The coronation reception and public presentation of the kingdom’s insignia of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, 15th Oniru of Iru land, was held today at the Iru palace in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was marked with a parade of royalty and culture. The reception, which was initially suspended due to the State’s…
Two Nigerians have been arrested by the Cyber-crime Unit of the Nigeria Police Force INTERPOL, and the National Central Bureau, Abuja for their complicity in a major multi-million Euro scam. The funds were meant for the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE). In a statement released by the Police spokesperson, Frank Mba, the suspects are…
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart Nigeria for Niger Republic. He will be traveling to Niamey, Niger Republic to participate in the 57th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, stated that the one-day…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that it has spent N30,540,563,571.09, representing 84% of the N36.3 billion public funds and donations received to respond to COVID-19 between 1st April, 2020 and 31st July, 2020. This leaves a balance of N5.9 billion. This was disclosed by the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris,…
Following visit by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday to President of Ghana at Jubilee House, the President has suggested he is open to reviewing his country’s $1 million capital base requirement for foreign businesses. Gbajabiamila was visiting Ghana to make efforts through parliamentary diplomacy to resolve the issues…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 15 hospitalities facilities across the states over the last seven days. The sealing of these facilities was as a result of an upsurge in noise pollution across the state and the resultant environmental violations, as it recoded over 50 complaints. This was disclosed by the…
In preparation of Nigeria’s Diamond Jubilee next month, the Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit creative ideas that can brand the anniversary. On October 1, 2020, Nigeria will be celebrating its Diamond Jubilee as it turns 60 years. As part of the activities to mark the celebration, the Minister of Communications and Digital…
Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes on a unique financial institution, VFD Group Limited that deploys innovative entertainment platforms to provide novelty in banking. At the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, most people including myself found solace in online activities –primarily but not exclusively, on Instagram. You name it, I engaged with it – I attended practically…
Lionel Messi has said he is staying at Barcelona because he didn’t want to take the club he loves so much and has spent his entire career to court. He made this known in a Goal.com interview on Friday. Messi said he had reversed the decision because “he could never go to court against Barcelona”…
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, and Governors Kayode Fayemi and Dapo Abiodun of Ekiti and Ogun States respectively have thrown their weight behind the trans-generational compendium to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nigeria. The book, entitled Nigeria @60: Foremost Nigerians of the Last 60years; is written by former Society Editor of Thisday, Lanre Alfred.…