Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

First Lady celebrates Nigeria mothers on Mother’s day Oluremi Tinubu First Lady celebrates Nigeria mothers on Mother’s day In her message to mark Mother’s Day, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended warm wishes to mothers across the nation, recognising their invaluable role in shaping society. The First Lady described mothers as “the heart of families, the nurturers of children, and the pillars of society.” She highlighted the sacrifices, dedication, and unwavering commitment of Nigerian mothers in raising the next generation despite the challenges they face. “I honour every mother across Nigeria—those who care tirelessly for their families, who…

Shade Okoya to be honoured, praises husband over award Shade Okoya to be honoured, praises husband over award. The Managing Director of Eleganza Industrial City Ltd, Mrs. Folashade Okoya, has expressed profound gratitude to her husband, Chief Rasaq Okoya, for his unwavering support following her recognition at the forthcoming Arise Gala for Women Making Impact 2025. The event, organised by Arise News Channel, will take place on Monday, March 31, to celebrate 65 outstanding women in honour of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Folashade is being recognised for her immense contributions to Nigeria’s industrial growth and economic development. In a statement…

Eid-el-Fitri: LAWMA asks for responsible waste disposal through PSP LAWMA LAWMA asks for responsible waste disposal through PSP The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste, through their Private Sector Partnership (PSP) operators, during and after the Eid-el-Fitri festivities. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. Gbadegesin said the authority had put adequate measures in place to ensure that the celebration was observed in a dirt-free environment. “As we…

NARD gives record of resident doctors as 11,899 NARD Logo NARD gives record of resident doctors as 11,899. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has revealed that the number of its members is now 11,899. The association, which represents about 40 per cent of Nigerian doctors, said improving incentives and working conditions would encourage more doctors to remain in the country. NARD President, Dr Tope Osundara, said increasing the retirement age of healthcare workers from 60 to 65 years was not the only solution to addressing the growing human resource gap in the healthcare sector. Osundara, however, explained that efforts…

Importation: Nigerians spent N21tn on food – Report National Bureau of Statistics building Importation: Nigerians spent N21tn on food – Report A total of N21.51tn was spent on the importation of various goods, including foodstuffs and other items, by Nigerians over the past four years, data from the National Bureau of Statistics has revealed. The data indicates that despite efforts to boost local production, Nigeria’s dependence on imports continues to rise across multiple sectors. Of the N21tn, N6.77tn was spent on the importation of prepared foodstuffs, beverages, spirits, vinegar, and tobacco during the period under review. In 2020, a sum…

Sultan announces Sunday Eld-el-Fitr day Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar Sultan announces Sunday Eld-el-Fitr day The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Abubakar lll, declared Sunday (today) the Eld-el-Fitr day. Ramadan ended on Saturday following the sighting of the moon, signalling the beginning of the new Islamic month, Shawwal. In his speech while addressing journalists on Saturday night in his palace, the Sultan disclosed that the moon was sighted in many places in Nigeria by some Islamic leaders and verified by the Sultanate council The monarch listed cities where moon was sighted to include Sokoto, Kano, Maiduguri, Jos, Zaria, and Kaduna. The…

Eid-el-Fitr: Northern CAN condemns Edo killing, congratulates Muslims File copy: CAN Northern CAN condemns Edo killing, congratulates Muslims The Christian Association of Nigeria, 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna by the Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, and the Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, Northern CAN highlighted the spiritual significance of Ramadan. “The spiritual activities are significant and rewarding to every faithful, especially those who embrace the teachings as instructed in the Holy Books,” the statement read. The…

Forbes Africa’s billionaires List: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola shine Aliko Dangote Forbes Africa’s billionaires List: Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola shine. Nigeria’s wealthiest businessmen, Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, have emerged as the only Nigerians on the 2025 ‘Africa’s Billionaires List’ compiled by Forbes, which was released on Saturday. Once again, Dangote topped the list for the 14th consecutive year, with an estimated net worth of $23.9 billion, up from $13.9 billion a year ago. The significant jump in his fortune was primarily due to Forbes factoring in the value of his refinery. The Dangote Group operates…

Legal Expert Boma Lillian Braide Joins Nigerian Bar Association Committee Legal Expert Boma Lillian Braide Joins Nigerian Bar Association Committee Boma Lillian Braide, a prominent legal expert and founder of The Surge Youth Advocacy Group, has been appointed as a Member of the Law Firm Management Committee by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement released today, Braide expressed her gratitude and commitment to the new role. “I’m honored to share that I’ve been appointed as a Member of the Law Firm Management Committee,” she said. “I’m grateful to Mr. President Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) for this recognition and…

Breaking Down Senator Ned Nwoko’s Big Tech Accountability Bill: Important Takeaways from His X Space Engagement Breaking Down Senator Ned Nwoko’s Big Tech Accountability Bill: Important Takeaways from His X Space Engagement The Senator representing Delta North, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, has once again stirred meaningful conversation with his latest legislative move — a bill to mandate establishment of physical offices by multinational social media companies— which recently gained massive attention during an interactive X Space session on Friday. Here are key points from the Senator’s direct engagement: * Bringing Global Standards Home: As a UK-trained lawyer, Senator Ned Nwoko…