Majeurs Holdings, a furniture making company based in Lagos, has announced the veteran Nollywood actress, Madam Idowu Philips, popularly known as Mama Rainbow as its brand ambassador. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Majeurs Holdings, Demi Samande, noted in her address while announcing the endorsement of Mama Rainbow as the firm’s brand ambassador that “Today is not just a launch, it’s not just a reveal. It’s, in fact, a homecoming. It’s about roots. It’s about memory, identity and a power of storytelling.” Demi added that there a disconnect between most Nigerians raised abroad their roots, who mostly rely on a patchwork of…
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The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the local council elections in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. According to Osiyemi, motorists will not be able to access ACME Road from the Adeniyi Jones, Lateef Jakande and ACME Crescent ends during the period. “Consequently, motorists are to use the following alternative routes: those coming from Adeniyi Jones are to link Aromire to access Allen Junction and continue their journeys. “Similarly, motorists coming from Allen are advised to…
Deji Adeyanju, lawyer to social media personality and activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has lamented difficulty securing the release of his client from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC, in a statement by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, had on Tuesday morning stated that VeryDarkMan had been granted administrative bail but remained in custody pending the fulfilment of his bail conditions. Oyewale disclosed that Otse was invited for questioning over multiple petitions alleging serious financial crimes. Oyewale said VDM was arrested after he consistently failed to honour repeated invitations…
Residents and road users in Mushin have voiced their frustration over the worsening condition of the Idi-Oro section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, popularly known as Agege Road. The road, which has been in poor condition for years, deteriorated further on Saturday after a truck fell into a deep pothole, causing severe traffic congestion. Residents noted that the rains have exacerbated the situation, making the already challenging road a nightmare for motorists. Tomiwa Segun, a minibus driver, expressed his anger and disappointment while speaking to The Guardian. He accused task force officials of exploiting drivers who were forced to use alternative…
The House of Representatives Committee on Works has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on Section One of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The chairman of the committee, Akin Alabi, stated this during the inspection of the ongoing construction on Monday. Alabi lauded the contractor for the “quality job” and the Federal Ministry of Works for its effective supervision. Acknowledging some challenges highlighted by the contractors, Alabi urged them to ensure the project was delivered according to the agreed schedule. He assured them that the committee would provide the necessary support for any additional costs required for…
A fatal accident over the weekend on the Ojota Expressway has prompted the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to issue a strong advisory to pedestrians against unlawfully crossing highways. According to a statement released on Sunday by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, a pedestrian , who ignored the pedestrian bridge and crossed the busy Ojota main carriageway was struck and killed by a lorry. Preliminary investigations indicate that the lorry driver, in a bid to flee the scene after the fatal impact, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a Toyota Corolla with registration…
Justice Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, sentenced two women; Folake Adeoti and Modupe Adewuyi, to one year imprisonment each for hawking Naira notes in violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. According to a Sunday statement posted on X by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the defendants were arraigned on separate one-count charges bordering on the illegal trading of currency by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the anti-graft agency. According to the EFCC, Adeoti, a repeat offender, having previously been convicted for the same offence before Justice Ibrahim Kala…
Importance of the consumer community has once again being given another credence in the marketing space by Lampe Omoyele, stating that both the business owners and brand managers should first put themselves in the shoes of the consumers. Lampe Omoyele, Managing Director, Nitro 121, a marketing and advertising firm, said, while quoting a Spanish saying that “for you to be a successful bull fighter, you must first understand how to be a bull” that “all of us in this room is actually a consumer. So as we go through this, I would like to suggest that we not only see…
Justice Sherifat Sonaike of the Lagos State High Court, sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Annex, has sentenced Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola. Ominikoron was arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on murder, conspiracy, and rape, in connection with the death of Ayanwola, as well as the sexual assault of Dr. Anosike Victoria and the rape of one Maryland Ojiezelu. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Sonaike ruled that the Lagos State Government, which prosecuted the case, had successfully proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. “For the…
Lagos, the bustling cultural and commercial heartbeat of Nigeria, is once again set to host Africa’s most prestigious music celebration, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu officially declared the state’s readiness to welcome the rest of the continent and the world for the 2025 edition of the award ceremony. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who made the declaration when he received a high-powered delegation from the African Union and the AFRIMA International Committee in his office on Tuesday, said Lagos is more than prepared to roll out the red carpet for the rest of Africa in a demonstration of…