By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The African Refugees Foundation (AREF) marked World Refugee Day 2024 with Food Outreach Programme at their Corporate Headquarters in Surulere, Lagos. The event held on 20th of June brought together refugees, supporters, and dignitaries in solidarity and support of displaced persons. Afterwards, they engaged in a program that spanned seven working days, starting from June 20, 2024, and concluding on July 3, 2024, with activities in various locations across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo state. On the inaugural day, which was flagged off by former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Sen. Gbenga Asafa, AREF reached out…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
It was all smiles and merry on the 25th of June, 2024 as the Command witnessed the decoration of newly promoted officers . The decoration was done by the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda on behalf of the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, and was assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration DCP Wilfred Afolabi. The decorated officers includes DCP Oladipo Sunday, DCP Abubaka Mohammed Bashir, DCP Lamba Dauda Bot and ACP Imade Osazee Graham. The three newly promoted Deputy Commissioners of Police until their promotion were the Area Commander Asaba,…
L – R: Chief Innovation Officer, Africa Technology Expo, Nnaemeka Clinton; Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology in Lagos State, Olatubosun Alake; Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke; and Vice President, Ventures and Ecosystem, Africa Technology Expo, Cynthia Chisom; at the 2024 Africa Technology Expo (ATE 2024) which took place over the weekend in Lagos. Leading financial institution -Fidelity Bank PLC -has restated its devotion to support the development of the African technology sector to actualize its potentials. This was revealed at the Africa Technology Expo (ATE 2024) which took place over the weekend.…
House of Representatives member, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has described late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi as a true statesman whose legacies will never be forgotten. Ajimobi, a former Governor of Oyo State, passed away on June 25, 2020 at the age of 70 after a brief illness. She declared that the late former governor can best be described as the architect of modern Oyo state, saying he left the office with distinct legacies and achievements. In her statement, on Wednesday the lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency said Ajimobi was an “exceptional statesman”, who made indelible marks in public service. She said “He…
The State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro earlier today, Monday, 24th June, 2024, graced, the opening event of the one week training of personnel of Department of State Services ( DSS ), at its training school, Ojo. The training is facilitated, by Konrald Adenaeur Stiftung, a non – governmental organization, with over hundred ( 100 ); offices worldwide and poised to fostering good relations between Germany and Nigeria. It has also been supportive of the security sector in our dear nation, Nigeria amongst others. The Lagos State Commandant joined,…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Rt (Hon) Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, former Speaker of House of Representatives and now Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, have long become Household names in Nigeria for their individual achievements and sterling performances. When we are talking of service to Humanity, and to the fatherland, Lagos State, Southwest and Nigeria at large, they both stand tall. They are both great Politicians, seasoned Administrators, Grassroot Mobilisers of uncommon dimensions. The history of Lagos State, Southwest and Nigeria from Advent of present Democracy in 1999 till date will be incomplete without reference…
The Anambra State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Comdt. Maku Olatunde A has pledged to support the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) in performing its statutorily responsibility of regulating and controlling the pharmaceutical practices in the state. Comdt. Maku stated this in Awka on Tuesday 25, June 2024 when he received in audience the Anambra State Pharmaceutical Inspection Committee( PIC) and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors Licence committee ( PPMVL) on a courtesy visit at the State Command Headquarters Awka. The PCN team, led by Pharm. Madike Obum, Chairman Pharmaceutical Inspection Committee, informed the NSCDC Commandant, Maku…
Before now, there has never been any accepted relationship between football and faith. Both phenomena were considered as opposite sides and were never accepted to exist together. People have always held the opinion that God has no business with sport and in the case, football, until popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Ayodele proved otherwise. Primate Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, is known for his prophecies on different sectors and unlike others in the prophetic ministry, the cleric captures education, government, politics, religion, traditional institutions, sports and many other sectors in his prophecies. In his prophecies about sports, he…
Major shareholders of one of Nigeria’s leading financial conglomerates, Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC., expressed their delight with the leadership and financial performance of the group at its recently held inaugural annual general meeting. The comments came as a result of the group’s continued abilities to post impressive growth numbers in its first full year of operations, despite a challenging macro-economic environment. The holding company delivered a 36% increase in its assets size, growing to N 2.5 trillion, and a 26.6% rise in its earnings to deliver N 221 billion. Both figures represent a significant increase in the group’s performance…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel A famous Nigerian activist and founder of the Ambassadors of Peace and Enlightenment Foundation (AMPEF), Comrade Prince Saviour Iche, has taken to the streets of Lagos to continue his advocacy as the ‘Voice of the Voiceless’. Known for his relentless activism, Comrade Saviour has once again clamored for the dividends of democracy after 25 years, highlighting the severe economic conditions hitting Nigerians and resulting in widespread starvation and untimely deaths. In his recent demonstration, Comrade Iche called attention to the high cost of food, displaying essential items that have become unaffordable for ordinary Nigerians. He showcased various…