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Access Bank UK Polo Day Drives Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children

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For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Windsor, the event will convene a global audience of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty, and high-net-worth individuals. While it remains one of the most anticipated fixtures on the social calendar, its focus is clear: to mobilise resources and partnerships that support education for vulnerable children. What sets the Polo Day apart is how it converts visibility into impact. The event brings together a network of influence and directs it towards practical outcomes, funding classrooms, supporting learning programmes, and enabling children to stay in school. Through its collaboration with UNICEF and l...
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Afenifere Commends Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, IGP, CPs Over Anti-Kidnapping, Anti-Banditry Effort

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The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and Lagos States, Bode Ojajuni and Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, for their coordinated efforts in tackling criminal activities along the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore corridor. In a letter titled “Afenifere Commends Security Chiefs and Governors for Decisive Action Against Banditry and Kidnapping on the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore Road”, signed by its National Organising Secretary, Abagun Kole Omololu, the organisation praised the Inspector-General for providing strategic leadership and intelligence-driven policing that has strengthened the fight against organised crime. According to the group, the unwavering political commitment demonstra...
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Fidelity Bank Partners YEIDEP to Empower Nigerian Students

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, support and opportunities required to build sustainable livelihoods. As part of the collaboration, Fidelity Bank is supporting the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which aims to address youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria's growing youth population The next phase of the initiative will take place at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where the institution has confirmed its readiness to host the enrolment exercise for students and youths across the Southeast region. According to the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the exercise is scheduled to hold from J...
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Protest Rocks Lagos Judiciary Over Conduct of Justice A.T. Muyideen Against Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi

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A protest erupted at the Lagos State Judiciary following the controversial conduct of Honourable Justice A.T. Muyideen of the Lagos State High Court in relation to the case involving Alhaji Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi. The controversy stems from the events of 25 June 2026, when Justice Muyideen ordered the remand of Akanbi at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre despite his critical medical condition. Akanbi was reportedly brought to the court premises in an ambulance and placed on oxygen support. The court allegedly declined to consider the medical report tendered before it, as well as the oral evidence presented by the medical practitioner who accompanied him. According to earlier reports, upon Akanbi’s arrival at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, correctional authorities refused to admit him because of his deteriorating health condition. This reportedly resulted in a disagreement between the correctional authorities and the police officers escorting him. Following the intervention of the Chief Jud...
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Afenifere Commends Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, IGP, CPs Over Anti-Kidnapping, Anti-Banditry Effort

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The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and Lagos States, Bode Ojajuni and Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, for their coordinated efforts in tackling criminal activities along the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore corridor. In a letter titled “Afenifere Commends Security Chiefs and Governors for Decisive Action Against Banditry and Kidnapping on the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore Road”, signed by its National Organising Secretary, Abagun Kole Omololu, the organisation praised the Inspector-General for providing strategic leadership and intelligence-driven policing that has strengthened the fight against organised crime. According to the group, the unwavering political commitment demonstra...
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Ogun Government Denies Allegation of Officials Prostrating Before Governor, Describes Report as False

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The Ogun State Government has dismissed allegations that members of the State Executive Council prostrate before Governor Dapo Abiodun whenever he is displeased with them, describing the claim as a malicious fabrication intended to mislead the public and tarnish the image of the administration. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, the government faulted a publication by the blog Naijamixed titled, "Cabinet members reportedly prostrate before Ogun State Governor when he is displeased with them." The government said the report was entirely false, stressing that no commissioner or cabinet member has ever been compelled to prostrate before Governor Abiodun or engaged in such an act. It also dismissed as "ridiculous" the claim that the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, prostrates before the governor, describing the allegation as evidence of the publication's lack of credibility and...
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Union Bank Calls for Collaborative Advocacy at NCF World Environment Day Symposium

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Union Bank, in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), commemorated the 2026 World Environment Day with a symposium at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos, calling for stronger collaboration to confront climate change, advance conservation and equip young people to lead a more sustainable future. The gathering brought Union Bank together with leading stakeholders for frank discussions on environmental sustainability, climate action and shared responsibility, in keeping with this year's World Environment Day theme, "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future." The conversation reflected a growing global consensus, captured in Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action and Sustainable Development Goal 17 on partnerships, that no single institution can meet the climate challenge alone. Delivering her goodwill message, Union Bank’s Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Mrs. Olufunmilola Aluko, urged businesses to match their commitments with a...
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