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Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly took turns to speak glowingly of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday as he marks his 72nd birthday on Friday. The lawmakers commended the President for deciding on no-celebration of his birthday in consideration of the mood of the nation as, according to them, this was the mark of true leadership. However, the lawmakers said it was important to celebrate the President’s achievements while he was governor of Lagos and his current strides noting that his policies in the State have continued to put Lagos on the global map. Speaker of the…

Foremost payment service bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB), is partnering with the Lagos State Government on its “Ounje Eko” Food Markets, a food price discount initiative to bring succor to residents of the state. MMPSB was recently appointed as the collection and payment partner for “Ounje Eko” Food Markets programme which is a government initiative serving the five divisions of Lagos State. By this appointment, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank will collect payments in 57 LCDAs in the state. The partnership underscores the quality of payment solutions that MoneyMaster is renowned for deploying to its growing business partners in private and public sectors. MoneyMaster…

Easter and Ramadan just got a lot more exciting for GOtv customers! Starting April 1st, as Africa Magic Showcase will be available on GOtv. This open window is part of MultiChoice Nigeria’s way of celebrating Easter and Ramadan with GOtv customers. Announcing the open window, Executive Head, Marketing, MultiChoice West Africa, Tope Oshunkeye, said the Showcase window on GOtv promises an enriching entertainment experience for families and friends during the festivities. “This season represents a time of joy, celebration, and meaningful connections. As a leading provider of accessible family entertainment, we are enriching these celebrations by offering…

…. Commends Governor Soludo’s Commitment to Quality Infrastructure. The recent fabricated video by certain elements purporting a washed-off portion of the Ochanja road has been condemned by residents of the area. Pastor Chinedu Asika, a property owner and resident of the area while speaking on behalf of the residents, denounces the lies being orchestrated and exaggerated in the viral video purporting a washed-off of the road still under construction. According to him ” There is a small part of the road where the contractors were working before the heavy rainfall. They had not finished that portion of the road before the rain started…

The presidential election of Senegal have been held but if outgoing President, Macky Sall could turn the hands of time around, He would take the prophecy of Nigerian prophet, Primate Ayodele regarding the election seriously and follow his instructions – Maybe that would save his anointed candidate, Amadou Ba. The election saw the candidate of the opposition party, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye becoming victorious in an unprecedented manner; the ruling party’s candidate had to congratulate him even before the results were fully released just to show that it was a landslide victory. Beyond what many experienced in the Sunday election,…

Nigerian filmmaker and actress Eniola Ajao has addressed the controversy surrounding Bobrisky being presented the “Best Dressed Female” award at the premiere of her movie, ‘Ajakaju’ recently. Reports indicate that during the launch of her highly anticipated film, “Ajanaku: Beast of Two Worlds,” on Sunday, numerous celebrities attended the event. Many attendees showcased intriguing costumes, and to the surprise of many, Bobrisky was awarded the title of Best Dressed Female of the Night, along with a prize of one million naira. This decision sparked discontent among some attendees. Toyin Abraham, Portable, Dayo Amusa, and others engaged in a heated debate…

The Ikeja Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court is hearing the case of Taiwo Oyelabi, who is accused of engaging in unlawful sexual relations with his biological daughter. Mr Oyelabi faces a single charge of rape, a violation of Section 358 of the Lagos State Criminal Law of 2015. Inspector Bakare Iyabo, presenting the prosecution’s case, informed the court that the defendant was apprehended on April 16, 2018, following a report made to the Igando Police Station alleging an inappropriate relationship between Mr Oyelabi and his daughter. He was subsequently detained for further investigation. According to Inspector Iyabo’s testimony, Mr…

A woman identified as Elizabeth Davis, who lost her baby just after delivering prematurely at the Ajeromi General Hospital in the Ajegunle Area of Lagos State, has been detained by the management over her inability to settle her medical bill of N323,000. This is despite the state’s directive to all general hospitals and primary health centres to provide free antenatal care and child delivery services, including normal and cesarean sections, to expectant women who are residents of the state. The government explained that the initiative was part of relief measures to cushion the hardship faced by residents due to the…

Eniola Badmus, Lege Miami clash over matchmaking serviceEniola Badmus, the actress, and Lege Miami, the entertainer, have clashed over a matchmaking service. Lege, who hosts a matchmaking show on YouTube, recently claimed that the actress sought his services to find a partner, but described her as “picky”. In a viral voice note online, Badmus lashed out at Lege’s comments and criticised his approach to running his matchmaking show. She also advised him to learn the proper rules of matchmaking if he lacked understanding. “Hello Lege, it is like your brain is messy, what do you mean no one should look…

The dairy sector in Nigeria is about to undergo a transformative journey with the inauguration of the latest Value4Dairy Consortium project. Held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Ibadan, Oyo State, on March 19, 2024, this event signals a significant leap forward for Nigeria’s dairy industry. Co-funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, this project represents a substantial investment in Nigeria’s dairy sector. It aims to boost small-scale milk production and promote sustainability across three dairy zones in Oyo, Osun, and Abuja. The inauguration ceremony brought together government officials, industry leaders, farmers, and key…