Bright Okpocha, the famous comedian better known as Basketmouth, has announced that he is no longer with Elsie Okpocha, his wife.The comedian disclosed this in a statement on his Instagram page on Thursday. Basketmouth said the announcement came after “much deliberations” between himself and his wife. He added that they will continue to co-parent their…
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, paid a visit to Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Kashim Shettima, his running mate. The former governors of Lagos and Borno states received the vice-president in Abuja. Since Tinubu became the standard bearer of the ruling party in June, Osinbajo has not participated in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the cash withdrawal limit policy was not made based on political reasons.Aisha Ahmad, CBN deputy governor, financial systems stability, spoke on Thursday while fielding questions from members of the house of representatives during plenary. The apex bank had reduced the weekly over-the-counter cash withdrawal limit for individuals to…
Russia has strongly criticised the visit to Washington by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing the US of fighting an indirect war against it. President Joe Biden has pledged $1.85bn (£1.45bn) of military aid for Ukraine – including an advanced missile system to help guard against Russian attacks. In a defiant address to US lawmakers, Mr Zelensky…
Lagos State Government is unlocking the pulse of education by enforcing that children of school age are kept in the classrooms. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Sam Egube during the Stakeholders meeting on out of School Children survey at Providence Hotel, Ikeja, on Monday. He said the Survey…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nothing feels more exciting than rounding off the year in a grand, fun way! After much anticipation, the 7th edition of The Unofficial Christmas Party (The UX Party)—the biggest party of the year for corporate organizations, finally held on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Balmoral Convention Center, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria…
…Governor takes first ride, announces January commissioning date …Rail line begins operations after test running, to move 250,000 passengers daily By Aypmide Otitoju Exactly 1:31pm on Wednesday, history was recorded in Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu formally stepped into the coach of the newly completed Lagos Blue Line and took the first trip aboard the electric-powered…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday called for religious tolerance among residents of the State, especially among the religious leaders. He made the appeal at the Lagos State House of Assembly End of the Year Thanksgiving/Christmas Outreach held at the Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. The Governor also urged religious leaders to continuously…
If you are planning on having the most delightful and unforgettable Christmas this year, keep a date with Coca-Cola’s “Christmas Caravan” for that magical experience. This experiential activity is slated to take place in four commercial cities in Nigeria including Lagos, Ibadan, Enugu, and Port Harcourt. The company has announced that this year’s Christmas Caravan…
