Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), held the second edition of its expanded Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) class of 2024, where 398 young Africans were inducted into the UBA Tribe after a rigorous six-month hands-on-work and learning experience. The event, which was held in a grand ceremony in Eko Hotel, Lagos on Thursday, was graced by esteemed guests, the UBA management, faculty members, mentors, and the graduating class. The graduands are from six African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroun, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. Addressing the gathering, UBA’s…
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Nigeria’s Electricity Generation Hits 4,800MW – Minister
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu says Nigeria’s electricity generation has increased to 4,800 megawatts in the past few days from 4200MW. He disclosed this on Thursday when he was in Ajah, Lagos State, to launch a 63MVA, 132/33kV mobile substation installed under Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative by the FGN Power Company in collaboration with Siemens Energy. He warned saboteurs of Nigeria’s power sector to stake off for lasting development to be seen in the industry. “Let me mention that we have started seeing improvements in our generation…
Read More‘They Caused Accident,’ Mob Beats Road Safety Officials To Stupor
Though, it couldn’t be confirmed as of the time of filing this story, the affected officials were allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident. In a viral video recorded around Oke Bola Market, one of the official vans of the FRSC was blocked by the mob. The driver of the van, according to a resident of the area, alighted from the vehicle and ran for dear life. As the mob gave him a hot chase, another FRSC officer, who allegedly led the team, quietly crossed to the other side of the…
Read MoreOlubadan: Ladoja, Kingmakers Differ On Settlement Terms
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, and other kingmakers have differed on the signing of the terms of settlement to facilitate the process of the enthronement of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The PUNCH learnt that Ladoja had indicated his willingness to withdraw the suit initiated against other members of the Olubadan-in-Council on the condition that the two parties must sign the terms of settlement as prepared. The Otun Olubadan made this public on Wednesday, at his Bodija residence, while playing host to…
Read MoreIle Epo: How N60k Betting Win Ignited Lagos Market Clash
The alleged refusal of a betting agent to pay the N60,000 won by a staker sparked the ethnic clash that erupted at the popular Oke Odo Market in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Vanguard’s investigation has shown. Eyewitnesses told our correspondent that the issue that led to the crisis started late on Wednesday night when a staker, a Yoruba man, won the sum of N60,000 in the popular Baba Ijebu betting forum. It was gathered that when he wanted to collect his win from the betting…
Read More‘Not Us,’ DSS Speaks On Shooting, Killing At Lagos Petrol Station
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that its operatives shot someone in a filling station in Lagos. One Toheeb Eniafe, was reportedly shot and killed on Wednesday by security operatives at a filling station at Obalende in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Thursday. Reacting via X, the Service said enquiries about the matter should be directed to the police. The statement reads: “The story that two DSS staff allegedly fired at a member of the public in a filling station and were also attacked by…
Read MoreNiMet Predicts 3-day Sunny, Cloudy Atmosphere Conditions
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday across the nation. NiMet weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecast sunny skies in hazy atmosphere on Friday over the northern region, with exception of Taraba State, where pockets of clouds could be visible during the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny atmosphere patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region during the forecast period. “The cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of…
Read More“Our Officer Shot Him,’ Police Speak On Man Killed In Lagos Fuel Queue
The Lagos State Police Command said it has identified the police officer who shot a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, at a petrol station on Wednesday. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this on Thursday. He said, “The person behind the shooting has been identified as a police officer serving at Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 17, Lion Building, Lagos. “Investigation is still ongoing and further findings will be made available. READ ALSO Driver Shot Dead During Fuel Queues Fight In Lagos Ile-Epo: How, Why Popular Lagos…
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