The Alternative Bank Limited (AltBank) has announced a strategic collaboration with FoodBank and Sterling One Foundation to raise approximately N20 million in support of hunger alleviation and educational initiatives. This initiative aligns with the theme of the African Union Summit 2024, “Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century.” Hassan Yusuf, the Managing Director of The Alternative Bank, unveiled this plan in a press release, highlighting the forthcoming AltWalk event as a pivotal fundraising platform. “Through this initiative, we aim to mobilize contributions from both internal and external stakeholders, reaffirming our commitment to education and societal welfare,” stated Yusuf.The fundraising…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
For almost one year, Nigerians have been made to go through palpable mayhem in the sectors that should drive the nation into bountifulness. Most especially, the economy and security sectors have maintained a constant downtime, leading to an unprecedented perilous season for the citizens of the once-lively nation. The predicament of the country cannot be separated from the current leadership; the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration cannot be exonerated from the country’s current state because the policies of the government are the major factors responsible for hardship. Although President Tinubu’s mantra was ‘Renewed hope’ , many quarters of the country…
In the vibrant city of Oshogbo the capital city of Osun state in Nigeria, there lived a man named Adeyemi Afolayan, fondly called Ade Love by his fans. He was born in 1940 and grew up to become one of the most influential figures in the Nigerian film industry. Ade Love started his career as a travelling theatre actor, entertaining people with his performances across Yoruba land. With his talent and charisma, he soon became a household name. In the 1970s, Ade Love ventured into filmmaking, producing and directing several successful movies that captivated audiences across Nigeria. His films, like…
Olórun ní n somoÀyòká MotúnráyòOlórun ní n somo Ayoka Foyeke Ajangila began her recording career with Decca in Lagos in June 1961. Her musical journey extended from the 1950s through the 1980s. Hail from Ibadan the capital city of Oyo state Nigeria, she embarked on a European tour with Hubert Ogunde in 1979. Ajangila marked the safe delivery of her first child by releasing a beautiful album titled “Olórun ní somo”. Coming from a family deeply rooted in Sango and Egungun traditions, Ajangila’s music, classified as “Pankenke” in the 1970s and 1980s Yoruba musical culture, featured a rich ensemble of…
Former Nigerian footballers are mourning the death of 1993 FIFA U-17 World winner, Ibrahim Babangida, who will be buried in Kaduna on Friday (today), after he died in a car crash, which also left his brother and ex-Super Eagles winger, Tijani Babangida, his wife, son and maid hospitalised, The PUNCH reports. Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medallist and General Secretary, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria, Emmanuel Babayaro, broke the news that Babangida died in the accident, which happened along the Kaduna-Zaria road on Thursday. Babayaro also confirmed that the deceased was taken to Kaduna on Thursday and will be laid to…
The Oyo state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs. Toyin Balogun has vowed that the State Government will not shy away from prosecuting perpetrators of Sexual and Gender- Based Violence (SGBV). The Commissioner made this known during a day stakeholders sensitization meeting on SGBV and COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Project (CoPREP) held at Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovative Studies, Awolowo Road, Bodija, Ibadan. She reiterated that under the existing laws in the State, there is no hidden place for perpetrators of such preposterous act. Mrs. Balogun noted that Violence Against Person Prohibition Law (VAPP), Sexual and Gender Based…
In a press conference held on Tuesday, the 7th of May , 2024 by the Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR), concerns were raised over the ongoing kingship selection exercise for the stool of Akufon of Idarika in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. The chairman of the local government, Mr. Segun Ogunleye, has been called upon to urgently address and intervene in the matter to prevent potential anarchy in the state. The CHSR, a non-governmental organization dedicated to defending human and socio-economic rights, expressed dismay over the handling of the selection process, particularly highlighting the alleged partisanship…
All is set for the Online Reporters Association of Nigeria Media Corporate Bodies Roundtable. This event is put together in memorial of late Public Relations expert , Abdul Imoyo. The roundtable is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 9th May 2024 at the City People Magazine Conference Room 2 at 1 Shobowale Way, Charlie Boy, Gbagada Lagos. The Topic of the roundtable is: Amidst The Economic Hardship, Way Out For Financial Institution Customers. Speaker: Business Manager Dashboard Innovation LTD, Ekenedilichukwu Ugbachie will deliver lecture on the topic. Special Guest: ORAN Patron, Mr Oluseye Kehinde, Publisher City People Magazine Time: 11am The…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has served 343 contravention notices on construction sites at various locations around the state in the last one year. Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this at on-going ministerial press briefing to mark one year of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administration, in Alausa, Ikeja. He said the notices were served on them for not complying with the construction waste regulation procedure supervised by LAWMA. Wahab added that 354 new introductions notices were issued to construction firms within the same period while enforcement was carried out on…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the launch of Schools Protection Squad, SPS, in Kano State. The 60-man squad was inaugurated by the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Gumel, on Thursday at the police command headquarters in Kano. The squad is to protect schools, learning facilities, students and pupils as well as their teachers from kidnappers and armed bandits.Gumel said the SPS was an initiative of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Ebegtokun to adequately provide a safe environment for schooling and protect both the students and teachers as well as the schools’ facilities and their critical infrastructures. This development is…