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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu has harped on the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to intentionally integrate the African Union Agenda 2063 into the nation’s development strategy.Kalu who led the Nigeria’s delegation to the recently concluded Conference of Speakers of African Parliament to Midrand, South Africa championed this cause as part of the communique issued to mark the end of the conference. The Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State representative who stood in for the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, stated by integrating the 2063 Agenda, Nigeria will…

– calls her an asset to NigeriaSpeaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated former Deputy Governor of Lagos, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, as she marks her 65th birthday.Dr. Obasa, in a statement by his media office, described Orelope-Adefulire as a shining star who continues to make Lagos proud years after serving the State as Deputy Governor.According to Obasa, Princess Orelope-Adefulire’s leadership style, commitment to service and dedication to whatever responsibilities placed before her have consistently marked her out as one to be celebrated.”As the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals…

As part of ongoing investigation into the alleged murder of Agbowa LG Staff, a well known land merchant in Lagos Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman Mayaki, CEO of MYK Land and Properties Ltd and one other has been indicted. Following the indictment the Directorate of Public Prosecution, DPP paraded him with one Akande Omogbemi before a Lagos State Magistrate Court on a two count charges. The Nigeria Police had at last adjourned date docked four suspects Mukaila Salawu known as Actor, Tiyamiyu Ahmed, Wasiu Suleimon, and Ibrahim Ekemode before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi relating to the murder while declaring Omogbemi and Mayaki as…

The publisher of Sahara Weekly magazine and Sahara Online, Femi Oyewale has been nominated for the prestigious UNIPGC Global Peace Leadership Summit and Awards 2024 in Canada on Friday, October 25th, 2024 at the Conservatory hall, City of Brampton Ontario, Canada.UNIPGC Global President & Permanent Rep. to the United Nations, Ambassador Jonathan Ojadah announced his nomination yesterday. According to him, Mr Oyewale has been a great instrument in promoting peace in the global space through his platforms. This informed their decision to nominate him in that category at the 2nd edition of the Global Peace Leadership Summit And Awards (…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the year 2024-2025, marking the Bank’s second consecutive year receiving the Great Place To Work (GPTW) certification.Great Place To Work is recognised worldwide as the global authority on workplace culture. With a comprehensive assessment of organisational culture, practices and employee feedback, the Great Place To Work certification serves as an unequivocal endorsement of an organisation’s positive work culture and commitment to employee well-being—as is the case with Wema Bank’s two-time Great Place To Work…

Patience Umo Eno, the first lady of Akwa Ibom state, has died after an illness.Ini Ememobong, the state commissioner for information, announced the first lady’s passing in a statement issued in the early hours of Friday.The commissioner said the first lady died on Thursday in a hospital in the presence of her family.He said “further details will be provided” in due course while expressing the appreciation of Governor Umo Eno to those who “stood by the family in this period”.“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State,…

The West Africa Coatings Show 2025, the region’s only dedicated trade event for the coatings community, is set to take place from July 2 to 4, 2025, at The Landmark Centre in Lagos. This inaugural exhibition aims to become a pivotal platform for industry engagement, showcasing the burgeoning coatings market in Nigeria and West Africa.At a press conference announcing the event, representatives emphasized the significance of collaboration, particularly with the Paints Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA), which has successfully organized events in the region for years. The West Africa Coatings Show will offer a unique opportunity for over 1,200 attendees…

The President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon has just been saved from what would have led to the sudden exit of his government, all thanks to the prophecy of Nigerian prophet, Primate Ayodele which he shared six months ago.According to reports, Benin prosecutors announced on Wednesday the arrest of three prominent individuals, including a commander of the presidential guard, on suspicion of planning a coup d’état in the West African nation.The other two suspects are former sports minister Oswald Homeky and businessman Olivier Boko, who is reportedly close to President Patrice Talon. Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor for financial…

inDrive is celebrating a major milestone: the completion of 5 billion deals on its global mobility and urban services platform as of September, 2024. The landmark 5 billionth deal was sealed by a driver and passenger in Peru, marking a significant moment for inDrive since the company launched its innovative bid-based pricing model in 2012 with the goal of making ridesharing pricing fairer for both drivers and passengers.In the years that followed, inDrive has expanded its mission of challenging injustice and improving people’s lives by extending its innovative bid-based model beyond ridesharing. These services now include city-to-city and intercity transportation,…

A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court in Samuel Ilori Court House in Ogba has ordered the remand in prison custody of Akande Omogbemi and Abubakar Mayaki who were part of the suspected killers of a local government staffer, Kazeem Idowu Keshinro. The Nigeria Police had at last adjourned date docked four suspects Mukaila Salawu known as Actor, Tiyamiyu Ahmed, Wasiu Suleimon, and Ibrahim Ekemode before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi relating to the murder while declaring Omogbemi and Mayaki as at large. Appearing before the Magistrates today, the prosecuting counsel Mrs Abiola Adeoye informed the court of the development and prayed for…