brand-new Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative established by renowned Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The royal gesture was announced by Ooni on Tuesday evening during a courtesy visit by Chief Sunday Igboho and members of the Iru Ekun Security Network to the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife. In a statement issued by the Senior Media Officer, Ooni’s Palace, Sodiq Lawal, on behalf of the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, the revered monarch described the security initiative as a timely intervention aimed at complementing existing security efforts towards safeguarding l...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has appealed for urgent de-escalation between Yemen’s Houthi movement and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following renewed tensions and reported attacks, warning that further hostilities could worsen insecurity in the Middle East and threaten civilian lives. Nigeria, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid retaliatory actions and embrace dialogue as the pathway towards resolving their differences. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Nigeria remained committed to the principles of peaceful dispute resolution, international law and the objectives of the United Nations Charter. “The Federal Government of Nigeria notes with deep concern the ongoing tensions and reported attacks involving the Houthi militia in Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the statement said. “​​Nigeria strongly calls on all parties to exercise ma...

The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal, has urged members of the India business community to identify opportunities to expand their businesses, establish new ventures, share expertise and develop partnerships with Iru Kingdom, assuring them of a warm welcome at the Palace. The Oniru made the call in Lagos when he hosted a delegation of the India Business Community in Nigeria under the auspices of the NRI Social & Cultural Association Nigeria (NRCAN) Business Forum.  “The doors of this Palace will remain open to those who come in good faith, with ideas worth sharing and a genuine desire to build something of lasting value. History teaches us that great cities are not built by government alone, nor by business alone. They are built by people who choose to trust one another. Let us build a future defined not only by commerce, but by trust, collaboration and shared prosperity,” Oba Lawal opined. To drive the collaboration, he announced the establishment of the Iru B...

Motorists in Lagos driving vehicles with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorised or no registration number plates risk having their vehicles impounded as the Lagos State Police Command begins a statewide enforcement exercise from Monday, June 15, 2026. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adebisi Abimbola, the operation is aimed at enhancing public safety, strengthening security and preventing criminals from concealing their identities while carrying out unlawful activities. “This enforcement exercise is not intended to inconvenience law-abiding motorists. Rather, it is a proactive security measure designed to enhance the capacity of police operatives to identify vehicles, investigate crimes and track criminal suspects.” The Command said any vehicle found violating the directive would be impounded and subjected to investigation in line with existing laws. Residents, transport operators and fleet owners have been advised to ensure their vehicles carry valid ...

Thousands of residents of Ikere Local Government Area on Monday defied heavy rainfall to attend the governorship campaign rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, in a remarkable show of support ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State. The rally turned into a carnival-like atmosphere as party supporters, youths, women groups, artisans, traders, and community stakeholders thronged the venue, chanting solidarity songs and expressing confidence in the candidacy of the Ikere-born governorship hopeful. Despite the downpour, supporters remained at the venue, dancing and celebrating while repeatedly chanting, "Oluyede De! Ibo Witi Witi!" and "Congratulations Ekiti Kete!" in what observers described as one of the largest political gatherings witnessed in the area in recent times. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Dr. Oluyede thanked the people of Ikere for the overwhelming reception and assured them that their supp...

Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, has urged muslim Ummah and Nigerians to let peace , unity and selflessness be their  watchword as the world observe the Eid-el-Kabir  The reverred monarch in his sallah message said Eid-el-Kabir remains a highly spiritual occasion that calls for dedication, commitment, and selflessness.  According to him, " this is the time to reflect on the going on around us and preach messages of hope and unity devoid of any provocation." Oba Makama urged Nigerians to live together peacefully, irrespective of religious, political, and tribal affliation. While calling on politicians to exercise restraint and refrain from any rhetoric that may inflame passion as we approach 2027 general elections, Oba Makama said what should be uppermost in the mind of  every patriotic Nigerian is "Country first." The monarch, while wishing every Nigerian a peaceful celebration, maintained that people should be vigilant...