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By Adeyemi Obadimu The lawmaker representing Abeokuta South Constituency II, Honourable Ayodele Sunday Wasiu, popularly known as IWA has extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to all Christians on the occasion of Easter. In a message released today, Honourable IWA expressed his joy and gratitude for the significance of Easter in the Christian faith, emphasizing the themes of hope, renewal, and salvation that it represents. He highlighted the importance of unity, love, and compassion during this special time, urging everyone to remember the teachings of Jesus Christ and embody them in their daily lives. “As we celebrate Easter, let us…

Telecommunications operator, Globacom, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace and love, as the world marks Easter, an annual celebration in remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The company disclosed this in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion, noting that Christ laid down His life for the remission of the sins of mankind, exemplified sacrifice, hope and love for others, adding that without these virtues, humanity would not prosper. Glo enjoined Nigerians to imbibe these virtues to guarantee a progressive nation. It assured its subscribers of unhindered voice, data and Short Messaging Service (SMS) services during…

By Adeyemi Obadimu … Gifts Five Members 100,000 Naira To Support Thier Businesses Dee Pride Land Circle Of Life Foundation, a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged communities, has provided food items and groceries to Bab-Es-salam Orphanage Homes today 30th of march 2024, at GRA Ikeja Lagos. The founder of the NGO, Eng Oduntan Ekundayo Kolawole, stated that this initiative is aimed at supporting the community amidst the economic challenges facing the country. He said, providing essential goods to the orphanage homes and financial assistance to its members to support thier small scale businesses is the priority of the foundation…

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…