PressOne Africa is set to make waves at Lagos Startup Week with its revolutionary phone systems designed to empower ambitious Nigerian businesses. Anticipation is high as the innovative telecommunications firm prepares to showcase its cutting-edge solutions that promise to elevate Nigerian businesses to world-class standards. At the core of PressOne Africa’s exhibition is their advanced business phone system. Unlike traditional SIM cards tied to physical devices, PressOne’s business phone system offers unparalleled flexibility and significant cost savings. Its seamless integration across multiple devices streamlines operations, while the ability to handle concurrent inbound calls, ensures no customer is left unattended. The…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 46 Facilities in 10 states of the Federation for various forms of environmental violations. The enforcement exercise was carried out in Borno, Gombe, Ogun, Enugu, Edo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Nasarawa and Taraba States. According to a statement on Friday by the spokesperson of the agency, Amaka Ejiofor, the facilities were shut down for refusing to comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Regulations. Their offences include Violation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act, lack of Environmental Audit Report, and failure to develop and implement an Environmental Management Plan.…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A member of the House of Representatives from Oyo State is dead, reports thegazellenews.com He is Olajide Akinremi, popularly known as Jagaban. Thegazellenews.com reports that the late Lawmaker until his death represents Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He passed on early Wednesday, 10 July, 2024, but cause of his death remain unknown at the time of writing this report. However thegazellenews.com reports that he was in his 50s. As it is the tradition of the National Assembly, plenary and committee activities are to be suspended to…
BUA truck has killed five people and injured six at Eke Awgbu market in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The accident happened at about 9.55 am on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Confirming the accident the spokesperson of the Anambra State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Margret Onagbe, said it was caused by a break failure of the trailer which crashed into the bush k!lling five persons and injuring six others. She dismissed claims from some quarters that the accident was due to the activities of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA). “A fatal…
The Management of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete has announced expulsion of 175 students for various offences. The university’s acting director, University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, who made this disclosure in a statement late on the night of Monday, 8 July, 2024, said that the approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC), which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024. According to Aliyu, the expelled students were penalized for offences ranging from examination malpractice, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations and possession of firearms. “This…
Some farmers under the auspices of Oluwa Forest Reserve Farmers, the in Ondo State have approached the state High Court, sitting in Ondo town in the state to challenge the sale of their farmlands at Oluwa Forest Reserve in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, by the state government. The farmers claimed that the land measuring 2000.482 hectares, was sold to a foreign company while the Certificate of Occupancy had been issued to the buyer, rendering thousands of the concerned farmers jobless. In the suit filed by their counsel, Mr Tope Temokun, on Tuesday, 9 July, 2024, the court…
Canadian hip-hop sensation, Drake, has made a big commitment on his home country’s soccer team, staking a bet of $300,000 (N465 million) on Canada to edge out Argentina in the 2024 Copa América semifinal clash on morning of Wednesday, 10 June, 2024. The high-stakes bet could potentially net Drake a hefty $2.88 million if Canada pulls off the upset against Lionel Messi and the favoured Argentine squad. Drake shared news of his bet on social media on Tuesday with a playful caption, “This could get Messi,” accompanied by a Canadian flag emoji. Canada’s journey to the semifinal has been a surprising…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has told Nigerians not to pay for electricity distribution infrastructures such as transformers, cables or poles. NERC, which stated this through a statement it shared alongside a video on its X handles on Tuesday, 9 June, 2024, added that consumers should not be coerced into purchasing transformers, cables, or poles, as this responsibility lies squarely with the distribution companies. “Is your distribution company expecting you to buy transformers, cables, or poles? Don’t! It is the DisCo’s obligation, not yours!” NERC stated emphatically. The regulatory body urged consumers to report any coercion or delays in…
Former Liverpool striker, Roberto Firmino, has joined pastorhood, announcing his ordination as an evangelical pastor at the age of 32 at his hometown. The Brazilian footballer shared the news on his social media accounts, revealing a significant transition in his life. Firmino, alongside his wife, was ordained as a pastor at the church they founded three years ago. The dedication ceremony took place Sunday, 7 July, 2024 in his hometown of Maceio. In a heartfelt message, Firmino expressed that becoming a pastor was not an initial goal, but a mission that emerged from his encounter with Christ. “Since our encounter…
The Chessi community in Kulani District of Balanga Local Government Area in Gombe State is currently battling an outbreak of an unidentified disease, which has claimed 12 lives in 12 and over 50 residents hospitalised. Medical doctors, Israel James and Yakubu Maina, who made this disclosure while briefing newsmen, explained that the disease is not cholera. According to the duo, blood and water samples have been taken to determine the nature of the illness. “Currently, more than 30 patients are bedridden with symptoms including severe headaches, high fever, jaundice, and stomach pain.” The doctors said, just as they advised the community…