Sanwo-Olu unveils 60 luxury housing units
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, unveiled 60 units of luxurious apartments at Rising Lagos Apartments and inaugurated the 144-unit mixed development project, Greater Lagos LBIC/WGC apartments, in the Amuwo Odofin area of the state. The governor…
Southwest states firm up food production programme
Southwest governors have unfolded plans for a massive food production in the six states to halt the high price of staple foods, it was learnt yesterday. Reminiscent of the pre-independence period and the First Republic when agriculture was the mainstay…
I’ve always wanted a baby girl – Omoni Oboli rejoices over her daughter-in-law’s pregnancy
Renowned Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli expressed jubilation on social media as she shared the delightful news of her daughter-in-law Marelle’s pregnancy. Recall that the couple got married in March in a ceremony that took place on a cold winter evening…
Nigeria, South Africa strengthen defence partnership
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force towards addressing the multifaceted security challenges bedevilling the African continent. Musa made…
Alake asks Tinubu to declare July 13 ‘Wole Soyinka Day’
The Alake and Paramount ruler of Egba Land, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare July 13 a national day to celebrate Prof Wole Soyinka’s contribution to humanity. The paramount ruler also said Soyinka should be…
Crude oil controversy: Ethnic youth leaders give NNPCL MD
The Nigeria Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Council Worldwide has demanded the resignation of the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, within seven days. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Mazi…
1m applicants seek N1.3tr Consumer Credit Loan
More than one million applicants have made a cumulative N1.3trillion loan request from Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp). They are among those eyeing participation in the consumer credit scheme of the Federal Government due to go into operation very soon….
As Femi Otedola Multiplies His Fortunes Beyond Expectations
Time has a remarkable way of refining a person’s abilities. It even has the tendency to reveal hidden depths, deepening acumen and strengthening strategic foresight. Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is the perfect example of such an evolution, as he is…
Customs intercept containers carrying arms worth N13.9bn
The Nigeria Customs Service said its operatives intercepted nine containers carrying offensive items including arms, ammunition, Illicit drugs and second-hand clothes worth N13.9 billion. The Comptroller-General, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this on Monday while addressing journalists in Onne Port, Rivers…
Ethiopian Airlines announces FG’s withdrawal from Nigeria Air project
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the Nigerian government is no longer interested in establishing the proposed Nigeria Air joint venture. This confirmation came from the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, in Dubai over the weekend. The announcement was…