This gathering is dedicated to sweet memory of our dear mother, Hon (Justice) Atinuke Omobonike Ige, (Nee Oloko), JCA, Rtd, OFR, Wife of late Chief Bola Ige, SAN. She died exactly 21 years ago Today. A minute silence for our late Heroes and Heroines of Democracy in Nigeria, most especially Chief Frank Kokori that passed on recently. Tinubu’s 1993 Guardian Interview quoting his age as 50 years: Rejoinder Though, you lost it all at Tribunal and Supreme Court on Certificate, Age and other claims but we need to also take you up. If Chief Bode George, 78, is always calling…
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Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today rescued 18 seriously injured accident victims at Adekunle inward Adeniji Adele on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq disclosed that 18 seriously injured passengers were rescued by Lastma Official from Zone (1) Lagos Island. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 20 fully loaded LT Commercial Bus (FKJ 872 YA) while on a high speed lost control as a result of a brake failure and was about to fall inside lagoon before it was stopped by tha rail of 3rd Mainland Bridge.…
Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties, has extended his warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr. He acknowledged their steadfastness and consistency during the 30-day fasting period, which ended yesterday. In his congratulatory message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking emphasized the importance of prayer in moving the country forward. He urged all Muslim brothers and sisters to intensify their prayers and work towards fostering more unity and tolerance, which are the core values of Islamic teachings. As the Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land, he highlighted that…
The paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III, is dead. The monarch, aged 64, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a day Muslim faithful worldwide are celebrating Eid-el-Fitri. The Executive Chairman, Isolo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Olasoju Adebayo, announced the death in a statement he personally signed. The statement reads: “I have the instruction of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu, to formally announce the passing of the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Alani Adelaja Agbabiaka, Adeola Olushi III, today…
Loyalists of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu have formed a power block. And they are rallying round one of their own as the next Governor of Ondo state. Their choice is Wale Akinterinwa the immediate past Commissioner for Finance. Akinterinwa and his loyalists are up against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa who succeeded Akeredolu in December 2023 for the gubernatorial ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Severally described as “our incoming Governor”, Akinterinwa declared “It’s without any doubt that I’m home here in Owo and that you have truly accepted me as your son. I am grateful for this rousing welcome…
Checks revealed that Moruf Oseni, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Wema Bank PLC, has incurred over N9 Billion in court cases as at December 2023. This was revealed in the bank’s full year 2023 financial statement which was released recently. It was also gathered that the previous year’s litigation claims was a little above N8 Billion, indicating that the bank had more legal issues to deal with in 2023. Meanwhile as at September 2023, the litigations were pegged at N8.067 Billion but within three months, there was an exponential increase in legal damages. Although litigations are unavoidable…
” As communities around the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, the lawmaker representing Oluyole federal constituency, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has called for forgiveness and understanding among Nigerians. She said this in a message she personally signed on Wednesday, extending her greetings and heartfelt wishes for a joyous and blessed occasion to muslim Ummah. The Lawmaker stressed that Eid-el-Fitri is a time for reflection, renewal, and rejoicing. She said, “It is a time to reaffirm our commitment to the principles of compassion, forgiveness, and understanding. As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones, let us embrace the spirit of forgiveness, seeking reconciliation and…
. The Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has guaranteed that the Command would keep up its efforts to combat crime and criminality and enhance public safety and security across the State during the forthcoming Eid-El-fitr celebration. The CP gave the assurance while charging all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers in the Command to set up their Areas of Responsibility (AoR) security architecture for proactive, effective policing of the Eid-el-fitr celebration to ensure adequate security for the State throughout the festivities and beyond. The Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, extend his warmest felicitation to…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) felicitates with muslims across the State as they join other faithfuls world over in celebrating the Eld El-Fitr which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. In a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr Adebayo Taofiq quoted the General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki to have called on all muslims to imbibe and practice the virtue of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self denial, sacrifice and good neighborliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Mohamman ( Peace be upon him). Bakare Oki disclosed that…
30 YEARS ON: ‘THE LESSONS WE LEARNED ARE ENGRAVED IN BLOOD’ – KAGAME; HAILED NIGERIA FOR GIVING ‘MORAL CLARITY’ IN 1994 Today, our hearts are filled with grief and gratitude in equal measure. We remember our dead, and are also grateful for what Rwanda has become. To the survivors among us, we are in your debt. We asked you to do the impossible by carrying the burden of reconciliation on your shoulders. And you continue to do the impossible for our nation, every single day, and we thank you. As the years pass, the descendants of survivors increasingly struggle with…