I learned a lesson about Nigeria’s informal economy a few days ago. I asked my Bank for cash, and after two days, they said they could give me 200k. I wanted 2M. On my way to Asaba at the Abuja Airport, I saw a PoS operator, and he ‘sold’ 800k in brand new notes to me for 12k per 100k. ... Read More »
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Christians in Lagos and across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Christmas. Dr. Obasa, in his Christmas message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, commended Lagosians for their belief in the Nigerian project and their faith in God. He also appreciated them for ... Read More »
A day after hosting 2023 BON Awards in Osun state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has unveiled his administration’s plan for the creative industry inclusive of entertainment, culture and tourism. Hosting top stars of the Nollywood industry at his country home of Sunday, the state Governor opened up on his expansive agenda for the sector which involved hosting of several global standard ... Read More »
Osun State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Osun Online Publisher Association (OOPA) on the success of the just concluded 2023 digital media week. The Governor in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed commended online publishers in the state for being professional in the discharge of their duties. He noted that Online Journalism is not only ... Read More »
Gospel Tungba music exponent, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, MON, has urged Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with utmost moderation and in love. Ayefele, who is the founder and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Fresh FM Nigeria felicitates with Christians with the message of Christ – like values of love and sacrifice. This was contained in his Christmas Message to ... Read More »
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with Christians in Osun State and beyond on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration, urging them to draw from the spiritual import of the celebration by sharing love and fostering harmony in communities. Governor Adeleke, who described Christmas as a moment of reflection on the blessing that the ... Read More »
Details have emerged of how a policeman attached to a Chinese shot and injured a popular Nollywood actor, Azeez Ijaduade. As earlier reported by The Eagle Online, the movie producer and director was shot in the Iperu area of Ogun State. The shooting of Ijaduade, on Saturday night, was made known by one of his colleagues, Abiodun Adebanjo, on his ... Read More »
The evident zeal of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in executing its statutory mandates, especially in declaring individuals wanted, raises concerns about its adherence to due legal processes and the potential overstepping of its allocated powers. The habitual issuance of public notices by the EFCC and other security agencies, labeling individuals as “WANTED,” is not only unlawful but ... Read More »
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has bestowed the prestigious title of “Senator of the Year” upon Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The recognition, announced during an event attended by journalists, dignitaries, and members of the public at the Council’s secretariat, Iwe Iroyin, in the state capital, celebrates Senator Daniel’s outstanding contributions to the nation and his exceptional service ... Read More »
The removal of fuel subsidy and the move to merge foreign exchange rates, two headline reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration since late May, triggered problems such as high fuel prices and the depreciation of the Naira, two monstrosities which combined to cause a general spike in costs of services and goods. Today, many Nigerians complain of a rise in ... Read More »
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