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Lagos, Nigeria Leadway Health HMO, one of Nigeria’s premier health insurers, is proud to expand its global reach with the launch of the Leadway Health HMO International Health Plan. With an impressive coverage limit of up to $2,000,000, this groundbreaking offering sets a new benchmark for healthcare access and quality with global coverage, ensuring policyholders receive premium medical care in world-class healthcare facilities worldwide. The plan offers a wide array of benefits, including personalised in-patient care designed to prioritise comfort and recovery in the course of a major medical treatment. It also facilitates seamless outpatient services, such as consultations, diagnostic…

Globacom has conducted another draw for more lucky winners of prizes in its ongoing Festival of Joy promo.The draw was held on Wednesday, December 4, at Globacom’s Adeola Odeku Gloworld shop and was witnessed by Glo subscribers, members of the media, and Oyinkansola Kusamotu, a representative of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority.Globacom stated that on Thursday, December 5, a presentation event would take place at the same Gloworld site to award the prizes to the draw winners of tricycles, sewing machines, generators, and grinding machines, as well as the winner of a brand-new Toyota Prado.The company clarified that…

The popular human right activist, Dele Farotimi has been sent to prison following his arrest yesterday in Lagos. Farotimi was arrested in Lagos and whisked to Ekiti state for an allegation of defamation following a petition written against him by Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. Afe Babalola had accused Dele Farotimi of defaming him in a video he shared about corruption in the judiciary. While giving update about the issue on Twitter, Omoyele Sowore confirmed that Dele Farotimi has been sent to prison. “The Nigerian justice system is whack, as expected @DeleFarotimi has been hurriedly prosecuted and sent to prison after…

The Kwara State Government has sanctioned the school teacher accused of maltreating a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. In a joint statement by the Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar, the government said the investigative panel set up on the matter found Hajia Hamzat Fatimoh Nike guilty of fighting on duty, use of foul language, insubordination, and disrespect for the national identity which the uniform of the corp members represent. Her behavior contravenes…

Once again, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church is in the news for accurately foretelling what the outcome of the Namibia presidential election would be. Namibia held its presidential election last week with opposition parties kicking against the conduct and forcing the electoral commission to re-open election polls in some areas where complaints were made. The result was announced yesterday and the ruling party’s candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won the election. The electoral commission said she had won more than 57% of the votes cast, with her closest rival Panduleni Itula getting 26%. This accurately fulfilled the prophecy of…

By Amb. Dr. John Adekorede Aderibigbe *OH, Our Ancestors and Leaders Have Failed Us!!!*     I embarked on a trip to Southeast Asia, precisely Bangkok Thailand, and met with an old man who shared some facts about Nigeria to me. He exclaimed oh My Nigeria!! Did you know Thailand was the first country amongst Asian countries that contacted Nigeria just immediately after your independence sometime around 1964 when you became a Republic. Countries around the world want to be economic partners with the giant of Africa looking at the geographical position and how close it was to the seas. Foreigners,…

In its determination to produce the next generation of young designers who will go on to capture the imagination of the world in fashion, Polaris Bank partnered, with Amtis Skills Place, a body dedicated to producing contemporary vocational skills to young Nigerians to identify, train and mentor young designers through the 2024 Amtis Fashion Competition. Since its inception in 2015, Amtis Skills Place has been committed to equipping young Nigerians with vocational skills, bridging the gap between traditional education and the evolving job market. This year’s event, proudly sponsored by Polaris Bank brought together emerging designers aged 18 to 35…

… COMMISSIONS NEW OGHA COMPLEX ON WEDNESDAY The presentation of Ogun State 2025 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly by the State Governor, His Excellency, Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun, CON, earlier scheduled for last week Friday, will now hold tomorrow, Wednesday, 4th December, 2024.A statement signed by the Clerk/ Head of Legislative Service, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, stated that the budget presentation, which would be the second in the Governor’s second term, would be a twin celebration, as he would take advantage of his visit to commission the newly redesigned Assembly Complex.According to the release, “the redesigning process saw…

Operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian police are currently grilling the Lead Pastor of the Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was gathered from top police sources that Pastor Idowu, who is also popularly known as the “Next-Level Prayer Conference” pastor was arrested by the police and is under probe for alleged real estate fraud and money laundering. “The Next Level Prayer Conference, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has been arrested by the police, and he is being grilled in Abuja over real estate fraud and money laundering,” a…

The Kwara State Government has announced that the 11th Trade Fair has been scheduled to commence on 6th December, 2024 at 9am at the Kwara State Stadium, llorin. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun made the announcement today in her office.The Commissioner reaffirmed the State government’s commitment  to fostering and promoting  economic growth, enhancing  business development and creating job opportunities the in State.She noted that this year Trade Fair will be an exciting platform for businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators to showcase their products and services, network, and explore new opportunities.Th highlights of the trade fair…