Author: Citynews

 From Left: Adeyinka Adebayo, Group Executive Director, West, and Central Africa, Omnicom Media Group; with Doris Ohanugo, Executive Head, DSTV Media Sales, Multichoice Nigeria; IK Osakioduwa, Host, Nigerian Idol Season 10; Biola Aransiola,  Brand Manager for Bigi at Rite Foods Limited;  Iyanya Onoyom, and Ric Hassani, both Judges of the Nigerian Idol Season 10 Show;  during an interactive session on Nigerian Idol Season 10 in Lagos, on Thursday, 20th March 2025, sponsored by the Bigi Brand of Rite Foods Limited. Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, a flagship brand of Rite Foods Limited, proudly announces its return as the headline sponsor of Nigerian Idol Season 10, reinforcing…

Glo Foundation has teamed up with Lagos Food Bank to launch a large-scale food distribution initiative, targeting thousands of residents in Ilaje community, Bariga, Lagos State, in a concerted effort to combat food insecurity and provide vital support to vulnerable populations. The event marked the beginning of a nationwide food drive by Glo Foundation, set to support hundreds of thousands of Nigerians across several states. The recipients, made up of mostly women received food pack containing essential items, including rice, garri, spaghetti, noodles, tomato paste, toothbrushes, sardines, salt, vegetable oil, and seasoning cubes in a carnival like atmosphere filled with…

In a significant development for Africa’s digital commerce ecosystem, Logidoo continues to transform the logistics landscape with its flagship platform, Afridoo. The e-commerce logistics solution has cemented its position as a game-changer for businesses across the continent, showing exceptional traction and impressive growth metrics. Afridoo’s seamless solutions for order management, stock control, and fulfillment have driven a remarkable 187% increase in subscriptions, clearly indicating rising market confidence in Afridoo’s capabilities. The platform has also processed 117% more orders compared to previous periods, showcasing its robust infrastructure and ability to scale with merchant demands. Logidoo Image 13.jpegPerhaps most significantly, 47% of…

…Texas (Yellow) House Wins Top Prize  The 2nd Inter-House Sports Competition of Bosede Idehen International Academy/Springfield Private School took place on March 21, 2025, marking another milestone in the school’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence. The event was filled with excitement, as students demonstrated their skills, teamwork, and competitive spirit in various sporting activities.  Parents in attendance expressed their excitement and pride, as they watched their children showcase their talents. One parent shared, This was a wonderful experience. Seeing what our kids are capable of brings us so much joy, and it’s even better sharing this moment with other…

In a video dated November 2024, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele stated that the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC) will face some issues in the year 2025.Primate Ayodele made this revelation in a video sighted by this publication, making it known that if the party doesn’t resolve the crisis that would come up within the party, 2025 would be a year of defections from the party.As it is known that defection is always a thing of opposition parties and bearing in mind that President Tinubu has spent barely two years in his administration, defection…

In commemoration of the 2025 World Water Day, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, is reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and community well-being by distributing Bigi Premium Table Water to essential workers across key locations in Lagos. This initiative emphasizes the company’s dedication to promoting access to clean and safe water while soothing the nerves of people providing essential services.Recognising the pivotal role played by security personnel, traffic wardens, Central Business District (CBD) personnel, street sweepers, and road safety officers in keeping Lagos running smoothly, Rite Foods Limited distributed refreshing Bigi Premium Drinking Water at high-traffic locations,…

Every season, Premier League clubs break records with eye-watering transfer fees, hoping their latest superstar signing will deliver trophies, goals, and unforgettable moments. Some of these big-money moves shape football history, while others turn into costly mistakes that haunt clubs for years.As we move deeper into 2025, some of the league’s most expensive transfers are still making headlines, whether for the right or wrong reasons. With new transfer records expected to be shattered in the next window, now is the perfect time to look back at the Premier League’s priciest signings and ask the big question: Were they worth it?The…

Customers of Nigeria’s leading payment service bank, MoneyMaster PSB (MMPSB), are in for another season of great benefits as the bank has announced a 100 percent airtime bonus offer for those using Glo lines.This means that they get a 100 percent bonus anytime they recharge their Glo lines through the MoneyMaster PSB channels. The airtime bonus rewards existing customers and is also an attraction for others to open a MoneyMaster account and enjoy similar benefits.According to a statement from the bank, the introduction of the bonus offer further affirms “MoneyMaster PSB’s dedication to empowering Nigerians to master their money via…

In a distressing incident on Sunday, March 16, 18 passengers aboard an ABC Transport bus were abducted by armed kidnappers in Oloma, Ofu Local Government Area, a border town between Kogi and Enugu States. The passengers, including the driver, were traveling from the South-East to Abuja when they were hijacked by the gunmen.Retired Commodore Jerry Omodara, the Security Adviser to the Kogi State Governor, confirmed the abduction, revealing that security agencies, including the Military, Police, DSS, NSCDC, and local vigilante groups, have mobilized to track down the criminals and secure the safe release of the hostages.“We are actively pursuing the…

By Adeyemi Obadimu The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab, today hosted the Lagos State Police High Command, led by Commissioner of Police, CP Olorundare Moshood Jimoh, for a courtesy visit at his office.During the meeting, both parties engaged in productive discussions focused on fostering a strategic collaboration between the Lagos State Police Force and the Ministry of Environment & Water Resources. The goal is to enhance environmental enforcement, tackle infractions, and ensure better compliance with sanitation laws across the state.The discussions centered on the urgent need for a cleaner and safer Lagos, emphasizing that…