The Nigerian government has demanded the imposition of death sentence on Nnamdi Kanu following his conviction on terrorism charges. Counsel to the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, informed the court that the sections of the law under which Kanu was charged and convicted carried death sentence without any option. Addressing the court after the pronouncement,…
Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, has emerged as the new Chairman of Agege Local Government following the resignation of the former chairman, Tunde Azeez, who had been on medical leave since the inauguration of the current administration. Azeez, in a resignation letter read…
In a significant recognition of exemplary leadership and service, Alhaji Tunde Umar has been honored with the Merit Award from The Baggage Maritime Magazine. This award highlights his outstanding contributions and dedication to the maritime industry and the broader community. The award, presented in October 2025, underscores Alhaji Umar’s role as an emerging leader in…
By Izuchukwu AHUCHAOGU In a country where women make up nearly half the population but still face huge social and economic hurdles, Nestlé Nigeria is flipping the script. Through bold, targeted initiatives, the company is turning the tide on women’s empowerment helping thousands of Nigerian women break free from poverty, gain financial independence, and lead…
By Izuchukwu AHUCHAOGU Under the searing afternoon sun, 14-year-old Aisha Aliu dribbles a football across a vibrant pitch in Agbara, Ogun State, a field that once smothered under mountains of plastic waste. This metamorphosis embodies Nestlé Nigeria’s audacious environmental gambit: achieving plastic neutrality while empowering forgotten communities. The Scourge of Sachet Nation Nigeria drowns in…
Gold has quietly become one of Nigeria’s favourite escape routes from economic uncertainty. As inflation keeps climbing and the naira struggles to keep its strength, many Nigerians are looking for a safe place to store their money, and gold is ticking that box. It doesn’t lose value as quickly as cash, and unlike real estate…
A Glovo delivery rider was tragically crushed to death by a train in Ikeja, Lagos, this morning, sparking renewed concerns over rider safety pressures and adherence to traffic regulations within the gig economy sector. The incident casts a grim shadow over the company’s operations in the bustling metropolis. The fatal accident occurred at the PWD…
In the cutthroat world of Nigerian banking, Stanbic IBTC has long positioned itself as a reliable pillar of financial stability. But beneath the glossy facade of corporate branding lies a troubling underbelly of rampant fraud, porous security systems, and a cavalier attitude toward customer trust. Recent scandals have exposed how the bank’s outdated infrastructure…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a resolute and uncompromising directive to members of transport unions and affiliated associations across the State, mandating the immediate cessation of the unlawful practice of affixing ‘Union Stickers’ upon private vehicles in lieu of legitimate registration numbers. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki,…
The 12th Annual TMnews Summit & Awards will hold on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, with the theme: “Securing the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Community Safety.” The high profile event will bring together ministers, security chiefs, policymakers, industry leaders, and humanitarian advocates for dialogue, collaboration, and recognition…
