Arc Yomi Awoniyi, a former deputy governor of Kogi State, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the November 11 governorship election in the state. He served as the deputy governor of Kogi State from 2011 to 2015 during the Captain Idris Wada administration. The former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) commended Governor Yahaya ... Read More »
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Singer MohBad Dies At 27
Nigerian artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka MohBad is dead. The former Marlian record signee reportedly died Tuesday at the age of 27. Music executive Ovie shared the sad news on his X page #Ovieo on Tuesday evening “Confirmed. MohBad is dead. Sad, sad day,” he tweeted. Rapper Olamide, who also confirmed the sad news on X tweeted, ” Damn! MohBad,” ... Read More »
Lagos Assembly Summons LAMATA Over Non-Use Of Yoruba Language In Train Announcements
The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. The House noted the importance of Yoruba language for passing information to passengers on the trains since it would help some of them, ... Read More »
Ogun Assembly Recieves Additional List of 10 Commissioner Nominees, To Undergo Screening Tomorrow
Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a list containing the names of additional ten Commissioner Nominees from the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. A release signed the Clerk/ Head of Legislative Service, Mr. ‘Deji Adeyemo indicated that the new Nominees would be screened by the State Lawmakers tomorrow, Wednesday 13th September, 2023 at 2.00pm prompt. The ... Read More »
POLITICSBREAKING! Governor Akeredolu Sacks All Media Aides Attached To His Deputy
the governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has relieved all media aides attached to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of their duties. He has ordered the ministry of information to take over from them. The reason behind this development is not yet known but it may not be unconnected to the fact that the governor and his deputy had issues before ... Read More »
CAR WASH ATTENDANT ARRESTED FOR STEALING CUSTOMER’S CAR JUST THREE DAYS AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has arrested a car wash attendant after he absconded with a 2012 Toyota Camry handed over to him for cleaning in Isheri, Lagos. The suspect, ISSA MUHAMMED, aged 22, was arrested on Sunday, September 9, 2023, in the Agege area of Lagos State where he parked the car to link up with a ... Read More »
Lagos Govt Begins Partial Demolition Of Distressed Structures
Officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency have commenced the demolition of distressed structures on Lagos Island, Mushin and other areas across the state. This was disclosed in a statement on the official X handle of the Lagos State Government on Tuesday. According to the statement, the evacuation and partial demolition carried out by the agency became necessary in ... Read More »
Mowe-Ofada Road To Be Ready By End Of October- Abiodun
The 8-kilometer Mowe-Ofada road in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State will be completed by the end of October. This was disclosed by Governor Dapo Abiodun during an assessment and inspection of work done so far on the road, even as the State’s helmsman immediately approved the rehabilitation of Adesan Road in the same axis after appeals by ... Read More »
UBA Records Significant Growth in Revenue, Profit and Key Metrics, with a PBT of N404bn ………………..Further Demonstrates Pan-African and Global Growth
Declares Interim Dividend of 50k per share. Gross Earnings Rises to N981.78 billion. Bank’s Total Assets Hits N15.38 trillion. Shareholders’ Funds at N1.712 trillion. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, delivered an outstanding performance for the half year ended June 30, 2023, as announced in its audited financial report. The results released to the Nigerian Exchange Limited ... Read More »
French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community Where he Shot ‘Wish U Well’ Video
3x Grammy-nominated, Diamond-certified recording artist, humanitarian, and entrepreneur French Montana announces a generous donation of 500 canoes to the community of Makoko, an impoverished community built atop coastal waters in Yaba, Lagos Mainland. Makoko served as the site location for Montana’s latest music video “Wish U Well,” which was released last Friday. His decision to employ local craftsmen in his ... Read More »