In its ongoing efforts to prevent the smuggling of dangerous drugs into Nigeria, the Apapa Ports Customs Command has seized illicit drugs worth N1.1 billion, concealed in four 40ft containers. The Customs Area Comptroller, Babatunde Olomu, made this known in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief …
Read More »Labour lauds Sanwo-Olu over N85,000 minimum wage
The organised labour has lauded Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s approval of N85,000 minimum wage for the state workers. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos, labour leaders described the approval as a right step in the right direction. NAN reports that Sanwo-Olu, during …
Read More »I didn’t defame you – Bobrisky hits back at Falana, Falz
Controversial cross-dresser and media personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has again denied making defamatory statements against Femi Falana, the senior lawyer, and Falz, his son. Last month, self acclaimed activist VeryDarkMan shared a purported audio conversation wherein Bobrisky claimed that Falana and Falz contacted her while she was …
Read More »Verydarkman raises alarm over N100 million donation
Popular Nigerian activist, Verydarkman, has stirred widespread concern after revealing on social media that an anonymous individual donated N100 million to his NGO account, bringing the total amount in the account to N170 million. In a video posted on his Instagram page, Verydarkman expressed his anxiety, suggesting that the sudden …
Read More »Kate Henshaw opens up about misunderstandings with Genevieve Nnaji
Popular Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has revealed her relationship with fellow actress Genevieve Nnaji. Henshaw revealed that Nnaji‘s distant action often leads others to question if they have done something wrong. Reflecting on her own experiences, Henshaw recalled a time when she felt uncertain about their relationship, relating it to …
Read More »UBA Foundation Commences 2024 National Essay Competition to boost Reading Culture among Youths,
UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2024 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) with a Call for Entries in Nigeria. Now in its 14th year, the annual National Essay Competition (NEC) is part …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Holdings partners BATN for the upcoming Lagos Farm Fair
Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a member of Standard Bank Group is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the annual British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATN) Lagos Farm Fair. The event is dedicated to celebrating Lagos’s rich agricultural heritage and promising future in farming. Scheduled for Wednesday, 16 …
Read More »Glo-sponsored Onitsha Ofala Festival starts Friday
Ofala Festival, celebrated yearly in Onitsha, Anambra State, starts on Friday, October 18. The event is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. Ofala, the biggest traditional festival in the South Eastern part of the country, is an occasion for the monarch to fulfil certain cultural obligations, and primarily a celebration …
Read More »Countdown to Boxing spectacle: GOtv Boxing Night 32 fighters sign contracts
Flykite Productions, organisers of the renowned GOtv Boxing Night, have confirmed that boxers participating in the 32nd edition of Africa’s leading boxing event will sign their contracts today at the company’s office in Lagos. Themed “Boxing Jams Music,” this year’s edition is set for 26 December at Tafawa Balewa Square …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu releases much-anticipated album: ‘From Lagos to the World’
Sanwo-Olu releases album Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, Head of the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Matters, has released his much-anticipated album, From Lagos to the World. The collection of songs celebrates the vibrant energy of Lagos while also connecting with a global audience, blending Afrobeat rhythms with soulful melodies and messages that highlight …
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