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CCRP Seeks Fresh Police Review of Ajiran Deaths Case, Urges Evidence-Based Investigation

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The Centre for Citizens Right Protection (CCRP) has called on the Inspector-General of Police to order a fresh, independent and comprehensive review of the investigation into the deaths of two persons in Ajiran Community, Lagos State, which led to the ongoing trial of Alhaji Tajudeen Akanbi. Addressing journalists at a press conference, Abe Emmanuel Kolawole and Isijola Samuel, who spoke on behalf of the group said its call was aimed at ensuring that justice is served through a thorough, impartial and evidence-driven investigation, rather than being influenced by speculation or public sentiment. The organisation stressed that it was neither seeking to shield anyone from criminal responsibility nor advocating the prosecution of any individual without credible evidence. According to the CCRP, while the deaths remain a tragic incident and the families of the deceased deserve justice, the accused is equally entitled to a fair trial and the constitutional presumption of innocence until prov...
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OPINION: The Magic Wand Has Faded: As Insecurity Deepens, Questions Mount Over Gen. Musa’s Tenure As Minister Of Defence

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By Christopher Okoro  The appointment of General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.) as Honourable Minister of Defence was greeted with cautious hope. Here was a retired Army General with deep operational experience, stepping in at a time when the country desperately needed further security direction. The narrative was simple and compelling: the “magic wand” to confront insecurity had been found. Yet the narrative has shifted. Instead of measurable relief, communities continue to count casualties, farmers are abandoning land, and troop morale remains under strain. As insecurity deepens and public frustration grows, the central question is no longer about potential, but about performance: what has changed under Gen. Musa’s watch at the Ministry of Defence? Months into his tenure , the gap between promise and reality is widening. What was sold as a new era of decisive, intelligence-led security management is yet to translate into lived relief for Nigerians. On paper, there have been sever...
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Abiodun Hails SWDC DG Charles Akinola at 70, Salutes Distinguished Public Service

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, has described the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr. Charles Akindiji Akinola, as an accomplished public servant, development strategist, and visionary leader whose contributions to national development have earned him widespread respect. Governor Abiodun gave the commendation in a congratulatory message marking Dr. Akinola’s 70th birthday, describing the occasion as a celebration of a life dedicated to selfless service, visionary leadership, and institutional development. The Governor noted that Dr. Akinola’s distinguished career, spanning over three decades across government, international development, and the private sector, has been defined by excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to improving lives. He observed that the pioneering leadership being provided by Dr. Akinola at the South West Development Commission has laid a solid foundation for regional integ...
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Araraume Denies Authoring Statement on Imo North Senatorial Primary, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC

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Former senator representing Imo North Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume, has distanced himself from what he described as false, unauthorised and mischievous publications circulating on various media platforms and allegedly issued by him. Particularly, Araraume denied authorship of a statement titled, "A Message of Gratitude, Unity, and a Clarion Call to Rebuild Okigwe Zone," insisting that he neither authorised nor approved its release. In a statement issued by the Office of Distinguished Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume, PhD, the former lawmaker described the publication as a complete fabrication designed to mislead the public, distort his position and create unnecessary tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State. Araraume reaffirmed his status as a committed member of the APC, stressing that his loyalty to the party, its leadership and ideals remains unwavering. According to him, he has consistently conducted himself in line with the c...
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Fidelity Bank Deepens Support for Oil, Gas Sector with SNEPCo Contractor Finance Facility

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Photo caption: L – R: Mr. Abolore Solebo, Executive Director, Corporate Bank; Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (both of Fidelity Bank Plc); Mr. Ronald Adams, Managing Director; Mr. Tunde Oduwole, Group Finance Director (both of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, SNEPCo); at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between SNEPCo and Nigerian banks for a $3bn contract finance facility aimed at improving access to credit for indigenous oil and gas contractors executing projects for the company in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector through its participation in the $3 billion Contractor Finance Facility launched by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, SNEPCo, in partnership with nine leading banks. The facility, unveiled in Lagos, is designed to provide credit support to indigenous oil and gas contractors executing projects for SNEPCo. The financ...
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Ogun Attracts $100 Million Initial Oil Plan Investment As PRESCO Plc Commences Operations

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Ogun State has recorded another significant investment milestone as Presco PLC, one of Nigeria’s foremost integrated oil palm companies, has concluded plans to establish operations in the state with an initial investment of about $100 million, further affirming the confidence of local and international investors in the investment-friendly policies of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration. The Group Chief Executive Officer of Presco PLC, Mr. Adewale Arikawe, disclosed this after a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Monday. Arikawe said Presco, a fully integrated oil palm company with operations spanning plantation development, processing, refining and the production of finished consumer products, chose Ogun State after a careful assessment of the state’s enabling business environment, strategic location, robust infrastructure and the deliberate policies of the present administration aimed at attracting and sustaining investments. Accord...
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Polaris Bank Empowers 6,200 Journalists Through Annual Media Seminar

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L-R: Rasheed Bolarinwa, Group Head, Brand Management & Corporate Communications, Polaris Bank Limited; Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika of Mass Communication Dept, University of Lagos; Olufemi Awoyemi, mni, Chairman, Pros-hare; and Sheriff Adekoya, Lead Strategist, Edgeforth Business Solutions, at the 12th Polaris Bank Annual Media Capacity Seminar in Lagos over the weekend. Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ethical journalism and strengthening media professionalism with the successful hosting of the 12th edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar, themed “Rebuilding Trust and Reinventing Storytelling in the Age of AI.” The virtual seminar, held via Microsoft Teams, brought together more than 650 journalists, editors, publishers, media executives, and communication professionals from across Nigeria for engaging discussions on the future of journalism in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. With this year’s edition, Polaris Bank’s A...
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