…Five more Africans made latest Billionaires Index President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote remains the richest man in Africa, and now the 65th richest man in the World, despite the volatility of the Nigerian currency against the dollar. Bloomberg, in its latest top 500 Billionaires Index released on Thursday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $28 billion had his ... Read More »
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CNPP Backs House of Reps, Urges Reversal of Hikes in Petrol, Cooking Gas Prices, End to Planned VAT Increment
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has thrown its weight behind the House of Representatives’ call for the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol pump prices and stabilize cooking gas prices. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema, the CNPP urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “immediately reverse the removal ... Read More »
2. Ijesaland’s Next Hope: Dr. Oriyomi Akerele, A Prince Rooted in Excellence and Tradition
A successful healthcare administrator based in the United States, proud Ijesha prince, historian per excellence, Dr. Oriyomi Adewunmi Akerele was born on August 10th 1974, to a the BILARO ruling house of Ijesaland. He attended University of Ilorin where he bagged a B.A degree in history and eventually proceeded to the prestigious University of Arlington Texas where he obtained both ... Read More »
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Visits Borno, Pledges N250m Support for Flood-Affected Women Traders
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a solidarity visit to Maiduguri to further lend a helping hand to the victims of the September 10 floods that ravaged parts of the State, on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative RHI. The First Lady who was in the State alongside the wife of the Vice President Hajia Nana ... Read More »
World Food Day 2024: Origin Tech Group Partners with Lagos State Government to Champion Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
In celebration of World Food Day 2024, Origin Tech Group has partnered with the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture to drive awareness and inspire action toward food security and sustainable agriculture. Themed “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future,” this year’s event highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat food insecurity through local initiatives, ... Read More »
GITEX NIGERIA: LAGOS READY TO HOST THE WORLD, SAYS HAZMAT
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has expressed the Lagos State Government’s readiness to host the GITEX Nigeria conference in September next year. He said the State Government and indeed the entire technology ecosystem in Nigeria would be very receptive to the coming of the global tech show to the country, especially Lagos State, where tech and innovation ... Read More »
SANWO-OLU MOURNS PLUS TV CAMERAMAN, SAMSON OBAFISOYE
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of the Plus TV cameraman attached to his Office, Mr. Samson Obafisoye. The Governor described the death of Obafisoye as a great loss, not only to the deceased family but to the broadcast industry. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Wednesday, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, ... Read More »
IGP Egbetokun Mourns Victims of Jigawa Tanker Explosion, Pledges Enhanced Safety Measures
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force commiserates with the Government and good people of Jigawa State, most especially the families of victims of the tanker explosion which occurred at about 11:30 pm on October 15, 2024, in Majia, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State claiming several lives and ... Read More »
“IGP Egbetokun Engages Past IGPs in Dialogue on Future of Effective Policing”
In line with the vision and policy of inclusivity of the present leadership of the Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM, today on the 16th of October 2024 played host to the committee of former IGPs, at IGP’s Smart Conference Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The past IGPs that were present included IGP ... Read More »
Ondo State Reaffirms Commitment to Judicial Excellence, Says Attorney-General Ajulo
Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo has restated the present administration’s commitment towards elevating and transforming the state’s justice sector. Ajulo made the assertion in his speech at the special court session held to declare open the 2024/2025 Legal Year of the Ondo State Judiciary held at the Judiciary Headquarters in Akure on Monday. The Commissioner ... Read More »