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Rivers State High Court Restrains CJ From Receiving Impeachment Notice From Rivers Lawmakers
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has barred the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, from receiving or acting on any correspondence from the Rivers State House of Assembly relating to moves to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu. Governor Siminalayi Fubara The order was issued by the High Court of Oyibo Local Government Area, sitting in Port Harcourt, following two separate suits filed by Governor Fubara
Jan 162 min read


NGX Confirms Listing of 3.156 Billion UBA Shares, Deepening Liquidity, Market Capitalisation
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has admitted an additional 3.16 billion ordinary shares of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, to its Daily Official List, signalling a major enhancement of the bank’s market capitalisation whilst also deepening liquidity on the capital market. The NGX noted this in a confirmatory letter to the bank, dated January 12, 2026, and signed by Head, Issuer Regulation Department at NGX, Godstime Iwenkehai, who explained that the additional shares
Jan 142 min read


FRSC OPERATIVES RESCUE ANTHONY JOSHUA
Two Die In Fatal Accident In Ogun State The accident scene involving Anthony Joshua The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that a fatal road traffic crash occurred today Monday, 29 December 2025, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, around the Sinoma area near Sagamu, Ogun State, involving a Lexus Jeep conveying world-renowned boxer, Anthony Joshua, and a stationary truck. A statement signed by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal Corps Public Education
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Avon Medical Unveils ₦200 Million Enhanced ICU Facility
Expanding its Critical-Care Capacity Avon Medical Practice has expanded its critical-care capacity with the launch of a fully enhanced Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Enhanced ICU facilities The ₦200 million facility, located within its recently commissioned building extension, strengthens the hospital’s capability to manage high-acuity cases requiring advanced monitoring and specialised intervention. This facility directly tackles medical tourism by bringing world-class heal
Dec 18, 20252 min read


UBA Partners CIG Motors, LagRide, Launches $100 Million "Drive to Own" Vehicle Financing Scheme
In a landmark move set to redefine urban mobility and promote financial inclusion in Nigeria, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced a $100 million financing partnership scheme with CIG Motors, LagRide and Lagos State Government. By the partnership, tagged “Drive to Own”, UBA will be the key financier, offering loan subscriptions that will allow beneficiaries to own a CIG/LagRide vehicle by contributing an equity payment of just 10% of the total vehicle cost, with th
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Killers of Ogun FRSC Officer And Daughter Make Chilling Confessions
They Removed Vital Body Parts for Ritual - Police The three men who played vital roles in the killing of Funmiayo Lasisi , a senior official of the Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC and her daughter, Sewa have owned up to the crime. The principal suspect and man friend of the deceased Victor Fajemirokun, confirmed to journalists while being paraded by the Police in Osogbo on Wednesday December three alongside his accomplices , said he lured Funmilayo and her daughter from
Dec 3, 20253 min read


Chief Obafemi Awolowo's Grandson, Olusegun Awolowo Is Dead
Olusegun Awolowo the Grandson of the late Sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo is dead. Olusegun , a lawyer who served as Executive Director of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council for two consecutive terms, and was the son of the first son of the late Sage, died on Thursday November 20. He was 62 . The Family Announcement: Statement on the Passing of Olusegun Awolowo “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolo
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun Declared Wanted For The Murder Of Mrs Olufunmilayo Lasisi
Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun The Nigerian Police has declared one Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun wanted for the murder of Mrs Olufunmilayo Lasisi, an official of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the kidnapping of her ten years old daughter Sewa Lasisi. Victor Benjamin Fajemirokun allegedly lured them from their residence at Obasanjo Hill Top Estate in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and transported them to Osun State, where he gruesomely killed Olufunmilayo Lasisi and dismembered
Nov 20, 20251 min read


13-Year-Old Student, Ebunoluwa Seth, Wins 15th UBA Foundation Essay Competition.
UBA NEC 02- Group Managing Director/CEO, United Bank for Africa(UBA), Mr. Oliver Alawuba; Winner, 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition and Student of Igando Community Senior High School, Igando, Lagos, Master Ebunoluwa Seth Oluwatimelehin; and Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, Bola Atta, during the grand finale of the 2025 UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC) for Senior School Students in Nigeria held at UBA House, Lagos, on Tuesday History was made
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Missing Ogun State FRSC Officer And Daughter Killed By Ritualist In Osun State
... Police Arrest Herbalist And Intensifies Search For Accomplices New facts have emerged on the gruesome murder of Olufunmilayo Lasisi, an officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), whose remains were found in Iwoye River, Osun State several days after she was declared missing on November 11, 2025 from her station in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Police investigation and those privy to the case revealed that Olufunmilayo Lasisi and her daughter were lured out of Abeokuta
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year
Achraf Hakimi Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Footballer of the Year at the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Awards in Rabat on a successful night for the host nation. The 27-year-old beat Egypt captain Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen after helping club side Paris St-Germain to the French title and a maiden Champions League trophy. Hakimi, who missed out on the top spot in 2023 and 2024, became the first Moroccan to w
Nov 19, 20252 min read


ISWAP Terrorists Ambush Army Convoy, Reportedly Abduct Commander, kill Soldiers
Terrorists suspected to be Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters have reportedly ambushed a Nigerian military convoy, killing some soldiers and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, in northeastern Nigeria. HumAngle reports that the insurgents reportedly abducted a serving Brigade Commander along with other military personnel. The insurgents were said to be armed and highly organised, targeting the convoy in what appears to be a coordinated strike, le
Nov 15, 20251 min read
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