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Feat repeated as Otunba Gbenga Daniel shines as Best Performing Senator, 2024  Otunba Gbenga Daniel Feat repeated as Otunba Gbenga Daniel shines as Best Performing Senator, 2024. Feat repeated as Otunba Gbenga Daniel shines as Best Performing Senator, 2024. Again, in a month, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, has been named the Best Performing Senator of the Year. The prestigious recognition was conferred at the 2024 Classic Africa Merit Awards (CAMA), hosted by Classic International Magazine. The award celebrates Senator Daniel’s exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s development and his legislative achievements. Held on Sunday, 17 November…

Dangote, IPMAN agree as they sign 240m litres monthly petrol deal Dangote refinery Dangote and IPMAN have come to an agreement as they sign 240m litres monthly petrol deal. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has offered to supply 60 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, to the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria weekly, which translates to 240 million litres monthly. It was gathered from the association that the refinery agreed to give 60 million litres of PMS to IPMAN members weekly, depending on patronage. This came as it was gathered that the $20bn Lekki-based refinery is aiming…

Over 100 Foreigners Have Been Sentenced To Death In Saudi Arabia In 2024- AFP Over 100 Foreigners Have Been Sentenced To Death In Saudi Arabia In 2024- AFP. Saudi Arabia has executĕd more than 100 foreigners this year, according to an AFP tally. The latest execution, on Saturday November 16, in the southwestern region of Najran, was of a Yemeni national convicted of smuggling drugs into the Gulf kingdom, the official Saudi Press Agency reported. That brought to 101 the number of foreigners executĕd so far in 2024, according to the tally which is compiled from state media reports. This…

Wema Bank Has Appointed New Deputy Managing Director, Executive Director Oluwole Ajimisinmi Wema Bank Has Appointed New Deputy Managing Director, Executive Director. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s innovative leader in banking and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Deputy Managing Director and an Executive Director. These strategic appointments, approved by the Board, come as part of the bank’s commitment to ensuring strong leadership succession. The new roles will take effect on December 1, 2024, following the retirement of Mr. Oluwole Akinleye, the current Deputy Managing Director. Mr. Akinleye, whose retirement will…

Bukola Olopade’s Appointment as DG of National Sports Commission a Milestone for Nigeria’s Sports Development—Otunba Senator Gbenga Daniel Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East Senatorial District, has expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Chief Bukola Olopade on his recent appointment as the Director General of the National Sports Commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The senator hailed the appointment, noting that it marks a significant milestone for sports development in Nigeria, given Olopade’s track record and commitment to advancing the sector. In a statement made public through his official X handle, Otunba Gbenga Daniel reflected on his time as the…

President Tinubu reaches Brazil for G20 summit President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu has reached Brazil for G20 summit, with some ministers. President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil. He was accompanied by Mr Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, and Hannatu Musawa,…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Observes UN Day For The Prevention Of Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, And Violence, Asking Society To Take Responsibility Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Observes UN Day For The Prevention Of Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, And Violence, Asking Society To Take Responsibility. On November 18th, 2024, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, joined the global community in commemorating the United Nations Day for the Prevention of, and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence. This significant observance serves to underscore the severity…

UBA ready for N239.4bn fundraising to enhance African, global footprint, shares UBA is prepared to raise the sum of N239.4bn to enhance African enterprise, making its marks globally by selling shares. Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, will raise N239.4 billion through a Rights Issue of 6,839,884,274 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N35.00 per share. This exercise coincides with the bank’s 75th anniversary, and by eyes of some analysts, UBA epitomises the continent’s rising financial prowess, providing a model for African enterprises aiming to operate on the world stage. With its roots stretching back to…

Lagos walks during International Day for Tolerance asking for unity, peace Top government officials and others at the event Lagos engages in walks during International Day for Tolerance. The Lagos State Government joined the global community in commemorating the 2024 International Day for Tolerance at the weekend with a renewed call for peace, inclusivity, and unity among its diverse population. The event, themed “Tolerance Projects the Beauty in the Diversity of Human Groups”, was held on Saturday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa. Top government officials and others during the walk It featured a Walk for Tolerance from the auditorium…

President Tinubu has congratulated Aiyedatiwa on electoral victory Lucky Aiyedatiwa President Tinubu has congratulated Aiyedatiwa on electoral victory. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday felicitated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for winning Saturday’s governorship election held in the state. The president also commended the peaceful conduct of the process. Tinubu’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on election in Ondo State.’ The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday declared Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, as the winner of the election.…