In many ways, High Chief Olusegun Matthew Okikiola Ogunboye Aremu Obasanjo is a great man. In many ways, too, his plebeian irascibility makes him look like a medieval proletarian who gatecrashed into modern high society and feels obliged to play Orunmila. In case you didn’t know, Orunmila is the Yoruba god of wisdom and knowledge. Read More…
The General Manager of Vibranium Valley, Ms. Moyosore Asubiojo, has likened the tech hub to Nigeria’s Silicon Valley, highlighting its emergence as a thriving tech city and a nurturing ground for innovators and startups. Asubiojo made these remarks during an interview with reporters in Lagos on the occasion of the visit of Mr. Wally Adeyemo, Read More…
Nigerian music stars Davido, Zlatan, and Falz, along with a multitude of fans, joined a poignant candlelight procession in honour of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, on Thursday evening in Lekki, Lagos. The event also saw the participation of the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. The Read More…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos State delivered a solemn charge to eleven newly ordained priests on Thursday, urging them to dedicate themselves to God’s service, the welfare of the people, and a life of selflessness. This directive came during the ordination ceremony of these young priests, a vital step in maintaining the propagation of the Read More…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has officially announced the forthcoming 2023 edition of the annual Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), scheduled to run from November 3rd to November 12th. During a press conference held on Thursday in Lagos, Mr. Leye Kupoluyi, Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board at LCCI, shared exciting details Read More…
The advisory board of the Nigeria Prize for Science proudly announced the winner of the 2023 edition, recognising the remarkable achievements of Professor Hippolite Amadi for his pioneering project titled “Respiratory Technologies for Keeping Nigerian New-Born Babies Alive.” This groundbreaking work has earned Prof. Amadi the esteemed Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) $100,000 prize. Prof. Barth Read More…
In a touching tribute, President Bola Tinubu has lauded his wife, Oluremi, as an unshakable pillar in his journey towards success. Reflecting on their 36 years together, he expressed heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable roles she has played in his life. “My trusted partner in every venture, and the one special person who has consistently Read More…
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), a prominent UK-based environmental NGO, has hailed the incarceration of Teo Boon Ching, a key figure in the illegal wildlife trade in Asia, as a significant blow to the illicit trade. Paul Newman, Senior Press and Communications Officer at EIA released a statement in which the organisation expressed its satisfaction Read More…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of 12-year-old Adebola Akin-Bright, a young boy afflicted with a missing intestine. Akin-Bright, who had been receiving care at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), tragically lost his battle on Tuesday. Sanwo-Olu conveyed his heartfelt condolences, stating, “I am saddened by the death Read More…
The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced that candidates who did not achieve passing grades in Mathematics and English Language during the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will have the opportunity to retake these subjects. Mr. Fatai Bakare, the Board’s Public Affairs Officer, conveyed this information on Wednesday in Lagos. The resit examination has Read More…
