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  By Oluwatope Lawanson Renowned Nigerian actors Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu have expressed heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming success of the viral anti-domestic violence video ‘Make We Halla’. The video, which has garnered widespread attention and praise since its release, tackles the pressing issue of domestic violence in Nigeria. Inojie and Nuhu have utilized their platforms to tackle this menace head-on. The success of “Make We Halla” testifies to the impact of collaborative efforts in addressing social issues. Inojie expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support received from Nigerians nationwide, emphasizing the importance of not remaining a silent bystander when we know Domestic violence is taking place. He commented, “we are truly grateful for the tremendous response to ‘Make We Halla’. The outpouring of support and engagement from the public has been inspiring. Now we want to take the momentum to the next level. We are asking bystanders to take action – Make

  By Oluwatope Lawanson  Actor and Filmmaker, Lateef Adedimeji has urged Nigerians to take invest in real estate while assuring of good Return on Investment. Adedimeji gave the assurance during the recent activation of Gtext Homes smart offices and allocation of land at Sardius Estate, Epe and Beryl Beach Front, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.  The filmmaker and brand ambassador of Gtext Lands, explained that Sardius estate is in same environment with the proposed 100 hectares film village of the Lagos state government. According to him, the estate will also serve as a one-stop shop for residents with the needed facilities for modern living. “The estate being called Sardius Farm city explains the fact that there is a plan to have a farm village in the estate.  The plan is to make the estate as homely as possible because it is going to be a sort of resort where you can find animals," he said.  The movie enthusiast noted that acquiring land is a form of investment banking.  He, therefore, urged

  By Oluwatope Lawanson Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, The Executive Chairman Adron Homes, advocates for Consolidation first before Transformation as he declares his support for Dr Segun Oshundairo, The Aspiring REDAN Chairman For Lagos Chapter(Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria) He stated his full fledged support during an exclusive interview with the REDAN Chairman Aspirant, Dr Segun Oshundairo, the CEO of Arcview Investment Limited.  During the Aspirant’s visit, Aare Adetola admonished him on steps to take to ensure that his tenure birth policies that would revolutionize the Real Estate Industry.  He urged the Aspirant to embark on Intense Media publicity and collaborative advocacy efforts to influence government policies and decisions affecting the Real Estate Industry. During this Meeting, The Aspirant talked about his Manifesto which he would implement once he emerges the Chairman.  He declared the following Intentions: – Create a Developers Mortgage Plan. With this, he w

By Oluwatope Lawanson A U.S-based clinical nurse, Mrs Maggie Offoha, has advised Nigerians aspiring to relocate abroad due to economic reasons to count the cost. Offoha, who is also a renowned author and poet, gave the advice at a book launch on Tuesday in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Offoha, who has lived for 22 years  in the U.S., published three books in which she chronicled her experiences as an immigrant in the U.S. The titles of the books are: `Return to Where I Belong’, ‘Dark Shadows on My Path’, and ‘Poetry for Thought’. The clinical nurse said that the books were not only a reflection of her experiences abroad, but also about expectations from any immigrant. Offoha said that while reasons  presented by youths for emigrating could  look appealing, there were underlining factors which  must be considered before leaving a country of birth. “Those of us, who have travelled abroad, have stories we will want to tell, which should be of help to those who

  By Oluwatope Lawanson Nigerian Fuji Musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate has debunked allegations levelled against him by his former drummer, Ayankunle Ayanlowo. Ayanlowo, who played the talking drum for K1 for 32 years, from 1990 to 2022, made some allegations against Kwam 1 in an interview with Agbaletu TV posted on YouTube on March 15. In the interview, Ayanlowo relayed his experiences working with K1 and accused him of maltreatment, likening their relationship to that of a master and a slave. Speaking with Journalists at his Ijebu-Ode Mayegun Resort, KI said Ayanlowo was actually one of his drummers in the past who was a trouble shooter. "Ayankunle has been a former member of the band who is a consistent trouble shooter, he has gone and returned several times.  "I would tell you that of all the members of my band, Ayankunle is the only one that has gone and whenever he wants to return, he would get people or close associates to beg me and I

  Nollywood actors, Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu, on Tuesday enjoined Nigerians to always speak out against domestic violence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ali Nuhu was recently appointed as the Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC). Inojie along with Nuhu, through their instagram handles released a compelling video urging Nigerians to break the culture of silence surrounding domestic violence. Using their platforms, they aim to empower Nigerians to recognise their ability to make a difference by speaking out against domestic violence within their communities. In the video, the actors find themselves in a restaurant witnessing a disturbing instance of domestic violence. While Nuhu initially suggested ignoring the situation, Inojie emphasised the importance of taking action, declaring, “Evil thrives when good men keep quiet.” Together, they rally those present to demonstrate their disapproval by making noise and taking a stand against the violence. Wit

  By Oluwatope Lawanson In a bid to enhance home ownership , Nigeria's leading real estate company, GText Homes on Thursday, allocated plots of land to several owners at two of its flagship estates, the Jasper Smart City, Isheri and Sapphire Water City Estate, Owutu, Ikorodu. The allocation was witnessed by two of GText Homes brand ambassadors namely, popular fuji musician, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, and On Air Personality and Yoruba Radio Presenter, Kola Olootu. Also present are Mr Farouq Usman, Chief Executive Officer GText Homes, and Miss Queeneth Uchedu, General Manager, GText Homes. At the two estates, several landowners took possession of their properties, not left out as one of the recipients was the Online social media Sensation, Mrs Deborah Adebisi popularly known as Mummy Zee. Recall mummy Zee became an online sensation sometime in January after a post she made on X (Twitter) went viral of how she gets up as early as 4:00 am to cook for her husband. This was followed

