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JUST IN: Senate rejects Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Niger Republic
JUST IN: Senate rejects Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Niger Republic The Senate has asked the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS and other leaders of the region to tread softly in addressing the political quagmire in Niger Republic. Rising from a closed-door session that lasted close to two hours to discuss the letter written to the Senate on Friday by President Bola Tinubu on the decisions taken by the regional body, the Senate asked ECOWAS to strengthen political and diplomatic options and other means …
LASTMA rescues four accident victims in Lagos
LASTMA rescues four accident victims in Lagos Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday rescued four accident victims at Adeniji Adele, inward Oyebanji, Lagos Island. A LASTMA officer, Oladunni Ademola ‘Zebra’ (Zone 1 Sura), who led the rescue team disclosed that the lone accident involved a Toyota Sienna, with registration number MUS 706 EQ. Ademola, in a statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed tha…
Blaqbonez, Teni, Wurld, and More Thrill Attendees at Mainland BlockParty's ‘Party of the Summer’
Blaqbonez, Teni, Wurld, and More Thrill Attendees at Mainland BlockParty's ‘Party of the Summer’ Lagos, Nigeria – August 4, 2023: Mainland BlockParty, Africa's premier youth entertainment festival, commemorated its 5th anniversary with a captivating event held at the enchanting Secret Garden in Ikeja. Themed 'Summer is Ours', the celebration featured an exciting lineup of established and emerging talents from the Nigerian music industry, solidifying the BlockParty's reputation as an unrivaled extravaganza and a launch…
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Polaris Bank receives recognition for Supporting Women Empowerment*
*Polaris Bank receives recognition for Supporting Women Empowerment* The International Women Society (IWS) Skills Acquisition Centre, Lekki, Lagos has honoured Polaris Bank with the prestigious 'Providers & Enablers' Award in recognition of the Bank's remarkable commitment and significant contributions to women empowerment, particularly in the area of vocational, skills training and capacity building for women, as undertaken by the IWS . The award ceremony was held at a special graduation ceremony last Thursday, July 27, 20…
Sterling Bank, LASHMA Expand Healthcare In Lagos With Virtual Booth
Sterling Bank, LASHMA Expand Healthcare In Lagos With Virtual Booth LAGOS, NIGERIA – One of Africa’s fastest-growing companies and Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Sterling Bank, has joined forces with the Lagos State Government to expand the reach of its health care provision with the launch of the Ilera Eko Virtual Booth, designed to bring healthcare closer to the people and expand the reach of its health insurance scheme; Ilera Eko, across the state. This announcement was made by Mr. Obinna Ukachukwu, Divisional Head of Business Gr…
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Helicopter crashes in Lagos
Helicopter crashes in Lagos A helicopter on Tuesday crashed into a building at Oba Akran Ikeja, Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at 3:30 pm adjacent to AP Filling Station, and United Bank For Africa, Oba Akran. The aircraft burst into flames near Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), its destination. It was learnt the pilots of the helicopter were rescued. However, there is no information on whether or not there were other passengers on board. Responders from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA…
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SquirrelPR Releases Nigeria Digital News Ranking Report for Q2
SquirrelPR Releases Nigeria Digital News Ranking Report for Q2 Lagos 01.08.23 . In a bid to provide media relations professionals with resources that offer deeper insights into the performance of Nigeria’s digital news platforms, Africa’s media relations solutions provider, SquirrelPR has released its second edition of its Digital News Ranking Report for the second quarter of 2023. The latest ranking, released on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, rated hundreds of digital news publishers based on their total quarterly and monthly traffic volume, the…
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