“This award is a tribute to the hardworking and resilient people of Lagos State who have supported our vision and initiatives. Your unwavering belief is what fuels our commitment to excellence. “I remain committed to ensuring that good governance is at the forefront of our administration and delivering the dividends of democracy you deserve. “Together, we have made significant strides; let us continue to work hand in hand to create a brighter future for every Lagosian.” Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu pledged.
Army payroll transactions hit N139bn16th March 2025
The Nigerian Army’s payroll transactions for 2024 amounted to a staggering N139.1bn, according to data from a portal documenting government expenditures, Govspend. The transactions, recorded between February and October 2024, cover salary payments for the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Army University Biu and were paid from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System to the service. An analysis of the data by Sunday PUNCH revealed that the monthly payments ranged from N11.4bn to N20.5bn for army personnel, while the university received amounts between N5.5m and N181m per month. The highest recorded transaction was in October, when the Nigerian Army...
British Court Convict United Nation Judge Of Forcing A Ugandan Woman Into Slavery, To Be Convicted On May 2nd.
Lydia Mugabe, a United Nation judge has been convicted by a British jury on Thursday for forcing a young woman into slavery, after tricking her into coming to the U.K. According to Prosecutors, Mugambe “took advantage of her status” and forced the Ugandan woman to work as her maid and provide childcare for free. The 49-year-old who is also a high court judge in Uganda, was studying for a doctorate in law at the University of Oxford when the offenses occurred. According to her United Nations profile page, she was appointed to one of the global body’s international courts in...
SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday received the Silverbird Governor of the Year Award at a ceremony held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island. In his acceptance speech, Governor Sanwo-Olu dedicated the Award to the people of Lagos State. He assured Lagosians that his 2nd term will continue to continue to deliver good governance and dividends of democracy to the people of Lagos State. Mr Governor thanked the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for laying a solid foundation for a Modern Lagos, which other Governors of Lagos have followed till date. SilverbirdGovernorOfTheYear GreaterLagosRising
Trump Declare Biden’s Last Minute Pardons Before Leaving Office Null And Void, Describes Him As “The Worst President In The History Of Our Country”
The President of United States Donald Trump, openly declared that presidential pardons issued by former president Joe Biden on his last day in office, including for Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of the January 6th Committee, are void. Trump posted on his social media on Monday claiming that Biden wasn’t aware of the pardon reason being that it was done by “autopen” “The “Pardons” that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they...
Photo News: Independent Newspaper Limited Award Nigerian First Lady As 2024 Woman Of The Year
Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria received award as the 2024 Woman of the Year award, she was honored by Independent Newspapers Limited.
Super Eagles Officials, Osimhen, Onyemaechi, Others Arrives Kigali Early For Qualifiers
The Super Eagles has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, to prepare for their upcoming qualifiers. All officials and players from Nigeria arrived in Kigali on Sunday night and were received by the Ambassador of Nigeria to Rwanda. Players in camp Amas Obasogie Tolu Arokodare Kayode Bankole Victor Osimhen Bruno Onyemaechi Papa Daniel
Trump Declare Biden’s Last Minute Pardons Before Leaving Office Null And Void, Describes Him As “The Worst President In The History Of Our Country”
The President of United States Donald Trump, openly declared that presidential pardons issued by former president Joe Biden on his last day in office, including for Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Milley, and members of the January 6th Committee, are void. Trump posted on his social media on Monday claiming that Biden wasn’t aware of the pardon reason being that it was done by “autopen” “The “Pardons” that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they...
SpaceX Dragon Ship Arrives At The Space Station To Bring Home Stranded NASA Astronauts.
A SpaceX Dragon capsule transported four astronauts to the International Space Station as part of a NASA crew-swap mission, paving the way for the return of two NASA astronauts stranded for nine months. The Crew-10 astronauts’ SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked to the ISS at 12:04am ET (04:04 GMT) on Sunday about 29 hours after launching from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They were welcomed by the station’s seven-member crew, which includes Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams – veteran NASA astronauts and retired Navy test pilots who have remained on the station since June. The Boeing Starliner spacecraft they were testing...