Society

J9C, a non governmental and nonpartisan organisation, has sworn in new executives in Lagos recently. The new members of executive saddled with the tasks of taking the society to greater heights included Kingsley James as the captain, Abiodun Oshinibosi as vice captain, Azuh Arinze is the general secretary, while Olanrewaju …

The 2023 Lawanson Day in Surulere Lagos Nigeria was a day for celebrating the over 400 years old heritage and culture in Lawanson, Surulere Lagos. It took place at the Obele Kolade Lawanson on the 29th of April, 2023. The event hosted by Hon. Gbolahan Lawanson, Oludare Lawanson, Baale-elect of …

In 1965, Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka was declared wanted and subsequently arrested over the invasion of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation in Ibadan in 1965. The incident occurred on October 15 of that year when the then premier, Chief Ladoke Akintola was scheduled to address the western region at 7:14pm. The …

The Minister of State for Education, Goodluck Opiah, has said about 31 per cent of the adult population in Nigeria are illiterate. During a ministerial briefing ahead of the International Literacy Day, the minister said the statistics dropped from 38 per cent in 2015. The International Literacy Day is marked …

Justin Dean, the estranged husband of Nigerian dancer Korra Obidi, appears to have moved on as he takes to social media to show off a new lady, months after their messy divorce. Recall that the American doctor announced he was getting a divorce from his wife and mother of his …

Olubukola Bolarinde, the Nigerian artist and filmmaker, is set to hold her debut solo art exhibition in Lagos state. In a released statement, the entrepreneur said the exhibition, titled ‘106 Expressions’, is scheduled to hold on June 10. The CEO of Yellow Dot Limited, a leading creative curation/production company, also …

Olam Nigeria, a subsidiary of Olam International, leading agribusiness conglomerate, under its Globally Reaching Olam Women (GROW) programme, has announced a month-long engaging, interactive, and impactful programme of activities to commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day (IWD). The IWD is celebrated globally to drive progress in support of women’s rights …

Rotary Club of Ikeja-Alausa, District 9110, a non-political and non-religious organization known for its advocacy to promote humanitarian value and services, partners Olukayode Ariike Foundation as they visit Olusosun Primary School in celebration of Economic and Community Development Month on Wednesday 13th of October, 2021.       The students …

Emmanuel’s Table, a faith-based charity that seeks to inspire, empower and equip women with life and value-based business skills required to cope with life’s challenges and serve as exemplary change agents in their local communities has concluded plans to do what they know how to do best- Women Empowerment. In …

The Rotary Club of Ikeja-Alausa in partnership with Lambstand Gardens on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021 planted trees at Olusosun Primary School to mitigate the impact of climate change in the environment. Rotary Club of Ikeja-Alausa under the auspices of Change Maker President, Rotarian (Prince) Adeyemi Aseperi-Shonibare, and its executive members …

A lady reportedly commits suicide on Thursday morning after being dumped by a boyfriend she met on WhatsApp group. According to a post announcing her death, she had believed her relationship with the said man would lead to marriage but was shocked to find out it would not be so. …

Why Lagos is considered the apex of Nigeria with regards to development? Simple: the best brains and visionaries in the country have taken residence there. Tomorrow May 17, one of those overseeing this illustrious city will clock 49. This is Tokunbo Philip Wahab, the celebrated special adviser on education to …

Tall, lithe, smart, entertainment stakeholder cum politician are the words that come to mind, when most people think of Honourable Shina Abiola Peller, House of Representatives member for Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency in Oyo State. In reality though, he is a master magician, who with what seems like sleight of hand …

He entered with a flurry—neither noiselessly nor unobtrusively. You could always tell who was behind the door and making an entrance. The doorknob turned loudly, and the door pushed with a jerk. He marched in, with a shoulder bag – which reporters in the late 80s couldn’t do without – …

At Iyana Ota, Lagos, Pemi is learning to think twice before helping people. Goodness, the pregnant 17-year-old girl she helped to deliver of a baby in her church doesn’t know which of her many sexual partners she had before coming to Lagos is the baby’s dad. How Pemi got into …

Chief Razaq Okoya, Nigeria’s billionaire industrialist and his delectable wife and Corporate Amazon, Chief Dr. Mrs. Sade Okoya who are arguably Nigeria’s foremost high flying celebrity couples were among prominent Nigerians in the United Kingdom and Nigeria who today the 10th of March 2020 joined The Nigerian High Commissioner to …

The competitive market of herbal bitters drinks has just welcome an addition. It is called ‘Otoge’ (‘it is enough’ in Yoruba meaning). ‘Otoge Bitters’, according to the beautiful lady behind the initiative, Toyin Mariam Olibale, was registered for public consumption in 2019 and was soon introduced at public events, a …

In Sampou, Bayelsa State, Tuddy, a police Inspector and his wife Charity could not agree on the custody of their nine children after they separated. Tuddy has made the separation permanent. He dealt with Charity; not with his fists or with a cane. He used his gun. The result of …

The Nigeria Police Force is the principal law enforcement agency in Nigeria with a staff strength of about 371,800. There are currently plans to increase the force to 650,000, adding 280,000 new recruits to the existing 370,000. The NPF is a very large organization consisting of 36 State commands grouped …

At Imedu Olori in Mowe, Ogun State, Florence was helping Nigeria. She is talking to the police, not because she is increasing the country’s population but because 12 ladies were rescued from her abode, six of whom are heavily pregnant. She will have to explain how she engaged the able …