Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to hand over yet another set of projects to Lagosians, with the formal commissioning of Old Ojo (Phase 1) Road in Oriade LCDA of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, on Tuesday. Also to be commissioned are three other roads Irede, Navy Town, and Mumuni Adio (Buba Marwa) Roads, all in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area. The projects will be inaugurated on Tuesday 28th, January 2025. The formal handing over further attests to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to the realization of the Transportation Pillar of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu administration’s THEMES+ Agenda with the provision of…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Punch reports The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola SAN, in the early hours of Monday, agreed to withdraw the cases instituted against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. Following Babalola’s petition to the police commissioner in Ekiti State that Farotimi defamed him in a book titled ‘Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System’, the police arrested the activist lawyer and arraigned him before two courts in Ekiti. Consequently, Farotimi stood trial for alleged criminal defamation before an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, Ado Ekiti District and as well for alleged cyber-bullying before the Ado Ekiti Division of Federal…
The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II in company of about prominent Yoruba traditional Rulers in Ekiti state was at the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) last night to appeal to the founder of the university Aare Afe Babalola to forgive the human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi and withdraw the ongoing criminal case instituted against him. Ooni Ogunwusi arrived Ado Ekiti at about 10:08pm last night into the waiting hands of Aare Afe Babalola himself accompanied by the Vice Chancellor Professor Elisabeta Smaranda OlarindeBursar Pastor Joseph Modupe Babalola,The school PRO,…
In the first nine months of last year, the earnings per share (EPS) of FBNHoldings Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited as well as its profit grew by 125 per cent year-on-year (Y/Y). But there is much more to where the premier bank stands in core banking and its profitability is not a mere accretion of transaction charges but that it has also increased its commitment to financial intermediation. In the three quarters, its interest income, which gives a clue of sustainable profit run, grew by as much as 165 per cent to N1.63 trillion. And…
Senator Dr. Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, has facilitated the recruitment and training of 25 youths from his district into the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).The announcement was made by Kunle Olatunji, media aide to the Oyo Central Senator, during the Passing-Out Parade held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Oyo State Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.The Senator, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, has been commended for his commitment to youth empowerment and community development.One notable beneficiary, Opeyemi Sunday Gabriel, transitioned from being a commercial motorcycle (Okada) rider to a…
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso has assured residents that the dividends of democracy will trickle down to the grassroots as the Sanwo-Olu administration continues to unveil new projects across local governments and local council development areas. Speaking at a media stakeholders forum held on Thursday in Ikeja, Omotoso noted that the New Massey Street Children’s Hospital project has reached an advanced stage and will be the biggest pediatric facility in West Africa. He projected that the facility will be set for commissioning later this year. The Commissioner mentioned that other projects in the health sector such…
One of Africa’s leading financial institutions, Zenith Bank has reaffirmed its dedication to employee welfare by announcing the promotion of over 4,000 staff members and implementing salary increases ranging from 20% to 30% across various employee grades. This bold initiative, under the leadership of Managing Director/CEO Dame Adaora Umeoji, its aimed at boosting staff morale and productivity. With over 8,000 employees, this significant investment in human capital reflects Zenith Bank’s belief that its workforce is its most valuable asset. The salary adjustments, effective January 1, 2025, aim to reward performance, alleviate financial pressures, and ensure enhanced customer service delivery. Promotions…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The Lagos state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso has reeled out the achievement of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s administration as he assured Lagosians of more mouthwatering dividend of democracy at The Citizens, Media Forum, organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Information, Alausa- Ikeja, on Friday. Omotoso in his speech agreed ‘No Ross without thorns’ ; despite challenges face by the Lagos state government , Gov. Sanwo-Olu has remain focused withTheme ‘Development Agenda for the betterment of Lagos residents. His words; ‘ Kindly permit me to briefly reflect on the several strides of your…
Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, Sterling Bank Limited, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to address alleged fraudulent activities linked to Miden Systems Ltd and its director, Dr. Brendan Innocent Usoro. The action followed a series of purported attempts by Usoro to leverage political connections and law enforcement to undermine a court-mandated debt settlement. The Federal High Court delivered a ruling on October 18, 2021, clearly establishing Miden Systems Ltd’s liability for outstanding debts and outlining the terms for repayment. Despite this unequivocal judgment, Maurice Igugu, Sterling Bank’s Chief Marketing Officer, stated that Miden Systems and Dr. Usoro have…
As the world marks the 2025 International Day of Education, Ambassador Oluwayomi Oluwapelumi has highlighted the critical role of education in shaping a progressive society while urging greater efforts to reorient Nigerian youth towards productive engagement and community development. In her message commemorating the day, Amb. Oluwapelumi expressed concern over the diminishing level of interest and awareness among young Nigerians regarding the value of education and its transformative potential. “Having taken time to evaluate public reactions and conversations surrounding this day, it is disheartening to note the misplaced priorities of many Nigerian youths,” he observed. “The growing trend of creating…