Author: Khadijah Olowode

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…

Following full compliance with environmental standards and safety measures earlier listed as precondition for reopening shut markets, the Lagos State Government has ordered immediate reopening of Mile 12 International Market. The State Government, in announcing the reopening, said the market has met the most critical conditions that bordered on the environment and public health, while expediting action on other necessary areas, in line with the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources observation. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, said the market was reopened after a thorough assessment, covering various aspects of environmental compliance, waste…

The Ijaw Youths Network has commended President Bola Tinubu for renewing the pipeline protection contract awarded to Tantita Security Services Limited for another three years. The IYN Coordinator, Frank Ebikabo and Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, said in a statement on Sunday, 15 October, 2023, that the President displayed uncommon leadership in the pursuit of the collective good of Nigeria. The group said that the decision of the President who ignored a campaign of calumny orchestrated by a group of self serving individuals was a further vindication of the bold efforts made by Tantita Security Limited to confront the mindless theft of…

It is excitement galore as the train of the maiden edition of 1XBET Community Football Cup moves to the Epe Community of Lagos State. The Epe Conference will feature eight teams pooled into two groups of four teams each and with matches slated to hold on the lush green natural grass pitch of the Odion Ighalo Sports Arena, with matches beginning Monday, 16 October, 2023. Epe community is renowned for its fishing culture, this time, however, the people of the community would play hosts to thousands of football fans and of course, grassroots soccer experts, who would be storming the…

Ogun State Government on Sunday, 15 October, 2023, raised the alarm over the ongoing attempt by opposition politicians to rubbish efforts by the state and the federal governments to provide relief to the vulnerable people to cushion the effects of the recent subsidy removal. The State Government warned Nigerians to be wary of the antics of such politicians who have been going about to rubbish the palliative programmes put on place meant to cater for the poorest of the poor. Reacting to recent online videos in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the state Governor, Lekan Adeniran,…

In a daring rescue operation, Nigerian troops have liberated four students of Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) who were kidnapped by armed bandits on Saturday, 14 October, 2023, in Zamfara State. PRNigeria gathered that the students were abducted in their off campus residence at Sabon Gida under Damba area of Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara state. A defence intelligence said that in a timely and swift response to distress calls, the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, immediately blocked all major exit routes in tackling the armed bandits. “The troops immediately mobilized and formed blocking position at a possible withdrawal routes…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has promised to give the necessary support to the Ogun State Government on the reconstruction of all the deplorable federal roads in the state. Akpabio stated this at the grand finale of the Yewa Cultural Festival with the theme: “Celebration of Culture, Tradition, Music, Cuisine and Dance,” held at the ultra-modern pavilion, Empire Field, Ilaro-Yewa, Ogun State on Saturday, 14 October, 2023. The Senate President was particular about the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuts road, even as he affirmed that all hands would be on deck to ensure the completion of the road. He said that he insisted on…

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the preeminent socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, is pleased to announce its foresight regarding ongoing confidential negotiations that indicate the possibility of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), regaining his freedom by the end of the year 2023. However, in order to facilitate progress in this matter, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Biafra agitators to uphold a ceasefire for a period of 40 days, abstaining from any offensive aggression commencing on October 31, 2023. It is imperative that Biafra agitators exhibit discipline during this crucial period. The primary challenge we currently face is ensuring…

By Aniekan Ekpo The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative is not just another bureaucratic paperwork. It represents a beacon of hope, a shining light amidst the often dark and conflicted narratives of the Niger Delta region. It is a story of collaboration, of leveraging the abundant resources that Mother Nature has bestowed upon this land, and most importantly, a story of collective responsibility towards the people and the environment. The partnership between NDDC and NLNG serves as…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for a joint cultural festival between Ogun and Osun states as part of measures to revive culture and tourism in the two states. Abiodun who spoke when he received his Osun State counterpart, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Friday night, 13 October, 2023, said both states share many things in common, hence the need to explore their rich cultural affinity for the benefit of their people. He noted that such a festival if planned together, would help in deepening the relationship between both states. “I am happy…

The Senator, representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has commiserated with All Progressives Congress (APC) leader and Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, over the demise of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabode Olusi. Senator Adebule described the septuagenarian’s death as a big loss to the Olusi royal family, Lagos State APC, and the entire Lagos State. She expressed deepest sympathies to the Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government, Prince Tijani Olusi, other children of the deceased and family members over the loss of their matriach.…

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration is already making progress in the tourism development sector and that it would leave no stone unturned in achieving its vision for the sector under Omituntun 2.0. Governor Makinde stated this on Saturday, 14 October, 2023, while speaking at the annual World Twins Day organised by the Igbo-ora Community in collaboration with the Twins World Creation and the Oyo State government and held in Igboora. He added that his government remained committed to its promise to improve the economy of Igboora and Ibarapaland through tourism and infrastructure development. The…

Thousands of supporters trooped out, on Saturday, for a massive All Progressives Congress rally, held in Kabba, Kogi West Senatorial District, in support of the APC Governorship candidate, Usman Ododo. Critical stakeholders, at the highly successful rally, which further underscored the massive support for the APC candidate in Okunland, specifically declared that there was no vacuum for opposition political parties in the area in the forthcoming governorship election. The APC members said they were waiting anxiously for November 11 to expose what they termed “unfounded propaganda by confused politicians who had no base in Okunland” and to deliver massively for…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has condoled the Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi over the death of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabode Olusi. Alhaja Olusi died early Saturday, 14 October, 2023, at the age of 77. Princess Orelope-Adefulire described the deceased as a caring and devoted wife to the Olusi patriarch noting that her death hurts not only the Olusi family but close associates of the family. “Mama was such a devoted and caring wife to Papa. She was also a loving and…

The Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), highest decision-making body in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi has lost his wife, reports thegazellenews.com. This medium learnt exclusively that Alhaja Mariam Iyabode Olusi died late Friday, 13 October, 2023. She was reported to have been sick briefly. The late Olusi matriach was in her late 70s. She was the only wife of the Lagos Island Prince and was the mother of the Chairman of Lagos Island Local Government, Prince Tijani Adetoyese Olusi. She will be buried on Saturday, 14 October, 2023, in Lagos.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Bayo Onanuga as his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The latest appointment by the President was contained in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President. The President also appointed Miss Delu Bulus Yakubu as Senior Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The statement from Ngelale reads: “As part of efforts to prioritize effective and efficient working synergy between the Presidency and Federal Ministries, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of professionals who have prior working experience within the architecture of the…

The Kogi State Chairman of the African Democratic Party (ADC), Kingsley Oga and other members of the party across the three senatorial districts have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ADC chieftains and members, on Friday, 13 October, 2023 collapsed their entire structure into the APC and endorsed the party’s candidate, Usman Ododo, for the November 11 governorship election. The only ADC State Assembly member, Hon. Idowu Ibikunle, representing Yagba West State Constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly, also declared his support for the APC candidate, saying her would campaign widely for him despite being an…