Osun State citizens and residents have lauded the the effort of the State Government lead by Governor Rauf Aregbesola for his unwavering effort in ensuring peace and banishing every threat to the State security. The citizens hailed the government at several towns and villages across the State during an interview about the status of security in their different area of living. A resident of Onward area, Osogbo, glorified security personnel for the excellent work done to ensure peace in the state. He said “There is peace in my own community which I believe is a reflection of how everywhere is…
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The wives of the Nigerian senators have joined their husbands in the Senate to mourn the demise of their dear sister, Mrs Nnaji Anne Nnenna who passed away on Saturday. In a statement released on Monday 11th September, 2017 in Abuja, Nigeria by the Senate Spokesperson, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi; Mrs. Anne Nnaji was a gentle person and a pillar of support to her husband. She was a devoted wife, mother and a public-spirited woman. The Chair of Forum of Senators’ Wives, H.E Mrs. Toyin Saraki has expressed deep sadness over the loss, adding that the Forum will miss her…
On 8 September 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Emtee has released album pre-Order and with wit single featuring Nigerian Superstar Tiwa Savage. The countdown to the official release of Emtee’s sophomore album is underway with just a week left until it is available publicly. The album titled “Manando” is now available for pre-order along with a release of “Me and You” feat Rocnation signed artist Tiwa Savage. The visuals followed 24 hours after the release of the single exclusively on Trace Africa which has received an immense amount of positive feedback. Fans that pre-order Manando should expect a fusion of…
Solaplaza’s ‘Unlocking Solar Capital Africa’ conference, an event focused on connecting solar project development and finance & investment, will be the first African event featuring a Solar Incubator program, aimed at identifying PV projects of potential in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing access to funding, and commercial and technical knowledge. The initiative, ‘The PV Solar Incubator, Your Project, Our Expertise, For a Sustainable Future,’ will be launched by Phanes Group in partnership with Solarplaza, Hogan Lovells, responsAbility, and Proparco, and invites PV developers to submit proposals for projects that are based in sub-Saharan Africa, and have a clear CSR component. Candidates…
The Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) Startup Academy is designed to empower founders to take their business to the next level The VC4A Startup Academy is offering direct access to expertise proven to work for successful entrepreneurs and investors operating across Africa. Founders can take their business to the next level by learning about the latest insights, download tools and listen to advice from 35 experts active in the emerging African startup ecosystem. The VC4A Startup Academy, launched today and part of online community platform https://VC4A.com, is broken down into three learning courses, each focused on a different life-stage of…
dotAfrica (.africa) has been classed as the best option for Africa in Cyberspace. 54 countries in Africa are now united under a single, continent-wide domain name, staying true to the Oliver Tambo and Abuja Declarations of the 1990s. It is now possible to own an Internet address, or domain name, ending with .africa. Already, more than 8000 of the continent’s and world’s biggest brands, businesses and individuals have registered for this exciting new Internet address. Diverse organisations ranging from banks to media companies are registering .africa domain names. “Leading continental and international brands are snapping up .africa domain names because they…
South-East leaders today, Wednesday, 6th Septmeber, 2017 defended the policies of President Muhammadu Buhari, praising him for turning the gloom and despondency that engulfed the country in 2015 into a vibrant hope. They also commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun for holding the ruling party together. “Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is intellectually sound, results-driven and humble. He is an asset to the country’s democratic process” the leaders said. Rising from a meeting in Awka, the leaders commended President Buhari for advancing the interests of the Nigerian people through the processes of governance. Reading from a prepared…
The United Kingdom chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the emergence of the Nigeria from the recession as laudable and noteworthy. The party made this known in an electronic statement made available to the Press in the earlier hours of today. According to the statement by Hon. Ade Omole, the party chieftain expressed excitement over the news. “This is one of the best news coming out from Nigeria; I know that the administration is working tirelessly to restore the economy, now the result is out, it is official, we are no more in recession”, said Omole. From the…
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) wishes our esteemed and inspirational Founder and President, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Ojora-Saraki, a very Happy Birthday. We celebrate an icon, under whose commitment to empowering safe births around the world, helping babies breathe and helping mothers survive by advocating for and investing in high-quality midwifery education and deployment remains unwavering. As you turn 53, the Wellbeing Foundation under your leadership joins you in celebrating a remarkable innovation in midwifery education. Used in training midwives around the world on essential skill required for ensuring safer deliveries and survival of both mothers and their babies through…
In response to an open letter posted on Facebook page of Prince Olufunmi Otulana by one Oseni Oseni titled “Letter to My Dear Honourable Ladi Adebutu”, the News Media Assistant to Hon (Dr) Ladi Adebutu (MHR), Deji Babington-Ashaye has replied with insights and clarifications that catered for the concerns raised by Oseni Oseni. Read the response below: MY REPLY TO MY DEAR OSENI O. OSENI While I am the type that is open to suggestions and admonition in whatever guise, I am still the type that hold onto caution before considering such. I sieve well. I have come to realize that every…
