Why we demolished 13 buildings at Ajao estate – Lagos (Vanguard) Lagos State Government has said the demolition of 13 residential buildings at Rockview Street, Ajao Estate, occurred because they were illegally constructed along fuel pipelines. The houses which were…
The Mike Adenuga people don’t know – Toni Kan
Tributes are pouring in as Dr. Mike Adeniyi Agbolade Ishola Adenuga, GCON celebrates his 70th. But most have focused on the indelible footprints he has left on the sands of Nigeria’s corporate landscape. This is a more personal tribute that…
CORA, Roving Heights host Musikilu Mojeed to a reading of “The Letterman” today in Lagos
Musikilu Mojeed will today, Sunday, April 30 read from his recently released book, The Letterman: Inside the “Secret” Letters of former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The Premium Times editor has described the book, which he says compellingly tells the story…
Downpour: Lagos-Ibadan Expressway April 30 delivery still holds
April 30 delivery of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway reconstruction/rehabilitation project is set although construction on three of the 43.6km of Section One could not be completed due to heavy rainfall and other factors. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State,…
All the glam from the “MTV Shuga Naija Season 5” premiere
The premiere of youth drama series MTV Shuga Naija Season 5 brought out some of Nollywood’s brightest celebrities — including the new season’s cast. Gbubemi Ejeye, Kanaga Jnr. Eme, Genoveva Umeh, Susan Pwajok, Ilooise Omohimin, Tomiwa Tegbe, Lexan Peters, Maggie…
*Police killed my husband for rejecting special duty — Wife of Kwara inspector (Punch)*Couple ‘kidnaps’ self, demands N5m ransom (Vanguard)
Police killed my husband for rejecting special duty — Wife of Kwara inspector (Punch) The atmosphere was pensive as seated family members and friends of Inspector Taiye Atobiloye sobbed quietly. The sombre air was punctured anytime a new visitor rushed…
Foundation empowers children of migrants/refugees with back-to-school kits — Maxim Uzoatu
Topgoodness School students in the Addo, Ajah neighbourhood of Lagos have benefited from a distribution of back-to-school educational supplies made possible by the non-profit Caring Hands Foundation. The Foundation’s director, Jasmine Asekome, made the announcement during a community event in…
French President Macron celebrates Mike Adenuga at 70
French President Emmanuel Macron has facilitated with the chairman of Globacom Mike Adenuga on his 70th birthday. In an April 27 letter, Macron thanked Adenuga for his “tremendous contribution” to strengthening the relationship between France and Nigeria in several aspects.…
Zenith Bank delivers strong Q1 2023 results with 41% topline growth
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ending 31st March 2023, with an exceptional double-digit growth of 41% in Gross Earnings, increasing from ₦191.5 billion in Q1 2022 to ₦270 billion in Q1 2023. The…