By Ayomide otitoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has submitted a proposed budget of ₦126 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the request during a budget defense session before the National Assembly on Friday, emphasizing the need for sufficient funding to fulfill the commission’s constitutional responsibilities. “Our proposal…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated billionaire industrialist and Chairman of Eleganza Group, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya, on his 85th birthday. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Chief Okoya for his consistent contributions to the economy…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ahead of the National Youth Conference scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, Sam Adeyemi, Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos, has called on President Bola Tinubu to present a strong, long-term vision for Nigeria’s future. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise program on Saturday, Adeyemi emphasized the need for the…
The largest wildfire in Los Angeles continued to spread on Saturday, moving toward previously unaffected neighborhoods and forcing new evacuations, as hopes of containing the disaster dwindled. At least 11 people have died as multiple fires have ravaged residential areas since Tuesday, destroying thousands of homes. U.S. President Joe Biden likened the devastation to a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The PR Nigeria team, led by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and renowned public relations expert, Mallam Yusha’u Shu’aib, paid a courtesy visit to the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano. On the same day, CP Dogo also held an interactive session…
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, joined the Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion, for the formal opening of the University on the Niger in Umunya, Anambra State. The event, held two days ago, marked the establishment of a new citadel of learning in the region. Speaking at the event, Obi highlighted his contributions…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has condemned the deadly explosion attack on the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State. The attack, which occurred on January 9, 2025, at approximately 12:10 a.m., claimed the lives of two officers, Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat. In a…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has commenced a three-day intensive training program for staff members of the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA), focusing on professional approaches to waste management. The EKSWAMA team, led by its Director-General, Mr. Olasunkanmi Onipede, was warmly received by LAWMA’s Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, and…
Shell-shocked residents of Los Angeles surveyed widespread devastation on Thursday after wind-driven wildfires engulfed entire neighborhoods, claiming at least five lives and destroying more than 2,000 structures. Forecasters warned of continued dangerous conditions. Fast-moving flames fueled by gusts of up to 100 mph (160 km/h) wreaked havoc in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, where zero percent…
