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Month: August 2023

Folakemi Omoyeni: Ondo celebrates best student in 2023 WASSCE

The 16-year-old student scored As in the nine subjects she registered for in the 2023 WASSCE. The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated Folakemi Omoyeni, the best student in the state in the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Aiyedatiwa said that her feat was as a result of hard-work,…

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Obasa says Lagos Assembly can reject Sanwo-Olu’s appointees

Obasa says lawmakers will continue to work with the executive because there’s no reason to fight. The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, says the assembly reserves the right to expose screening reports of the committee on the 17 rejected commissioner-nominees. Obasa disclosed this at plenary on Monday, warning those planning protests and…

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Lagdo Dam: LASEMA ready to deal with flood crisis following water release

LASEMA remains at high alert with improved infrastructure to manage any imminent challenges. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it is prepared for the flood opening as Cameroon is set to open the flood gates of Lagdo Dam on the Benue River. The LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement on…

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FCTA demolishes multimillion naira duplex for violating regulations

The FCT Administration will not consider the status of any defaulting developer once development rules and regulations are violated. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, demolished a multimillion naira duplex built on plot 226, in Wuse Zone 6, an unapproved land. Mr Mukhtar Gidado, Director, Department of Development Control, said that the building…

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Angel’s eviction nomination shocks housemates on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

A new week but one filled with loads of twists from Big Brother. Adekunle, Angel, Seyi, Ike, Pere and Lucy are all up for possible eviction this week. After the Head of House and Black Envelope games, Big Brother announced a twist to this week’s eviction game. Pardon Me Please was scrapped and replaced with…

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85% of Nigerian graduates have no digital skills – Report

The overwhelming digital skills gap in Nigeria has been linked to the high unemployment rate in Nigeria. More than 85% of Nigeria’s graduates have no digital skills, a survey by GetBundi, an online education technology outfit, has shown. The outcome of the survey, according to Mr Osita Oparaugo, the Chief Executive Officer of the outfit,…

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Tinubu, Wike, others to attend CIBN Banking, Finance Conference

The conference would be held in a hybrid format from Sept. 5 to Sept. 6, saying it would be held partially in-person and online. President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, are among dignitaries expected to attend the 16th Annual Banking and Finance Conference organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers…

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NSCDC arrests 20 persons scavenging at night in FCT

Odumosu said that his command has received series of reports of criminals disguising as scavengers. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT command, has arrested 20 persons for allegedly scavenging at night in the territory. Parading the suspects on Monday, the Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, said that the scavengers popularly called, “Baba Bola” were…

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Doyin wins Head of House crown on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

She is the second female housemate to win the HOH game. Doyin emerges as the Head of House for week six of Big Brother Naija All Stars edition. On this week’s game HOH game, housemates were paired up in groups to race for who would build the tallest tower in seven minutes. Then another game…

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Simba Planet pioneers e-bicycle solutions for sustainable business logistics

#FeaturebySimbaPlanet. Simba Planet, the foremost premium bicycle retail chain in Nigeria, is proud to announce its groundbreaking venture into the world of e-bicycles, revolutionizing business logistics and offering a sustainable solution in the face of skyrocketing fuel prices in Nigeria. With a legacy spanning over decades, Simba Planet has been at the forefront of the…

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