Nigerian billionaire and businessman from the South East, Prince Arthur Eze on Sunday, 15 October, 2023, commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as fairness in his recent appointments of Ministers and heads of agencies, saying he should be supported to succeed. Opinions have been divided among power brokers and politicians over the recent appointments made by the President to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government. While some alleged lopsidedness in the appointments in favour of the Yoruba, others said they were not carried along. But at the Holy Mass to mark the 65th Birthday of Rev Fr Patrick…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Chike Nosa Agada, an unlicensed foreign exchange dealer, for an alleged N2bn fraud. Agada, a 37-year old native of Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, was declared wanted by the Commission on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, for obtaining money by false pretence and stealing by conversion to the tune of N2 billion He was arrested at a residence in the Bourdillion, Ikoyi area of Lagos on Monday, 16 October, 2023 during a sting operation by operatives of the Commission, following credible intelligence linking him to the…
The Lagos State Government has reopened Ladipo Market, Mushin, after meeting the most essential criteria, set for reopening sealed markets. According to the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, business activities would commence at the popular spare parts market, after its recent closure for various environmental infractions. He noted that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu prioritised the issue of clean environment, public health, and safety, in line with the THEMES Plus agenda, which informed the recent drive, to enforce strict compliance with waste management best practice, across markets in the state. The Managing Director/CEO…
The Chairman of Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala, has advised leadership of the Council’s Community Development Council (CDC) and 30 Community Development Associations (CDAs) to complement the efforts of the his administration in particular and the state government at large in developing the grassroots. Hon Ajala disclosed this on Thursday, 12 October, 2023, during the inauguration of the new leadership for the CDC and CDAs in the council area. “You’re the eyes of the government at the grassroots level, you’re very close to the local residents. “I want to urge to avail yourself with this opportunity…
The Ajijola Ruling House of Araromi Tope Eleranigbe in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State have announced the passing away of their family head, Omo Oba Shaffy Adeleke Ajijola (FCA ,FCEA,FICM U.K). Omo Oba Ajijola who is the father of Araromi Eleranigbe monarch, Oba Hameed Adejoro Ajijola died on Tuesday 10th October 2023 after a brief illness. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites. He was aged 84. Omo Oba Ajijola who was also the Olori Ebi Iyalode/Erinle House of Epe was born on 17 October 1939. He is survived by Oba(Dr) Hameed Adejoro Ajijola (Olu of…
By Wole Olujobi “Call me Banchioc, only Banchioc can save me now,” yelled Honore de Balzac, the impossible French novelist and playwright, who in one moment of desperation for survival on his deathbed, sought salvation in a certain physician. But Banchioc was never a doctor: he was a fictional character in one of Balzac’s great books, who sought physical salvation in the world of illusion. But there is a sense in which actual reality can also be found in the world of illusion, and so unreality becomes a reality, and this is where Franz Kafka triumphed as the grand prince…
Unity Bank customers, Nmeregini Chukwuebuka and Sharif Yusuf Mohd have emerged as winners of 500,000 and 150,000 naira respectively in the ongoing Verve National Consumer Promo. Organized by payment processor, Verve Card Services Limited, the winners emerged in the August draw where other Unity Bank customers also won prizes including fuel vouchers, electricity payments, shopping vouchers, etc. The promotion, which started in August 2023, will run till January 2024. It presents an opportunity for all Unity Bank’s Verve cardholders, active and inactive, to win the different categories of prizes. However, customers are advised to activate their Verve Cards and increase their frequency of…
The Lagos State Government has issued a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ to motorists/commercial bus drivers operating on top of bridges across the State. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa on Monday, 16 October, 2023, issued the 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ due to the need to remove every infraction impeding free flow of traffic on bridges across the state. Hon. Giwa disclosed that despite several warnings, motorists/commercial bus drivers have continued to defy government order and causing serious obstructions around these bridges with great negative impacts on the integrity of the bridges and traffic. He confirmed…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, l Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has paid a condolence visit to the Chairman of the Governors Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi who lost his wife on Saturday, 14 October, 2023. Senator Oluremi Tinubu who was accompanied on the visit by the Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwoolu and Wife of the State Deputy Governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, described the demise of Late Alhaja Mariam Olusi as especially painful, as it occurred a day after her husband celebrated his 87th birthday as very…
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving water transportation in the state. He made the statement during a scheduled visit to Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) operational base at Mile 2 Terminal. While promising to support LAGFERRY in achieving its mandate of ferrying 30% of Lagosians via the waterways, Osiyemi commended the management of the agency and expressed delight at the E-fleet Surveillance System, describing it as a game-changer that would boost passenger’s confidence by ensuring their safety as the boats are monitored in real time. “I want to commend you…