Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed plans to inaugurate the long-awaited Lagos rail mass transit Red Line on February 29, aiming to significantly enhance transportation infrastructure in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the announcement during the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) Stakeholders Forum 2024, held in Ikeja. The event, themed “Parking in Lagos, The Journey Read More…
Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), the longstanding sponsor of the annual national under-17 cricket tournament, has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting grassroots cricket development in Nigeria, citing notable achievements and ongoing progress in the tournament. Speaking at a news conference, Tolu Adeleke, Partner and Representative of PwC, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering community Read More…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to kick-start the construction of 20,000 affordable mass housing units under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project in Lagos State, marking a significant stride in President Bola Tinubu’s housing initiative. Dr. Markus Ogunbiyi, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, confirmed the development Read More…
In a groundbreaking move, approximately 60 members of the Federal House of Representatives have embarked on a mission to reshape Nigeria’s governance structure. These lawmakers are pushing for a shift from the current presidential system to the parliamentary system of government. Led by Wale Raji, a prominent legislator representing Lagos State under the All Progressives Congress (APC), this Read More…
President Bola Tinubu has lauded the resilience and talent of the Super Eagles despite their second-place finish in the African Cup of Nations 2023 held in Cote d’Ivoire. In a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu commended the team, coach, crew, and management for their tenacious performance throughout the tournament, describing their journey as Read More…
Psalm 32 Marghanita Laski was one of England’s best-known secular humanists and novelists. Just before she died in 1988, she said in a television interview, “What I envy most about you Christians is your forgiveness; I have nobody to forgive me.” Unfortunately, there are many people like her in the world today without the experience Read More…
“Baba-Wole! Whether you like it or not, it is my duty to carry your bag onto the plane today”, insisted Aketi, as we threw banters on the queue at the Ibadan Airport en route to Abuja. I yanked my bag from his hands but he promptly reclaimed it. Our mutual friend, Bisi Ogunbadejo, who was Read More…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Mrs. Margaret Emefiele, wife of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, wanted for alleged money laundering. According to EFCC’s spokesman, Mr. Dele Oyewale, speaking in Abuja, “Three other persons had been declared wanted alongside Margaret on the same office.” Read More…
The Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Seun Osiyemi, together with the leadership team of the Lekki Estate Resident and Stakeholders Association (LERSA), have initiated measures to tackle transportation hurdles across the Lekki peninsula. According to the President of LERSA, Alhaji Sulyman Bello, speaking in Lagos on Saturday, the initiative aims to significantly enhance residents’ quality Read More…
Herbert Wigwe, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, has tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash near the Nevada border in California. The incident occurred on Friday, February 9, 2024, casting a somber shadow over both the business and aviation communities. The ill-fated helicopter, identified as a Eurocopter EC130, met its Read More…