  By Oluwatope Lawanson The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel-King, has described the death of Olubadan, HIM Senator Oba Lekan Balogun Ali, Okunmade II, as a monumental loss to Yoruba Land, Ibadan Land and the traditional institution. Aare Adetola who is also the Aare Apesinola of Ibadan land has commiserated with a deceased family who joined his ancestors after two years of ascending the throne of his forefathers. Aare Adetola described Oba Balogun as an embodiment of peace and a rallying point for all Ibadan indigenes. His cosmopolitan nature and his exposure have helped place Ibadan on a high pedestal. A condolence statement by Aare Adetola reads; “The death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, HIM Oba Lekan Balogun Ali, Okunmade II is a monumental loss to us, Ibadan Land and the traditional institution most especially in Yoruba Land. As a former lawmaker and scholar, he served Ibadan diligently and treated everyone who crossed his

  By Oluwatope Lawanson In a bid to enhance home ownership , Nigeria's leading real estate company, GText Homes on Thursday, allocated plots of land to several owners at two of its flagship estates, the Jasper Smart City, Isheri and Sapphire Water City Estate, Owutu, Ikorodu, Lagos. The land allocation was witnessed by two of GText Homes brand ambassadors namely, popular fuji musician, Alhaji Abass Akande Obesere, and On Air Personality and Yoruba Radio Presenter, Kola Olootu. Also present are Mr Farouq Usman, Chief Executive Officer GText Homes, and Miss Queeneth Uchedu, General Manager, GText Homes. At the two estates, several landowners took possession of their properties. Speaking, Obesere urged Nigerians to cultivate the culture of investing in properties as it is one of the most viable forms of investment.  According to him, the most valuable form of investment is in properties because it gives one peace of mind as you do not have to panic. "Also, properties appreciat

 Delta govt promises to strengthen statistics office better service delivery Delta govt promises to strengthen statistics office better service delivery Delivery By Mercy Obojeghren Asaba, March 13, 2024 (NAN) The Delta Government has promised to strengthen its Central Office of Research and Statistics for better service delivery. The state’s Commissioner for Economic Planning, Sunny Ekedayen stated this on Wednesday in Asaba when he declared open a two-day training/validation for personnel of government Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) involved in data collection. Ekedayen, represented by the Director of Budgeting in the Ministry,Mr Thomson Olije, said that the government placed great premium on statistics, in recognition of the enormous task associated with data collection. “It gives me great pleasure to be in your mids at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop which has been put together for MDAs in public service involved in routine data collection and analysis. ”Th

  By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State University (LASU), Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has urged staff members to keep pace with emerging technologies for improved productivity. Olatunji-Bello made the call while speaking at the oening session of a 2-day training on Artificial Intelligence (AI), for staff from all cadre in the university. She said this was necessary in order to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technological landscape within university environment. The LASU boss also emphasized on the importance of staying abreast of technological advancements to remain relevant in the academic sphere while underscoring the need for continuous learning and adaptation.  According to her, in today's digital age, it is imperative for educators to embrace emerging technologies as tools for innovation and advancement. The Don noted that by leveraging these technologies effectively, it could revolutionize teaching methods, streamline administrative processes, and fo

  By Oluwatope Lawanson Magadalene Lagu, Head of Governance and Stability, British High Commission, on Wednesday advised the Nigerian government to further engage youths in accountability processes. Lagu made the call during the Lagos Digital Democracy Fair organised by Yiaga Africa in partnership with CivicHive, and supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. She noted that it was necessary for Nigerian government to intensify its effort by encouraging more youths to participate in democracy. Lagu said that Nigeria, with most of its population on the young side, needed to be motivated, adding that government accountability was key to engaging them. On the event, the UK official commended Yiaga Africa and CivicHive for promoting inclusion of people in Nigeria’s democratic processes. “It’s amazing to see the profound work digital innovators and change makers are doing. “The most critical thing is that we see a lot of activities in the digital space and now we need to

  By Oluwatope Lawanson An innovator, Mr Ubong Inyang, on Wednesday urged governments to effectively engage young people with potential digital solutions to enhance governance. Inyang, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of CitizenCentre, a Civic Tech Digital App, made the call during the Lagos Digital Democracy Fair held at Yaba, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fair was organised by Yiaga Africa in partnership with CivicHive, with the support of Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. He advised government to intensify its effort by engaging more tech hubs, civic hubs to find out solutions young people were developing on daily basis. According to him, government should not underrate young people but effectively include them in governance and its processes. “Young people have solutions, so if government can effectively engage them and sincerely implement the solutions, there will be change and progress in the land. “The more engagement with the youths,

  NYSC Reporters Sokoto, March 6, 2024 (NAN) The Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has tasked corps members to be productive and participate actively in the community development programmes during the mandatory one year national service.   Ahmed, represented by the NYSC Coordinator in Sokoto State, Alhaji Usman Yakubu-Yaro, gave the charge at the closing ceremony of 2024 Batch ‘A stream 1′ Orientation programme for corps members at the camp in Sokoto, on Wednesday.   He advised them to accept their postings in good faith and integrate with residents of their host communities, as well as contribute to the growth of the area.   Ahmed also urged the corps members to respect the culture and traditions of their host communities, ensure peaceful coexistence, and to be resilient and add value to the communities. “Take security issues seriously, read the instructions in your manual and abide by them accordingly. Your security is our concern, but