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Ikeja Electric: Supply of free electricity to Nigerians still a proposal,

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

Ikeja Electric (IE) says  supply of free electricity to Nigerians during the period of the Coronavirus pandemic is only a proposal which is still undergoing stakeholder reviews on its feasibility. Mr Felix Ofulue, Head, Corporate Communications,  IE, made the clarification in a statement issued

Environment

Rail project: LASG announces road closure in Ikeja, Iganmu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

Lagos – The Lagos State Government ( LASG)  on Wednesday announced  that it would  close two  roads to traffic on  Jan.9 and Jan.11 respectively. It said that this was to facilitate the completion of the construction of the ongoing Lagos -Ibadan standard guage rail line within where the roads were located. The Public Affairs unit […]

Business Economy Food & Nutrition Wellbeing

Desist from alteration of expiry date on products, Lagos govt warns manufacturers

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2019 0

The Lagos state government has warned manufacturers and service providers to desist from the tactical alteration of expiry date on products to deceive wholesalers and retailers. This was disclosed recently by the General Manager, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Mrs Kemi Olugbode, during the mediation meeting with officials from Mophet Pharmaceutical

Africa Business News

Blue Star targets West Africa in aggressive expansion drive

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2019 0

Temitope Adebayo Air conditioning and commercial refrigeration major Blue Star Limited has announced an aggressive expansion drive in West African market. The Company, with its comprehensive range of air conditioning and refrigeration products, had commenced operations in Nigeria in association with its local distribution partner, Merald Technology Solutions Nigeria Ltd,

Crime Law News

Family of police killing petitions Sanwo-Olu, others, seeks probe

Ihesiulo Grace 10 September 2019 0

Patrick Okohue – Benin The family of one late Francis Idum, who was shot dead by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), has called on the Lagos state government, the National Assembly and the inspector general of police to intervene over the unlawful killing of their son. The family in a statement addressed to […]

Aviation Business

Arik Air resumes flights to Asaba, increases frequency on Lagos, other routes

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air has announced that it will resume flight services into Asaba Airport in Delta State from Thursday, August 29, 2019. The airline will be operating daily flights from Murtala Muhammed Airport Domestic Terminal 1, Ikeja, Lagos to Asaba Airport with the outbound flight departing Lagos at 1:00 pm while the inbound flight […]

Aviation Business Oil & Gas

NEPAL expands operations into aviation space

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2019 0

Michael Ajayi NEPAL Oil and Gas services Ltd., one of the leading indigenous companies operating in Nigeria’s Downstream Oil & Gas Sector has recently ventured into the Aviation business with the introduction of its newest subsidiary, NEPAL Fly Limited. This is in line with the company’s plans to expand its business operations within Nigeria and […]

Banking Business Insurance

FBN Insurance reports N902m paid claims in 2018

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2019 0

Micheal Ajayi FBN General Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of FBNInsurance Limited has reported a paid sum of N902 million as claims for year ended 2018. The insurance company recorded a pay rise of N41 million as against N861 million paid in the previous year 2017. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in […]

Business

AfCFTA: We must increase manufacturing capacity, says MAN President

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2019 0

Joy Obakeye The President of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Mr Mansur Ahmed, has said African Continental Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) would change the face of manufacturing as it was bound to increase competition from products and services produced outside the country. He disclosed this at the unveiling of First Class Corporate Envelopes and Letterheads […]

Crime Law News

Court jails ex-Vanguard Chief Accountant 7 years, ex-circulation manager 3 years

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2019 0

Andrew Orolua – Abuja A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced a former Chief Accountant of Vanguard Newspapers, Bhadmus Abiodun, to seven years imprisonment for fraud. He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on an eight-count charge of conspiracy, forgery and stealing of about N3.1million belonging to his employer. […]

Business

Heritage Bank’s N2bn loan boost Triton’s frozen foods

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2019

Motolani Oseni Barely two years Heritage Bank and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disbursed a loan for building a N2 billion processing facility for Triton fish/chicken in Oyo State, the firm has commenced export of all kinds of frozen foods to some parts of Europe and African countries. The loan that was given under […]

Entertainment

Hon. Adedamola Kasumu Celebrates Mum

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2019

Isaac Oguntoye It was an emotionally charged atmosphere on Tuesday as the Lawmaker representing Ikeja Constituency 2, Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu (a.k.a ARK) celebrated the 64th Posthumous Birthday of his beloved mother, Chief (Mrs.) Abiodun Arafat Abiola Kasunmu. Chief (Mrs.) Kasunmu, was a renowned public servant, educationist and seasoned administrator. Being a

Business News

Glo enhances customer’s experience with new Gloworld outlet

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2018 0

As part of efforts in improving its customers’ experience, Globacom, has opened a brand new Gloworld outlet on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. The architectural masterpiece is strategically located on Plot 95 of the vibrant Allen Avenue, the commercial nerve-center of Ikeja. It was conceptualised to enhance seamless customer service operations, quick turnaround time and

Headlines News

ACP, 3 other police officers arraigned over N1.3bn fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2018 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, arraigned an Assistant Commissioner of Police and three other officers before Justice Sherifat Solebo of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, following their alleged involvement in stealing of N1.3bn. The suspects: Ifeoma Okpalugo, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP,

News Nigeria

Sexual assault: Court remands bursar in prison pending legal advice

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2018 0

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that Pius Edu, a bursar at Christ Redeemer School Oworo be remanded in prison custody, pending legal advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPPs). Edu, 21, who resides at No. 55 Oworo Rd., Oworonshoki in Lagos, is being charged for sexual assault. Chief Magistrate, Mrs B. […]

Politics

Fallout of Kogi governorship race: Group tells Faleke to hands-off Ikeja Reps ticket

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2018 0

A political, but non partisan group, Concerned citizens of Ikeja, has admonished the representatives of Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Faleke to show appreciation to the people of Ikeja who gave him the opportunity to serve them in the House of Representatives despite his state of origin and not insult them by attempting to return […]

Entertainment Headlines

Ras Kimono goes home tomorrow as music stars pay tribute

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2018 0

Legendry music stars including Majek Fashek, Oritz Williki and many others on Wednesday night performed for mourners who have gathered at the COSON House, Ikeja, Lagos, to pay tribute to Rhumba Stylee reggae icon, Ras Kimono, who died on June 10, 2018. The event marked the commencement of the final rites of the music star […]

Crime

Man bags 10 years jail term for N41m fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2018 0

Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday sentenced one Okoro Samuel Uchechukwu to 10 years imprisonment for fraud. The court found that the convict had defrauded one Onoja Usman, Managing Director, Lovonus Trust and Investment Limited, by falsely claiming that he had $130,000.00 (One Hundred and Thirty Thousand […]

News

Sales rep in court for allegedly stealing employer’s N2.1m

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2018 0

A sales man, Samuel Adewale, 33, who allegedly stole his employer’s N2.1 million was on Wednesday docked at an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The accused sales representative, who resides at 118, Muyibi St., Apapa, Lagos, is being tried for stealing. The prosecutor, Insp. Raji Akeem, told the court that the accused committed the offence between […]

News

Customs FOU ‘A’ nets over N8.6bn

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2018 0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’ Ikeja, Lagos said over N8.6 billion was made as revenue from January to June 2018. The Controller of the Unit, Comptroller Mohammed Uba who disclosed this on Sunday via a press statement said the amount was made through seizures, duty payments, demand notices on […]