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The National Association of Seadogs’ Pyrates Confraternity, Abeokuta Chapter, in collaboration with Atlanta Georgia Chapter, USA, organized a Love Feast for 400 street children in Atan-Ota, Ogun State. The event, held at NUD Primary School, Atan-Ota, was part of the NAS Street Child Project, aimed at creating a brighter future for underprivileged children.On Friday, February 21, 2025, the program commenced with a courtesy visit to the Olu of Atan-Ota, Oba Adeniji Akinyemi Isiyemi, who warmly welcomed the Association’s delegation led by Mr Ayodele Adebesin West region coordinator,Mr Olumide Afolabi Sorunmu First vice president and Ahmed Sunmonu association secretary. The traditional…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has been recognised as one of the “Happiest Workplaces Around the Globe 2024”. This prestigious recognition, awarded by Happy Workplaces®, a company dedicated to making employee well-being a benchmark for business success, places Interswitch among just nine companies in Nigeria to receive this honour, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture. The “Happiest Workplaces Around the Globe 2024” certification is based on a comprehensive methodology that includes meta-analysis, employee surveys, and HR-checks. Happy Workplaces® evaluated workplaces across 23 countries, leveraging insights from over one million employees and 236 workplace…

Akure, Ondo State – In his inaugural address on Monday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State announced the pardon of 43 convicts, marking his first act in office. The announcement came shortly after Aiyedatiwa took his oath of office, which was witnessed by numerous dignitaries, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, former governors Bisi Akande of Osun and Olusegun Osoba of Ogun, as well as ministers and other key figures.In a speech following his swearing-in ceremony at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, Aiyedatiwa revealed that the state advisory council on mercy had presented a list of convicts…

A frontline aspirant for Mushin Local Government Chairmanship and the convener of MUSHIN TUN TUN, Prince Adewale Arogundade, has commended members of The Mandate Movement (TMM) in Mushin and Odi-Olowo for their impressive turnout at the group’s general meeting over the weekend.The APC chieftain stated that the massive attendance demonstrated the unity and commitment of TMM members, a positive development for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a statement released through his media aide, Lateef Owodunni, Arogundade expressed deep appreciation for the overwhelming participation, reaffirming his dedication to the group’s progress.“I am truly honoured by the steadfast support and loyalty…

The Federal Ministry of Works (FMoW) and the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMoCIDE) have established a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to address the persistent issue of fiber optic cuts and damages caused by road construction and rehabilitation activities. These disruptions have had a significant negative impact on telecommunications services across Nigeria. The Joint Standing Committee on Protection of Fiber Optic Cables was inaugurated Tuesday 18th February at the Boardroom of the FMoW, by the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi, and his counterpart at the FMoCIDE, Engr Farouk Yusuf, with the…

By Adeyemi Obadimu In line with the ongoing commitment to a cleaner and more organized Lagos, the operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) (@LAGESCOfficial) alongside the team from the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) under the supervisory Commissioner for Environment, Barrister Tokunbo Wahab, today launched a clearance operation targeting the Idumota-Ebutte Ero and Elegbata axis.The operation focused on removing illegal shanties and structures that had been unlawfully built under bridges and along the road median, disrupting the flow of traffic and creating environmental hazards. This is part of a broader effort by the Lagos State Government to…

Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on his inauguration as the seventh democratically elected governor of Ondo State.Abiodun, who described the inauguration as a new chapter in a glorious dawn for the people of the Sunshine State, said the Ondo State governor had left no one in doubt about his resolve to radically transform the state and usher it into an era of prosperity under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner.He stated that the fact that the governor has just unveiled plans…

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, demonstrated religious tolerance by preaching at a pre-Ramadan lecture he was invited to in Lagos.The lecture, which took place on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, was attended by Muslim faithfuls who were astonished by Primate Ayodele’s unprecedented gesture—not only gracing the event but also preaching to them in the spirit of unity.At the lecture, Primate Ayodele spoke on the subject of love, emphasizing that the only thing God desires from mankind is the expression of love, regardless of any differences.He explained that he has not come into this life for religion…

Mediacraft Associates, a full-service Public Relations and Integrated Brand Communications consultancy firm, has been appointed as the public relations agency by the Alpha Mead Group, one of Africa’s leading total real estate solutions companies. This strategic partnership, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at attaining the company’s corporate objectives, by enhancing the company’s brand reputation, strengthening stakeholder and media relations, and effectively implementing its corporate communications. With an extensive track record in delivering impactful PR strategies, Mediacraft will now support Alpha Mead in achieving its communication goals and driving visibility across all media platforms. The partnership will focus on sustaining…

Fidelity Bank Plc is making impressive strides on its path to fulfilling the recapitalization targets set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). With a successful first phase of its capital-raising initiative that recorded over 238% over subscription and share price growth of over 100% evidencing a huge surge in investor confidence for the bank. Following the successful completion of phase 1 of its capital raise, the bank is exceptionally well-positioned to not only meet the regulatory threshold strengthen but also fuel its growth trajectory.With the recent conclusion of its equity capital raise through a Public Offer and Rights Issue,…