By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian digital solutions provider, Globacom, on Sunday sponsored the premiere of Radio Voice, a new film produced by veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD). The premiere took place at the Alliance Française, Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos. Describing the film as a story of perseverance, Mofe-Damijo said Radio Voice “celebrates the triumph…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced a N10 million cash award to Miss Isioma Sybil Nwosu, the overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session. Nwosu, from the Department of Biochemistry in the Faculty of Science, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year — a sharp turnaround from consecutive deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. In a statement released Wednesday,…
By Ayomide Otitoju World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has warned that escalating trade tensions between the United States and China could slash merchandise trade between the two nations by up to 80 percent, dealing a major blow to the global economy. Her warning came on Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stark warning over the state of the nation, declaring that Nigeria is “collapsing” under the weight of bad governance, worsening poverty, and rising hardship. Obi made the remarks on Wednesday during the Labour Party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and renowned Nigerian artist Chief Nike Okundaye have been honoured by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Senate for their outstanding contributions to literature, art, and cultural preservation. The honours were conferred on March 26 during the unveiling of the African Cultural Festival 2025 at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning under the administration of the late Governor Lateef Jakande, Chief Tunde Fanimokun, has commended the Lagos State Public Service for its consistent excellence, integrity, and commitment to development. Speaking as the Special Guest at the inaugural Annual Distinguished Service Lecture organized…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, has been conferred with the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, one of the oldest and most respected civic honours in the United Kingdom. The distinguished ceremony took place at the Mansion House, City of London, celebrating Mr. Ovia’s remarkable contributions…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has given the Rivers State Police Command a 14-day ultimatum to issue a public apology over the alleged assault on five journalists during a peaceful protest in Port Harcourt or face a total media blackout across the state. In a statement jointly signed by the Council…
