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The Nigerian Radical Agenda Movement in the Nigerian Bar Association (RAMINBAhas condemned the mass arrest ofMakoko Residents by Police Officers attached to the Lagos State TASKFORCE managed by the Lagos State Government. Ayo Ademiluyi, the Chairperson RAMINBA, said in press statement that the Residents, acting under the auspices of Freedom in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, Sogunro and Iwaya (FREMOSI),who were getting ready to attend the 1st Lagos State Waterfront Summit at Eko Hotel were arrested by the officials of the same Lagos State Government! According to her,We beg to ask : how sincere is the Lagos State Government about dialoguing with waterfront…

Part Two – When the Police Become PartisanBy Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi In Part One, I warned that what is coming in 2027 may be nothing short of war—unless Nigeria wakes up. Today, I turn the spotlight on the Nigeria Police Force and its role in the unfolding Alimosho crisis. Democracy cannot survive when the very institution charged with protecting order and liberty becomes the barricade against both. The Letters That Tell the Story On 1st September 2025, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) formally wrote to the Divisional Police Officer, Gowon Estate, Alimosho. The letter was clear and courteous: “We…

By Ifeoma Ikem Controller Oluwadare Oshoba assumed the role of Commander, Area Controller of Apapa Command, succeeding Controller Babatunde Olomu who was promoted to Assistant Comptroller of Customs. During the handover ceremony, Controller Oshoba stated, ” I am deeply humbled and sense a strong duty to stand before you today to assume leadership as the Customs Area Controller of Nigeria’s premier port and the heartbeat of Nigeria’s maritime trade. Oshoba characterized his predecessor’s tenure as nothing short of historic, stating that under his leadership, the Apapa Command became a benchmark for excellence in revenue generation, enforcement, and trade facilitation. The…

…..A Rising Name in Etsako Central. Though yet to officially declare his intention to run for political office in Etsako Central Constituency, Hon. Augustine Enamegbai Umogbai has already become a figure of growing interest. His calm demeanor, strong academic background, and devotion to community development have drawn admiration across Edo State. Known for his humility, faith, and consistent service, Umogbai represents a refreshing model of leadership at a time when integrity and people-oriented values are highly sought after. Education has been the cornerstone of Hon. Umogbai’s journey. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and…

‘ By Ifeoma Ikem The President of the Precision Electrical and Related Equipment Senior Staff Association (PERESSA), Comrade Rufus Olusesan, has warned Nigerian workers against allowing politicians to compromise their integrity and dignity. Speaking at the 1st Quadrennial State Delegates Conference of the Lagos State Council of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Olusesan emphasized that independence is the lifeblood of trade unionism. “Without independence, unions lose their voice, their courage, and their ability to represent the true interests of workers,” he said. “Independence means freedom from undue political interference, corporate manipulation, or state suppression. It means unions can…

Part One By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi What is coming in 2027 is nothing less than a war—unless we act now. History teaches us that Nigeria’s political crises often begin as quarrels between mentors and protégés. The Awolowo–Akintola rift ignited the “Wild Wild West,” and opportunists feasted on the chaos. Today, the storm gathers again, this time in Alimosho, the political nucleus of Lagos West, a senatorial district with ten of Lagos State’s twenty local governments. Alimosho’s Place in Tinubu’s Rise Alimosho became Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s home turf when he first contested the Lagos West senatorial seat during Babangida’s transition…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, says implementing the National Single Window project will significantly transform trade facilitation in Nigeria and reinforce the stabilisation of the economy. Speaking to journalists shortly after chairing the 63rd quarterly meeting of the Nigeria Customs Service Board on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, at the Customs House in Maitama, Abuja, Edun explained that the initiative, scheduled for rollout in the first quarter of 2026, will integrate digital automation and enhance efficiency in import and export processes. “The National Single Window is a legacy project of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…

In a ceremony that celebrated the symbiotic relationship between ethical journalism and corporate excellence, Mr. Gowon Frederick Onuh, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of First Systems Ltd, was bestowed with a significant honour. Also in the First Systems Limited team at the event, was Mrs. Pauline Oloche, the versatile Head Of Marketing/Digital Innovations of the reputable establishment. During the prestigious NUJ Correspondents Chapel Press Week and Awards event held on Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Mr. Onuh received the Award for Excellence in Automotive Paints Brands. The event, a convergence…

By Ifeoma Ikem The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu says the discovery of drones alongside firearms in the country is a shift in the tactics of smugglers and the sophistication of criminal networks. Shuaibu while addressing newsmen at the federal operation unit, zone A Ikeja disclosed that a deadly consignment of arms, ammunition, and industrial drones were seized along Ogun State border. He noted that the Duty Paid Value (DPV) of the seized items was put at over ₦377 million, a figure that underscores both the scale of the smuggling attempt and the…

The Powerful Pen Media Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, has applauded the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, on port infrastructure development in the country. The Group gave this commendation during its Press Week programme, which took place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Lagos, when members assembled on a round-table to assess the performance of maritime agencies operating on the port corridors in Lagos. Aside port infrastructure development embarked upon by NPA, the Group also commended the Managing Director of the Authority, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho for working tirelessly to ensure Nigerian ports compete favourably with other ports in the world.…