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By Tricia Ikem A festering family dispute over property has escalated into a series of violent attacks in Lagos, leaving residents of a contested apartment in fear for their safety. Mrs. Mojisola Omotayo Ojo Alolagbe (née Omotayo-Ojo ), the third child and first daughter of the late Chief Oludola Omotayo Ojo,the Babaalaje of Imes-ile in Osun State has alleged repeated assaults and destruction of property by her siblings from her father’s other marriages. According to her account, hostility against her began while her father was still alive, allegedly fueled by the affection and support he showed her. She claimed that…

The Acting Customs Area Controller, Oyo/Osun Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Wale Adewole, paid courtesy visits to the palaces of the Ooni of Ife, Ogunsua of Modakeke, and Ataoja of Osogbo as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen stakeholder engagement and foster community collaboration in the discharge of the statutory responsibilities of the Nigeria Customs Service. During his visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife, DC Adewole expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded to him and his management team. He described the palace as a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people…

…Over 17,169 Vehicles Impounded for Traffic Infractions; 760 One-Way Offenders Apprehended. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) over the weekend announced remarkable progress in its sustained crusade to fortify road safety standards and decisively curb traffic crashes across Lagos State, disclosing that no fewer than 1,075 injured accident victims were rescued by its officers during coordinated emergency interventions undertaken throughout the 2025 operational year. The Authority revealed that these rescue operations were executed across critical traffic corridors through rapid incident response frameworks, robust inter-agency synergy and the strategic deployment of personnel to high-risk flashpoints, thereby ensuring that victims of…

Photo: Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola (left) and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall S. K. Aneke during a courtesy visit by the NIMASA Director General to the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters in Abuja. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola is seeking enhanced cooperation between the Agency and the Nigerian Air Force, NAF with the aim of strengthening tactical air support within the Deep Blue project. Dr. Mobereola said this during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall S.…

Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola (left) and the newly appointed Commander of the Maritime Guard Command at NIMASA, Commodore Adoki at the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas has approved the appointment of Commodore Reginald Odeodi Adoki as the Commander of the Maritime Guard Command at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Commodore Adoki takes over from Commodore H.C Oriekeze who has been redeployed. Commodore Adoki, a principal Warfare Officer specializing in communication and intelligence brings onboard 25 years experience in the Nigerian…

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has called for a strategic partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to strengthen civic education, combat misinformation, and promote accountability in governance, as both institutions identified investigative journalism as critical to Nigeria’s democratic development. The call was made on recently when a delegation of NGIJ, led by its National President, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan, paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, and the management team of the agency in Abuja. In his address, Aliagan said the mandates of NGIJ and NOA were naturally complementary, noting that while NOA is…

The Customs Area Controller of Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has launched a roadmap for the full implementation of a paperless regime at the command. Onyeka disclosed this during a press parley in Lagos, stating that the command was fully prepared for seamless digital operations ahead of the nationwide rollout scheduled for the second quarter of the year. He described the engagement as the first in a series of consultations aimed at sensitising stakeholders on the strategies, operational framework and expectations under the new regime. The controller commended the media for…

The family of the late Late Ooni Ajagunlawarikan Ademuliyi issued a desperate appeal for intervention, alleging a relentless campaign of intimidation and land grabbing by one of their own—an Honorable Kanmi who is also a grandson of the revered royal patriarch. In an emotion-laden interview with members of the Ademuliyi dynasty, the family revealed that the contested farmland, located in the Idi Igi area, was fairly allocated and entrusted to them by their father long before his passing. They claim the land was formally placed under the joint caretakership of Isaiah Fabeku, Sunday OjuAanu, and Baba Paul in 2007—a decision,…

Adron Homes and Properties has continued its ongoing “Love for Love Promo” as part of its Valentine season initiatives, encouraging couples, families, and investors to move beyond traditional gifts by embracing shared property ownership as a lasting expression of commitment and financial stability. The company stated that the promo, which has been running throughout the Valentine period, was designed to inspire Nigerians to build long-term value and legacy through real estate investments. It noted that the initiative offers attractive discounts, flexible payment options, and a variety of exclusive gift items across its estates and housing projects nationwide. Under the promo…

In a landmark recognition of outstanding service to the nation, ACC Attah John Onoja, Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, has been awarded National Economic Security Defender of the Year 2025 by Daily Global Newspaper. The accolade follows a comprehensive evaluation process that included votes from security experts, industry stakeholders, and civil society observers, affirming his exceptional contributions to protecting Nigeria’s solid mineral resources. The award recognises ACC Onoja’s strategic leadership, operational excellence, and steadfast commitment to safeguarding a sector crucial to Nigeria’s economic growth and stability. Under his guidance, the NSCDC Mining Marshals have strengthened enforcement mechanisms, curtailed illegal…