Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023, received warm hospitality from communities of Igbo traders and businessmen across the State, as he embarked on campaign tour of major markets populated by people from the Southeast. The Governor took a tour of the markets ahead of the Saturday gubernatorial election, following the open endorsement and show of support for his re-election by Ndigbo community in Lagos. It was a rousing welcome for Sanwo-Olu at an open forum organised by traders, under the aegis of Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA), in Trade Fair Complex, Ojo. The…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Federal Government has expressed delight over Spain’s interest in Nigeria’s music industry. The Spanish government on Tuesday, 7 March, 2023, through it’s ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell indicated willingness to invest in Nigeria’s music industry following from earlier collaboration in the country’s creative art industry. The Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, Folorunsho Coker said Nigeria is indeed glad that the Western European country has shown introduce in investing in Nigeria’s music industry. Speaking at a press conference on VIS A VIS, a flagship professional meeting between the African music industry and Spanish music producers which is also aimed at…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Ojo Arowosafe, popularly known as Fadeyi Oloro, is dead. The Ekiti-born actor, who rose to prominence during the 80s and late 90s for his trademarked herbalist character, died on Tuesday afternoon, 7 March, 2023, after a long battle with kidney-related ailments, among other things. He was aged 66. Arowosafe was born on September 15, 1957, in Igbara Odo, Ekiti, and became a household name during the cinematic era for his antagonistic roles in Yoruba movies accompanied by his ever-vibrant recitation of chants and incantations.
By Akeem Busari The Nigerian sports community is agog and in convivial mood as it joins the sports world to sing, dance and praise God for granting yet another year to the life of Nigeria’s Pillar Of Sports, High Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, as his marks his birthday today, Tuesday, 7 March, 2023. It has been showers of prayers and praises for the former President of Karate Federation of Nigeria. Leading the impressive list of prominent Nigerian sports administrators, stakeholders and well-wishers is Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida, President of Nigeria Basketball Federation, who described High Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike, as a true…
The wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Liang Huili has advised Nigerian government to involve more women in all aspects of the nation’s life, insisting that this would help cement the country’s development. Huili said “women participation in various sectors in Nigeria will yield to more achievement geared towards developing the country.” She said in her speech titled: ‘Briefing on Development of Women Cause in China’ in commemoration of the International Women’s Day. She noted that the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and China was strengthened by women’s participation from both countries. Huili said: “The big achievements of Nigeria-China bilateral…
The United Nations Population Fund Agency (UNFPA) has said population management is key to national development by allowing for right choices to be made. The Country Representative, UN Population Fund (UNFPA) Nigeria, Ms Ulla Mueller, said this at the ‘High Level Partners Engagement on the 2023 Population and Housing Census’ in Abuja, while also disclosing that the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs can only be delivered if Nigeria delivers its 2023 Census, urging everyone to get involved. She said: “So taking that into consideration when we do a census in Nigeria, that kept a lot on the back. It’s well planned.…
UNFPA Nigeria, National Population Commission and Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget & National Planning are hosting Donors Conference for the 2023 Population and Housing Census (with critical stakeholders) In line with Presidential directive, the National Population Commission will conduct the 2023 Population and Housing Census this Year. According to a statement by the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, as part of preparations for the successful conduct of the Census, the National Population Commission has successfully demarcated the 774 Local Government Areas in the country in readiness for the exercise. The Enumeration Area Demarcation (EAD)…
By Akeem Busari Many African countries have thrown their hats into the ring, indicating interest to host the next Africa Cup Of Nations, initially slated to be hosted by Guinea in 2025. And with the uncertainties surrounding the host of Africa’s premium football championship, it has been widely reported that Nigeria may have submitted a bid to jointly host the AFCON with neighbours, Benin Republic. However, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yet to make a categorical official statement in that regards, expectedly, the unconfirmed reports have seen the media and a prominent member of the present board of the…
By Owolabi FalanaAs part of the efforts to combat problems of gridlock and wasted man-hours in Lagos, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu after his assumption into office on May 29, 2019, expressed his commitment to bring the Blue and Red Line projects to completion during his first term in office. In order to fulfill this promise and reach this milestone, our amiable Governor was able to deliver this project and get it opened in December 2022, giving Lagosians a remarkable Christmas gift.It is imperative to note that men will always make their own history in life, but they do not make…