The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has successfully passed out Four Hundred and Sixty-Two (462) cadets from the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP), after completing five years of rigorous academic and professional training. The ceremonial Passing Out Parade (POP), which took place today, ... Read More »
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“NAFEST 2024: Nigeria’s Cultural Olympics Returns with a New Format and Exciting Competitions”
The National Festival of Arts and Culture is our cultural Olympics and has been running since 1970 with all 36 states and the Fct competing in various segments throughout the 8-day festival. This year from Nov 22-Nov 30 Nadest wil be live in Ahuja, We have reimagined the format and are seeking to deliver a world class festival come Novernber ... Read More »
Market Rent Defaulters in Oyo Face Crackdown by Government
The Oyo State Government has put plans in motion to begin the immediate recovery of rent owed by owners of market stalls, starting from next week. The move, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, is critical for the provision of infrastructure, as well as delivery of quality services to the residents of the State. The Commissioner ... Read More »
IGP Egbetokun Highlights Reforms as Nigeria Police Force Prepares to Pass Out New Cadet Leaders
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to announce the forthcoming graduation of the 6th Regular Course Cadets, an important milestone that underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to excellence and professionalism. This event is set to take place on September 7th, 2024, at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil Kano, and it marks a significant achievement for the cadets and ... Read More »
“Dr. Shakirat Abayomi Rebukes Baseless Allegations, Challenges Accusers to Present Evidence”
Dr Shakirat Kareem Abayomi, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Whiterose Group, has rebuked the coordinated effort by her detractors to spread false allegations against her through the media. She emphasized that the allegations are baseless and part of a deliberate strategy by her competitors to tarnish the reputable image of the property brand she has diligently built over ... Read More »
Koko-Zaria Remanded by Lagos Court for Assault on Nollywood Actor Baba Lawori
A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court has remanded a chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ganiyu Oyedepo, popularly called Koko-Zaria, for assaulting a Nollywood actor, Ade Adele, also known as Baba Lawori. Koko-Zaria was remanded following his arraignment on alleged offences of conspiracy, assault occasioning harm, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace ... Read More »
Former PUNCH Editor Dayo Oketola to Launch Book, Obasanjo to Deliver Keynote Address
The immediate past Editor of The PUNCH, Dayo Oketola, is set to launch a book he authored as his contribution to the development of the pen profession. The book, ‘The Catalyst: Nigerian ICT Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens,’ will be launched on September 17, 2024, at an exaugural lecture to mark the end of his time as an editor and ... Read More »
“Obasanjo to Deliver Speech at Former Punch Editor’s Book Launch”
With nearly 20 years of experience in journalism, the former editor has now authored a book titled The Catalyst: Nigerian ICT Evolution Through a Journalist’s Lens ByQosim Suleiman August 21, 2024 Reading Time: 2 mins read 0 The immediate past Editor of The Punch newspaper, Adedayo Oketola, is set to launch a book he authored and hold an “exaugural lecture ... Read More »
Lagos Assembly Approves 2024 Budget Reordering: Boosts Capital Expenditure
The Lagos State House of Assembly has amended the Appropriation Law of 2024 that has a size of N2,267,976,120,869. The reordering is sequel to a letter dated August 9, 2024 and sent to the House by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The House at plenary on Thursday gave the approval after the Chairman of the Committee on Economic Planning ... Read More »
Lagos Assembly Pledges Full Support for Nigerian Army to Sustain State Peace
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has pledged the support of the House for the Nigerian Army with the goal of sustaining the peace experienced in the State. Dr. Obasa gave the assurance on Thursday when he received Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, 48th Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, ... Read More »