The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has dumped the party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Rhodes-Vivour announced his defection to the ADC at an event in Lagos on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Rhodes-Vivour, who was defeated by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election, …

The operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued 16 of the 29 passengers abducted by kidnappers along the Benin-Auchi Expressway. The command’s spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, disclosed this while reacting to the incident on Saturday, September 6, 2025. It was gathered that the gunmen attacked an 18-seater bus, which belonged to the New Edo Line Transport Company and …

By Fredrick Nwabufo I have long admired Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her brilliance and ardour for duty. I believe it will not be an overreach to say she bears the totem of excellence. She comes to any assignment, whether in a private or public office, with gravitas, passion, and humility. I have seen this facility for distinction from a distance, …

Ibrahim Chatta, popular Nollywood actor, has lost his son. Chatta, 54, announced the demise of his son via a post on his Instagram page on Saturday, September 6, 2025.The actor, who shared a picture of the late boy, failed to disclose details about his son’s death. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Ya Allah, You are the Knower of all …

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank (MFB), Nigeria’s definitive and trusted business and personal banking platform, has launched its new brand campaign, “Made for Your Progress,” reaffirming its commitment to powering the dreams of millions of Nigerians. To signpost this message of aspiration and achievement, Moniepoint also proudly announces the appointment of Nigerian football star, Victor Osimhen, as its brand ambassador. The “Made …

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, has broken silence after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared him wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering.The EFCC declared Ogundele, popularly known as Sujimoto, wanted on Friday, September 5, 2025.Speaking via a video posted on social media on Friday, Ogundele said he is …

Polaris Bank, Fidelity Bank, Universal Insurance, Nestle PLC and other institutions have thrown their weight behind the Finance and Business Online Publishers, FiBOP  conference; joining forces with Zenith bank, NDIC and emPLE insurance to fast track the achievement of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion economy by 2030. When President Bola Tinubu first announced idea of a $1 trillion …

Elon Musk, owner of X and other tech companies was visibly absent as United States President Donald Trump hosted tech leaders in a rare dinner at the White House on Thursday, September 4, 2025. At the dinner were heads of major tech companies, including Google-parent Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, and artificial intelligence star OpenAI.Some of those at the dinner had attended …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. Ogundele was declared wanted via a notice signed by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, on Friday, September 5, 2025. The anti-graft agency stated: “The public is hereby notified that Olasijibomi Suji …

The Nigerian Bar Association has filed a Federal High Court suit challenging the Inspector-General of Police’s tinted-glass permit policy, saying the directive is unlawful and infringes fundamental rights. At its pre-conference National Executive Council meeting in Enugu on August 23, the body condemned and resolved to challenge the policy introduced by the IG, Kayode Egbetokun, in April 2025. The policy, …