Today, the 18th of March 2024, in a statement forwarded by PRO DSP Edafe of Delta Police Command, Asaba. INSIGHT GLOBAL NEWS report that group of motorcyclists (Okada) riders embarked on a violent protest within the Asaba metropolis, over their perceived maltreatment by members of the State Taskforce who enforces the ban on late-hour operations of tricycles and motorcycles in Asaba, at about 0800hrs. The protesters stormed the taskforce office along summit road, ransacked and destroyed vehicles and offices. Upon receipt of the information, the Assistant Commissioner of Police Department of Operations, ACP Efeizomor George, on the directive of the…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
L-R: Guest Speaker, Solape Akinpelu; Polaris Bank’s Managing Director/CEO, Kayode Lawal; another Guest Speaker, Dr. Ifeyinwa Nwakwesi; and Group Head, Customer Experience & Value Management at the International Women’s Day (IWD) Webinar hosted in Lagos recently by Polaris Bank Lagos, Nigeria: March 18, 2024 – Polaris Bank’s International Women’s Day (IWD) webinar themed: ‘Empowering Voices: Women Leading Change,’ offered a dynamic platform for insightful conversations. The 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) theme “Inspire Inclusion,” recognizes that despite progress made, women face significant obstacles to achieve equal participation in the economy. Held on March 12, 2024, at the Bank’s Victoria Island, Lagos…
A great news broke out at the Ile Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife early hours of today Saturday the 16th of March, 2024 regards a safe delivery set of twin babies from Her Majesty, Olori Tobiloba Ogunwusi . Ooni’s palace has since become a beehive of well wishers, activities and visits from far and near in felicitations with the Ife Royal Family, other necessary spiritual rites as a buildup to the formal arrival of the new royal babies to the palace expected to happen very soon have begun as being handled by the Ife Chief Priests otherwise known…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, has described the death of Olubadan, HIM Senator Oba Lekan Balogun Ali, Okunmade II, as a monumental loss to Yoruba Land, Ibadan Land and the traditional institution. Aare Adetola who is also the Aare Apesinola of Ibadan land has commiserated with the deceased family who joined his ancestors after two years of ascending the throne of his forefathers. Aare Adetola described Oba Balogun as an embodiment of peace and a rallying point for all Ibadan indigenes. His cosmopolitan nature and his exposure have helped place Ibadan…
Just a little above 2 years of his peaceful reign in Ibadan, it’s sad to receive the news of the passage unto glory of Oba (Dr) Senator Olalekan Ishola Balogun Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, who passed on yesterday’s evening at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State. We were about sending this adjusted Press Release out to celebrate his life, 2nd Anniversary on the throne, before the news filtered in and compulsorily, we are now using it to mourn him. “Life and death” are twin words that every soul must taste and it our prayer we…
Wikimedia User Group Nigeria celebrated the year 2024 women’ s day with Nigeria female journalists in a five- day program” Theme; INSPIRE INCLUSION ‘ It was ‘ Inspire Inclusion ‘ indeed as National Association of Women Journalist ( Nawoj) Lagos participants appreciated Wikimedia User Group Nigeria facilitators for an intensive two days tutorial ; training on capacity building using publication strategies widely accepted by Wikipedia held at NCCI , Lagos Nigeria. Nawoj Lagos participants were issued a certificate of participation by Mr Olushola Olaniyan, President Wikimedia User Group Nigeria ( WUGN) Wikimedia User Group Nigeria collaborated with Nawoj Lagos in…
The MD/CEO of Ruzu Herbal Products and Services, Chairman Go-wellness worldwide Ltd marks his 47th birthday to commemorate with his success story, recounts achievements. Onyemaechi who was born 15th March 1977, is a product of societal disparities destined to make impact by determination, hardwork, actualisation of vision, resilience and honesty. The celebrant’s humble beginning had enabled him the determination to succeed in life. The birthday boy whose life has not been rossy right from age 3 when he lost his father singlehandedly trained himself through schools by vigorous odd jobs and the likes I was born into poverty and decided…
Access Holdings Plc on Wednesday announced the return of Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its Non-Executive Chairman. Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede, replaced Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, the erstwhile Chairman of the HoldCo who remains on the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. This visionary and accomplished leader is bringing an outstanding record of accomplishments, wealth of expertise and leadership to guide the Group into a new era of success. In response to the untimely passing of the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr. Herbert Wigwe, CFR and following extensive consultations with key stakeholders, the Holdco Board unanimously decided to invite…
The Muslim faithful of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA has held its annual Ramadan Public Lecture, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa.In his welcome address, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, represented by the Executive Director, Finance, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi, noted that the public lecture had become a yearly exercise during the holy month of Ramadan, to promote religious inclusiveness within the agency, urging the faithful to make good use of the message of the day. He said, “This Ramadan public lecture is organised yearly by LAWMA, and this is the third year. We saw this lecture as a…
. “We will ensure we deploy these motorbikes to carry out the recent Commandant General’s directive, which is for us to ensure strict focus on the Mandates of the Corps so as to get the desired results …,” Keshinro said. Today, Thursday, 14th March, 2024, the Board of Trustees and Management of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund ( LSSTF ) handed over four ( 4 ) Motorbikes to the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Sunday Keshinro in fulfilment of their earlier promise to continue to support the Corps…