Lagos task force arrests 114 in Ikoyi black spots (Punch) The Lagos State Task Force has arrested 114 suspects and seized 2,000 litres of diesel in a raid conducted on Ikoyi black spots. The spokesperson for the agency, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem,…
Where is Nigeria going? — Gbubemi Atimomo
Lamentations of a Nigerian citizen without a second passport I returned to Nigeria early in 2015 after completing my master’s degree in the UK. The heat of the elections was on and as usual with Nigerian politics, many people had…
*Nigerians shower parents of quadruplets with over N10m after diaper lament (Punch)*Drivers, housemaids, others included in N70k minimum wage — Akpabio (Tribune)
Nigerians shower parents of quadruplets with over N10m after diaper lament (Punch) The outpouring of donations for one Sodiq Olayode, whose wife, Abiodun, recently gave birth to quadruplets, has surpassed N10 million. This development comes after a colleague, James, identified…
Notorious Lagos drug baron “Temo” finally apprehended by NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully captured one of Lagos’ most elusive drug kingpins, Alhaji Sulaiman Jimoh, widely known as “Temo.” The 57-year-old baron, who had evaded authorities for years, was arrested on Monday, July 22, 2024,…
AI Ignite Africa Lagos summit to spotlight marketing and communication innovations
AI Ignite Africa, in partnership with Global Tech Africa, is poised to host a revolutionary summit on July 26, 2024. The “AI & the Content, Marketing & Communications Revolution in Africa Summit” will convene at The Landmark Centre in Lagos,…
SGF, NSA, Ministers in emergency meeting over planned Protest
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, on Wednesday, met with ministers on the proposed nationwide protest against economic hardship by Nigerian youths. The meeting was convened behind closed doors and has all the over 40…
Tesla reports profit drop on price cuts, lower vehicle sales
Tesla reported a hefty drop in second-quarter profits Tuesday due to the effect of price cuts while spending aggressively on autonomous driving and other technology. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company reported profits of $1.5 billion, down 45 percent, on revenues…
Paris 2024: Russian arrested on suspicion of plotting to destabilise Olympic Games
French prosecutors have effectively confirmed one of the biggest concerns facing the Olympics with the arrest of a Russian accused of plotting to destabilise the Games. The detention of the unnamed 40-year-old man came on the eve of the first…
P+ Measurement unveils Media-Visible Executives of Q2 2024
In spite of the challenging economic conditions and their adverse effects on businesses nationwide, Nigeria’s commercial banking, insurance, and telecommunications sectors have consistently maintained robust media relations, marketing strategies, and public awareness initiatives. Their success has been bolstered by the…
Lagos billionaire kidnappers: Last-minute conversation before they struck at Ladipo
LAGOS — As if in a movie, the conversation between the leader of recently killed billionaire kidnappers in Lagos, said to be a Nollywood actor/producer, Prince Henry Ode and another member of the notorious gang planted at the market on…