Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition (MTOTY), held today in Lagos. Now in its third consecutive year as a partner, the Bank joined organisers Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, alongside educators and sector stakeholders, for a panel session on how educational support can enhance learning outcomes for teachers and students. Speaking on behalf of Union Bank, Chief Brand and…
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Iyabo Obasanjo Quits APC, Cites Disrespect and Unfair Treatment Over Ogun Governorship Ticket
Former Ogun Central Senator and daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what she described as persistent disrespect, rejection and unfair treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi. The development comes months after she contested for the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. In the resignation letter, the US-based Associate Professor of Epidemiology criticised the…
Read MoreNSCDC Rescues 24 Human Trafficking Victims, Arrests Three Suspects in Badagry Raid
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 24 victims of human trafficking, including two pregnant women and a toddler, during a raid on an illegal confinement camp in Badagry, Lagos State. The operation, carried out by NSCDC operatives in Badagry on June 4, 2026, led to the arrest of three suspects, while two others remain on the run. The victims comprised 16 males, seven females and a one-and-a-half-year-old girl. According to the NSCDC, the suspects allegedly trafficked and illegally detained victims from the Benin Republic, Togo and…
Read MoreAyra Starr Fires Back at Critics Over Revealing Outfits, Says She’ll Wear ‘Even Worse’ Fashion Choices
Nigerian music star Ayra Starr has once again stirred conversations online after responding defiantly to criticism over her latest fashion choice, declaring that she has no intention of changing her style despite the backlash. The singer, whose real name is Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, became a trending topic after a TikTok video showed her attending an event alongside fellow Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage. In the clip, Ayra Starr was seen wearing a black top, a sheer polka-dot skirt, and a pink gele, a look that quickly divided opinions on social media.…
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