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Two yet-to-be-identified passengers were reported flung into the lagoon and many others injured during an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday. A video shared on Sabi Radio’s Instagram account on Wednesday shows the moment men of the Nigerian Marine Police were carrying out a rescue operation for the two victims. The accident involving an LT 18 seater with number plate FKJ 872 YA occurred by Adeniyi Adele inward Lagos Island. The Lagos Territorial Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, said in a statement that the driver of the vehicle, who was on speed,…

The Moruf Oseni’s led Wema Bank PLC has incurred over N9 Billion in court cases as at December 2023. This was revealed in the bank’s full year 2023 financial statement which was released recently. Newsextra observed that the previous year’s litigation claims was a little above N8 Billion, indicating that the bank had more legal issues to deal with in 2023. Meanwhile as at September 2023, the litigations were pegged at N8.067 Billion but within three months, there was an exponential increase in legal damages. Although litigations are unavoidable in businesses but a continued increase could be dangerous for businesses…

…urges patriotism for national prosperity As Nigerian Muslims celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr with their counterparts across the world, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, says he joins other faithful in their steadfast belief that Almighty Allah will listen to their supplications and meet their needs at this time. Dr. Obasa’s prayer came in his congratulatory message to Muslims for having the divine privilege from Allah to partake in the Ramadan. According to Obasa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, the Eid-el-Fitr is not just a time to eat and be merry,…

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties, has extended his warm greetings to the Muslim faithful across the country on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr. He acknowledged their steadfastness and consistency during the 30-day fasting period, which ended yesterday. In his congratulatory message, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking emphasized the importance of prayer in moving the country forward. He urged all Muslim brothers and sisters to intensify their prayers and work towards fostering more unity and tolerance, which are the core values of Islamic teachings. As the Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remo Land, he highlighted that…

Telecommunications company, Globacom, has sent a goodwill message to the Muslim faithful in Nigeria as they complete the 30-day fast which is one of the cardinal obligations of Islam. The holy month of Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which the Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 days. “It is a month of sacrifice, abstinence and, above all, love to all. We therefore encourage Nigerians to show love and be their neighbour’s keeper,” Globacom noted in a press statement issued in Lagos. Said the company, “As they celebrate Eid-El Fitr festival, we call on…

The former Chief of Army Staff, His Excellency, Ambassador Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai (Rtd) CFR, lauded Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace Airlines for the successful inaugural Air Peace flight from Lagos to London. In a statement, Buratai hailed him for the Chairman’s unwavering commitment and patriotism amidst all obstacles on the Lagos – London flight by his airline on March 30th, 2024 which arguably crashed fares on the lucrative route by about fifty percent for the benefit of Nigerians. According to Buratai, he saluted the courage and resilience of Onyema which has made him a barrier breaker…

The chairman of Eko Electricity Distribution Company, Dere Otubu, has been fingered in alleged multiple attempts to cover up massive ghost worker fraud rocking the organization by scheming to obstruct the company’s investigation processes. In several email exchanges seen leaked out, Otubu made repeated attempts to sabotage the efforts of board members to investigate allegations of fraud levelled against the company’s Chief Legal Officer, Mrs Wola Joseph-Condotti. He also reportedly made attempts to compromise the company’s internal disciplinary processes and cover up the allegations levelled against Mrs Joseph-Condotti. Boardroom Crises: The Genesis Recall that members of the board of the…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is allegedly battling to pay its salaries despite the $500 million its former Managing Director, Dr. Usman Gur Mohammed, left in the coffers of the government-owned firm. This Nigeria news platform understands that the erstwhile Chief Executive Officer, in an interview with The Nation yesterday, said the fund, which his management team raised from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) was allegedly grossly mismanaged. According to him, he also left some concessionary funds in addition to the $500 million. Efforts to speak to TCN’s Public Affairs General Manager, Ndidi Mbah, were unsuccessful as calls made to…

Moremi Ojudu, the Senior Special Assistance to President Bola Tinubu on community engagement in south west, extends her warmest wishes to all Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid-El-Fitr. She calls for a celebration of peace, unity, and love during this festive season. As Muslims around the world mark the end of Ramadan, Moremi Ojudu urges everyone to reflect on the values of compassion, generosity, and forgiveness that are at the heart of this holy month. She emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community to build a more inclusive and harmonious society. In her message, Moremi…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has admonished Nigerians to have hope for a better Nigeria with prayers from both Christians and Muslims. The governor also commended the peaceful co-existence among the various religious bodies in the state, which has paved the way for seamless governance in the Gateway State. Governor Abiodun, in a statement to mark the Eid-el-fitri (end of Ramadan), assured that with the various interventions by both the federal and state governments, Nigerians will soon come out of their current woes. The governor recalled the various interventions his administration has made since the economic challenges began,…