A coalition of of over 300 women organisations under the aegis of Womanifesto has called on all Nigerian women to boycott all products of Erisco Foods Limited with immediate effect. The demand was sequel to the continuous incarceration of Tomato Paste reviewer, Chioma Okoli following a complaint by the CEO of Erisco Foods, Eric Omeofia, in 2023. He had alleged that a negative product review by a customer, Chioma Okoli, negatively impacted his business when she claimed that the Nagiko Tomota Mix she bought had too much sugar. Okoli was eventually arrested by the police in September 2023 with her…
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on all South East Governors to dedicate May 30 as a public holiday, as a mark of respect and honour for Biafran fallen heroes killed during the Nigerian Civil War (1967-1970). The commemoration by IPOB came as Justice John Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja grants bail to 42 members arrested in Anambra State in December 2023, and subsequently bundled to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by security agents. The organization said it is a time of introspection, a moment to consider the position of Biafrans in modern-day Nigeria and…
Residents of Mende in Lagos are hopeful that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will fulfill his electoral promise to provide water transportation facilities and improve channelization projects in the area. Speaking to the media, some residents expressed their anticipation for the governor to commence work on the waterways transportation, pledging their support once the project begins. Mende residents also assured Governor Sanwo-Olu that they would actively publicize the project once work is underway. It was gathered that the dredger for dredging brought to the site is not capable of handling the job, however the residents are waiting and watching what they plan…
Zenith Bank Plc, on Thursday, 30 May 2024, launched a state-of-the-art digital/LED screen at Ajose Adeogun Roundabout, solidifying its commitment to innovation and community engagement. The monumental digital installation, an upgrade from its previous LED screen launched in 2013 at the same location, features a resolution of 3936×960 pixels compared to the previous 1024×256 pixels. Measuring 6.4×6.4 metres, it represents a significant investment in enhancing the urban landscape while providing a dynamic platform for advertising, information dissemination, and public engagement. Positioned strategically at one of Lagos’ busiest intersections, the screen will captivate audiences with high-definition visuals and dynamic content. Speaking…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has given customers with outstanding bills 72-hour ultimatum to settle their debts or face disconnection. The ultimatum was given via a statement released on Friday, 31 May, 2024, signed by the acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr Victor Ojelabi. According to the statement, customers who have outstanding bills to settle have until Monday, 3 June, 2024, to do so as the electricity firm is set to commence massive disconnection of power supply to customers who are owing. “AEDC emphasizes the importance of adhering to payment deadlines to ensure efficient…
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has lauded the Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for being a collaborative partner with the Federal Government in the area of building road infrastructure to connect communities and open the state up to commerce and economic opportunities that will lift people out of poverty. The President, who was represented by the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, stated this at the commissioning of the 76.67km Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Road named Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Highway. Shettima conveyed the greetings of President Tinubu, noting that the Federal Government would support Oyo State to achieve its…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, Has disclosed that the scheme will be made available to students of state universities in the next three weeks. Sawyer, who made this known during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, 30 May, 2024, also disclosed that the website of the student loan fund has received over 60,000 visitors since its launch, He also disclosed that over 90% of federal institutions have submitted the list of students, noting that only two federal universities and two federal polytechnics are yet to do so. Sawyerr also noted that…
By Towoju, Raphael B. As part of its dedication to the Global efforts to combat terrorism, Nigeria as co-chair with Italy, hosted the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) Criminal Justice and Rule of Law (CJ-ROL) Working Group (WG) Workshop and Plenary Meeting with the theme: “Good Practices for the Protection of Witnesses and Criminal Justice Officials,” from 22 to 23 May, 2024 in Abuja. At the event, the National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Major General Adamu Garba Laka expressed the need for unwavering dedication and collective action of all in the…
By Olajide, A. Shuaib. Recently, I was viewing videos on my phone and I stumbled upon a video featuring Dr. Adekunle Shefiu Alao singing praises of Dr. Sharafadeen Ishola, the former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom under President Muhammadu Buhari. In the video, Dr. Alao emphatically stated that the Egbas would produce Ogun State Governor in 2027, with Dr. Sharafadeen Ishola as the ideal candidate for the position. He emphasized that the Egbas would not step aside and relinquish the governorship to the Yewa/Awori region, which has not produced a Governor since the state’s creation in 1976. It is…