Author: Olakunle Oke
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In a significant move to curb rampant real estate fraud, the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have joined forces. This groundbreaking collaboration was announced after a courtesy visit by Lagos State Housing Special Adviser Barakat Odunuga-Bakare and her team to the EFCC Lagos Zonal Command. […]
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor of Lagos State. The court dismissed the appeal filed by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP), rejecting arguments about the qualification of Mr. Sanwo-Olu’s running mate, Obafemi Hamzat. The top court confirmed Governor Babajide […]
The crackle of dawn breaks over Lagos, Nigeria, bathing a bustling poultry farm in soft golden light. Edmund Oriataman, a man whose weathered hands speak volumes of toil and triumph, surveys his domain with a seasoned eye. In a recent interview with Jordan105fm, Edmund offered a window into the complex world of poultry farming, a […]
Ahead of their highly anticipated clash with Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea is pulling out all the stops to secure their 12th man. Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue has surprised fans by offering 200 free plane tickets to the AFCON group stage match against the Super Eagles. This generous gesture aims to pack the Stade Olympique […]
Music sensation Tiwa Savage is branching out into the world of film, taking on both leading roles and producer responsibilities in her debut feature, “Water and Garri.” The highly anticipated movie, set for release later this year on streaming giant Prime Video, promises to reach audiences in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. Expressing her […]
The mighty Congo River is raging. At its highest level in over 60 years, its swollen waters have wreaked havoc across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), claiming over 300 lives and displacing countless others. The tragedy exposes not only the destructive power of nature but also the vulnerabilities exacerbated by climate change and inadequate […]
In a swift move to stabilize three struggling banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dissolved their boards and appointed new executive directors to lead them forward. Announced in a statement this morning, the appointments are effective immediately. Union Bank: Yetunde Oni, previously the first female CEO of Standard Chartered Bank in Sierra Leone, steps in […]
Just 21 days remain until the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) deadline for all bank customers to obtain a Bank Verification Number (BVN). Encouragingly, data from the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) shows a surge in registrations, bringing the total number of BVN holders to over 60.2 million. This marks a significant jump of 2.6% […]
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed three separate appeals by the All Progressives Congress, Young Progressives Congress and New Nigerian Peoples Party and their candidates against Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno. This was after counsel for the parties involved in the matter opted to withdraw the appeals. The parties had asked the apex court […]
Outraged by persistent violence against citizens, legal legend Femi Falana (SAN) today spearheaded a powerful protest in Lagos State, denouncing alleged acts of police brutality. Organized by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch, the mass demonstration unites voices against injustices plaguing the community. Stay tuned for updates as this impactful movement unfolds. READ ALSO: […]
