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OBA OF BENIN RECEIVES COMMANDER 4 BRIGADE NIGERIAN ARMY, PLEDGES PALACE SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has offered royal blessings to the Commander of the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, and assured him of the support of the Benin Palace in strengthening ongoing military operations within the kingdom. The monarch gave the assurance when the Brigade Commander paid him a courtesy visit at the Royal Palace in Benin City on 4 March 2026. During the visit, the Oba commended the Brigade Commander and personnel of the Nigerian Army for their efforts in safeguarding law-abiding citizens in Edo State. He also prayed for the continued protection and safety of the troops as they carry out their duties professionally. His Royal Majesty acknowledged the military’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security and protect lives and property across the state. He further suggest...

Troops Smash Edo Kidnap Ring; One Dead, Several Rescued Troops of 4 Brigade under 2 Division Nigerian Army in collaboration with Edo State Security Corps have neutralised a notorious kidnapper, rescued four people who were kidnapped in Warake Forest and arrested a suspected kidnapper in separate operations in Edo State. Troops during Operation IGBO DANU 1 working alongside personnel from the Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and local vigilantes, carried out a night operation on 3 March 2026 in Warake Forest, Auchi Local Government Area. The troops responded to gunshots heard in the forest during a night patrol with aggressive pursuit and minimum use of fire arms. The gallant troops neutralised a notorious kidnapper that has been terrorising Auchi and environs during the encounter. The superior firepower of troops forced the remaining criminals to abandon their victims and flee into the bush. Four victims including Stella Abbas (Age 29)...

BAKARE-OKI’S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP REDEFINES TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ARCHITECTURE IN LAGOS STATE. By Adebayo Taofiq Aribidesi. In the intricate choreography of urban administration, traffic management stands as one of the most complex and consequential responsibilities of governance particularly within a megacity of Lagos’ magnitude. Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial epicentre and a pulsating hub of continental enterprise, depends profoundly on the seamless movement of people, goods and services. Its highways and boulevards, bridges and interchanges, industrial corridors and residential arteries collectively sustain the economic heartbeat of the nation. To manage such an expansive mobility ecosystem demands not only regulatory authority but also visionary acumen, structural ingenuity and institutional resilience. It is within this demanding operational theatre that Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has distin...

Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Directs Immediate Implementation of NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and Regulations 2025 Abuja, Nigeria – March 1, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has directed the immediate and full implementation of the NIHOTOUR Act 2022 and the NIHOTOUR Regulations 2025 by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). The directive was conveyed in a letter dated February 26, 2028, signed by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, mandating the Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Abisoye Fagade, to proceed with immediate implementation in accordance with the powers conferred on the Institute by its Establishment Act and subsidiary Regulations. The Honourable Minister emphasized that effective regulation of personnel and operators within the hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors is critical to repositioning the industry as a structured, professional...

Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa-Musawa Congratulates NTDA Director-General on Appointment as Chairman of African Travel Commission   The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa, has congratulated the Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, Dr. Ola Awakan, on his appointment as Board Chairman of the African Travel Commission, describing the development as a proud milestone for Nigeria and the African tourism community.   Dr. Awakan paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister in her office in Abuja, accompanied by the President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, Dr. Aliyu Badaki, and a Board Member of the African Travel Commission, Mrs. Susan Akporiaye. During the visit, the delegation formally presented the certificate and letter confirming his appointment.   The Honourable Minister commended the Director-General for his focused leadership within his first five months ...

LSSTF Appoints Moses Oladimeji As State Coordinator, Lagos State Security Trust Fund Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices, LSSTF-CACCOV The Lagos State Security Trust Fund has announced the appointment of Dr. Moses Oladimeji as the State Coordinator of its newly launched Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices (LSSTF-CACCOV). His appointment comes alongside that of 6 others who will support in various areas for the smooth running of the Committee. This is a significant step in advancing the Fund’s community-driven approach to crime prevention across Lagos State. According to the Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, the initiative requires strong leadership capable of driving advocacy, strengthening community structures, and engaging young people at the grassroots. He noted that Dr. Oladimeji will oversee statewide activities including school outreach programmes, community walks, mentorship engagements and partnership-building with traditional institutio...