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Globacom has unveiled a new promotion that gives customers a 15% bonus on every E-top-up transaction. This offer, which started on February 13, is available to selected prepaid Glo customers who use digital recharge services.The telecom giant explained in a statement from Lagos that the bonus airtime promotion aims to provide extra value to customers, ensuring they enjoy uninterrupted communication with friends, family, and colleagues. This initiative is part of Globacom’s ongoing efforts to offer affordable and enhanced mobile experiences to its subscribers.Said the company: “In line with our commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers, we have introduced this…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi-North Senatorial District, has filed a N100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his Senior Legislative Aide, Mfon Patrick, following the publication of a Facebook post that she claims damaged her reputation.The lawsuit, which was filed in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, accuses the defendants of publishing defamatory statements about her on social media. The suit alleges that these statements caused significant harm to her dignity and public image. In the legal action, the senator seeks a public apology, a permanent injunction against further defamatory statements, and N100…

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of life for households and empower women in underserved communities, GTCO PLC at the weekend launched its Waste for Gas initiative which saw over 3,000 residents of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, receive a unit each of a 3kg gas cylinder.Speaking about the initiative, the Group Chief Executive Officer, GTCO PLC, Mr. Segun Agbaje noted that beyond delivering innovative financial solutions, the institution is deeply committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities where it operates.“The Waste for Gas initiative is about making life easier for…

The Olu of Itori, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Fatai Akamo, on Tuesday ordered the police to arrest and detain the PUNCH newspapers correspondent in the state, Bankole Taiwo, for inquiring into the trending video where one Sanni Babatunde Akeem, a physically challenged person, was levelling a land-grabbing allegation against the royal father and another monarch, Oba Kayode Sodimu. Akeem, walking with crutches in the video, had alleged that Oba Akamo and Sodimu invaded his vast farmland with thugs, beat his workers to stupor, and brought in a caterpillar to clear the land. The physically challenged…

The National Association of Seadogs’ Pyrates Confraternity, Abeokuta Chapter, in collaboration with Atlanta Georgia Chapter, USA, organized a Love Feast for 400 street children in Atan-Ota, Ogun State. The event, held at NUD Primary School, Atan-Ota, was part of the NAS Street Child Project, aimed at creating a brighter future for underprivileged children.On Friday, February 21, 2025, the program commenced with a courtesy visit to the Olu of Atan-Ota, Oba Adeniji Akinyemi Isiyemi, who warmly welcomed the Association’s delegation led by Mr Ayodele Adebesin West region coordinator,Mr Olumide Afolabi Sorunmu First vice president and Ahmed Sunmonu association secretary. The traditional…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has been recognised as one of the “Happiest Workplaces Around the Globe 2024”. This prestigious recognition, awarded by Happy Workplaces®, a company dedicated to making employee well-being a benchmark for business success, places Interswitch among just nine companies in Nigeria to receive this honour, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture. The “Happiest Workplaces Around the Globe 2024” certification is based on a comprehensive methodology that includes meta-analysis, employee surveys, and HR-checks. Happy Workplaces® evaluated workplaces across 23 countries, leveraging insights from over one million employees and 236 workplace…

Akure, Ondo State – In his inaugural address on Monday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State announced the pardon of 43 convicts, marking his first act in office. The announcement came shortly after Aiyedatiwa took his oath of office, which was witnessed by numerous dignitaries, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former governors Bisi Akande of Osun and Olusegun Osoba of Ogun, as well as ministers and other key figures.In a speech following his swearing-in ceremony at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, Aiyedatiwa revealed that the state advisory council on mercy had presented a list of convicts…

A frontline aspirant for Mushin Local Government Chairmanship and the convener of MUSHIN TUN TUN, Prince Adewale Arogundade, has commended members of The Mandate Movement (TMM) in Mushin and Odi-Olowo for their impressive turnout at the group’s general meeting over the weekend.The APC chieftain stated that the massive attendance demonstrated the unity and commitment of TMM members, a positive development for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a statement released through his media aide, Lateef Owodunni, Arogundade expressed deep appreciation for the overwhelming participation, reaffirming his dedication to the group’s progress.“I am truly honoured by the steadfast support and loyalty…

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. These disruptions have had a significant negative impact on telecommunications services across Nigeria. The Joint Standing Committee on Protection of Fiber Optic Cables was inaugurated Tuesday 18th February at the Boardroom of the FMoW, by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi, and his counterpart at the FMoCIDE, Engr Farouk Yusuf, with the…

By Adeyemi Obadimu In line with the ongoing commitment to a cleaner and more organized Lagos, the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) (@LAGESCOfficial) alongside the team from the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) under the supervisory Commissioner for Environment, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab, today launched a clearance operation targeting the Idumota-Ebutte Ero and Elegbata axis.The operation focused on removing illegal shanties and structures that had been unlawfully built under bridges and along the road median, disrupting the flow of traffic and creating environmental hazards. This is part of a broader effort by the Lagos State Government to…