Author: Kazeem Ugbodaga
9mobile appoints Ina Alogwu as Chief Digital and Innovation Officer
According to 9Mobile in a statement, Alogwu brings nearly two decades of transformative experience in digital commerce, mobile payments, and…
Sanwo-Olu unveils Lagos Shopping Festival, promises Africa’s biggest 72-hour event
Set to run from December 23rd to 25th, 2024, the Lagos Shopping Festival is designed to showcase Lagos as Africa’s…
Abiodun presents audacious ₦1.054 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill to Ogun Assembly
The budget comprises ₦453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure and ₦600.98 billion for capital expenditure.
Asake, Ayra Starr crowned most streamed artistes in Nigeria for 2024 – Spotify
Okumu stated that the top ten most streamed male artistes in Nigeria for the year included Asake, Seyi Vibez, Burna…
NDLEA shatters records: 14,480 drug traffickers arrested, 2.4M kg of drugs seized
Marwa explained, “Between 1st January and 30th October 2024, we recorded 14,480 arrests of drug offenders, including 15 drug barons.…
U.S. ups reward to $15 Million for Information on El Mencho, CJNG Cartel Leader
A statement from the Department on Wednesday said Cervantes, a Mexican national, has been a fugitive since 2017, as he…
JUST IN: Senate suspends action on controversial Tax Reform Bills
Barau said the Senate, in collaboration with the Executive, agreed to establish a forum aimed at identifying and resolving contentious…
Procurement officers without proper knowledge are ‘Impostors’, says Lagos PPA boss
Under the theme “Effective Use of Procurement Documents, Analysis, and Reporting,” the programme aimed to bolster the skills and knowledge…
Actor Francis Duru pens emotional tribute on late son’s posthumous birthday
In the poignant post, Duru shared how the loss had deeply affected their family’s daily life, saying the school bus…
Detention of Farotimi, grim reminder of dark days of military dictatorship – Atiku
Atiku criticised the move as part of a broader trend by the Tinubu administration to suppress dissent and erode democratic…
20 Years on: Stella Damasus honours Jaiye Aboderin with emotional tribute
Aboderin's passing on December 3, 2004, sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry, and his memory continues to be celebrated…
Mercy Johnson wows fans with stunning Ankara look (Photos)
The actress’s impeccable styling by @rogerstimi and makeup by @vugo24 drew praise from fans and colleagues alike. The custom Ankara…
Nollywood’s Princess Chineke joins U.S. Army
In the post, which garnered some likes and a flurry of supportive comments, she wrote: "I'm an American Soldier. I…
Tragedy strikes twice: Sylvester Oromoni’s mother passes away amid lingering grief
Sylvester's death was a highly publicized case, with allegations that he was beaten and forced to consume a deadly chemical…
Tension rises as Reps give Tinubu 72-hour deadline to unfreeze NSIPA accounts
The lawmakers have tasked President Tinubu with directing Finance Minister Wale Edun to lift the freeze on NSIPA's accounts, a…
South Africa eases Visa rules for Nigerian tourists, business people
The President also reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to removing barriers to increased investment and addressing the challenges faced by companies…
Breaking: Sanwo-Olu signs landmark Lagos Electricity Bill into Law
During his address at the signing, Sanwo-Olu described the law as a paradigm shift that would reshape the power landscape…
Sanwo-Olu presents N1.5bn in compensation to 104 landowners
The Governor expressed his gratitude to the landowners for their cooperation and trust in supporting the state's development initiatives.
Tinubu pushes for establishment of anti-illegal mining group of African Nations
The president also addressed Nigeria’s growing partnership with South Africa and reiterated the importance of strengthening Africa’s presence on the…
Okpebholo orders 18 LG chairmen to submit account statements within 48 hours
Idahosa continued, "The Governor has instructed that the statement of accounts, from 4th September 2023 to the present, be submitted…
Many Lagos public servants yet to open RSAs – LASPEC DG
Obilana went on to explain that the CPS was established with the primary goal of guaranteeing a reliable and sustainable…
How Lagos female banker Olubunmi allegedly stole ₦116m from customers’ accounts
The alleged fraud came to light after customers lodged complaints with the management of Seedwest Limited, prompting an internal review…
Spare parts scandal: Lagos Sales Manager Okeke charged with ₦100M theft allegations
According to the prosecutor, ASP Francis Igbinosa, the offences were committed between 2022 and 2024 at Block D4, Shop 14,…
20 New millionaires to emerge in FCMB Promo
In the last season, FCMB awarded 2,310 customers cash prizes and 14,780 consolation prizes, totalling 17,080 winners. The Promo remains…
The Potter’s House announces “Walk for Life” to promote faith, wellness
The walk will cover a route beginning at The Potter’s House, proceeding to the National Stadium, through Costain, and back…
Why Prince Yemisi Shyllon earned his fourth Honorary Doctorate
He emphasised the futility of pursuing material wealth without charity, reflecting on his experiences and quoting philosophers, religious texts, and…
Uganda, Egypt forge Pharmaceutical ties at AfriSummit 2024
During the meeting, the Ugandan side expressed deep admiration for Egypt’s advancements in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as its…
Five Takeaways from Tax Reform Bills
As the Parliament continues engagement with strategic actors in the public and private sectors henceforth, I honestly owe all my…
‘West Africa is no Pawn’: Tinubu sends strong message to global powers
Tinubu articulated his administration’s vision for Nigeria, highlighting the country’s recent economic strides. He revealed that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product…
Biden wrestled with decision before pardoning his son Hunter – White House
Jean-Pierre declined to comment on whether Biden discussed the matter with Hunter while they were together, but noted that in…