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The Centre for Citizens Right's Protection (CCRP) and the people of Ajiran has petitioned the Chief Judge of the High Court of Lagos State, urging the reassignment of the criminal case involving Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi from the court of Justice A.T. Muyideen, citing concerns over the conduct of the proceedings and the need to preserve public confidence in the administration of justice. In a petition dated August 3, 2026, and signed by the group's President and Executive Director, Abe Emmanuel Kolawole, the civil society organisation said its intervention was aimed at safeguarding constitutional guarantees of fair hearing, due process and judicial impartiality rather than interfering with the independence of the judiciary. The petition follows an earlier complaint submitted on June 29, 2026, in which the organisation had raised concerns about the handling of the case. According to the group, the Chief Judge's office had responded by informing it that the matter had bee...

The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has called on the Nigeria Police Force to declare Bashir Fakorede and Babajide Akinloye wanted over their alleged roles in the Ajiran community killings in Lagos State, while demanding an independent review of the police investigation into the case. The group made the demand during a press briefing in Lagos, where its representatives, Abe Emmanuel Kolawole and Isijola Samuel, urged the Inspector-General of Police to constitute an independent panel to re-examine the investigation, alleging that critical aspects of the case had not been thoroughly investigated. The CCRP also criticised what it described as a media campaign organised by individuals defending the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Moshood Jimoh, over his role in the prosecution of Alhaji Tajudeen Akanbi. L According to the organisation, the press conference held in support of the senior police officer failed to address the substantive concerns raised b...

The Ogun State Executive Council has approved a fresh set of strategic infrastructure projects, including the construction of new legislative quarters, housing schemes, the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, the rehabilitation of major roads across the state, and the upgrading and recognition of traditional stools as part of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s commitment to sustainable development, urban regeneration and the preservation of the state’s cultural heritage. The approvals include the construction of 450 units of two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows with basic infrastructure facilities, the development of 28 new official quarters for members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, the construction of 28 sellable duplexes at Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA) Scheme II, as well as the reconstruction of the Ogun State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. The Executive Council also approved the reconstruction of several strategic roads across the three senatorial ...

Advertising professionals have been urged to continuously evolve their skills, operating models and creative approaches to remain relevant in an industry being reshaped by artificial intelligence, changing consumer behaviour and emerging technologies. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria in Lagos, Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, described the transformation of advertising as an opportunity for practitioners to rethink how they create value, serve clients and connect brands with consumers. Addressing participants on the theme, “AdVolution: The End of Advertising as We Know It and How to Win What Comes Next,” Nwagboh noted that the advertising industry has entered a new phase. He explained that the methods, structures and assumptions that defined the profession in previous years may no longer be sufficient in an environment influenced by data, automation, artificial intelligence and evolving au...

By Nosimot Soneye Despite decades of scientific advances, malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest yet most preventable diseases, particularly across Africa. Caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, the disease continues to pose a major public health challenge despite sustained global intervention. The female Anopheles mosquito, which bites mainly between dusk and dawn, is the primary carrier of the parasite. While malaria cannot be transmitted through casual contact such as hugging, coughing or sharing food, it can be passed from a pregnant mother to her unborn child during pregnancy or childbirth. For many people, mosquito bites are viewed as little more than a nuisance. However, the bite of an infected mosquito can have devastating consequences. Malaria is not an ordinary fever to be dismissed or treated through self-medication. Without prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, it can lead to severe anaemia, organ fa...

In a bold move to strengthen security, protect residents and boost investor confidence, the Ogun State Executive Council has approved four landmark bills designed to tackle violent crimes, ritual killings, cultism, extortion and the growing challenge of missing persons across the state. The approval, granted at the Council meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, underscores the determination of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration to deploy robust legislative measures to address emerging security threats while reinforcing Ogun State’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s safest and most attractive investment destinations. The proposed legislations—the Group Liability for Offences of Violence, Extortion and Secret Societies (GLOVES) Bill, the Victims’ Rights Bill, the Human Sacrifice Prevention and Prohibition Bill, and the Missing Persons Bill—will be transmitted to the Ogun State House of Assembly for consideration in the coming days. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwas...