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As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, Senator Solomon Adeola, the Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations has called on all Nigerians to pray for peace and security as the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to lay the foundation for a renewed hope of prosperity. In his 2024 Easter Message to the people, the Senator appealed to all to practice the Christian virtues of sacrifice, patience, love and abiding faith for a better tomorrow as exemplified in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ stressing that it is not possible to develop any society where the Christian…

Those who are appointed at the pleasure of the President, to sensitive and critical Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are offered a unique opportunity to make a mark in the polity by impacting positively on the citizenry and populace. But public service is increasingly becoming a thankless job in Nigeria where it has now become the norm for political appointees to be hounded and demonized when they leave office. This happens many times because there is always scant proof of performance. Nigerians are often confounded by what political appointees do or achieve while in office. The question that roils their…

A Civil Society Group under the aegis of of Joint Youth Progressive Alliance, JYPA, lamented the Complacency of the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, which has led to the monumental fraud at the Lagos State Ministry of Waterfronts, prompting the Group to raise alarm, hereby calling on the Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo led Lagos State Government to address the situation in earnest. The Concerned Boat Operator had presented the viability of operations ferry service from Mende to other areas of Lagos to the administration of former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, which was under reviewed before he left the saddle.…

FIJ recently exposed irregularities in the country’s customs service personnel and the invitation could be connected to that. The Nigeria Police Force has asked the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Board of Trustees, Bukky Shonibare to produce the medium executive director and editor-in-chief, Fisayo Soyombo. FIJ recently exposed irregularities in the country’s customs service personnel and the invitation could be connected to that. Mrs Shonibare mentioned this while narrating what she faced when she honoured the initial invitation by the police in Abuja on the same matter, FIJ reports. According to her, ‘Fisayo is willing to honour the police invitation…

Aella, a leading provider of credit and financial solutions in Nigeria, proudly announces its official name change from Aella Credit to Aella Microfinance Bank. This strategic move is in line with Aella’s commitment to innovation and delivering inclusive financial services to the average Nigerian. Started in 2015, the Aella Group was founded by Akin Jones. The fintech, which currently boasts of over 2 million users in Nigeria, is backed by US venture funds such as Y Combinator, 500 Global, Zeno Ventures, and Gluwa Capital among others. The company was founded to simplify and open up financial services to support financial…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE), has extended heartfelt felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 72nd birthday. This is even as the group urged the president to use this occasion to ponder on the challenges confronting the country and evolve active ways to resolve them. The President of NASRE, Femi Oyewale who, on behalf of the association, joined esteemed members of the general public to celebrate this significant milestone in the life of a distinguished leader, acknowledging President Tinubu’s dedication to public service and unwavering commitment to the progress and development of…

As the Easter season approaches, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has underscored the significance of ensuring a clean and sustainable environment, through responsible waste management practices. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement released on Friday, called on residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal and embrace recycling as integral components of their Easter festivities. He said,”Easter symbolizes joy and renewal, but it also serves as a reminder of our duty to preserve the environment for future generations. LAWMA implores all residents to prioritize sustainable waste management practices during this festive period. By minimizing waste generation and…

Africorp Consortium, Mouka’s parent company, had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Oyo State Government, led by His Excellency Oluseyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State. In May 2023, Mouka’s Management team, led by the Managing Director, Mr. Femi Fapohunda, in the company of Mr. Jaafar Harti, CEO of Africorp Consortium, had earlier visited Oyo State. During the visit, Africorp Consortium affirmed its commitment to exploring investment opportunities in Nigeria, focusing on Oyo State. Signing a Memorandum of Cooperation cements this strategic alliance and paves the way for a series of joint initiatives. With its multi-sector expertise and commitment to…

GOtv customers subscribed to Max and Jolli are set to enjoy all the action brewing ahead of the buildup to the most anticipated wrestling showdown of the year, Wrestlemania XL, broadcasting live on GOtv. Cody Rhodes and Romans Reigns will square up against each other for the second year in a row after the American Nightmare emerged winner of the Royal Rumble in January thereby earning the slot to challenge for the coveted Undisputed Universal Championship title. The feud between the two men has resulted in an expanded brawl between both men involving The Bloodline gang comprising Jimmy Uso, Solo…

Abayomi Segun Oluwasesan who allegedly committed the heinous crime of defrauding the leading global crypto space known as Afriq Arbitrage System has been Re-arrested alongside his wife and arraigned in Federal High court, Jabi in Abuja. Abayomi and his wife were tracked to an estate in Lagos and brought back to Abuja on Sunday, March 24th, 2024 over the lingering financial scam to the tune of 87 million dollar and criminal activities he perpetrated against AAS and the CEO, Jesam Micheal. The arraignment of Abayomi by the IG of police at the Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed a significant…