LASEMA rescues four in Lagos Road accident
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), said it rescued four accident victims on Monday evening. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the victims were severely injured in the accident involving two buses adding that the incident happened in the late hours of […]
Septuagenarian docked for alleged N1.2m land scam
A 72-year-old man, Ajao Ajadi, on Tuesday appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, for allegedly obtaining N1.2 million under guise of selling land. Ajadi, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Olalekan Adegbite, told the […]
DottsMediaHouse Conquers Nigeria, Eyes Francophone Africa, Asia
To celebrate its 10th anniversary and leverage its dominance of the Nigerian landscape, DottsMediaHouse (DMH) is scaling up its business across Francophone Africa and into the Middle East. DottsMediaHouse founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tiwalola Olanubi, who disclosed this during a parley with the media on Monday themed “A Decade of Dotts”, said it […]
TECNO splashes promo with SPARK 30 City Tour
By Patrick Aigbokhan Mobile phone brand, TECNO on Friday, November 15 stormed Ikeja with mouth-watering offers of discounts, rewards, and a mix of excitement in fulfillment of its TECNO SPARK 30 city Tour promo splash. The brand illuminated the atmosphere with energy, fuelled by pulsating music, engaging games, and an irresistible N20,000 discount on the […]
Origin and history of musical bands at Ogbomoso Grammar School
By Mofolorunso Adekunle Enigbokan Prior to 1964, Ogbomoso Grammar School (OGS) was a musical desert! Metaphorically, OGS’ musical scene represented the dusty days of March with the 1963/1967 set bringing the refreshing showers of April which would end those dusty days, setting free the sap that coursed the tree of music, inducing the lusciousness of […]
Reforming Good Governance in Nigeria
By Toyin Falola I thank Professor Tor Iorapuu, the Vice-Chancellor of Benue State University, and his management team, Senate, and Council for extending an invitation to give the Convocation Lecture at the 22nd/24th Combined Convocation ceremony on December 6, 2024. I chose the broader theme of “Power, Politics, and Policies”. Governance is an aspect of […]
Experts Link Sugary Drinks Industry To Climate Change
By Robert Egbe and Esi-ife Arogundade Health and climate experts have identified the sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) industry as a major driver of the climate crisis, urging Nigeria to implement measures to curb their consumption in the interest of public health and the environment. Speaking on Friday at a webinar titled, “SSB and Climate Change: Climate […]
Nigeria’s reform will impact Africa, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the amicable relations with French President Emmanuel Macron, appreciating his interest in Africa. He expressed confidence that Macron’s goodwill would foster stronger bilateral ties, benefiting the entire continent. At the State Dinner organised by the French government for him at Palais des Elysée in Paris on Thursday night, Tinubu encouraged […]
Nigeria, France sign letters of intent on critical infrastructure
*Zenith Bank opens Paris branch, UBA to follow President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday signed two agreements in Paris, France. The agreement is to ensure a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. Earlier, President Tinubu and President Macron witnessed the signing […]
Tinubu hails Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment, says trust earned
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO. […]
