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Month: June 2026
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Access Bank UK Polo Day to Raise Funds for Vulnerable Children’s Education
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Access Bank UK has said its 2026 Polo Day, scheduled for July 4 in Windsor, United Kingdom, will mobilise global support and raise funds to expand access to education for vulnerable children in Nigeria and other underserved communities. The bank, in a statement on Tuesday, said the annual charity event will…
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Alleged N6bn Money Laundering: Court reserves judgment in Mompha’s trial till October 15
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Justice Mojisola Dada of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, has reserved judgment until October 15, 2026, in the alleged N6 billion money laundering case involving social media personality Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global…
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JMG Marks 28 Years, Eyes Greater Engineering Growth
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos JMG Limited has celebrated its 28th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening its engineering capabilities and expanding integrated infrastructure solutions across Nigeria. The company, in a statement signed by its Media Executive, Cyrena Novia, said the month-long celebration reflected on its journey since its establishment in 1998, honoured employees for their…
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LASBCA evacuate residents from distressed Lagos Island building
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has evacuated residents and business operators from a distressed four-storey building on Lagos Island after discovering critical structural defects that could lead to its collapse. The affected building, located at No. 10 Dogara Street, Lagos Island, was evacuated following a routine inspection by officials…
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Alleged N1.4bn Subsidy Fraud: court admits fresh evidence against Nadabo Energy boss
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, on Tuesday admitted additional documentary evidence tendered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing trial of the Managing Director of Nadabo Energy Limited, Abubakar Ali Peters, and his company over an alleged N1.4 billion petroleum subsidy fraud.…
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Five suspected Aye Cult members arrested in Lagos, weapons, 500 SIM Cards Recovered
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of the Aye Confraternity during an intelligence-led operation along the Ago/Festac Bridge axis of the state, recovering weapons, suspected hard drugs, 500 SIM cards, laptops, mobile phones and charms. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its…
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BOCA Energy, BOCA IT Systems Bag Double Honours at Lagos NUJ Press Week
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos BOCA Energy Resources Limited and BOCA IT Systems Limited have been honoured with two major awards at the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel Press Week in Lagos for their contributions to Nigeria’s energy, technology and corporate sectors. The companies received the Business Titan/CEO of the Year Award and…
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Jamara Home Launches Football Season Campaign, Offers Discounts on Home Appliances
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Jamara Home has launched its “Naija World Cup Champion” campaign, offering discounted prices on home appliances and electronics to enable Nigerians upgrade their home entertainment experience during the closing stages of the ongoing global football tournament. In a statement issued by its Media Executive, Cyrena Novia, the company said the campaign,…
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Tinubu approves comprehensive NYSC reforms, introduces civilian operational leadership
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, introducing a civilian-led operational structure for the scheme while retaining the military’s role in providing security for…
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Supreme court affirms forfeiture of N1.58bn linked to former NIRSAL consultant
By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Supreme Court has upheld the forfeiture of N1.582 billion linked to a former National Coordinating Consultant of the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), Steve Ogidan, to the Federal Government. According to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the apex court, in a…
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