The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, on Friday, May 15, 2026, arraigned a social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO), before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36…
The Lagos State Government has sealed several buildings, shopping malls and hotels for failing to comply with mandatory lift and elevator safety regulations. The enforcement operations, carried out by the Lagos State Safety Commission on Thursday, affected more than 12 facilities across key locations, including Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase I and parts of Ikeja.…
The Lagos State Government has maintained that the newly reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation will entrench a culture of cleanliness among the residents of Lagos State. Speaking while featuring on TVC’s breakfast programme “Your View” on Monday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab said when a problem becomes existential for the…
On International Women’s Day, award-winning actress, author, and humanitarian Juliet Ibrahim proudly launches HER STEAM Initiative—a groundbreaking movement dedicated to empowering young women in Africa to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). In a world where innovation drives progress, the gender gap in STEAM fields remains a pressing challenge, particularly in Africa.…
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has officially kicked off the third season of its acclaimed FUZE Talent Show with the unveiling of a panel of judges. The event at the Stanbic IBTC Towers in Lagos set the stage for what promises to be the most exciting edition yet, of the…
Ringing in 2024 with a commitment to community, Rite Foods joined forces with renowned actress Eniola Badmus for the “Feed the Needy” initiative in Lagos. This impactful program brought essential supplies and joyous moments to marginalised communities across the city on the 1st of January, 2024 which was rounded off with a concert on the…
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, once again, successfully hosted the highly anticipated grand finale of the FUZE Talent Show on 23 December 2023; where 12 outstanding individuals were rewarded with a total prize money of N32 million, in an exhilarating showcase of talent and creativity. The top three in each category – music, dance, fashion, and technology,…
By Adewole Kehinde “N2.1Bn Pension Scam: Maina to Spend 8 Years in Prison.” A headline like this is one of the many reasons the Police Pension Board Bill should be signed urgently. Policemen who risk their lives for 35 years shouldn’t die waiting for their pension. An individual who can’t pass through one-quarter of what Nigerian…
For its contribution and support towards Environmental Sustainability, especially, in Lagos, the state government awarded Heritage Bank with its 2022 Environmental Sustainability Award. The bank joined other corporate organisations and schools within the State, awarded for their efforts towards protecting nature and limiting the impact of climate change on Earth. The Award was given to…
REDTV, Africa’s leading lifestyle entertainment online network, powered by Africa’s global Bank, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has been announced as the winner of Online TV of the Year at the prestigious 2022 edition of the GAGE Awards which was held over the weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. The award came as a result of…