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Yemi Alade emerged as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artiste Yemi Alade “Yemi Alade exemplifies the calibre of talent the programme aims to support.” Spotify, online music streaming platform has announced Afropop sensation, Yemi Alade as its EQUAL Africa artiste for the month of September. Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. The head of music stated that “Spotify EQUAL Africa programme is dedicated to empowering female voices in Africa, spotlighting artistes who continue to push boundaries with their artistry. “Yemi Alade exemplifies the calibre of talent the programme aims…

FG Approves Six Locations For Free CNG Vehicle Conversion In Lagos The Federal Government has approved six locations in Lagos State, where vehicle owners can receive free conversion of their vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), under the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who made this known on Thursday, urged vehicle owners in the state to take advantage of the opportunity. The free CNG conversion exercise is set to begin on Friday, September 13, from 3 pm to 6 pm at six designated locations across the state. The initiative, tagged: “Operation First…

Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce, Polaris Bank Inducted Premium Member From right: Mr. Kayode Lawal, Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, receiving on behalf of the bank, Premium Membership Certificate into Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) from Mr. Kayode Falowo, NBCC’s Ex-President/Chairman, Greenwich Merchant Bank in Lagos recently. “…it is truly an honour to accept this induction, on behalf of Polaris Bank. Being part of this esteemed Chamber is a significant milestone for us.” Kayode Lawal said. Polaris Bank has been inducted a premium member of the prestigious Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), marking another milestone in the Bank’s journey towards enhancing…

Umo Eno Approves 20k, 30k Monthly Bursary For Undergraduates, Postgraduates Left: Pastor Umo Eno and dignitaries “… starting this academic session, we have increased the bursary from ₦10,000 to ₦20,000 for all undergraduates, and from ₦10,000 to ₦30,000 for professional students studying medicine, law, engineering, agriculture, and all postgraduate students,” Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa-Ibom State, has said undergraduates and postgraduate students in the state would receive a monthly payment of ₦20,000 and ₦30,000 respectively from the state government. Umo Eno stated this on Wednesday at the Youths Appreciation Rally to the youths in Uyo Township Stadium. According…

Police presents new commissioners to Lagos, Abia, Akwa Ibom Lagos, Abia, Akwa Ibom get new police commissioners Police presents new commissioners to Lagos, Abia, Akwa Ibom. The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive commissioners of police for Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom commands. In a statement on Friday, Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesperson, said the appointment is due to the vacancies created by promotion of some senior officers. The new commissioners of police are Isah Danladi Nda, for Abia command; Olarewaju Ishola Olawale for Lagos command; Anthonia Adaku Uche Anya fror Ebonyi command and Miller…

How To Project Yourself With Right Dress Sense; Dress Confidently By Elegbede Abiodun Dressing confidently means choosing clothing that not only looks good but also makes you feel good about yourself. It involves wearing outfits that align with your personal style and make you feel empowered, self-assured, and comfortable. Here are some aspects of dressing that brings confident. 1 Fit: Wear clothes that fit well and complement your body shape. Well-fitted garments can enhance your posture and overall appearance. 2 Style: Select styles that reflect your personality and make you feel authentic. When you wear what truly resonates with you,…

Mr & Miss Nigeria International Pageant to Light Up Akwa Ibom in Grand Celebration of Beauty, Culture, and Empowerment Mr & Miss Nigeria International Pageant to Light Up Akwa Ibom in Grand Celebration of Beauty, Culture, and Empowerment The 13th edition of the prestigious Mr & Miss Nigeria International (MMNI) pageant is set to take centre stage in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, from October 8th to 20th, 2024. This year’s event promises to be a spectacular showcase of Nigerian heritage, creativity, and beauty. According to CEO Amb. Dr. Brendan Nsikak, production coordinator Sunday Christian Okereke, and Bob Cal, CEO of…

Lagos announces eight-week traffic diversion on Eko bridge The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion for emergency repairs of the Eko Bridge by the Federal Ministry of Works. The diversion is expected to start on Monday, September 16, 2024, and last for 8 weeks. The announcement was made in a statement by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, on Friday. “The repairs will be carried out in four phases, during which the bridge will be intermittently fully or partially closed, depending on the work schedule,” he said. The commissioner provided alternative routes for motorists to ease traffic…

David, Nigerian Air Force Officer, Receives Sword Of Honour In UK David Sangokoya receives the Sword of Honour “A Nigerian Air Force officer has been awarded the International Sword of Honour for 2023 at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell (RAFCC), United Kingdom (UK).” A Nigerian Air Force officer, David Sangokoya, has been awarded the International Sword of Honour for 2023 at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, United Kingdom. Credit Facebook| Nigerian Air Force HQ This was disclosed in a statement shared on Facebook by the Nigerian Air Force on Friday. The statement is titled “NAF Officer Awarded 2023…

30 gifted students offered scholarships by Zamfara governor “In the past, Zamfara was consistently at the bottom regarding education in Nigeria. This is why I declared a state of emergency in the educational sector last year.” Lawal said. Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has offered scholarships to 30 gifted students from the state at the Federal Government Academy, Suleja. The governor spoke at the Government House when he hosted the students and leadership of the Muhammad Danbaba Centre for Women and Youth Development. A statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, noted that the centre played a vital…