Lagos has been projected as the topmost Magnet City for business by 2032. A recent World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) study ranked Lagos ahead of Cape Town, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Singapore City, Amsterdam and Warsaw, among others. According to Global Index, which reported the story through its X handle @TheGlobal_Index, the ranking is based on 82 major tourist city destinations and estimates of GDP and employment directly generated by the travel and tourism sector in these cities. The study said, “By 2032, Lagos, Nigeria, is predicted to have the largest share of business travel spending in the world. Lagos’ share…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has been celebrated once again for his prophetic warning to the Nigerian chief of army staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja about his health status which has been fulfilled. Confirmed reports have it that the army chief is currently out of the country, though the army claimed he is on annual leave, it’s been confirmed that he is receiving medical attention. Earlier reports had it that the COAS lost his life but it was debunked as the Nigerian presidency revealed that President Tinubu spoke with the army chief and ‘prayed for…
In a gesture that underscores his unwavering commitment to promoting and preserving the rich Yoruba culture and traditions, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, accompanied by the Managing Director of Adron Group, Mrs Adenike Ajobo and some other company’s management team, paid a royal visit to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ogunwusi Eniitan, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in celebration of the monarch’s 50th birthday. The visit took place at the Ooni’s historic palace in Ile-Ife, a city revered as the cradle of Yoruba civilization. Aare Emmanuelking, a staunch advocate for cultural heritage, expressed his…
A fatal road traffic crash occurred on Monday the 21rst of October, 2024 at approximately 5:28 PM along Ogunnusi Road, near the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) gate in Ojodu, Lagos, claiming the life of one individual. The crash involved two vehicles: a red Man Diesel truck with registration number BIR53XA and a black Qlink motorcycle with registration number AGL960QN. Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident was caused by wrongful overtaking. Officers from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS2.1 Lagos Command swiftly responded to the incident within 2 minutes of the report at 5:32 PM, arriving at the scene by…
On Sunday, October 20, 2024, top real estate firm, Adron Homes and Properties, led by its Chairman and CEO, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, CFR, in Ile-Ife. This visit was to seek the revered monarch’s endorsement for the upcoming ADRON GAMES 2024, scheduled to take place in November 2024 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Following a week of celebratory activities for the Ooni’s milestone birthday, Aare Adetola, also known as Aare Akile Adimula Oodua, commended the Ooni for his unwavering support for real estate professionals in…
Hon. Akin Alabi, the representative of Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, has officially flagged off the reconstruction of the long-awaited Paara Bridge in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. The project, which is expected to be completed within a few months, will significantly improve transportation and boost economic activities by enhancing access to surrounding areas. In a statement released by his media aide, Hameed Mustapha Ramadan, it was also announced that Hon. Akin Alabi distributed six transformers to various communities across Egbeda and Ona Ara Local Government Areas. These transformers, along with all necessary installation accessories, were procured as…
A human rights group, the Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR), has condemned a bill before the National Assembly seeking to allow the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officials access to the use of firearms on duty. The group said at a press conference addressed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse today, that rather than seeking to grant access to FRSC officials to bear arms, there should be concerted effort at streamlining the use of arms and ammunition by security agencies towards demilitarising the society. Omotehinse noted that Nigeria faces the challenge of abuse of the use of arms…
The story of ACP Ayodele Fadairo (née Salotun), fondly known as “Aunty Ayo L’alagbon,” came full circle as her remains was laid to rest during the week at the Ikoyi cemetery, Lagos, a stone throw from Alagbon, the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID), where she spent a significant part of her distinguished career as a Police officer. Aunty Ayo’s name became famous through late Orlando Owoh, highlife musician whose famous tune immortalized her as “Aunty Ayo L’alagbon.” In his music, Orlando paid tribute to her professionalism, describing his own experience with her and other officers at Alagbon. Aunty…
As part of its ongoing commitment to continually empower the Nigerian media and enable it play the critical watchdog role in the society, Polaris Bank is organizing an open workshop for all classes of Journalist across the media spectrum as one of its critical CSR intervention meant to positively impact key stakeholders. The 2024 media workshop with the theme: “Integrating AI tools in Contemporary Media practices for Innovation and Excellence” falls within the Bank’s intervention programs under its Education/Capacity Building Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) pillar which deepens media relations, and contribute to the overall development of Nigeria’s media landscape. Scheduled…
CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijanikin Police Station, Lagos State Police Command, has tragically passed away. Reports indicate that Olugbenga collapsed in his office on Thursday night, October 17, and died before he could be rushed to a hospital. A police officer from the division, speaking anonymously to DailyTrust , confirmed the incident, saying, “He slumped in the office on Thursday and was quickly rushed to the hospital. But sadly, we lost him.” CSP Olugbenga’ s body has been transferred to the mortuary for further arrangements. This sudden loss has sent shockwaves through the local police…