Akeju, the celebrated Nigerian-American media director, left the world in awe as he proposed to his cherished long-time girlfriend, Kennedia Davis, in a breathtaking event at the Atlantis Dubai. Known for his exceptional contributions to entertainment and creative field, Akeju chose the iconic backdrop of Atlantis Dubai to mark this momentous occasion. Against the stunning vista of the Palm Jumeirah, Akeju’s heartfelt proposal left Kennedia spellbound, creating an indelible memory that will forever hold a special place in their hearts. Akeju’s engagement to Kennedia symbolizes a new phase in their extraordinary story, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to one another and…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Following series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos Mainland. Other markets that risk imminent shut-down for improper waste disposal and sundry environmental infractions include: Tejuosho Model Market Phase 1, Ladipo Market in Mushin, Anjorin Market, Irewolede Plank Market, Idi-Araba Obele Market, Oni Baba Market, Oba Morufu International Market, formerly known as Ejigbo Market, Ijora 7UP Market, Okeafa Plank Market, Ifelodun Fruit Market, Amukoko, among others. Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr.…
Veteran actor Yemi Adeyemi, popularly known as Suara, is dead. He died on Sunday, 24 September, 2023 according to a statement released by his family on Monday, 25 September, 2023. The statement signed by the deceased’s son Adedotun Adeyemi read: “It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi (Suara) who went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2023. We are consoled because we know that he has gone to rest. We kindly request that the family be…
In line with his commitment to improving business performance and enhancing viability, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has distributed business enhancement tools to over 300 Micro and Small Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the state. The empowerment, which was executed by the Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA) in partnership with the World Bank, was done in two batches. Over 100 MSMEs benefitted on Monday, 25 September, 2023, while more than 200 benefitted in the first batch. The Managing Director, KEDA, Hajiya Rekiya Onaiovo, said the beneficiaries were selected, out of the 60,000 registrations received by the Agency, following a thorough…
Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has charged youths of the Niger Delta region, to embrace entrepreneurship as a springboard for sustainable development. Ogbuku, who made the call in his keynote address at the Ogbia Youth Summit in Ogbia, Bayelsa State, noted that for any community to achieve sustainable development and peace, the youths must be meaningfully engaged. The NDDC boss urged the youths to key into the Commission’s Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement, HOPE, meant to identify interests of the youths for skills training. He also advised them to eschew cultism, drug abuse,…
Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria, recently announced its achievements in promoting workplace equality and implementing family-friendly policies. The company was recognised for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as its leadership in fostering a supportive environment for working parents. Being the first telecommunications company in Africa to be awarded the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) MOVE certification, MTN Nigeria joins a group of over 250 organisations such as the World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation, Deloitte Switzerland AG, UNICEF, amongst others spanning 57 countries and 27 sectors. The certification is a globally recognised standard for Diversity, Equity,…
In its drive to curb smuggling within its areas of jurisdiction, the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone ’C’ has intercepted cannabis sativa, raw materials for production of explosive devices, as well as other contraband with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N1.648 billion. The Zone also arrested nine suspects in connection with the seizures within the period under review 25 July to 23 September, 2023 The Acting Comptroller, FOUC, DC Kayode Kolade, said this while addressing newsmen at the Government Warehouse, Aduwawa, Benin City, Edo state, on Monday, 25 September, 2023. Kolade, who frowned at the spate of…
The Africa Missions Global (AMG), an initiative of Mrs. Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, will touch the lives of 100 million Africans in the next 10 years with humanitarian support. The AMG, formerly known as African Missions, was founded in 1966 with the objective of providing humanitarian support. The Adeboyes launched the Africa Missions Global’s (AMG) latest initiative named Horizon 2033 during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Friends and collaborators of Africa Mission, aware of the tremendous impact the organisation has made since, decided it was time to bring the…
Forty grassroots football teams drawn from different communities of Lagos State are set to battle for the maiden edition of the prestigious 1×BET football competition. The 40 teams expected to feature in the competition for non-league sides have been pooled into 5 conferences of 8 teams each. At the glamorous and welI-attended draws and unveiling ceremony held at the highbrow Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Chief Executive Officer of Match International Limited organisers of the event, Engr. Waidi Akanni, disclosed that beyond responding to its avowed Corporate Social Responsibility programmes, the sponsors of the football competition, 1×BET, are committed to the…
The Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr Tokunbo Akande has clarified the misunderstanding about stamp duty as he maintained that it is a revenue stamp and not a postage stamp. Akande made this known while featuring as a guest on The Tax Talk programme on Channels Television recently. He said contrary to public opinion, stamp is not just for courier services as it is meant to certify the underlying transaction between two entities, whether they are corporate entities or individuals, thus, the framework for stamp duty is to verify the documents…