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‎ ‎By Tricia Ikem ‎ ‎More than three years after a controversial child-injury case involving two nursery school teachers in Ikorodu first triggered legal proceedings, the matter has evolved into a protracted battle of petitions, official correspondence and calls for intervention by top authorities in Lagos State. ‎ ‎What began as a negligence charge following an alleged classroom incident has since drawn in multiple institutions including the Ministry of Justice and Lagos State House of Assembly. ‎ ‎This comes amidst claims that the facts of the case were distorted and that the accused may be facing punishment for an offence…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has been honoured with an Award of Recognition by his alma mater, St. Patrick’s Grammar School, Ibadan in appreciation of his impactful mentorship and commitment to the development of younger generations. The recognition was conferred during the school’s 64th Founders’ Day celebration held in Ibadan, where the DG joined other alumni and stakeholders to celebrate the institution’s enduring legacy of excellence. Commenting on the award, Dr. Mobereola expressed profound appreciation to the school’s management and the Old Boys’ Association for the honour, noting that the…

The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has congratulated Muslims across the State on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and the celebration of the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr festival. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, Adeniran described Eid-el-Fitr as a moment of deep reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the values of discipline, compassion, sacrifice, and unity demonstrated throughout the holy month of Ramadan. He commended the Muslim community for their steadfastness and devotion during the fast, noting that their spiritual exercise has contributed to the moral strengthening of society. Adeniran urged all Muslims…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr, urging all citizens to uphold the values of compassion, discipline and service to humanity. Dr. Mobereola noted that this season represents a period of deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and renewed commitment to faith and humanity. He emphasized that the lessons of the season; particularly compassion, selflessness, sacrifice and unity are critical to fostering national development and social cohesion in a diverse society like Nigeria. He emphasised that, “as…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of Eid el-Fitr, urging all citizens to uphold the values of compassion, discipline and service to humanity. Dr. Mobereola noted that this season represents a period of deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and renewed commitment to faith and humanity. He emphasized that the lessons of the season; particularly compassion, selflessness, sacrifice and unity are critical to fostering national development and social cohesion in a diverse society like Nigeria. He emphasised that, “as…

BOCA Energy Resources Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy solutions provider, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement issued by the company’s leadership, BOCA Energy celebrated the virtues of patience, self-discipline, sacrifice, and spiritual renewal that define the Ramadan season, while reaffirming the organization’s commitment to unity, community impact, and operational excellence. Leadership Extols Virtues Of Ramadan Mr. James Ukachukwu – Chairman/Managing Director, BOCA Energy Resources Limited In his message, Mr. James Ukachukwu, Chairman and Managing Director…

Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi The directive by Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordering military chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri in the aftermath of the recent bomb attack raises more questions than it answers. At face value, it conveys urgency. At deeper reflection, it risks being interpreted as a sensational response rather than a product of a structured, intelligence-led situation room decision. The scale of carnage was grave enough to warrant not just administrative orders, but presidential presence. Leadership in moments of national trauma is not merely about command—it is about presence, reassurance, and symbolic solidarity with victims. That neither the President cut…

The President of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Mrs. Olajumoke Cecilia Ajayi, has commended BOCA Energy Resources Limited for sponsoring the association’s March 2026 Technical/Business Meeting, describing the gesture as a significant contribution to industry development Speaking during her welcome address at the event held in Lagos, Ajayi expressed her appreciation to the company for supporting a platform that promotes technical knowledge sharing and professional engagement within Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. She noted that the sponsorship underscores BOCA’s commitment to advancing industry capacity and innovation.Ajayi also lauded the meeting’s theme, “From Swamp to Deep Water: Designing Fit-for-Purpose…

The Tin Can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a remarkable revenue performance for February 2026, underscoring the impact of strategic leadership and operational discipline under the Customs Area Controller, Frank Okechukwu Onyeka. According to official figures, the Command generated a total of ₦120,462,054,345.72 in February 2026, representing a significant increase from the ₦103,612,383,381.39 recorded in February 2025. This reflects a robust year-on-year growth of over ₦16.8 billion, further cementing the Command’s status as a major revenue hub within the NCS. Industry stakeholders have attributed this impressive performance largely to the exemplary leadership of Comptroller…

A Principal Geophysicist and Tech Partner at , Mr. Christopher John Alter, has declared that the global oil and gas sector is regaining relevance amid a slowdown in renewable energy activities, stressing that poorly designed site surveys remain one of the costliest mistakes in offshore drilling operations. Speaking during a technical session at the NAPE March Technical/Business Meeting 2026 sponsored by BOCA Energy, head at Ballroom, Eko Hotel and suut, Alter revealed that while his firm operates across oil and gas, wind farm development, pipeline inspection, and cable surveys globally, the current lull in wind and renewable projects has shifted…