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The Managing Director, LadyBenz Auto-Mechanic Ltd., Joy Obi, has attributed the short life span of vehicles in Nigeria to poor maintenance culture. Obi spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of a seminar organised by the Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) in Lagos. The theme of the seminar was, “Vehicle Maintenance (Routine and Major Maintenance)’’. She that it was important for vehicles to be properly maintained to enhance their aesthetics and guarantee optimal performance. She said that lack of vehicle maintenance was one of the major causes of accidents on Nigerian roads. Obi said that, unfortunately, many vehicle owners and commercial drivers use engines without adhering to manufacturers’ maintenance instructions, adding that an average Nigerian does not pay attention to such details. According to the auto-mechanic, most vehicle manufacturers specify the type of oil suitable for most engines, but to manage cost most people go for cheap ...

  Prime Video is set to launch its first unscripted African Original, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija on July 14.  A statement signed by Prime Video read that the unique, unpredictable, six-part series of unscripted comedy follows the successful adaptation of its global smash-hit comedy franchise currently produced in over 20 countries. "To be hosted by Nigeria’s king of comedy, Basketmouth, the unique, unpredictable, six-part series of unscripted comedy follows the successful adaptation of Prime Video’s global smash-hit comedy franchise currently produced in over 20 countries and territories worldwide. "These include; Canada, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, and South Africa, hosted by Trevor Noah and launching early 2024. "Featuring a stellar cast including Okey Bakassi, Acapella, Mr Funny aka Sabinus, KieKie, Buchi, Dat Warri Girl, Taaooma, Senator, IGoSave and Gandoki, the series will see Basketmouth pit 10 of Nigeria’s best comedy and entertainment stars against one another ...

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon  (APC- Lagos Island 1), on Monday, distributed cash and food items to 300 members in the Isale-Eko community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that various groups including the physically-challenged, elderly, artisans, market women, and men received the items at the Lagos Island Local Government premises. Oyekan-Olumegbon said that the community outreach was in fulfillment of her promise of regularly making her constituents happy. She said that it was also part of her commitment to continually grant access and interact with them to know their needs, saying that access was important in governance. She appreciated them for their support during the elections, adding that more programmes would be reeled out for her constituents in the coming months.  “During the election period, I saw the level of support the community had for me and since then, I decided that I will be steadfast to ensure tha...

  The Group Features Editor, This Day Newspaper, Chiemelie Ezeobi has been awarded the Peak Performing Woman of The Year Award 2023 for her Exemplary leadership. The Peak Performing Woman Of The Year is a special annual edition which features 100 remarkable women in Africa across multiple industries, multiple generations and multiple countries on the African continent. Chiemelie Ezeobi is a prominent figure in the field of journalism, currently serving as the Group Features Editor for THISDAY NEWSPAPERS, a renowned daily newspaper in Nigeria that holds a significant national presence. Reacting, Ezeobi who was awarded in this year's event, said she is honored to have been honoured with the prestigious awards amidst thousands of female journalist in the continent.  In her words, “ I am honored and thrilled to receive the prestigious Peak Performing Woman of the Year 2023 Award. This recognition serves as a testament to the countless hours of hard work, dedication, and perseveran...

Mr Emeka Mba, former Director-General, National  Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has emphasised the importance of driving innovations to meet the needs of consumers. Mba, also a former director-general of Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), said this on Thursday while delivering a talk on ‘Building Innovative Platforms” at a media innovation programme in Lagos. The event, sponsored by MTN at the PAN Atlantic University, provided an opportunity for aspiring media professionals to gain valuable insights from one of the industry’s most influential figures. Mba, leveraging his experience as the CEO of Afia TV, an indigenous TV channel, emphasised the importance of driving innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers. During his presentation, he shed light on Afia TV’s southeastern origin and its focus on impactful content creation. He recognised social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook as the brand’s primary competitors. He also highlighted the significance ...

A joint security operation carried out by the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, on Thursday, launched a full-scale manhunt for a notorious criminal gang in Kogi State, led by one Kabir Bala.  Addressing a press conference at the headquarters of the Kogi State Police Command in Lokoja, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Akeem Yusuf, narrated how Bala, popularly known as Okwo and his gang members opened fire on a joint security team at about 4:30am on Thursday upon sighting the operatives.  Yusuf disclosed that the security team engaged the hoodlums, noting that Kabir Bala was neutralised in the process, while other members of his gang escaped with varying degrees of injuries. According to the security agencies, the operation was carried out following the decisions reached at the State Security meeting on the upsurge of criminal activities in the state.  The police boss sai...

