Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Photo: Tunji Disu President Bola Tinubu has gotten rid of Kayode Egbetokun from office as the Inspector-General of Police. Presidential aides, who spoke in confidence, comfirmed the development to our correspondents on Tuesday. Tinubu was said to have asked Egbetokun to step aside during a meeting they had at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. “Yes. Egbetokun is gone,” one of the presidential aides said he was asked to comment on the development. “A formal statement is being prepared as we speak. The announcement will be made soon,” another aide said. Efforts to obtain confirmation from the Force spokesman, Benjamin…

Access Bank has introduced a vehicle financing scheme that provides up to 90 per cent loan coverage for qualified customers under a new partnership with Elizade JAC Motors, in a move aimed at expanding access to auto loans for individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and corporates. The bank said applicants will be required to make a minimum 10 per cent equity contribution, with loan approval subject to a creditworthiness assessment, including cash flow evaluation and standard documentation. Processing under the scheme is expected to take up to 72 hours from application to disbursement, according to officials at the signing…

Trump … new duty, taking effect on Tuesday, only lasts for 150 days. Fresh US tariffs on imported goods came into effect on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump moved to rebuild his trade agenda after the Supreme Court ruled against a swath of his global duties. The new tariffs, initially set at 10 per cent, are justified as a means “to deal with the large and serious United States balance-of-payments deficits,” according to a White House statement released Friday. Trump has since vowed to raise this level to 15 per cent, with exclusions expected to remain for goods covered by…

Elegbede Abiodun Megastarmagazine reports that the Federal Government has provided the latest news on the fire that broke out at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, confirming that all trapped personnel have been rescued and six injured people are in stable condition as emergency teams continue to work to contain the blaze. In a statement on Monday evening, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said coordinated firefighting, rescue and safety operations remained active following the outbreak at the departure terminal and control tower. FAAN confirmed that a crane was deployed to aid rescue efforts at…

The body, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday presented the certificate of registration to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, one of the two political parties the Commission recently registered. Protem National National Legal Adviser of NDC, Barrister Reuben Egwuaba, who received the certificate on behalf of the party, said with the presentation, NDC joins the registered political parties “in the contention for provision of democratic leadership and contest for power in ways that would make Nigerians at home and the diaspora proud”. Said Mr. Egwuaba, “Today’s event marks the culmination of NDC’s long and tortuous fight for registration, a…

Access Bank Plc has made open an exceptional line-up of global policymakers, finance leaders and industry experts to headline the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026), a high-level strategic convening designed to accelerate Africa’s role in shaping the future of global trade. Scheduled to hold on March 11, 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), South Africa, ATC 2026 will seek to enlighten and spotlight the transformative potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), exploring how policy harmonisation, infrastructure development, digitisation, and innovative financing will help unlock Africa’s full trade capacity. Building on…

The General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye Elegbede Abiodun … says empowerment drive also includes creating pathways for entrepreneurship. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Continent 3, has unveiled a free digital skills empowerment programme targeting 8,400 beneficiaries to mark the 84th birthday of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. The initiative is scheduled to commence on March 1, 2026, aimed at tackling unemployment and bridging the digital divide, challenges that continue to limit economic opportunities for many young Nigerians. The RCCG Continent 3 Overseer, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said the programme, which…

Manny Ita  – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a passenger at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport who allegedly ingested 82 wraps of cocaine with the intention of flying to Milan, according to officials. NDLEA Commander at the airport, Ahmed Tijani, confirmed the arrest, stating, “Our operatives detected unusual behavior during routine screening. Upon further examination, the passenger was found to have swallowed multiple wraps of cocaine intended for international trafficking.” He added, “The suspect ingested 82 wraps of the substance, posing serious health risks. Immediate medical intervention was provided, and the individual is now under agency…

Manny Ita  – Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has commented on the performance of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory council polls, stating that the results indicate the party is unlikely to mount a serious challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking to reporters, Omokri said, “The ADC’s showing in the FCT council elections is clear evidence that they do not have the grassroots support required to win a national election against a sitting president like Tinubu. Electoral strength at the local level is often a strong predictor of national…

Manny Ita  – Nigerian businessman and socialite E-Money has publicly distanced himself from comedian and singer Carter Efe following a viral video showing damage to a high-end luxury vehicle allegedly linked to the socialite. The footage, which circulated widely across social media platforms, shows a visibly distressed Carter Efe near a damaged car as onlookers react in shock. In a statement shared through his official channels, E-Money clarified that he had no involvement in the incident and suggested that the vehicle in question was neither entrusted to Carter Efe nor officially released to him. “I want to make it clear…