In a remarkable achievement highlighting its commitment to excellence and safety, the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) proudly announces the receipt of the prestigious International Organization for Standardization Certificate (ISO 9001: 2015) for Quality Management System. This recognition underscores LASWA’s dedication to upholding world-class standards in maritime operations and safety within the region. The International Organization for Standardization Certificate testifies to LASWA’s unwavering pursuit of excellence in managing and regulating water transportation across Lagos State’s inland waterways. This certification, awarded by a reputable international body, validates LASWA’s adherence to rigorous standards and best practices in maritime operations, safety protocols, and…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State. President Tinubu expressed the optimism on Monday in Abuja during the presentation of the party’s flag to the Edo gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Honourable Dennis Idahosa. Addressing a gathering of party stalwarts led by the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, at the State House, the President pledged that the party would stand with the candidates ”like the wall of Gibraltar.” ”If you are happy; we are happy. If you…
There is no iota of doubt that the outburst of Ayankunle Ayanlowo the x-talking drummer of Fuji Czar, K1 De Ultimate is generating the usual buzz on social media with many in that frenzy, taking sides without allowing a thought on what the other side may look like. Understandably, many are swayed by emotions based on what the drummer said about his former boss. This has instantly turned them into internet judges and justices without them looking beyond the surface of his claims. Although, K1 has decided not to “wrestle with the pig” by not dignifying him with a response,…
The call for the implementation of the 2014 National Conference document has once again taken centre stage as the senator representing Ogun East District at the National Assembly, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has thrown his weight behind it. Recall that the 2014 National Conference, convened under the leadership of former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, assembled 492 delegates in Abuja to deliberate on constitutional reforms. This assembly, representing diverse segments of Nigerian society, including professional bodies groups, embarked on the monumental task of crafting a new constitution for the nation. Senator Daniel reaffirmed his commitment to this cause during the…
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…
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…