The family of 21-year-old Lolade Esho has cried out to Nigerians for help to finance a much-needed surgery that will help remove the mouth tumour he has been battling with for over seven years and stop its attendant pains. The surgery, doctors, said, will cost about N570,000. Lolade Esho,, an orphan, an orphan, resides in Ibillo Akoko Edo in Edo State with his sister, Mariam who is taking care of him. Speaking with our correspondent, Mariam disclosed that the mouth tumour growth was first noticed in 2016 when Lolade was 13 years. She noted that their mum, now deceased, sought…
Author: Lilian Azuh
John Okafor (aka Mr. Ibu) is one of the Nigeria’s top actors cum comedians. Days back, at Mercy city, in Warri, Delta State, he chatted with the publisher of SOLIDNEWSNG.COM Online Magazine, AZUH LILIAN on his family and more. Enjoy… Why are you here?It’s the birthday of the General Overseer of the church, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin. That is the reason why we are here. And I tell you the truth, the hospitality has been so wonderful. What is your prayer for him has he turns a year older today?For God to bless him more. What makes a good actor?Be…
Wema Bank Plc, the leading financial institution in innovation and technology has launched Phygital Branch, a self-service platform that combines the best aspects of traditional and digital banking, in all its branches nationwide. “Phygital is the result of Wema Bank’s recognition that a segment of our customers still enjoys the physical experience of traditional banking but without potential hassles such as queues that can diminish the experience.”, announced Mabel Adeteye, Wema Bank’s Head of Brand and Marketing Communications at the launch of the initiative. “Phygital tablets grants our customers the seamless in-branch experience they desire by reducing the amount of…
A Polaris Bank customer Mr Anthony Olasele on Thursday, June 23, writing on his Twitter handle has, applauded the Bank for protecting his account. Mr. Olasele, with Twitter handle @avogroovy, had on his last thread on May 16 alleged that Polaris Bank was “trying to steal millions from my account,” while calling out the Bank to provide a copy of the court order from Abuja saying “I am dead and a hold (PND) should be placed on my account so I can go to the same court and show proof of life or lift the inactive status on my account.”…
The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction of one Victory Dennis (aka Lakeisha Andre) before Justice A.A.Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court on charges bordering on impersonation. He was arrested at Disney Lounge Night Club, Barnawa, Kaduna following intelligence on his alleged internet fraud-related activities. Further investigations revealed how he used WhatsApp and Facebook social media platforms to impersonate and represent himself as a perfumer Count one of the charge reads, “that you, Victory Dennis ( aka Lakeidha Andre) ” M ” sometime in 2022 in Kaduna within the jurisdiction of…
Beyoncé and SZA were the big winners at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday night. The Crazy in Love singer and Kill Bill hitmaker both won three awards, with them tying for Album of the Year for Renaissance and SOS. Beyoncé completed her haul with the Viewer’s Choice Award and BET Her accolade for her single Break My Soul, while SZA, real name Solána Imani Rowe, also received the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist prize and Video of the Year trophy for Kill Bill. Neither of the singers was able to attend the ceremony, which was held at the Microsoft Theater…
On Monday, June 26, 2023, The Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, announced the suspension of further work on the ongoing reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, to reduce gridlock during the Sallah celebration. Engr. (Mrs) Olukorede Kesha, made the announcement in a statement released by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos. According to the statement, construction works on the road will be put on hold between Tuesday, June 27, 2023, to Sunday, July 2, 2023, to allow those traveling during the Sallah break to have easy access. “Construction activities on this ever busy and very important highway will be suspended from…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29, 2023 as Public Holidays. Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja said the declaration is in commemoration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Akinlade, “In the spirit of this special occasion, during which we commemorate the great virtues of obedience, sacrifice and faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibraheem (Peace of Allah be upon him), Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians are enjoined to make sacrifices for the growth and development of our communities and our great country, Nigeria.…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria to rename some federal airports after some notable Nigerians. In a memo dated June 1, 2023, was directed to all Head of Operations of FAAN and titled, “Naming of Federal Airports in favour of some prominent Nigerians,” by the Federal Ministry of Aviation. The memo signed by Mrs Joke Olatunji, the Director of Airport Operations, was made available to The PUNCH on Monday, read, “I am directed to refer a memo with reference number, FMA/T4464/7090/T7B/647 from FAAN on the naming of some federal airports after notable Nigerians. The Port Harcourt…
Kano State Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday, mandated the Accountant-General to halt the salaries of 10,800 workers employed by his predecessor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar. Before taking over the helm of affairs, Yusuf accused Ganduje’s government of illegally employing over 10,000 workers when he was about to conclude his final term in office. White briefing newsmen in Kano in Kano on Monday, the Accountant General, Abdulkadir Abdusalam, said the governor ordered his office to expunge the workers from the state’s payroll. According to him, his office would investigate to ascertain the authenticity of their engagement and procedures, to remove…