Wema Bank has become one of the founding signatories of the Principles for Responsible Banking, committing to strategically align its business with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. By signing the Principles for Responsible Banking, Wema Bank joins a coalition of 130 banks worldwide, representing over USD 47 trillion in … Read more
– Jigawa state House of Assembly suspended two of its former principal officer – He explained that the members were suspended with a view to allow for fair investigations into allegations of financial misconduct – Both the members allegedly attempt to regain some financial documents from the ministry of finance to prevent the Committee of … Read more
– APC Seeks the nullification of evidence provided by PDP – The APC asked the apex court to disregard a number of evidence and witnesses – The APC asked the Supreme Court to reconsider the decision of the election tribunal The All Progressives Congress(APC) has filed motions challenging sections of the September 11 presidential … Read more
-Festus Keyamo commends President Buhari for his redeployment -Keyamo stated that he is ready to serve in any position –Senator Tayo Alasoadura is to move to Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs as Minister of State Festus Keyamo has reacted to his immediate redeployment by President Muhammadu Buhari. A statement Tuesday evening by Willie Bassey, Director … Read more
Two doctors with Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, have appeared before the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Tribunal, to answer charges of gross professional negligence. NAN reports that the doctors , Iyiola Adewale and Adigba Onodjohwoyovwe, were accused of gross professional negligence, which led to the death of a patient in their care. The prosecuting … Read more
– Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja reserved judgments in three separate appeals brought before it – It claimed that the Tribunal failed to evaluate the testimonies of its witnesses – The party further alleged that the Tribunal turned the head of natural justice upside down The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved … Read more
-Shehu Sani commends the judiciary for the release of Omoyele Sowore -According to him, when law guides a nation, it will always sail in honour A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central at the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to the ruling by Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja ordering … Read more
Lagos State Government, through the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, has shut down 20 health facilities in the month of August for non-compliance with regulatory standards. The Executive Secretary of HEFAMAA, Dr. Abiola Idowu who disclosed this after a monitoring and inspection exercise carried out by the agency, stressed that the State government … Read more
Lagos State Government has called for an improved sanitary attitude among Lagosians, just as it restated the need for citizens’ involvement in achieving environmental sustainability. The call was made by the General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, who averred that the State government recognises the place of residents in the … Read more
-LASG advocates for the proper handling and management of oily waste as part of efforts to achieve a clean, beautiful and sustainable environment -According to LASG, waste oil and oil that has been used require proper recycling or disposal to avoid creating an environmental problem and subsequent health risks -LASEPA expressed the readiness of her … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolence to the Oniru Royal Family and the people of Lagos over the passing of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru. The revered monarch passed on today at the age of 82 after a brief illness. READ ALSO: Ooni Begins Olojo Festival With 7 Day Seclusion, … Read more
-The Permanent Secretary Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mrs Bolanle Ogunmola, calls on on journalists to ensure government information is verified before its dissemination to the public -She noted that the release of inadequate information by journalists gives adequate room for rumours and fake news -She encouraged members of the media to always … Read more
-Commissioner, Dr. Idris Salako, has urged LASPPPA officials to be people-friendly in order to ensure effective service delivery to all Lagosians -He stated that there is a need to have attitudinal and character change so that their public image can be redeemed -The commissioner warned officers to desist from diverting government money into personal pockets … Read more
-LASG to partner with stakeholders in the entertainment, tourism and arts to transform the sector and make it globally competitive -LASG to establish a ‘One-stop Shop’ to fast-track registration and expansion of the international film space -Govt set to hold the biggest end of the year celebration that would be held across the five divisions … Read more
– President Buhari made a declaration at UN General Assembly that Nigerian Government is facing the challenges of corruption head on – Social media outlets responsible for fuelling major crimes such as mass killings – They are the foul source from which common criminality, insurgency, cross-border crimes, human trafficking and its terrible consequences draw their … Read more
A 30-year-old wife, Adenike Olowookere, was on Tuesday, September 24, docked in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ekiti State, for allegely beating her morther-in-law into coma. Olowookere, whose address was not provided, was charged with attempted murder. The prosecutor, Inspector Bankole Olasunkanmi, told the court that the wife committed the offence on September 9 at … Read more
– There was a drama Lagos State House of Assembly today, Tuesday, September 24, protesters stormed the assembly – The protesters were demanding for probe of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode over alleged corrupt activities – Some of the placards of the protesters read, Ambode, submit yourself for probe,” “Ambode must be probed Protesters … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has proceeded on a seven day annual seclusion as Olojo festival begins in Ile Ife. While addressing newsmen on his way out of the palace, Ooni Ogunwusi who is the co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers noted that he was in a … Read more
The Ekiti State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with National Board for Technology Incubation, Ado-Ekiti center, as part of its efforts to resuscitate the moribund Arts and Cultural sector for wealth creation and employment generation. Giving the assurance during a courtesy visit of the management staff of the Centre to his office in … Read more
– President Buhari has approved redeployment of Festus Keyamo to the ministry of labour and employment – This came about one month after his assumption in the office minister of state for Niger Delta Affairs – The redeployment is said to take effect from today, Tuesday 24th September The Minister of State for Niger Delta … Read more