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Akanbi's Trial Stalled Again As Prosecution Fails To Produce Police Investigation Report, Other Documents

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The trial of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi and others before the Lagos State High Court was again stalled as the prosecution failed to produce and serve the defence with the police investigation report and other relevant documents formally demanded by the defendants. At the resumed hearing, the prosecution team, led by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Mr. Adebayo Haroun, again called its first prosecution witness, ASP Nosiru of the State Command Ikeja, into the witness box. However, proceedings could not effectively commence as the prosecution had yet to furnish the defence with the requested documents, including the police investigation report. It would be recalled that counsel to the 3rd Defendant, Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, had, on 4 November 2026, filed and served a formal Notice to Produce, requesting 17 relevant documents considered essential to the defence of the defendants. Leading the defence team, Olalekan Ojo, SAN, was emphatic that the d...
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Fidelity Bank, NCF Deepen Partnership on Environmental Sustainability at 20th Walk for Nature

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and climate resilience through its support for environmental education and community-based conservation at the 20th edition of the Walk for Nature in Lagos. The bank reaffirmed this commitment at this year’s event, organised in partnership with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Lagos State Government, held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos. Speaking at the event, themed, “Inspired for Climate Action”, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications Division, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Meksley Nwagboh, described the milestone event as a testament to the power of sustained partnerships in advancing environmental conservation and encouraging responsible environmental practices. “At Fidelity Bank, we recognise that environmental sustainability is integral to building resilient communities and supporting long-term economic growth. Ou...
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Prince Adetoyese Omokanye Takes NNPP Gubernatorial Campaign To Edu Local Government, Vows Rural Transformation

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The Kwara State gubernatorial campaign train of the New Nigeria Peoples Party-NNPP led by its governorship candidate, Prince Adetoyese Omokanye, has moved to Tsaragi and Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area, where the campaign received warm reception from traditional rulers, religious leaders, party members, community stakeholders, youths and women. The campaign visit, which attracted a broad spectrum of community representatives and political stakeholders, provided an opportunity for the NNPP governorship candidate to present his vision for rural development, economic empowerment and improved social infrastructure, while engaging residents on the challenges confronting their communities. Prince Omokanye was accompanied on the campaign tour by the National Chairman of the NNPP, Dr. Agbo Major; the Kwara State Chairman, Alhaji Lamidi Shoku; and several other high-ranking party officials, underscoring the party's commitment to strengthening its grassroots presence and consolidating s...
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Epe Agog As Ambode Hosts Associates To Consolidate Support For Tinubu, Hamzat

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Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has restated his commitment to strengthening party unity and consolidating political relationships across Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Following a recent strategic meeting with his political associates, Ambode said that the mobilisation effort is aimed at galvanising Lagosians from across all strata, including communities, Community Development Associations (CDAs), Market Women, Artisans, People Living with Disabilities (PWDs) and other groups. According to a press statement issued by the Ambode Support Associates on Thursday and signed by Mr. Adeshina Tiamiyu, arrangements are being advanced to welcome Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos State, to Epe next week in a gathering designed to consolidate political support. The statement said that the proposed engagement will bring together party members, political leaders, community stakeholders and key party...
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Afenifere Progressives Raise Alarm Over Brewing Tension in Niger Delta, Demand PAP Restructuring ...... Group accuses Amnesty Programme of marginalising Ondo oil communities, demands Otuaro's removal, threatens peaceful protest in Abuja

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A Pan-Yoruba Grou, The Afenifere Progressives, a group of young Afenifere members and advocates of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and reform agenda, has raised the alarm over what it describes as a silently brewing tension in the Niger Delta, particularly among non-Ijaw-speaking oil-producing communities. The group expressed anger over alleged deliberate marginalisation, shortchanging and disregard for oil-producing communities in Ondo State in the administration of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Its concerns follow a Freedom of Information suit reportedly instituted by a legal practitioner, Daisi Onetufo, Esq., against the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, and other respondents, over alleged failure to provide information requested on scholarship beneficiaries and related activities of the programme. In a statement jointly signed by its Coordinator and Secretary, Omotehinse Michael and Comrade Modupe Adedayo resoectivel...
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Group Thanks Lagos Govt, Police Over Resolution of Ojaekomo Family Land Dispute ...Urges Buyers To Deal With Approved Company, Shaffykay And Co Property Ltd

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The Centre for Public Accountability and Social Well-Being (CPASW) has commended the Lagos State Government, the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Nigeria Police Force for their interventions towards resolving the protracted land dispute between the Ojaekomo family and the Ojomu Chieftaincy Family at Sapata Village, Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. The organisation also warned prospective buyers, property developers, investors and members of the public against purchasing, acquiring or engaging in any transaction involving the 27.65-hectare parcel of land allocated to the Ojaekomo family without the authorisation of its duly accredited representatives, which is Shaffykay. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, November 4, the President of the group, Omolola Shola Justice and the Secretary , Oluwasegun Gbamila, expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for steps taken to address the competing claims over the disputed property, while acknowledging t...
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Defence Minister Welcomes Reinstated Permanent Secretary Back To Ministry After Clearance Of Fake Agency Allegations

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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has formally welcomed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, back to the Ministry following his reinstatement by the Federal Government. The reinstatement follows the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, after Mr. Pheelangwah was cleared of any involvement in the alleged fake agency scam. The Permanent Secretary’s reinstatement demonstrated Mr. President’s administration commitment to upholding due process, fairness, and zero tolerance for misconduct, while also ensuring that innocent public officers are not unjustly punished. The Minister received him at the office today and expressed confidence in their cordial working relationship and emphasized the importance of building on the existing synergy between the Ministry's leadership to promote effective administration and service delivery. In his response , the Permanent Secretary expressed profound appreciation to Preside...
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