A Nigerian Journalist, Chiemelie, has been nominated to participate in the prestigious Pan-African Youth Innovation Forum 2023. In this year’s forum, participants will hear from Bill Gates and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and cutting-edge innovations and pioneers will showcase success stories in their fields to inspire and motivate participant’s innovation efforts. The journalist who could not hide her appreciation to those who nominated her for the forum said, “So this came in some days ago. I was nominated as a Young Innovator to attend the biggest gathering of science and innovation champions in Africa with Bill Gates. “The organizers said that this is an exclusive opportunity for young innovators like you to be part of a transformative experience that can shape Africa's future." “As always, God did and thank you for all those that keep mentioning my name in rooms and ears that matter!  In their congratulatory message, the organizers mailed, “Dear Chiemelie...

Life Continental Lager Beer on Wednesday emphasised the need to preserve culture and empower the youths for economic growth.  The brand  revealed this during a courtesy visit to market leaders at Lagos International Trade Fair. Themed: ‘Turu Ugo Lota’, the Hi-Life fest kicked off on April 25 to create a platform to identify and harness highlife talents resident in the southeast of Nigeria. Speaking on the passion of the brand to promote culture and empower the youths, Senior Brand Manager, Life Beer, Oluyemi Ekundayo said the brand embraces induatriousness. "Life Continental Lager Beer is a cultural brand, a brand that is unapologetically Igbo. We are storytellers and we promote cultures. "We embody every good virtue that the Igno man represents as a brand. We know that they are a model of entrepreneurship which is globally endorsed.  "So one of the things we like to do as a brand that rewards hardwork is identify a man from the streets and support his journey to progres...

Citizen Media Launches election Report to educate young Nigerians in politics Zikoko Citizen, an online medium, on Tuesday launched a platform titled: ‘Citizen Election Report: Navigating Nigeria’s Political’, to educate the youth on governance. Todah Opeyemi, Senior Editor, Zikoko Citizen, said in Lagos that the platform would offer insights for young Nigerians and individuals interested in the country’s governance and election history. He said that the platform would help every young Nigerian, both in Nigeria and abroad to understand politics, policy, governance and for decision making. “It is a web and social media-based platform that provides news analysis to Nigeria’s population in places where they reside. “The platform is like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok,” he said. He said that the platform would serve as a definitive guide to Nigeria’s political landscape from 1999 to date. “It offers valuable insights and analysis for young Nigerians and individuals intere...

Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo has urged the institution”s  alumni to use its goodwill to attract development to the university. Olatunji-Bello said this was necessary in order to facilitate the attainment of strategic goals of the institution. She made the plea at the 26th convocation coconut breaking festival organised by LASU alumni association on Monday, in Lagos. The vice-chancellor said that alumni could bring great development through different means.. She said they could do so by facilitating the construction and provision of independent power plant, large lecture halls, provision of security gadgets, amongst others. “It will also help to facilitate the goals within the remaining three years and few months left for this administration to become the best university in the West African sub-region. “The alumni represents a significant and vocal constituency in the university community, supported by a network of former gr...

  In what could be described as a confirmation of the words of the Holy Bible in Proverbs 22:29, which says, "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men (KJV)", Aminat Yusuf, the genius Law scholar who emerged the Best Graduating Student in the 40year history of Lagos State University with a perfect CGPA of 5.0 in the ongoing 26th Convocation Ceremonies of the University, was on Sunday, 18th June 2023, hosted by the traditional ruler of Iba Kingdom, Oba Adeshina Suleiman Okikiola Raji Ashade, the Oniba Ekun of Iba, to celebrate her uncommon feat.  According to the revered king, whose kingdom is one of the host communities of LASU, Aminat's feat was being celebrated not only to open doors of such greatness for his own children, but also to serve as an inspiration to young people in the kingdom that hard work truly pays.  The Oniba, who is also set to be awarded the Honorary Doctorate Degree at the University...

QNET, a wellness e-commerce company, says it has taken decisive action to protect its customers by working with relevant authorities to apprehend scammers misrepresenting the brand in Nigeria. The company made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Biram Fall, Regional Manager for QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, said that three reports under fraud allegations had been filed against the company. He said the reports were filed on Nov. 1, 2022, May 4, and May 19, respectively. Fall explained that QNET had engaged a legal team to address the items in the reports and was fully cooperating with the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in the investigations on the allegations of fraud and money scams.  “We take allegations of illegal or fraudulent activity very seriously and will take strong action against anyone found to be misrepresenting QNET. “We are actively working with local law enforcement agencies and government bodies to ensure the company is not misrepresented by par...

