The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called on private organizations and residents to adopt streets and communities as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to enhance environmental cleanliness across Lagos State. Dr. Gbadegesin who spoke on both Lagos Television’s “The Conversation” and Channels TV’s “Sunrise” programs emphasised the importance of community involvement in maintaining sanitation, urging businesses and individuals to play a more active role in the cleanliness of their immediate environments. “Adopting a street or community is an excellent way for organizations to contribute meaningfully to the city’s cleanliness efforts.…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode made a courtesy visit to his successor and current Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, marking his first return to the Lagos State House since leaving office in 2019. Sanwo-Olu shared photos from the visit and noted, “Today, I welcomed my brother and predecessor, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, back to Lagos House on a courtesy visit. Our conversation centred around the future of Lagos and building on the solid foundation already in place. I value his perspective as we all work together to ensure that Lagos remains on the path of growth and development.” Nigerians, home and abroad,…
Hon. Bashorun Abdullahi Adekunle Oladeji Eyitayo, fondly known as Omo BAO, a distinguished son of Ibadan and scion of the revered Alhaji Bashorun Chief Bello Adeleke Oladeji(BAO) family, has formally announced his intention to contest in the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. With a deep-seated connection to the cultural and historical fabric of Ibadan, Omo BAO is uniquely positioned to bring his extensive experience and profound understanding of the community’s needs to the federal stage, where he seeks to effectively advocate for the interests of his constituents. In his address to the press, Omo BAO, also known as the…
The Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has been embroiled in yet another financial scandal. Reports alleged that he has spent at least N20 million to sponsor falsehoods against Lagos-based prophet Primate Elijah Ayodele in the media. Primate Ayodele had, in a video, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss Mele Kyari as CEO of NNPC if he wanted Nigerians to pray for him, as the national oil company has performed poorly under Kyari’s leadership. In response to Primate Ayodele’s advice, Mele Kyari launched media attacks against the prophet by disseminating articles full of…
Former governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko has reportedly joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to report, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, the news of his crossing to APC was confirmed by political commentator, Dr. Akin Awodeyi-Akinsehinwa in an interview with Starnews NG on Monday night. Insight Global News gathered that the former governor, popularly known as Iroko made it official to the leaders of the ruling APC at midnight. Although, there are no official statement as at the time of this report. Official declaration is expected anytime from now.
Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s most noteworthy and trusted financial institutions, has received another significant recognition with its recent attainment of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) version 4.0 certification. This notable achievement, which is an upgrade from the previously awarded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCIDSS) version 3.2, recognises the Bank’s adherence to the highest data security standards and diligent compliance with industry guidelines regarding payment card fraud prevention and reduction in unauthorised card usage. The PCI-DSS is the premier Information Security standard for payment cards. It aims to improve the controls of cardholder data and…
The Lagos State Government on Sunday emphasized the importance of good sanitation practices amongst all residents in order to ensure a clean, flood free, safe and sustainable environment across the state. The emphasis was made by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab during the Weekly Community Based Environmental Sanitation Advocacy campaign held at Omobokun Street, Ekimogun Underbridge Iyana Oworo, Bariga Local Council Development Area adding that all residents must make good sanitation practices a daily affair. He said the Weekly Community Based Environmental Sanitation Advocacy campaign was introduced to promote good sanitation practices amongst residents…
Ordinarily, the names of highly respected prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele and that of the embattled NNPCL boss, Mele Kyari should never appear together because the former is a tested and trusted man of God while the latter is a public servant who has been enmeshed in several mind-boggling scandals but for the greater good of Nigeria, both names are appearing together for the first time. Primate Ayodele had in a video that went viral yesterday advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack Mele Kyari as NNPCL boss if he doesn’t want to experience another massive protest because according to him,…
The Ooni of Ife and Co- Chairman, National Council Of Traditional Rulers Of Nigeria(NCTRN) Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, on Friday played host to traditional rulers of Yoruba Okun origin in Kogi and Kwara states, North Central Nigeria at the ancient Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife. Led by the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Dele Owoniyi, the monarch paid the august visit to present the new Elulu of Mopa, Oba (Dr.) Muyiwa Ibeun who recently ascended the throne of his ancestors to the Arole Oduduwa. In his opening address, the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Dele Owoniyi described Ile-Ife as the…
The west Africa Spa and cosmetologists recognition Award ,the first of its kind in Africa an event collaboration with Ghana Cosmetics Association holds at the prestigious Oriental Hotel lagos An industry based award to honor legends ,stakeholders and cosmetologists in the beauty Industry ,Regulators and health Agencies The organisers of the programme is poised with the development of this sector within the west Africa region using quality , safety and Professionalism as a watchword in the quest for products promotion and distribution. The award will be used to promote individuals and brands in the Beauty Sector who have given their…