Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has called on the African Union (AU), African Development Bank (AfDB), and Afreximbank to support the efforts of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI) in tackling the growing wave of global risks confronting Africa. Speaking at the 24th International Conference of CRMI in Lagos, the Vice President, represented by the Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Dr. Nurudeen Zauro, emphasized the need for strengthened continental collaboration in addressing risks ranging from climate change and cybersecurity to pandemics, terrorism, and disruptive technologies. “For over two decades, the…
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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that Lagos State Governor – Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu- will lead the Lagos State delegation to the 2025 Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC). In a press statement issued to journalists over the weekend, the tier one lender stated that Governor Sanwo-Olu will use the FNITCC platform to highlight Lagos State’s unique positioning as the largest economy on the African continent and explore possible areas of sister city partnership with the City of Atlanta as well as Georgia State. “Lagos is a city of…
A native doctor has been caught in Anambra State for collecting used male condoms to prepare charms. The man, who gave his name as Anagbo Emeka from Umugbo in Ayamelum Local Government Area, was arrested by youths in Echara community, Awka North. A video of the incident, shared on Facebook by Dr. Uche Nworah, showed the suspect admitting to the act. Emeka confessed that he made a deal with a prostitute to supply him with used condoms from brothels. However, he said the woman betrayed him by exposing the secret. “I agreed with her to sell…
An international organized criminal group (IOCG) operating between Nigeria, United Kingdom (UK), Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirate (UAE) made up of mainly ex-jailbirds in overseas prisons has been smashed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, the anti- narcotics agency in a two-week-long intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos arrested three leaders of the cartel after intercepting large consignment of cocaine concealed in textile materials and local charms going to Sydney, Australia at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. …
History was made in Copenhagen when the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Community Pharmacy adopted a groundbreaking proposal from Nigeria’s Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) during the 83rd FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, held from August 31st to September 3rd, 2025. At the heart of this milestone was Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, National Chairman of ACPN, whose presentation, titled Standardization: Career Progression Ratings for Community Pharmacists in Nigeria, spotlighted the urgent need for structured career pathways in community pharmacy. The proposal was not only endorsed but also declared by FIP leadership as a model with…
In a bold move to inspire creativity and entrepreneurship among young people, LadeNigeria has successfully concluded its first-ever Children’s Shoemaking Summer Bootcamp, a five-week training programme that equipped participants with practical shoemaking skills and life values. It was held at its Osogbo factory. The initiative, which ran for five weeks, provided children with practical training in cutting and measuring leather, stitching, shaping patterns, and assembling footwear. Beyond technical skills, the programme also instilled courage, patience, discipline, and teamwork in participants. At the end of the training, the children proudly showcased and wore shoes they had crafted themselves — a…
Tragedy struck in Lagos as a 26-year-old budding interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, was brutally murdered by her estranged boyfriend, identified as Lintex Ogale, in what neighbors and family members have described as a premeditated attack. According to eyewitnesses and preliminary police findings, the incident occurred on Friday when the suspect allegedly disguised himself as a dispatch rider to gain access into Deborah’s residence. When that attempt failed, he reportedly scaled the fence, cut through her gas pipe in an apparent bid to trigger an explosion, before eventually forcing his way inside the apartment. Inside…
Tragedy struck in Lagos as a 26-year-old budding interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, was brutally murdered by her estranged boyfriend, identified as Lintex Ogale, in what neighbors and family members have described as a premeditated attack. According to eyewitnesses and preliminary police findings, the incident occurred on Friday when the suspect allegedly disguised himself as a dispatch rider to gain access into Deborah’s residence. When that attempt failed, he reportedly scaled the fence, cut through her gas pipe in an apparent bid to trigger an explosion, before eventually forcing his way inside the apartment.…
The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has commended the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun, over the appointment of a new Force Image Maker. This is even as it extended its warm congratulations to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin on his appointment as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). In a statement signed by its President, Mr. Olalekan Olabulo, CRAN described Hundeyin’s appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his professionalism, dedication, and remarkable contributions to policing and effective communication in Nigeria. CRAN noted that Hundeyin’s outstanding academic background ranging from a BA (Hons) in English…
Recall that earlier on Friday, the anti-graft agency declared Ogundele, chief executive officer (CEO) of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted in a notice signed by Dele Oyewale, spokesperson of EFCC. In an emotional video statement released on Friday, the visibly distressed real estate developer maintained his innocence and expressed determination to clear his reputation. “I’m not a thief, I’m not a fugitive. I am going to the EFCC office to clear my name,” Ogundele stated through tears. According to Ogundele, the controversy stems from a construction contract his company had with the Enugu State Government. …