Traders and buyers at the Odo Olowu Warehouse Market in Lagos have decried persistent open defecation along the Oshodi-Mile 2 Expressway near Cele Bus Stop, describing it as a health risk and an embarrassment to the state. The traders, who spoke with reporters in Lagos, said the situation has created an unpleasant environment for business and daily activities. Human waste is visible along the highway shoulder and around the footbridge leading to the busy market, exposing traders, commuters, and motorists to foul odour and unsanitary conditions. Mrs. Michelle Agbo, a reseller of fairly used kitchen appliances, said visiting the market…
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Investment analysts are optimistic that the Nigerian stock market will rebound in the coming weeks following a recent selloff that wiped N5.643 trillion from investors’ wealth. In an interview with reporters on Sunday, the analysts attributed the expected recovery to improving investor sentiment and the upcoming release of half-year corporate earnings, which could help stabilize the market after its recent correction. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and market capitalization declined by 3.59 percent, closing the week at 235,941.27 points and N151.327 trillion, respectively. This compares to 244,738.74 points and N156.970 trillion recorded the previous week. Mr. Umaru Mathew,…
Africa’s leading virtual cinema platform, Circuits, has announced a landmark partnership with Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Productions for the nationwide release of “Agbara Nla: The Return” on October 1. The release will mark the revival of one of the most influential faith-based film franchises in African cinema. Speaking about the project in Abuja on Sunday, Circuits’ Chief Operating Officer and Founder, Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, described the film’s return as a significant cultural and spiritual milestone. Bibowei-Osuobeni explained that the original Agbara Nla transcended entertainment to become a movement that shaped conversations around faith, values, and purpose across generations. She…
As Nigeria celebrates Father’s Day 2026, many fathers are battling a silent, severe mental health crisis driven by crushing economic hardships and deep societal pressures. They also decried systemic gender bias and the lack of support structures for men in Nigeria and Africa, urging immediate nationwide action to promote mental health advocacy and institutional recognition for men. Fathers spoke with reporters on Sunday in Lagos, sharing their expectations for stronger family bonds and a more inclusive society. It was reported that Father’s Day 2026 is being celebrated on Sunday, June 21. It is an annual observance marked on the third…
Stakeholders in the humanitarian and security sectors have called for strong action to prevent conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in Katsina State. They urged the domestication of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act and better support for survivors. The stakeholders made this appeal on Saturday during a policy dialogue organized by the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (sPRiNG) programme in partnership with the Mother of Inmates Support and Humanitarian Aid. The dialogue was part of activities marking the 2026 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. Miss Hajara Yusuf, an official of the Katsina Ministry of…
Business consultant and leadership expert Mr. Fela Durotoye has urged couples to align their visions and dreams with those of their partners to build impactful lives and successful homes. Durotoye, who is also a politician and motivational speaker, made this call at the 7th edition of the SheCan Conference in Lagos. Speaking on marriage and leadership, Durotoye noted that life becomes easier when a husband aligns with his wife’s goals and dreams. He added that a person truly becomes impactful once they determine their purpose. “We have three categories of men: the hunter, the scavenger, and the gardener. “A gardener…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Rabiu Shuaibu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, announced Shuaibu as the winner of the election held on Saturday. He stated that Shuaibu received 35,356 votes, defeating Lawal Garba-Haruna of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, and Abubakar Yahaya-Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP), who garnered 98 votes. “The election was contested. Rabiu Shuaibu of APC, having met the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” he declared.…
Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to talent development, youth empowerment, and national unity through sports. Cardoso made this commitment at the grand finale of the 47th edition of the CBN Open National Tennis Championship held on Saturday in Abuja. Represented by Acting Director of Corporate Communications Hakama Sidi-Ali, Cardoso stated that the CBN has been a proud sponsor and steadfast supporter of the championship for more than four decades. He explained that the bank’s support is driven by its belief in the transformative power of sports, especially tennis, as a…
The NDLEA intercepted an illicit shipment from China, including Dubai-bound Loud concealed in ladies’ bags, and arrested a wanted couple in Ekiti, a 75-year-old grandmother, and others in Oyo during recent operations. An 84-year-old man, Godfrey Orji, and a 75-year-old woman, Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, are in NDLEA custody for dealing in illicit substances, which they sell to teenage secondary students in Umuahia, Abia State. Obiora was arrested on June 19, 2026, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances at his patent medicine store on Club Road, Umuahia. During a search, 4.64 kilograms of opioids, including tramadol and diazepam,…
A Fulani socio-cultural organisation, The Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other South-West governors to caution Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over alleged inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group expressed concern over reports that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State following the alleged abduction of a woman, her children and a sibling by suspected kidnappers. According to media reports, Igboho threatened to confront those he believed were responsible if the victims were not released…