By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for laying the foundation of his leadership career, revealing that Tinubu’s decision to entrust him with multiple responsibilities during his tenure as Lagos Governor significantly shaped his path in public service. Sanwo-Olu shared these insights while addressing young Nigerians at the Lagos Leadership…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from N865 to N835 per litre. The new price takes effect from Wednesday, April 16, marking the second price cut by the refinery in one week. According to the company, the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) is gearing up to host the second edition of Oja Oge by Ecobank, a three-day pop-up marketplace celebrating fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. The event will run from April 18 to 20, 2025, and will feature a wide array of top brands and entrepreneurs offering exclusive…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has accused certain tertiary institutions and financial institutions of deliberately undermining the National Student Loan Fund (NELFund) by withholding critical disbursement information and obstructing access to approved education loans. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) disclosed the allegations on Sunday following a strategic meeting between NOA Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the passing of former Super Eagles coach and captain, Christian Chukwu, as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s sporting community. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu paid glowing tribute to the football legend, recalling…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has expressed outrage over an unprecedented electricity bill issued to his official residence, describing it as a clear example of the broader power billing crisis affecting residents across the state. Speaking on Monday at a government event, Hamzat disclosed that his power bill…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly dismissed speculations about forming a coalition or merging with any other political party ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that it will instead strengthen its platform to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision was part of a communiqué issued…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) has rolled out upgraded digital platforms aimed at boosting efficiency, security, and customer experience, as part of its ongoing campaign themed “Innovation for Progress: Empowering SMEs, Connecting Communities, Simplifying Banking.” The bank’s newly enhanced Point of Sale (PoS) terminals now come equipped with features such as instant…
By Ayomide Otitoju An Upper Area Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday granted controversial street-pop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, bail in the sum of ₦1 million following his arraignment on multiple charges, including criminal defamation, cyberstalking, and incitement of public disturbance. The court stipulated stringent bail conditions, requiring one surety…
