Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sanwo-Olu celebrates deputy, Hamzat, at 59 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, on his 59th birthday. The governor, on Tuesday, praised him for being a reliable partner in achieving the ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda and delivering good governance to the people of Lagos. Sanwo-Olu also praised Hamzat for his remarkable contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State over the past 18 years in various roles. According to Sanwo-Olu, From Hamzat’s time as a commissioner in different ministries to his current position as the deputy governor, he has…

NYSC Member Donates Chairs To Bauchi School A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to Bauchi state, Jubilant Ebonor has donated 12 3in1 chairs to the Government Secondary School, Birshi Fulani in Bauchi state. Speaking during the donation of the chairs on Monday, the corps member said the gesture was part of her Community Development Service (CDS) project. According to her, she decided to embark on the project when she saw some of the students in the school sitting on a bare floor to study. “No matter the language, tribe, religion, societal status or family background, we…

MOHBAD: NED NWOKO TO PROPOSE BILL FOR MANDATORY AUTOPSY BEFORE BURIAL A Senator, Prince Ned Nwoko, while mourning the death of Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has said that he hopes to introduce a “bill that will make it mandatory nationwide for an autopsy to be done within a specific time before anyone is buried.” Mohbad died on September 12 at the age of 27 in Lagos. While sending his condolences on Tuesday via a post alongside his wife, actress Regina Daniels, on Instagram, the federal lawmaker said, “The unfortunate and untimely death of Mohbad has raised many…

Ms Jane kimemia honored at Business day Top 25 CEOs and next bulls Award. Optiva Capital Partners Ltd is proud to announce that its esteemed CEO, Ms. Jane Kimemia, was recognized at the prestigious BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs and Next Bulls Awards held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday, September 16, 2023. Ms. Kimemia, a Pan African business leader with over 25 years of extensive experience, has been at the helm of Optiva since 2017. Under her leadership, the Investment Immigration giant and the industry leader has consistently demonstrated dedication to delivering exceptional results in second…

*MOHBAD: NED NWOKO TO PROPOSE BILL FOR MANDATORY AUTOPSY BEFORE BURIAL* A Senator, Prince Ned Nwoko, while mourning the death of Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, has said that he hopes to introduce a “bill that will make it mandatory nationwide for an autopsy to be done within a specific time before anyone is buried.” Mohbad died on September 12 at the age of 27 in Lagos. While sending his condolences on Tuesday via a post alongside his wife, actress Regina Daniels, on Instagram, the federal lawmaker said, “The unfortunate and untimely death of Mohbad has raised many…

Brila Fm Chief Operating Officer To Attend World Football Summit In Spain Brila Media is berthing at the World Football Summit (WFS) holding September 20-21,2023 in Sevilla,Spain following the selection of Miss Debbie Larry-Izamoje, its Chief Operating Officer for the first edition of the Female Leaders Workshop (FLW), a unique aspect of the global summit . Incidentally, Debbie holds a post graduate Diploma in Digital Media and Sports Communications from the Barcelona Sports Institute, Spain. She will tap emerging opportunities not only in the fast growing female football category but also the digital ,terrestrial and marketing aspects of mankind’s most…

Industry powerhouse: Nigeria’s top manufacturing leaders Nigeria’s Manufacturing companies contributed approximately N32 trillion to the economy over a five-year period between 2018 and 2022 according to Nairametrics reporting citing NBS data. Despite Nigeria’s challenging economic landscape, the manufacturing sector remains a significant force, bringing joy and providing goods for use by many households, from Cement, through Food and beverages, to Textiles, Apparel and Footwear, to Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals and many others, they have continued to sustain the needs and wants of Nigerians. The leaders of these companies have adeptly navigated Nigeria’s economic turbulence, considering the country’s heavy reliance on imports.…

Women are losing thousands of dollars a month due to the gender pay gap – UN report • Women earn only 81 cents for every dollar men earn hourly, a significant gender pay gap, according to the UN. • This 19% pay gap is due to factors like age, education, job, and occupation. • The report warns that without action, 340 million women (8% of the female population) may face extreme poverty by 2030. According to a new analysis by the United Nations, women working full-time year-round are paid just 81 for every $1 earned by men on an hourly…

Atiku, Peter Obi Gave Victory As Donation To Tinubu – Soyinka Professor Wole Soyinka has said Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi willingly donated victory to President Bola Tinubu at the 2023 presidential election. Soyinka said Atiku and Obi made this happen as they contested the election separately under the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party respectively. The literary icon also dismissed insinuations by supporters of the opposition political parties of PDP and LP that Tinubu, who contested under the All Progressives Congress, did not win. Soyinka, in recent times has been countering the narrative that Tinubu, lost the election,…

Make your children available for immunisation, Edo LG boss urges residents The Chairman, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Hon. Benedicta Attoh, has appealed to communities in the area to make their children available to health workers for polio immunization. Attoh also urged traditional rulers, community leaders, organisations, religious bodies, individuals, and families to join in mobilising mothers and caregivers to join the campaign. She said the immunization, which began on Friday, is meant to boost Governor Godwin Obaseki commitment in ensuring Edo children are safe and healthy. She stated, “Polio as a preventable disease through vaccination, noting…