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By abiodun KOMOLAFE I Saturday, May 16.2026 IJEBU-JESA – Osun State is at a historic crossroads and must make a decisive choice on August 15. The state must either continue on the path of socioeconomic inertia or take a path less taken and dare to break the chain. In the conventional wisdom, Osun should be doing so much better. It has the natural positioning of being surrounded by six adjoining states. A strategic imperative should have been to act as a feeder to those six neighbouring states, all of which have – within the Nigerian context – an above-average ratio…
Admin I Saturday, May 16.2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – As economic realities continue to evolve, timely economic conversations become increasingly important for businesses, investors, and decision-makers. Alpha Morgan Bank continues to provide a clearer perspective on the forces shaping the economy, with renowned Economist, Bismark Rewane as it is set to host the 20th Edition of the Alpha Morgan Economic Review on Thursday, 21st May 2026, by 9AM (WAT). The webinar will feature analysis of Nigeria’s current economic direction, policy environment, market trends, and the broader implications for businesses and investors navigating today’s economic landscape. The session is also expected…
By Our Chief Football Correspondent at Villa Park VILLA PARK witnessed an absolute Premier League epic last night as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa edged out Liverpool 4-3 in a breathless, seven-goal thriller that will go down as an instant classic. On a night fueled by pure adrenaline, tactical chaos, and individual brilliance, it was Villa’s talismanic forward Ollie Watkins who stole the show. The England striker put on an absolute masterclass in front of a rocking home crowd, scoring a sensational double and setting up another to dismantle a fragile Liverpool backline and firmly ignite Villa’s Champions League ambitions.…
Admin I Friday, May 15. 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – The fixtures for the men’s and women’s competition of this year’s President Federation Cup national competition have been released following the draw ceremony held today at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja. Speaking during the ceremony, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, stated that this year’s draw process was consistent with previous editions, while noting that the competition structure would be more straightforward as no team received a bye into the next round. Dr. Sanusi assured participating teams, officials, and football stakeholders that the country’s oldest and most prestigious football competition would…
Admin I Friday, May 15. 2026 ABUJA, Nigeria – Head Coach Abdu Maikaba has called 35 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, as the team begins a new life under the gaffer, and as preparations commence ahead of the WAFU B U20 Championship that Cote d’Ivoire will in the month of July. In the list are three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 11 midfielders and 11 forwards. All invited players are expected to report to camp in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Saturday, 16th May. PLAYERS INVITED TO FLYING EAGLES’ CAMP FOR WAFU B U20 CHAMPIONSHIP:…
Titus Eleweke, South East Editor AWKA, Anambra – The Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State has accused the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 13 Ukpo, of undermining the Anambra State Homeland Security Law by arresting and charging three Agunechemba operatives for alleged illegal possession of firearms before Federal High Court I, Awka. The Police from Zone 13 Ukpo on Friday arraigned three Agunechemba operatives, including the Commander of the State local security outfit, popularly known as Udo Ga-Achi, in Onitsha South, Mr. Echezona Joseph Ezeonyejekwe, alongside two other operatives, who were subsequently remanded at the Awka Correctional Centre…
By SCM Correspondent l May 15, 2026 The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned popular social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, widely known as “Blessing CEO,” before a Federal High Court in Ikoyi over an alleged ₦36 million fraud. Nkiruka was brought before Justice D.I. Dipeolu on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of ₦36,000,000. According to the charge sheet, the defendant allegedly obtained the sum from one Mrs. Ifeyinwa Nonye Okoye between July 14 and 17, 2024,…
By SCM Finance Correspondent ABUJA — Nigeria’s principal anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned the Managing Director of Viscount Microfinance Bank on charges of multi-currency fraud and illegal conversion of investor funds. Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei appeared before Justice Y. Halilu at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, following allegations that she misappropriated millions of naira and tens of thousands of US dollars entrusted to her for investment. The prosecution claims that in 2022, Gozi-Anyaokei was entrusted with 19 million naira and $30,000 by an investor, Ernest Terkula Jor. Instead of deploying the capital into…
Benjamin Omoike I Friday, May 15.2026 LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Government has disclosed that its food hub initiative recorded transactions worth over ₦3.8 billion as the state moves to expand structured agro-produce markets across strategic locations. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, revealed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, on Friday. Olusanya said the Lagos Fresh Food Hub at Idi-Oro, Mushin, had continued to deliver strong economic impact by improving food aggregation, strengthening farmer-to-market linkages and creating employment opportunities. According to her, the state had…
Admin I Friday, May 15. 2026 LAGOS Nigeria – Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to transform agriculture into a multi-trillion-naira economic sector, unveiling major infrastructure and market reforms aimed at strengthening the state’s N16.14 trillion food economy. Speaking during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, on Friday, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, said the state was shifting from isolated agricultural interventions to a coordinated food systems economy driven by infrastructure, logistics, technology and private-sector investment. Olusanya said the government’s strategy goes beyond food production to include…