LAWMA Academy, the educational branch of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, has recently welcomed a new cohort of candidates for its one-month internship program in April. These interns are recent graduates from various universities across the country, representing diverse academic backgrounds. Addressing the interns, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO […]
Year: 2024
The kingmakers of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have appointed the current Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The appointment, made by the members of the Olubadan-in-Council, was officially ratified at a meeting held at Mapo Hall on Friday. The meeting, which […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has handed down a six-month prison sentence without the option of a fine to the controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, for the abuse of the Naira currency. Justice Abimbola Awogboro delivered the verdict as a stern warning to others engaging […]
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been granted bail in the sum of N50 million by a high court in Ikeja, Lagos. Facing a 26-count charge related to abuse of office, Emefiele had earlier pleaded not guilty to the allegations brought against him […]
Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, has once again claimed the title of the best university in Nigeria for the second consecutive time, surpassing prestigious institutions like the University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, according to the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking. The university has […]
A wave of devastation sweeps through Nigeria as the deadly Lassa fever outbreak claims numerous lives, with over a hundred cases reported across 16 states, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The NCDC revealed that between February 26 and March 3, 20 deaths and 109 […]
The Nollywood community mourns the untimely passing of popular actor Junior Pope, who tragically lost his life in a boat accident. The actor, known for his vibrant performances on screen, met with the unfortunate incident while returning from a movie location in Anambra State. Junior Pope, along with three colleagues, […]
Actress Dayo Amusa conveyed a poignant message to the brother of the late Adejumoke Aderounmu, who had criticized Funke Akindele for not assisting his sister during her time of need. Amusa emphasized that no one is obligated to help another, regardless of past friendships or societal expectations. She urged people […]
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has called upon residents of Lagos to integrate maintaining a clean environment into their daily habits, emphasizing that cleanliness should not be limited to special occasions or festivities. In a statement released by the agency, Gbadegesin extended […]
FBNQuest, the investment banking and asset management arm of FBN Holdings Plc, recently organized a financial literacy and enlightenment session in commemoration of the 2024 Global Money Week as part of its Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR&S) activities. The theme for this year’s Global Money Week was “Protect Your Money, […]