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Daud Olatunji The United Bank for Africa (UBA) has once again taken the lead as the headline sponsor of the highly anticipated 2023 Lagos International Trade Fair, marking its sixth consecutive year of sponsorship for this annual event.  This partnership between UBA and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) underscores the bank’s commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and driving entrepreneurial growth across the African continent. Scheduled to take place at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos from November 3 to 12, 2023, this year’s 37th edition of the trade fair promises to offer an array…

Daud Olatunji In a compelling address during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Bar building project, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, emphasized the imperative of establishing a constitutional role for traditional rulers in the nation’s governance structure. Highlighting the pivotal position of traditional institutions as the most accessible and community-oriented entities, Fagbemi stressed their vital role in conveying government policies, providing support during crises, and fostering peaceful coexistence.  He underscored the unique proximity of traditional rulers to grassroots communities, enabling them to effectively deter violence within their domains.…

Daud Olatunji The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has firmly refuted recent social media reports suggesting the presence of an underage death row inmate facing sodomy allegations within its Borno state facility. ACC Umar Abubakar, the spokesperson for NCoS, dismissed these claims as entirely false and aimed at tarnishing the institution’s reputation. In a statement to Saturday Vanguard, Abubakar emphasized that these allegations were baseless and intended to undermine the commendable efforts of the NCoS.  He stated, “The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to a misleading information on the purported age of Abubakar Mustapha, an inmate on…

Daud Olatunji In a significant move aimed at advancing education and empowerment for adolescent girls in Nigeria, the World Bank has approved a fresh $700 million loan.  The announcement was made via an official statement on the World Bank’s website, and it marks a pivotal step in the ongoing “Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment” project. The loan injection is set to substantially expand the project’s reach, increasing the number of participating states from seven to eleven, with a broader focus on out-of-school girls, those in marriages, and those with disabilities.  This initiative is pivotal, considering Nigeria’s staggering statistics…

Daud Olatunji The national president of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) Dr. Kay Adesola has described medical Doctors both in private and public sectors in Nigeria as most Improverished professionals in Nigeria. Adesola said this on Friday at a convention of the Nigeria Medical Students Association South West held in Sagamu,Ogun State. The convention was organised by the South West region of the body which comprises 16 branches from different universities within the region. Addressing the young and up and coming doctors, Adesola, who was represented by the national second vice president of ANPMP, and Chief…

Daud Olatunji The Coronet Yoruba Youth Leaders group, representing Yoruba Traditional Youth Leaders Chiefs, has expressed their profound appreciation for the unwavering commitment of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, to uphold the dignity and honor of Yoruba traditional rulers in the state. In a statement released by Chief Jimoh Taofeek, the Youth Leader General of the organization, the group commended Governor Abiodun for his exceptional respect for the Traditional Institution of the Obas.  Chief Taofeek described the Governor as an exemplary leader who demonstrates humility and simplicity in his interactions with traditional rulers. The Youth Leader…

Daud Olatunji The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken decisive action against traffic violators, impounding nearly 300 vehicles for various offenses, including illegal parking, road unworthiness, and unregistered taxi services.  This crackdown comes as part of a renewed effort to clean up the city of Abuja and ensure strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations. Abdulateef Bello, the Director of the FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Service (DRTS), revealed these developments during enforcement operations across the city.  Those whose vehicles have been impounded now face Mobile Court proceedings. The FCTA’s renewed commitment to enforcing traffic regulations follows a directive…

Daud Olatunji In a surprising about-face, the Presidency has officially corrected its previous claim that President Bola Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the NASDAQ bell during a ceremony in New York.  This admission follows a statement made by presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday that initially asserted Tinubu’s historic achievement. Ngelale stated, “We inadvertently referred to President Bola Tinubu as the first African leader to ring the bell at NASDAQ on Wednesday in New York, based on the information provided by a third-party event organizer.  We have since found out that this information was/is incorrect as a…

Daud Olatunji In a striking revelation, the Oyo State Police Command exposed a 60-year-old real estate agent, Adeyemi Isaac, for masquerading as a high-ranking police officer, both as a Commissioner of Police and an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). At a press conference held at the Police Headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Adewale Osifeso, revealed that Isaac was apprehended alongside 32 other suspects involved in various criminal activities, including cultism, armed robbery, and impersonation.  The arrest came following numerous complaints from the public about Isaac’s use of counterfeit identities to unlawfully extort substantial…

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Keffi has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to the families of nine unclaimed corpses currently housed in its morgue.  Failure to claim the bodies within the specified timeframe will result in a mass burial, according to a statement released by Ms. Esther Bature, the hospital’s Public Relations Officer. The statement, made available to the press in Keffi on Friday, highlights that the decision stems from the fact that some of these corpses were brought to the facility in 2021, with others arriving in 2022. This extended period of storage exceeds the legally permitted six-month time…