Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sanwo-Olu launches emergency, new accident centre in Epe Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the facility commission. PHOTO: Lagos State Government Sanwo-Olu launches emergency, new accident centre in Epe … aiming at bridging the gap in emergency medical care of the people. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated an Accident and Emergency Centre in Federal Medical Centre, in the Epe Area of the state. The facility, donated by Custodian Foundation, is a purpose-built trauma centre designed to bridge the gap in emergency medical care in Epe. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor…

Lagos attends to families of deceased civil servants, pays N978m Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi Lagos attends to families of deceased civil servants, pays N978m. The Lagos State Government has disbursed the sum of N978,620,589.30 to 510 beneficiaries representing 280 deceased public servants who died while in active service between May 2024 and May 2025. Speaking during the official presentation of cheques on Friday at the STO Resource Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, stated that the payment of the Insurance Death Benefits to the beneficiaries was a testament to the humane nature of…

AMVCA, Martell renew partnership in ‘Audacity Unscripted’ AMVCA, Martell renew partnership in ‘Audacity Unscripted’ The prestigious cognac house, Martell, renowned for its elevated and spirited events, has confirmed its return to the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) on May 10th, 2025. Drawing inspiration from its very essence – a legacy built on bold and audacious spirit that defies convention and reaches for the extraordinary – Martell presents “Audacity Unscripted.” Reinforcing its commitment to the growth of Nigerian film and entertainment, Martell will also be sponsoring the prestigious Best Director category at the awards ceremony. This…

JAMB has released 2025 UTME results but withholds 39,834 JAMB has released 2025 UTME results but withholds 39,834 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has officially announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that the board withheld the results of 39,834 candidates out of the over 1.9 million applicants that sat for the exam. “A total of 39,834 results remain unreleased. Of these, 1,426 results are under scrutiny and processing,” Oloyede said. According to the JAMB boss, out…

Peat Philips Foundation, Alongside 2025 Young Orators Champion, Visits The British Deputy High Commission, Lagos Peat Philips Foundation, Alongside 2025 Young Orators Champion, Visits The British Deputy High Commission, Lagos The Peat Philips Foundation has visited the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos State to formally present the 2025 National Champion of the Young Orators Public Speaking Competition, Master Israel Bolarinwa. The Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Simon Fields, was available to receive representatives from the prestigious foundation, alongside members of the British High Commission staff in Lagos and students from the British International School, Lekki. Mr. Simon welcomed his…

Dangote to work with NNPCL for national development Dangote and NNPCL  Dangote to work with NNPCL for national development * Dangote talks on the importance of working hand in hand. The President/Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Bayo Ojulari, in Abuja. The high-level meeting, held at the NNPC Towers, focused on promoting mutually beneficial partnerships and fostering healthy competition between Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals and NNPC Ltd., with a shared vision of strengthening Nigeria’s energy security…

Redefining Smart, Stylish and Sustainable Living – The LG MoodUP™ Refrigerator Leads the Way Redefining Smart, Stylish and Sustainable Living – The LG MoodUP™ Refrigerator Leads the Way As the nation witness a year buzzing with innovation and rising aspirations, LG Electronics is turning up the cool—redefining home living with refrigerators that are smarter, greener, and built to match the rhythm of the modern Nigerian lifestyle. The Nigerian refrigerator market is set to witness a dramatic surge, projected to grow from USD 814.2 million in 2023 to USD 1,777.8 million by 2029, representing a robust 13.9% CAGR, according to a…

MTN CHAMPS title won by Favour Ashe in Uyo Favour Ashe MTN CHAMPS titles won by Favour Ashe in Uyo * …. Season’s Best of 10.20s on Day 3. Paris 2024 semifinalist Favour Ashe, representing MoC, secured his second consecutive MTN CHAMPS title, winning the Senior Men’s 100m in a Season’s Best of 10.20s on Day 3 of the MTN CHAMPS Grand Finals at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Thursday. Bayelsa’s Augustine Ezuruike (10.48s, PB) and Amreremenore Edesiri of Global Track & Field (10.56s, PB) completed the podium in the Men’s 100m. Meanwhile, Team MVP asserted dominance with…

China pleased with Nigeria’s loyalty to ‘One-China’ policy China China pleased with Nigeria’s loyalty to ‘one-China’ policy …one China recognized as sovereign. The Chinese government on Thursday praised Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the “One-China” policy. The One-China policy is a diplomatic principle that recognizes only one sovereign state under the name China, with the People’s Republic of China in Beijing acknowledged as the sole legal government of all of China, including Taiwan. While speaking at a media workshop in Abuja, the Director of the Political Section at the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Mr. Zhu Songbo, expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s consistent…

Tinubu congratulates, prays for Pope Leo X1V Tinubu  Tinubu congratulates, prays for Pope Leo X1V * Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, the 267th Bishop of Rome. President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome and the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The President felicitated the Conclave for electing the American Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, rejoiced with the leadership and congregants of the Catholic Church in Nigeria on the historic election of the new pontiff,…