The Corps Commander Education Nigerian Army Maj.-Gen. Bello Tsoho has visited some army formations, units and command to create enabling environment for the process of adding value to officers and soldiers in various aspects of capacity building. Tsoho said this in a statement signed by the Lt. IK Bishir Monday. The commander said that his familiarisation and assessment visits to formations in 2 Divisions and 81  Divisions Areas Of Responsibility was also to seek support that would facilitate positive transformation of the Nigerian Army Education Corps. The visit commenced on June 5 with the office of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa. "These visits will contribute positively to the desired turn around for the Nigerian Army especially in reviving and strengthening the Command Schools system. "All officers and soldiers of the Education Corps are ready, willing and able to work tirelessly towards achieving my vision statemen...

The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Dr Abayomi Arabambi has testified against Amuwo-Odofin reps member-elect at the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ikeja Lagos  Dr Arabambi speaking with NAN that the Amuwo-Odofin House of Representatives member-elect, Mr Olawande George was never among the candidates sponsored by the Labour Party for the February 25th election. Arabambi who appeared before the Tribunal on June 10 said he was invited by the court to testify before the three- man panel in a petition filed by the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for Amuwo-Odofin Fed Constituency election, Prince Lanrewaju Sanusi, challenging the victory of Mr Olawande George at the poll. In a petition number EPT/LAG/HE/16/2023 filed before the first Panel led by Justice A. B. Abdullahi, Hon. Sanusi popularly called PLS is asking the Tribunal to declare him the winner of that election on the ground that the Labour Party candidate declared by INEC did not win the election...

  A content creator, Abdullahi Maina on Saturday said that passion and consistency are key to staying relevant in the entertainment industry.  Maina, a comedian, food critic and chef in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said a person should be passionate about his craft to connect with the audience. According to Maina, conrent creating has gone beyond just creating videos or designing graphics but engaging the audience in meaningful conversations. "Content creating is a creative process that requires both consistency and passion. It's not just about creating videos or designing graphics but connecting with your audience and engaging them in meaningful conversations. "In order to stay relevant, a content creator must be consistent with his craft. This means staying true to topics they are passionate about.  "We should strive to create quality contents that resonates with our audience and keeps them coming back for more.  "A content creator should...

Barewa College, Zaria, has debunked claims by the Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the November 11 2023 election in Kogi State, Muritala Yakubu, that he attended the school.  The Principal of the school, Alhassan Isyaku, in his response to a request by a member of the Kogi East Elders Forum, Prof. Hassan Isah, for authentication of a testimonial from the school, which had been presented by Yakubu, said the governorship candidate was not a student of the school.  In his response, titled, "Re-Authentication of Testimonial: Muritala Yakubu B 14667", which was leaked to the media on Friday, the school principal said, "Reference to your letter dated 30th May, 2023 for the above subject matter, I write to inform you that the above named was not a student of Barewa College  Zaria.  "After thorough investigations in the following:  (i) 1995 Admissions register  (ii) 1998 WAEC gazette  (iii) List of admission  (iv) Classes files...

  Mr Oludayo Obasanjo, Executive Director, Marketing and Development, Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Ltd., has called for concerted efforts to promote Nigerian foods globally. Obasanjo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday that this could be achieved by highlighting unique qualities and health benefits of Nigerian food. According to him,  repositioning Nigerian foods for global accessibility requires patriotism from government, individuals and stakeholders. He said that Nigeria, with a population of more than 200 million people was a desired destination for many manufacturers in the world. He also said that Nigeria must leverage this strength to improve local production to meet demands for food as well as exports to other countries. “Nigerian foods are diverse and rich with a variety of traditional dishes that are both healthy and delicious. “However, Nigerian foods are not well known globally like the Chinese or Indian foods. “Nigeria has a large population in the ...

