Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Police Chief Under Fire for Alleged N6 Billion Uniform Contract Irregularities Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun is facing scrutiny over a N6 billion police uniform contract awarded to Messrs Crown Natures Nigeria Plc, a company reportedly inactive and lacking proper tax records with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). Investigations reveal that the contract was allegedly split into 66 smaller parts, each valued between N45.7 million and N99.3 million, seemingly to bypass the IGP’s N100 million approval threshold, which requires ministerial or Federal Executive Council (FEC) endorsement for larger sums. All 66 segments were reportedly awarded to the…

Troost-Ekong celebrity match expects Martins, Joshua, Osimhen to grace occasion William Troost-Ekong Troost-Ekong celebrity match expects Martins, Joshua, Osimhen to grace occasion Troost-Ekong celebrity match expects Martins, Joshua, Osimhen to grace occasion. Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins, heavyweight boxing ex-champion Anthony Joshua, and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen are among the star-studded cast of celebrities set to participate in the second edition of the Troost Ekong Foundation charity football match in Lagos next month. The charity event, themed “Play for Purpose,” will take place on Sunday, June 22, at the Onikan Stadium, Mobalaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, with proceeds going towards…

FIFA President Infantino celebrates Remo on NPFL title victory FIFA President Gianni Infantino FIFA President Infantino celebrates Remo on NPFL title victory FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended his congratulations to Remo Stars following their historic triumph in the Nigeria Premier Football League. According to the official letter dated May 21 and addressed to Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau, Infantino lauded Remo Stars for winning their first-ever NPFL crown, describing the club’s title-winning campaign as a product of consistency over the season. “By means of this letter, I am pleased to congratulate the new champions of Nigeria, Remo Stars…

Canada recognises Olukoyede with ‘Certificate of Recognition’ for effort in curbing crime on the globe Canada recognises Olukoyede with ‘Certificate of Recognition’ for effort in curbing crime on the globe The Canadian High Commission in Nigeria, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, honoured the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, with a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding contributions to the global fight against transnational crime, including economic and financial crimes, vehicle trafficking, online exploitation, and drug smuggling. The certificate was presented by the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Pasquale Salvaggio, during…

Access Bank Holds On To Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand For Fourth Consecutive Year Access Bank Holds On To Nigeria’s Most Valuable Brand For Fourth Consecutive Year Access Bank PLC has once again emerged as Nigeria’s most valuable brand, securing the top position for the fourth consecutive year in the latest “Nigeria 25 2025” ranking by Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy. This achievement reaffirms Access Bank’s sustained brand leadership and its impact on the financial landscape through innovation, customer-centricity, and strategic growth. The 2025 report shows that banks now account for 59% of the total brand value in…

Tottenham 1-0 victory over United, connection to first European title Tottenham 1-0 victory over United, connection to first European title. * Victory secures Tottenham’s place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Tottenham Hotspur got their first European trophy since 1984, defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League final held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Wednesday night. The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when a cross by Spurs’ Pape Matar Sarr was deflected into the net by Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, marking an own goal credited to Brennan Johnson for his involvement in the play.…

Lagos employs operation of drone to combat insecurity Drone Lagos employs operation of drone to combat insecurity The Lagos State Government has launched a drone surveillance programme aimed at improving crime monitoring and emergency response of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps across the state. The Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Olugbenga Oyerinde, made this known at the 2025 Annual Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja. According to Oyerinde, the drone technology will provide real-time aerial visuals of crime hotspots, feeding data directly into a newly established ICT-based situation room. He added…

Dangote speaks on importance of local investors to foreign investment Aliko Dangote Dangote speaks on importance of local investors to foreign investment The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that domestic investors play a critical role in attracting foreign investment. While he talked at the Taraba International Investment Summit in Jalingo, which drew participants from across Nigeria and beyond, Dangote stressed the importance of prioritising indigenous businesses to foster sustainable growth, create jobs, and strengthen the national economy. He urged federal and state governments to support local investors. According to Dangote, no foreign investor would be willing to…

Premium Trust Bank remains resilient, assures customers of funds’ safety Premium Trust Bank remains resilient, assures customers of funds’ safety Premium Trust Bank has assured its customers that their deposits with the bank are safe, and devoid of any encumbrances whatsoever from any attempted cyber attacks. The bank, in a statement said: “In light of the recent release issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) concerning an attempted cyberattack by some unscrupulous elements, Premium Trust Bank wishes to reassure our valued customers, stakeholders, and the general banking public that our security architecture remains resilient,” adding that “the attempt…

Senate, on casual jobs in informal sector, aims to regulate system Senate, on casual jobs in informal sector, aims to regulate system. The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill to regulate and formalise employment in the informal sector through private agency involvement. The Bill sponsored by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa seeks to regulate and formalise the employment of domestic workers, apprentices, interns and other informal sector employees in Nigeria. It also seeks to empower the National Directorate of Employment to issue license and monitor privately owned Employment Agencies whose responsibility will be to enrol employees in their…