Lagos to sanction 7-UP Bottling over traffic, environmental infractions
THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, issued an abatement warning to 7-Up Bottling Company Limited, located on Mobolaji Johnson Avenue, Oregun, over its incessant creation of traffic bottlenecks and environmental nuisance with indiscriminate blocking of the road by its trucks.
Youth empowerment through sport and education
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman The inactivity of youths and children in most northern Nigerian communities has caused a dilemma for many governments and parents: During school breaks children are exposed to several social as well as security risks including youth involvement in criminal activities, psycho-active substance consumption, prostitution and school dropouts. Concerned about this situation, the […]
Customs’ actions stalling our N1bn rice farm project – SGL Farms
We’re not aware – FOU Zone A, NCS By Yinka Kolawole An agribusiness investment company, SGL Farms, has accused the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) of sabotaging efforts by the federal government to boost local rice production by disrupting their farming operations. Mr Oluwaseun Adegoke, Managing Director/CEO, SGL Farms, who made the allegation at a media […]
US-based Nigerian singer, Shizem features Flavour in new song ‘Call’
Talented US-based Nigerian singer Denzel Oluwafemi Adeniyi known officially as Shizem features award winning Afrobeats artist, Flavour N’abania in a new single titled, ‘Call’. The song is a follow-up on his recent release, ‘For Me’, which made headlines and was on top charts of various music streaming platforms. ‘Call’ is a blissful mid-tempo afrobeat love […]
FG to prosecute officials over mismanagement, theft of NDDC funds
The Federal Government will probe and prosecute those behind the mismanagement of funds meant for the development of the Niger Delta region
Odegbami, Adepoju hail Lanreleke Sports Academy
By Solomon Nwoke Ex-internationals Segun Odegbami and Mutiu Adepoju have thumbed up the soccer skills and talents exhibited by the young boys and girls at the screening exercise of the Lanreleke Sports Academy (LSA), at the Campos Square stadium in Lagos. The Lanreleke Sports Academy (LSA), a specialist Secondary School was established to provide a […]
NETFLIX’S Nigeria original film – Blood sisters from Mo Abudu’s Ebonyilife wraps production
Production has wrapped on Netflix’s latest Nigerian original film. Titled Blood Sisters and produced by Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Studios, the dramatic thriller sees starlets Ini Dima-Okojie and Nancy Isime play the lead roles of Sarah and Kemi. Blood Sisters tells the story of two friends Sarah (Ini Dima-Okojie) and Kemi (Nancy Isime). Sarah is engaged […]
Rotary International honours exemplary business leaders
The Rotary Club of Mende Midtown, Ikeja District 9110 honoured exemplary business leaders in Nigeria with award of excellence for their contribution to the development of the nation. Eminent personalities honoured by Rotary International include Bamidele Onalaja (CEO, Revolution Plus Property Group), Ajayi Adeshina (CEO, Digital Focus), Emmanuel Smart (CEO, The Stralution Company Ltd), High […]
C’River: PDP loses big as three strategic former chairmen now in APC
The defection of Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade to the All Progressives Congress (APC) some months ago has taken a huge toll on his former party, the People’s Democratic Party, which now plays the opposition in the state, having been on the saddle for almost two decades. This is as three former […]
How we turn complaints to profits — Etela, CEO/Co-Founder AlphaCX Platforms
By Ephraim Oseji Dabo Owen Etela is the CEO/Co-Founder AlphaCX Platforms, a customer support platform that turns complaints to happiness and profit. In this interview he speaks about customer satisfaction, retention, and business growth. Excerpts: How did you find yourself in this space? My personality is curious, gritty, and tolerant to risk. I have failed […]
Former Delta SSG’s mother, Mama Hannah Macaulay dies at 88
MOTHER of erstwhile Secretary to Delta State Government, SSG, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, Mama Hannah Macaulay has passed on. She died at the age of 88 at about 11am Friday morning.
Police confirm attack on Nasarawa lawmaker
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed an attack on a member of the state House of Assembly on Wednesday, Mr Samuel Tsebe.
FG commissions 2 aircraft for mineral deposits survey
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development (MMSD), Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, has commissioned two aircraft for Airborne Geophysical Survey to identify mineral deposits in Nigeria. Adegbite, who inaugurated the aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja on Thursday, said the survey became imperative as it would help determine the quantum of minerals available in […]
Pop Central launches The Rush reality TV show
Pop Central is set to excite reality show enthusiasts as the media company debuts The Rush, high energy, adrenaline pumping and physically intense reality show.
The truth walks on crutches of lies
By Owei Lakemfa I CAME across a Cable News Network, CNN, interview with a man identified as the Ugandan Minister of Internal Affairs. It was anchored by the network’s North American Correspondent, Larry Madowo, who clearly was being threatened. Madowo, a Kenyan journalist who had also worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, had to […]
How I escaped from Nigeria – Imafidon
A former new generation bank employeee in Ponteau, Sapele, Imafidon Omo Emmanuel who early last year departed the country has said he left Nigeria to his present abode to escape trial for homosexual offence he committed right in his office in the branch on the 27th of December, 2019. In a telephone message to Vanguard, […]
