Author: Lawan

The United States Department of State has designated a Nigerian, two others and six entities as financiers of ISIS. The three individuals and six entities, the United States Department of State said, cut across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa, where they have enabled ISIS to move money across borders. The spokesperson, United States Department of State, Thomas Pigott, in a statement in Washington DC, said that under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the United States is dismantling ISIS’s ability to finance terrorism around the world. “We are cutting off the financial lifelines from around the world that…

Lassa fever deaths rise to 214 as fatality rate reaches 25% –NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), said Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25 percent. This was contained in the NCDC Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 23 from June 1 to June 7. This, the agency said, is up sharply from 18.9 percent during the same period in 2025. It noted that both suspected and confirmed cases had also increased compared to 2025. “New confirmed cases held steady in week 23, matching the count from…

The Anambra State Government has intensified efforts to reclaim public lands, restore the state’s original master plan, and enforce physical planning regulations. The government has also commenced the third phase of its routine operation, “Show Your Building Permit,” across major commercial hubs and communities in the state. Leading the exercise, yesterday, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr. Chijioke Ojukwu, said the enforcement drive reflects Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment to building orderly, livable, and economically vibrant cities through strict compliance with approved development standards. At Plywood Market, Ogbunike, Oyi LGA, the commissioner supervised actions to reclaim government land…

…As Lagos Loses 7 officers, arrests 204 suspects in 3 months The Nigeria Police Force has assured Nigerians that efforts to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government,Oyo State are ongoing, even as plans are underway to recruit 40,000 additional personnel to strengthen national security. Recall that armed men, in June 2026, abducted 39 students and seven teachers during attacks on several schools in Oyo State. Addressing newsmen on the security situation in the South-West at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, on Monday, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of the South-West and ICT,…

Beverly Osu reveals she once planned to become a reverend sister Nollywood actress and model Beverly Osu has disclosed that long before finding fame in the entertainment industry, she seriously considered becoming a reverend sister. Speaking on the Creativtea Podcast, the actress said her Catholic upbringing inspired her desire to join a convent and dedicate her life to religious service. According to Osu, the admiration she had for priests and reverend sisters went beyond faith, as she was drawn to their discipline, neatness and lifestyle. “I was meant to be a Reverend Sister. I wanted to really be a Reverend…

The hall at the Reconnect Dynamics Group buzzed with a different kind of energy when it held its maiden fashion show for senior citizens in Lagos recently. The group, being a social and wellness initiative founded for senior citizens, organised a fashion show that turned the runway into a celebration of life for retirees. Members who had spent decades in courtrooms, hospitals, studios, and boardrooms stepped out as models, dazzling in vibrant colours of aso-oke, lace, Ankara, and chiffon. Gold, royal blue, coral, emerald, and fuchsia lit up the stage as they walked with confidence, smiles, and the kind of…

Popular Nollywood actor, Akin Olaiya, has announced the dissolution of his marriage to his wife, Nafeesat Feenah Hammed, barely a few months after their wedding. The actor made the announcement through a formal letter of marriage dissolution, stating that all efforts to salvage the union had failed after his wife reportedly left their matrimonial home and declined reconciliation moves. According to Olaiya, the marriage was solemnised on June 29, 2025, at the Central Mosque, Sabo, Mokola, Ibadan, in the presence of both families. He disclosed that trouble began a few months after the wedding when the couple was expected to…

The Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in the Ekiti State election, Olugbenga Obafemi, has rejected the 179 votes reportedly allotted to his party, saying the figure does not reflect its performance at the polls. Obafemi, who spoke on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said the SDP was still collating results from polling units across the state and would examine the figures before deciding its next line of action. Asked about his options following the election, the candidate said he would first consult party members. “My options are many. One of them is to consult with my party members. We are still…

Shareholders back Access Holdings’ long-term value creation strategy-Investors confident of earnings outlook Shareholders have expressed confidence in Access Holdings Plc’s long-term value creation strategy as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues implementation of a deliberate plan to consolidate its pan-African and global investments into greater sustainable returns to investors.Speaking on the outcome of the group’s annual general meeting, shareholders said they were confident that Access Holdings has been well positioned for sustainable growth and high value-creation in the years ahead.They said the performance of the group in the past 15 months highlighted the fundamental strength of Access Holdings, which provides…

Operation Cyber Protect IIILyon 19-22 May 2026 – Operation Cyber Protect III combating Cyber-Enabled Human Trafficking Thirty-four suspicious cases, 18 suspect profiles and 27 potential victims have been identified as law enforcement officers from seven European countries joined forces for a four-day ‘hackathon’ to target the emerging trend of subscription-based content platforms being used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation. In a Friday news release, INTERPOL said the hackathon codenamed Operation CyberProtect III ran May 19 – 22. INTERPOL disclosed that as part of the operation, 14 officers from participating countries worked side by side to detect red flags…