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The Integrity Group of Delta has said that Oasis Magazine stands out as a media house in the state committed to integrity and professionalism. This is just as the media house on Sunday unofficially announced plans to organize an award ceremony in June alongside her 11th anniversary. The event tagged ‘2024 Distinguished Nigerians Award’ (DISNA) will be held in Abraka amidst pomp and pageantry. In a press statement on Sunday, Integrity Group, a political pressure group with networks across Delta State, committed to supporting the ‘More Agenda’ of Oborevwori, said Oasis Magazine, known for its apolitical stance with its style…

A group of Professionals in the Southwest Nigeria, have described the Minister of State for Defense, Honorable Muhammed Bello Matawalle, as a Patriot, that is committed to the peace and Unity of Nigeria. In a statement issued.in Lagos today, and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the Group, Dr. Ebenezer Olawole, the group said its reaction is coming, in light of recent comments made by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, where he criticized a statement by some members of the Northern Elders Forum, who claimed that the Northern Nigeria, regrets its support, for the election of President…

By Dr Salihu Mohammed Lawal In the different spheres of life there exist quintessential Nigerians who have silently achieved fame and glory without making noise about such feat; rather preferring to remain silent while still creating waves and continuing to bestrode the landscape with ingenuity that breaks new grounds. Sen. Ahmad Abubakar MoAllahyidi is one of such great Nigerians, who represented Adamawa southern Senatorial District in the Senate between 2015-2019 comes readily to mind. A fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, a Certified Public Private Partnership Professional (IP3,Washington DC) also holds a Facility Management Professional (FMP) of (IFMA,USA).…

LAWMA Academy, the educational arm of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, has welcomed a fresh set of candidates, for its one-month internship for the month of April. The interns were all recent graduates of various universities in the country, across different academic disciplines. Addressing the interns, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, congratulated them for making the internship programme, as it would assist them, to learn as much as possible about waste management and inherent benefits. He noted that waste was really not waste but resource, urging them to embrace the business opportunities offered by the circular economy…

The Minister of State, Defence, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has described the utterances of the Northern Elders Forum against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as ‘mediocre noise’ of people seeking political relevance to overburden the system and create political disunity among Nigerians. He said the so-called NEF is more or less a political paperweight trying to embark on a destructive journey to bring the North to disrepute for the group’s personal, selfish gains and political relevance The minister said: “This NEF is more of a political burden to Northerners. The group is seeking to erode other people’s rights in order to…

The sacred month of Ramadan came to an end about 24 hours ago with Eid al-Fitr celebrations which mark the end of the fasting period. This technically raises the issue of how to smoothly return to daily eating habits after the sunrise to sunset, no water or food long hours. Then, breaking the fast at sunset, followed by one to two more meals before dawn. Meals during Ramadan are often more abundant and richer than usual, consumed at unusual hours of the night. As the sacred month of Ramadan comes to an end with Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the…

The president of the Jukun Apex Socio- Cultural and Political Organisation of the Jukun people , the Jukun Development Association of Nigeria (JDAN) Chief Benjamin Bako has warned the suspected Tiv Militia group who were alleged to have killed three ( 3) people and many others injured to take advantage of the generosity and the inclusiveness of the present administration of Dr agbu kafas to live in peace with their host Community or the Jukun people will be prepared to defend their land. Chief Bako stated this in an exclusive interview with Taraba News while reacting to the news of…

Wema Bank has announced its full Year 2023 Audited financial statement, recording profit before tax growth of 196 per cent from ₦14.75bn to N43.59 billion. The bank also proposed a dividend per share of 50kobo; up from 30 kobo in 2022 and deposit growth of 60 per cent to ₦1,860.57bn from ₦1,165.93bn reported in FY 2022. “Return on Equity (ROAE) of 39.28%, NPL of 4.31% and N40billion 1st tranche of Capital raise awaiting final regulatory approvals,” a statement from the bank said. Commenting on the results, the MD/CEO, Mr. Moruf Oseni said, “2023 showcased a revitalised Wema Bank as evidenced…

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced controversial crossdresser, Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine for abusing the naira. Justice Abimbola Awogboro, while sentencing the convict, said the judgment would be a deterrent to others who are found abusing and mutilating the naira. Before the sentence, the judge asked about his sex, and he quickly replied that he was a man. The judge ruled that the jail term commenced on March 24, 2024, the day of his arrest. It would be recalled that the court had, on…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele is known for prophecies and philanthropy but on a large scale, his prophecies have been saving the lives of Nigerians and other people in the world. As it is known, Primate Ayodele is fond of prophesying ahead of time, his prophecies are mostly warnings and in cases where the recipients refuse to listen, they end up suffering dire consequences and when they listen, they prevent whatever was supposed to happen. For instance, Primate Ayodele has been releasing prophecies concerning the activities of terrorists in Nigeria and all of these prophecies…