As the 23rd edition of the National Women’s Conference organized by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), ends today, a new landlady of a 3-bedroom apartment in the Sangotedo area of Lagos State and a brand-new GAC salon car owner, have emerged in the Raffle Draw section of the Conference, among other star prize winners. The winner of the 3-bedroom apartment at LagosHoms, Sangotedo, Mrs. Adu Oluwatoyin, was announced by Governor Sanwo-Olu after spinning the Raffle Draw Box to pick the winning number, While the winner of a brand-new GAC salon car, Mrs. Ibitoye Kudirat was announced…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Imo State people will demonstrate their impeccable love and support for Governor Hope Uzodimma by overwhelmingly voting for his re-election in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, a support group for the Governor, Professionals Movement for Hope, has told the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Convener of the Group, Engineer Obinna Obiozor, in a statement on Thursday, said the unprecedented achievements of the Uzodimma administration anchored on his shared prosperity agenda have deeply endeared the Governor to the people of Imo and no amount of propaganda by the opposition parties can change the profound love the Imolites…
Founder of Agusto & Co, Nigeria’s first credit rating agency, Mr. Bode Agusto is dead. Agusto, an independent consultant in the world of economics, finance, and business strategy was aged 68. Agusto & Co., established in 1992, played a crucial role in introducing credit rating services to Nigeria. The company was officially licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, making it the nation’s very first credit rating agency. Bode Agusto led the company as Managing Director for 11 years. As of 2023, Agusto & Co. has expanded its reach, offering its services not only in Nigeria but also in countries…
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) has charged newly trained 2,500 personnel of the agency ready for deployment to stand firm and reject insidious temptations that will come their way from drug barons and cartels. Speaking at the passing out parade of the newly trained Narcotic Agents and Narcotic Assistants in Katsina on Thursday, Marwa reminded the new personnel that they can’t afford to compromise on their work because their efforts will directly impact the safety and well-being of their families, communities, and the country at large. He said: “I…
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has congratulated Mr. Olufemi Oladapo Soneye over his appointment as Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The association also congratulates its pioneer President, Dr. Malachy Agbo, who was recently sworn in by the Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Peter Mbah as Commissioner for Human Development and Poverty Eradication. Reacting to the developments, the president of GOCOP and publisher of RealNews online magazine, Maureen Chigbo, applauded the appointments and enjoined them to remain good ambassadors of GOCOP while counting on the Guild for maximum support. A press…
A 20-year-old student of the University of Ilorin, Sanni Hameedat, reportedly committed sui!ide after lending a boy she met on the social media platform, Snapchat, the sum of N500,000. Rubiks, the private hostel management she resided in before her death confirmed the incident to Punch in a statement on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. According to the management, Hameedat was undergoing her SIWES programme before the incident happened. The management asserted that the cause of her death was not unrelated to the pressure from the app agents, who were demanding fast repayment, coupled with her brother’s inability to assist her financially,…
It was another day of goal-rain in the Match Day 3 of the ongoing Epe Conference of the 1XBET Cup Community Football Championship at the Odion Ighalo Sports Arena, Epe, Lagos. In a must-do encounter for fans favourites, Odion Ighalo FC, the Ambrose Duru handled boys left nobody in doubt about their intentions, as they put their hapless opponents Panthers Football Club to the swords, in a 10-2 win. It began with a quick fire hat-trick from the immensely talented striker Yusuf Fawaz in the 3rd, 10th and 17th minutes of the game. Panthers FC refused to lie down and…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed two personnel and sanctioned 35 others for misconducts ranging from trafficking in contrabands, unauthorized absence from duty, stealing, negligence of duty, criminal conspiracy, as well as aiding and abetting. According to a statement signed by the spokesman of the NCoS, Abubakar Umar said ‘tis was part of efforts to ensure discipline of its personnel and entrench international correctional best practices. He noted that the offences constitute threats to security of correctional facilities, and can jeopardize public safety and national security. The spokesman said the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa has clarified that…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed for the complete rehabilitation of Tarmuwa village and a comprehensive health center owned by the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Banki town of Bama Local Government Council. Zulum gave the directive on Tuesday, 17 October, 2023, during a one-day official visit to Banki town located in the central part of Borno State. Tarmuwa village located about 5 kilometres from Banki town was destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents. The rehabilitation project is part of broader efforts by Borno State Government in rebuilding communities affected by insurgency to create enabling environment for sustainable…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the construction of first phase of 1,000 resettlement houses at Darajamal and Mayanti communities in Bama Local Government Area. The houses and social infrastructures are to be completed within 4 months, the Governor directed. Zulum gave the approval on Wednesday, 18 October, 2023 during an assessment visit. Both communities are to benefit from 500 houses each. Darajamal and Mayanti, mostly agrarian communities were displaced by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014 and most of the residents are currently taking refuge in Bama and Banki towns. “We are here to implement a policy statement…