Month: September 2016

Sallah: Lagos Speaker Preaches Tolerance, Love Among Nigerians

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has called on Nigerians to exhibit tolerance and understanding among one another for peace and tranquillity to reign in the country. The Lagos Assembly Speaker gave this advice during his Eid-l-Kabir message made available to journalists on Sunday, September 11, 2016. In the press statement…

Why I’m Providing Water For The People—Ogundimu

The need to improve the standard of living of people of his constituency was the major reason Lagos lawmaker, Oluyinka Ogundimu constructed and handed over seven boreholes to provide free water for the people of his constituencies. Speaking at the commissioning of the water projects, Ogundimu said water being one of essential needs of life…

The Essential Of Nigeria Police And News Media Partnership, By Adewole Kehinde

“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain The Police and the media are two institutions that are aimed at ensuring that the society lives well based on lawful and orderly conduct in the interest of justice, fairness and development of the society. The two institutions require information…

My Anti-Corruption War Built On Fairness, Justice—Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that patriotic Nigerians have nothing to fear in the fight against corruption as his administration will ensure justice and fairness to all. Speaking to journalists Monday in Daura after attending Eid prayers to celebrate Eid El Kabir, President Buhari said those who abuse public trust will face justice, in addition…

Agboyi Ketu LCDA Boss Wants To Snatch Our Land—Traders Cry Out

The Sole Administrator of Agboyi/Ketu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Tunji Ilelaboye, has been accused by traders in the market of planning to snatch the place from them. The traders and Balogun of the family alleged that the LCDA boss had concluded plans to lease the land to a modern market, adding that there is…

Manhunt For Mohammed Babangida’s Children Begins

The Nigeria Police Force has waded into what now seems more like a kidnapping case of the two children of Mohammed Babangida in the aftermath of his crashed marriage to Rahama Idimi, daughter of Maiduguri based billionaire, Mohammed Idimi. Sources revealed that the mother of the missing children, Rahama, is in Saudi Arabia and left…

UBA Sponsored Ebola Movie “93 Days” Premieres in Toronto; Set for Nigeria

“93 Days” a movie which depicts the true account of how Nigeria faced its first case of the Ebola Virus and conquered it, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday, 9 September, 2016. The TIFF has built a reputation for only screening the best films from around the world. UBA co-sponsored the…

UBA Wins Big At Annual BusinessDay Banking Awards

Pan-African banking group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc at the weekend carted home two very important laurels at the annual BusinessDay Banking Awards, winning the Best Bank in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Best Bank in support of Agriculture. The first award, the “Best Bank in sub-Saharan Africa award is in recognition of UBA’s leadership…