  Prof Samuel Odewumi, the immediate past Dean of the School of Transportation and Logistics, Lagos State University ,Ojo has called for the resuscitation,privatization,commercialization, selling or outsourcing the management of refineries in Nigeria. Odewunmi made the assertion while delivering the lead paper in a virtual national roundtable discussion organised  by the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) on Sunday ,Lagos. Theme of the discussion was : “Fuel Subsidy Removal Conundrum: National Consensus on Removal but Cacophony on How To Achieve It”. He said that the President’s inaugural statement of “Subsidy is gone” had changed the music and therefore the dance step must also change. “So the conversations here will be more of how do we get out of the quagmire than lamentations on what went wrong. “There  must be something on the table for labour, for them to drop demand for return to status quo ante on price. “Government must earn labour...

  Organisers of Afrobeats Festival (Afro Nation) have announced a brand new edition to hold in Lagos, Nigeria for the first time in 2023.  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was announced today via the festival’s official social media channels. Afro Nation Nigeria is set to be the biggest event of its kind in 2023, uniting the diaspora in the home of Afrobeats.  Speaking about the upcoming plans to bring Afro Nation to Nigeria, Co-Founder SMADE said: “Nigeria is the home to so many international superstars who have made Afrobeats a globally loved genre.  “As someone who grew up in Lagos, and then spent years promoting African music in London and beyond, this will truly be a full circle moment, bringing the Afro Nation show back home to Lagos.  “We can’t wait for the biggest celebration of African music the world has ever seen, “he said.  NAN reports that four years since Afro Nation’s debut in Portugal, the festival had since been expan...

  Nigeria’s highest grossing movie, Battle on Buka Street is set to launch on Prime Video on June 16.  Amazon revealed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  in Lagos on Tuesday. Accordong to the statement, the box office sensation from Funke Akindele will launch exclusively on Prime Video. "Nigeria’s highest grossing film, Battle on Buka Street, is set to launch exclusively on Prime Video on June 16.  "A certified Box Office hit, directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde boasts a unique storyline, impressive cinematography and exceptional acting from veteran and young Nollywood stars. "Battle on Buka Street achieved record-breaking success as the highest grossing film across cinemas nationwide in 2022 and will debut on Prime Video to continue that remarkable run as more people will be able to watch the movie," the statement read.  The statement revealed that the movie possesses an unmatched prowess of storytelling exhibited by...

  Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has charged students and staff to adopt the use of bicycles, in order to keep their health sound, ensure mobility and decarbonise the environment. Olatunji-Bello, represented by Prof. Charles Asenime, Dean, School of Transport and Logistics, LASU, gave the charge at the celebration of 2023 World Bicycle Day tagged “Royal Edition” on Monday, in Lagos. The theme of the programme, organised by LASU and Asian – African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI). was: “Promoting Mobility, Good Health And Sustainable Environment”. She said that cycling enhances blood circulation to all the vital parts of the body, even as it strengthens the muscles, giving no room for blood-clotting. “World Bicycle Day event is in line with the “T.H.E.M.E.S” Agenda of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and our institution has also keyed into the agenda. “This celebration is for everybody and it is designed fo...

A non-governmental organisation, Apekedynasty Foundation has named Hon. Bukola Lawal and Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu as patron and matron. The duo were honoured after the Foundation's CEO Opeyemi Emeka paid them a courtesy visit with her executive team. The CEO during the visit spoke about the foundation and her goals which is to provide educational support to women and children. She said her reason for making the duo patron and matron was because of the things they had done to the community and their kindness towards people. Hon. Bukola Lawal, the CEO BLK Assured and a former Deputy Chief of Staff to the former Agbado Oke-Odo Lcal Government Chairman was glad to be made the matron and promised to support the foundation.  In his response, Hon. Kasunmu accepted the appointment and thanked the organization for the honour. He promised to guide, support and mentor them to the best of his ability.  Hon. Kasunmu also seized the opportunity to urge women and youths of goodwill to ...

  .....Records 21% Increase In Q1/2023 Unity Bank Plc, a retail lender in Nigeria, has announced its full-year financial results for the period ending December 2022.  The bank reported a Profit Before Tax of N1.1 billion, marking a significant increase in comparison to the previous year while its gross earnings rose by 13.1% to N57 billion, reflecting a positive growth trend. The bank's audited full-year financial statement, submitted to the Nigeria Exchange Group Limited, revealed growth in various key performance indicators.  This growth was evident in areas such as interest income, loans and advances to customers, customer deposits, and overall profits. One notable highlight of the financial year was the significant growth in total comprehensive income, which soared by 262.1% to N1.2 billion compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The bank also experienced a positive growth in Profit Before Tax, with an increase of N1.1 billion, while Profit After Tax stood at N9...