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Growing up, we had cable television at home, but I paid little attention to the service provider’s name or how much was spent on the monthly subscription. That all changed when I moved out of my parent’s house and got my place earlier this year. After purchasing the necessary household appliances and furniture, I started thinking about getting a television. My options were either to buy a smart TV and use the streaming services available in Nigeria or get a regular LED TV and subscribe to a cable service provider. Since I was on a tight budget, I had to…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course. Throughout…

Leading payment card and digital token brand, Verve, has successfully concluded the seventh  edition of VerveLife, Africa’s largest fitness party, reaffirming its commitment to fostering a healthy lifestyle among Africans. The grand finale, which held at Landmark Event Center in Victoria Island, Lagos, attracted thousands of fitness enthusiasts from across Africa and beyond. This year’s VerveLife 7.0 continued to build on Verve’s mission to create a fitness-conscious culture across Africa. The event provided a vibrant platform for fitness enthusiasts, wellness experts, and community members to unite in a shared commitment to healthy living. Since its inception, VerveLife has been a…

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has commended the level of progress and achievements being made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), promising that it will not withhold any support needed by the agency. The Committee members, who were on an oversight visit, held a meeting with FIRS management at the Revenue House in Abuja, on Tuesday, and also toured the agency’s permanent headquarters in the Central Business District currently under construction. The lawmakers, according to a statement by Dare Adekanmbi, Special Adviser on Media to the FIRS chairman, were conducted round the 17-floor building by the Special…

The Oloro of Oro Kingdom, His Royal Highness Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye, has completed his traditional rites at IPEBI and has now moved to Afin Oro, his ancestral home, where he will continue to lead his people towards growth and development.After months of preparation and ceremonies, Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye expressed his gratitude for the support and prayers of his people during this important transition. He is optimistic about the future of Oro Kingdom and is committed to ensuring the well-being and progress of his community.As he takes on this new chapter in his reign, Oba Joel Olaniyi…

Globacom and its partners have presentesd cheques of N1 million each to a new set of winners in the exciting Glo Jolly Win promo. At the monthly presentation ceremony in Lagos, five winners received their cheques and were instantly credited with their winnings. In September 2024, Olieh Somtochukwu, a staff member of a real estate company in Anambra, became the first winner of N1 million in the promo.Globacom is running the promo in conjunction with NCC-licensed aggregator company, Nitroswitch and Tetragrammaton, the value-added service provider. One of the earlier winners, Mrs. Adebayo Idowu, a recently retired school teacher, initially doubted…

Aliko Dangote, the billionaire industrialist, reportedly misled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding his fuel storage capacity, claiming to have 500 million litres available.It was gathered that Dangote is charging ₦990 per litre for loading at his refinery, with a minimum purchase requirement of 1 million litres, all of which must be paid for in advance.Sources privy to the recent discussions between Dangote and President Tinubu disclosed to SaharaReporters that Dangote misled the president during their meeting by claiming he had 500 million litres of fuel in storage.”Delays in loading are common. If buying with a vessel, the minimum purchase is…

Adeta B LGEA Primary School in Adeta is set to join the ranks of well-structured educational facilities in Kwara State, as Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration has begun a comprehensive reconstruction of the school.Many classrooms at Adeta B LGEA Primary School have fallen into disrepair, failing to provide a conducive learning environment for students.To address this issue, the state government has demolished severely affected classrooms and started the construction of new buildings, along with extensive upgrade of other classrooms.Under the leadership of Governor Abdulrazaq, the Kwara State government is prioritizing education, with huge investments never experienced in the history of the…

Nestlé Nigeria is proud to reaffirm its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders by opening entries for its annual scholarship program. Aimed at high-achieving senior secondary and tertiary students pursuing studies in Science and Technology, this scholarship empowers and supports students in communities surrounding Nestlé operations. Since launching the Community Scholarship in 2020, Nestlé has remained committed to providing financial support to students in its host communities. This support covers tuition, accommodation, uniforms, books, and other essential expenses, ensuring these students have the resources they need throughout their education journey. In this round, 90 verified indigenes will receive…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of Dana Air, Hathiramani Ranesh, over his refusal to appear in court for trial.The presiding judge, Obiora Egwuatu, issued the warrant on Monday while ruling on an application brought by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, against the defunct airline’s MD.The AGF had filed six counts against Ranesh and two others.In the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/101/2021, Dana Group PLC and Dana Steel Limited are joined as second and third defendants, respectively.On October 10, the AGF’s counsel, Mojisola Okeya, made an oral application for…