Author: Akintayo Adams

Several passengers sustained injuries after a late-night collision between two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses at the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos on Tuesday. The accident occurred within the BRT lane on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, near Danco Filling Station. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the injured passengers were immediately taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment, with no fatalities reported. According to Nosa Okunbor, the head of the public affairs unit of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the accident happened when one BRT bus tried to avoid a commercial motorcyclist who was illegally…

Popular Celestial Church of Christ prophet, Israel Ogundipe, founder of Genesis Global Ministry, Lagos, revealed that a bank offered him a loan of N1 billion to help expand his ministry. During a conversation with popular Nigerian On-Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Daddy Freeze, Ogundipe shared that the bank, whose name he withheld, cited examples of churches that had received loans ranging from N3 billion to N4 billion. Ogundipe explained that the bank approached him with confidence, believing that his church’s size would allow him to repay the loan through income generated from revivals, crusades, and conferences. He questioned…

Deloitte Ireland is inviting individuals worldwide to apply for their Virtual Experience Program, offering a unique glimpse into life at Deloitte Ireland. This program helps participants explore different areas of the company, gain insight into fascinating projects, and acquire new skills. Program Summary: Requirements: Benefits of the Program: Method of Application: Apply now by visiting the official application page at Deloitte Ireland Virtual Experience Program. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Pandora Agency Limited is a leading Marketing and Communications firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. We deliver data-driven and effective communication strategies to clients across various sectors. Our values of Transparency, Integrity, Innovation, and Diligence guide us in delivering outstanding services. Location: RemoteJob Type: Full-time Responsibilities: Qualifications: Experience: How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and portfolio to Hr@pandoraagency.co with the job title as the email subject. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Four Nigerian gang members have been sentenced to a total of 13 years in prison for producing over 2,000 fake marriage certificates, allowing Nigerian citizens to live in the UK illegally. The individuals, Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade (41), Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo (38), Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi (31), and Adekunle Kabir (54), made fraudulent EU Settlement Scheme applications between March 2019 and May 2023, according to the Home Office. The convictions were reported by the Evening Standard on Tuesday. The group provided false Nigerian Customary Marriage Certificates and other fraudulent documents to support applications for Nigerian nationals seeking to remain in the…

Popular Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, ThankGod Omori, widely known as TG Omori, has disclosed that he recently underwent a kidney transplant. In a heartfelt post on his verified X account (formerly Twitter), Omori revealed that his survival is due to his only brother, who donated one of his kidneys to save his life. Omori shared, “Yesterday, my only brother gave me one of his kidneys so I could live again,” expressing deep gratitude for the life-saving gesture. He also posted a photo of himself receiving treatment in the hospital, with the caption, “Keep my spirit alive.” TG Omori,…

Over 31.8 million Nigerians are currently grappling with acute food insecurity, with malnutrition among women and children compounding the crisis, according to the 2024 Cadre Harmonise report. The combination of surging food prices, attributed to the removal of fuel subsidies, and persistent security challenges has put millions of citizens in a vulnerable state. The report, highlighted by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning’s Public Relations Officer, Julie Osagie-Jacobs, during a joint review meeting on the implementation of food systems in Nigeria (held from August 26-27, 2024), underscores a worrying rise from 18.6 million people assessed as food insecure in…

The Lagos Mass Transit Red Line Rail will begin partial operations today (Wednesday). This was made known by the spokesperson for the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Kolawole Ojelabi, in a statement on Tuesday. The trains will convey passengers freely and run four daily trips between Oyingbo and Agbado. It is also a transport project connecting Lagos with Ogun State, as many Lagos workers and business owners reside in Ogun. “From Wednesday, August 28, the Red Line system will interact with non-fee-paying passengers in organised groups to collect feedback before the commencement of commercial operations. “The partial operations, similar…

Johann Rupert, a South African billionaire, has overtaken Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote to become Africa’s richest man. Dangote, who had held the top spot for several years, saw his fortune drop by $1.7 billion year-to-date, while Rupert’s wealth surged by $1.87 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rupert, 74, controls Cie Financiere Richemont, the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, and has additional holdings through Remgro, an investment vehicle based in South Africa. Meanwhile, Dangote’s wealth comes primarily from his 86% stake in Dangote Cement, alongside investments in Dangote Sugar, Nascon Allied Industries, and his massive Dangote Refinery. Other notable African…

President Bola Tinubu will hold bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. This is expected to hold at the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation Summit between September 4 and 6, 2024. President Bola Tinubu is set to visit China to represent the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at an upcoming summit. As the current chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, Tinubu will engage in discussions focused on regional peace and security. According to presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, who briefed State House correspondents on Tuesday, the trip is also aimed at delivering significant economic…