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State Police Command, Ag/CP Imohimi Edgal has instituted a panel to investigate the alleged report of police corruption, bribery and sexual molestation. The members of the panel include, Commander RRS ACP Tunji Disu as the chairman, Emma Nnadozie as the vice chairman, CSP Adedeji kemi and other members who are Nwanguma okechukwu a member of NOPRIN, Solomon Ezike and Adeola samuel-ilori. The panel which had a lengthened deliberation at the CP’S office with all the parties above present including the former O/C Anti-Kidnapping came to an agreement that the case of stealing involving the…
Alaafin of Oyo while receiving Pencil Artist Alesh Akeem, calls for documentation of cultural property. Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has received Nigeria’s leading and Celebrity Pencil Artist Alesh Akeem who is currently on tour for his project “Celebrating 10 Kings”. The Celebrating 10 King’s Project which is an initiative of Alesh Akeem and his management- “The RedAce Company” is aimed at recognizing 10 traditional rulers in Africa with outstanding excellence, and by extension showcasing the Nigerian monarchical system to other parts of the world. According to Alesh Akeem’s Management representative, Olubunmi Adeyera, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi…
Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) through his media aide has responded to the allegations spreading around indicating a power tussles between him and Chief Bode George. In response to the news headline “RE: George, Daniel in War of Words over PDP Chairmanship”, OGD pours his mind below: The attention of His Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has been drawn to some reports online and in some tabloids on an alleged disagreement between him and Chief Bode George bordering on the Chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). While these reports have cited anonymous sources as the authority of the reported disagreement, it is…
The countdown to the 15th of September has begun with the release of Emtee’s sophomore album being underway. The “We Up” hit maker has now made it official to the public by releasing the album track list. The track list reveal comes a week after the name was exclusively announced on Club808 as Manando. The 20 track project boasts production from some of the industry’s finest producer’s such as Ruff, Tweezy, Lunatik, Christer, Lisa, BizBoy, Co Kayn Beats and RonEpidemic Beats. The album includes the much critically praised single, “Ghetto Hero” as well as his latest single “Corner Store” which…
“Amaechi believes in transparency and accountability. He was the first governor in this country to begin a Stewardship Account. He was the first governor to publicly say to people, this is what we have received, this is what we have spent; this is where we have spent it. He was the first governor in this country to take over the payment of primary school teachers, which is a local government function. Rivers State under Amaechi was the first state to have its own Procurement Act. The World Bank not only commended, but asked other states to go and see the…
Nigeria’s leading and celebrity pencil artist, Alesh Akeem, clocks 20 today 3rd of September 2017. Alesh Akeem is famous for drawing and presenting portraits to International celebrities like Ciara, T-Pain, Migos, Jidenna, etc as well as top notable such as: Alaafin of Oyo, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson, Otunba Akin Alabi and many more. Join us in celebrating Alesh Akeem on his B-Day!
The Lagos Police Command Public Relations officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, has made public the telephone number of the new Lagos Police Commissioner, Ag./CP Edgal Imohimi for the purpose of distress and emergencies. Ag./CP Edgal Imohimi was Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations until last week when he replaced CP Fatai Owoseni as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police . Famous-Cole while he released the CP’s number- 0809 999 0483, also encouraged the public to explore other nearest avenues of reporting incidents or situations in chain of command such as DPOs, Area Commanders, RRS (767 & 112) at any time…
Ekiti State Probe Panel has disclosed that Coscharis Motors’ official said that the state’s former governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi gave verbal contract to supply 156 vehicles while 17 vehicles are missing. As the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Ekiti State government to investigate the finances of the state under the administration of Dr. Kayode Fayemi continued its proceedings today, an official of Coscharis Motors Nigeria Limited, Mr. Justin Ighene has said that the company was awarded contract to supply 156 vehicles verbally and that 17 vehicles were presented to the government as gifts. Counsel to Coscharis Motors…
Facebook and Instagram has helped put African Tourism on the social media map. The Facebook and Instagram team while showcasing how tourism operators and agencies can leverage Instagram, Facebook Live and Facebook 360; discussed how new technologies can be used to create a seamless experience for both the tourist and the operator. Attending the Annual World Tourism Conference in Rwanda, Facebook and Instagram representatives were in Kigali this week (28 – 31 August) to discuss and explore ways in which social media can be used to effectively drive tourism growth across the Continent. Showcasing how both platforms can be used…
All roads this Sallah break leads to TerraKulture arena, Victoria Island, Lagos to witness one of the best works of Literature veteran, Prof. Wole Soyinka- ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’ performed live on stage. The play ‘Death and the King’s Horseman’ which is set in ancient Oyo town describes Nigeria during the Second World War, when Nigeria was still a British colony where after the King’s death, the king’s horseman commences the traditional ritual that will ensure the smooth transition of the dead king to the world beyond as the British colonial officer intervenes. As an effect, the harmonious co-existence…