The plane conveying the body arrived at about 3:39 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024. The late Governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away. The body was received by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother. Lagos State…
Veteran Yoruba actor ,Chief Aderemi Adedeji also known as Olofa Ina or Baba Olofa Ina is reportedly dead. News of his death was made public by his colleagues, including Saidi Balogun who mourns the passing of the aged actor. He was aged 74 Saidi Balogun writes on his Instagram page: “Goodnight Legend Chief Adedeji Aderemi…
……..With over 4.6 trillion-naira loans to customers in Q3 2023, FirstBank is committed to economic growth and transformation. At the dawn of the new year, it is natural for the Nigerian banking sector operators to anticipate dynamic shifts in regulations, increased digital innovations, and a focused approach toward sustainable growth and financial inclusion, while both…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (@officialEFCC) are currently at the Lagos head office of the Dangote Group, TheCable understands. They are conducting a search on forex allocations to the company during the tenure of Godwin Emefiele as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesman, declined comments…
Petrol subsidy The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and fuel marketers under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, clashed again over the removal of subsidy on petrol. This came against the backdrop of the depreciation of the naira against the United States dollar at both the official Investors &…
President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Monday disclosed that the 2024 budget includes N100 billion allocation for the school feeding programmes. He made this statement during the signing of the 2024 appropriation bill into law in the State House in Abuja. Tinubu stated that the provision will serve as a stimulant to encourage attendance…
Aare (Dr) Abisoye Fagade, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has extended commendations and expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s New Year address to the nation. Dr. Fagade hailed President Tinubu’s address as a beacon of hope and a comprehensive roadmap toward national transformation. He applauded the President’s…
When in 2019, Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu appointed Tokunbo Wahab as the Special Adviser on Education in Lagos State Government, those who know him felt the appointment wasn’t as befitting, as they believed he has more capacity for even bigger roles. Little did they know that it was a good thing for him. Crawl before walking;…
Fast rising Africa’s classic act OG Fajey has rated global brand Wizkid aka Starboy for donating a whopping#100 million to little children in Surulere to celebrate Christmas Speaking to best selling professional wordsmith Mike Cerutti OG stated from his South African Base ” Wizkid is my hero and best African act..I want to commend him…
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, over an ongoing probe into the N37,170,855,753.44 allegedly laundered under her watch through a contractor, James Okwete. The former minister was asked…
