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Ex-LASU student activist shot dead in front of campus gate
A student activist in Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, and former Coordinator, Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Lagos State chapter, Nurudeen Alowonle, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in front of the Iba gate of the institution.
Paul Okoye’s marriage crashed as wife files for divorce
7-year old marriage of Paul Okoye, one half of defunct music duo P Square popularly known as Rude boy and his entrepreneur wife, Anita Okoye has crashed as the latter files a petition for a divorce.
Why we cannot kill or prosecute surrendered Boko Haram members – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has said the call for the prosecution and killing of the repentant militants rather than granting them amnesty was against global best practices.
Oniru of Iru Land pays historic visit to Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt
The Oniru of Iru Land in Lagos, Oba Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal has paid an historic visit to the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt @Coptic_orthodox.
FIRSTBANK’S FIRSTMOBILE: Banking at your fingertips
As the world is evolving digitally, Nigerian banks are currently looking for ways to make the banking experience better and FirstBank is not an exception to this aggressive drive. The efforts in this regard include building and constantly improving on its product offerings like the FirstMobile, its industry-leading mobile banking app; FirstOnline, the internet banking portal and many other platforms provided by the Bank to ensure banking operations are performed with ease and convenience without having to be physically present at the bank.
LASG promises to enhance tourism activities in Epe
Following the successful performance of a Yoruba cultural drama titled: “Obi Atorogbo” at the Epe Theatre, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has assured residents of Epe and its environs of maximum exploration of tourism potentials within the division for economic development to benefit indigenes of the ancient town.
LASEMA sets up inter-agency working group to enhance emergency mitigation, response, recovery
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), as part of efforts to ensure effective response and mitigation of emergencies and disasters, has inaugurated an Inter-Agency Technical Working Group on its proposed five-year plan to ensure the safety of Lagos residents.
ISESE DAY CELEBRATION: Tourism Ministry meets traditional worshippers
As the annual day set aside for traditional worshipers draws near, top officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture have met with the Association of African Traditional Religion, Nigeria and Overseas (AATREN), Lagos State Chapter, ahead of the August 20 Day for traditional worshippers.
Lagos to host first indigenous “Queen of Ibile” Pageant, reality show
Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has partnered with a private firm, Platinum Entertainment Limited, to host the maiden edition of “Queen of Ibile Pageant Awards and Reality Show” as a way of projecting the rich cultural heritage of all the five divisions of Lagos State.
FIRSTBANK sponsors 5th edition of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Golf Tournament
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 5th edition of the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo golf tournament, organized by the Abeokuta golf club. The competition, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 14th August 2021 will have Chief Obasanjo perform the ceremonial Tee-off to the glamour of the 150 golfers participating from across Nigeria.