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In recognition of his exceptional contributions to peace and community development, a renowned security expert, educationist and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has been appointed as an International Peace Advocate by the Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC). This prestigious appointment will be officially conferred upon him during the International Day of Peace celebration on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. UN-POLAC, established in 2001 and affiliated with the United Nations and UNESCO, was founded following the General Assembly’s resolution that declared 2001-2010 as a decade of peace and non-violence. The foundation’s mandate aligns with the Sustainable…

By Toby Prince Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila needs no introduction as far as the Nigerian political space is concerned. He made his name through hard work, diligence and consistency both in private life and public service. The difference between ‘race’ and ‘grace’ is the “G” which stands for the God factor. “Gbaja”, as the 6-term member of the House of Representatives from Lagos State is fondly called, can only give credit to God for the journey of his life so far. Elected 6 consecutive times into the Federal House of Representatives since 2003, Hon. Gbaja voluntarily resigned from the Green…

By Femi Olawale I Woke up to a trending story of one so called FEMI JIMOH claiming that MFM or rather Dr DK OLUKOYA put him behind bars for 9 years, the most annoying part is that uncanny people who have no shame, the so-called detractors of the ministry that are facing legal problem are shamelessly and obviously making a hill out of this mole, people like Maureen Badejo and Funke Ashekun who are yet to pay what they owe the ministry from their judgements in court THE STORY AS IT SHOULD BE TOLDOur attention was drawn to an interview…

Fidelity Bank Plc complies with the highest corporate governance standards as the leading commercial bank adheres promptly to all full disclosure requirements and global best practices. Fidelity Bank is awarded CG+, the highest rank under the Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS), which screens quoted companies against prescribed best practices and standards. A review of the latest compliance report showed that Fidelity Bank sustains its highest-ranking rating of CG+, with shareholders and market pundits commending the high corporate standards of the bank. Head, Listings Regulation Department, NGX Regulation (NGXRegco), Mr. Godstime Iwenekhai, explained that the CGRS was designed to strengthen the…

‘’If Nigerians vote for APC in 2023, the country will sink, we will swim in poverty, and the economy will be in shambles. If APC wins, Nigeria will suffer extraordinarily. We have not yet seen hardship; if APC wins, the real hardship will come. The economy will be sick.’’ These were the words of a popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church in October 2022 before the Nigerian presidential election was held in 2023. ‘’Subsidy is gone’’, it’s been one year since Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu made this statement that would later lead to a…

His absence is a big blow to Nigeria’s chances of making the World Cup. The Super Eagles are third in Group C – behind leaders Rwanda and South Africa – of the African qualification series. Nigeria’s forward #9 Victor Osimhen reacts after picking up an injury during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 final football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen will not play in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification games against South Africa and the Benin Republic. The reigning CAF Footballer of…

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining this title for the second consecutive year. This award, published in the Spring 2024 issue of International Banker Magazine, United Kingdom, coincides with Dr. Onyeagwu’s completion of his five-year tenure as Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer on May 31, 2024. Speaking on receiving the award, Dr. Onyeagwu expressed his gratitude to the publishers of International Banker for the honour. He stated, “It is indeed an honour to be recognised as the ‘Best Banking…

…Speaker Obasa our best, says Sanwo-Olu …Lagos Speaker has set a standard for colleagues, Ogundoyin says Governors, National and state Assembly leaders and members as well as top politicians were among the dignitaries that gathered in Agege, Lagos on Tuesday for the eighth day Fidau prayer of Alhaji Sulaiman Atanda Obasa, father of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa. Those who attended the prayer session included Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his Delta State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, the Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and…

The national assembly has been urged to consider strategic economic transformation roadmaps, state policing, and women inclusion in politics as critical flashpoints of the constitution review exercise. Consultants to the House of Representatives Committee on constitution review while presenting the harmonized reports from the 305 memoranda submitted to the house by Nigerians spotlighted issues bordering on economic growth and political leadership of the nation. The report emphasized the imperativeness of social and economic laws that will enhance the welfare of Nigerians and reposition the nation for positive development. Presenting the report to the committee, the Consultant on Election Matters, Dr.…

Hakeem Adekunle Taiwo, the visionary founder of the Taiwo Taiwo Foundation (TTFoundation), has made a significant impact in the community by organizing a Children’s Day party for over 600 children in Olokuta Idi Aba Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital. In a heartwarming display of compassion and generosity, TTFoundation recognized the financial constraints many families face in providing memorable experiences for their children. Through the Children’s Day party, he aimed to ensure that every child in the community had the opportunity to celebrate and feel a sense of belonging. As part of the event, the children play games, have fun with…