The President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Prof. Simon Adesina Sodiya would on June 8, chair the 2023 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), holding at the prestigious Welcome Centre Hotel, MM International Airport Road, Lagos. Confirming this, the Lead Consulting Strategist, DigitalSENSE Africa and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media group, Mr. Remmy Nweke, said that Sodiya, professor of Computer Science and Information Security at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun state, is a seasoned professional to chair the 14th edition of Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D). The…
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The Lagos branch of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria has named Aransiola Kudus as the acting Chairman following a court ruling. Earlier, the Lagos state government had suspended RTEAN activities in the state, dissolved its elected leadership, and established a 25-member park management committee led by Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, to manage all motor parks and garages in the state. However, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria nullified the government’s decision and affirmed RTEAN’s right to operate in Lagos State in a ruling delivered on April 18th. Following this court’s ruling, the Executive National…
Erling Haaland of Manchester City has bagged the prestigious Premier League Player of the Season award after a remarkable, goal-filled year. The PUNCH reported that he, along with his teammate Kevin De Bruyne, and Arsenal’s Bukola Saka, alongside Harry Kane and others, were nominated for the prestigious award. Haaland, with 36 goals in the Premier League this season, has emerged as the winner of this award. He is now the fourth player to win the Man City Player of the Year award, following Kevin De Bruyne, who won the award in 2019/20 and 2021/22, Ruben Dias, who won it in…
On May 24, 2023, the ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Tina Turner passed on. As the world mourns the passing of the iconic musician, here are some facts many of her fans and admirers do not know about her four sons. The charismatic vocalist reportedly died after a long illness at her home in Switzerland. Turner’s team confirmed her death via her official social media pages. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner”. With over six decades of an outstanding career, the vocal powerhouse blessed and entertained people with songs like ‘What’s Love Got…
As the world commemorates 2023 children’s’ day celebration, Polaris Bank has urged parents to imbibe in their kids, the art of saving by opening Polaris Rainbow Account. To encourage savings amongst kiddies, Polaris Bank offers its customers a specialized savings account, Polaris Rainbow Account, for kids between zero and 12 years. The account is part of a range of products designed by the Bank to ensure that, from infancy to adolescent, and to adulthood, there is a financial solution for everyone”. Polaris Rainbow Account, managed by parents or guardians, provides an opportunity for children to gain financial literacy from an…
Britney Spears has reacted to reuniting with her mum Lynne Spears this week following a years-long feud. The Princess of Pop’s mother Lynne was photographed while waiting to reunite with her eldest daughter in California on Wednesday. The Grammy winner took to Instagram on Thursday to address Lynne’s return into her life and share a sweet throwback photograph. “My sweet mamma showed up at my doorstep yesterday after three years,” she wrote in the caption. “It’s been such a long time … with my family there’s always something that needs to be worked out … but time heals all wounds…
Joseph Ada, a former housemate of the first edition of BBNaija show, is dead. According to multiple reports, the former reality TV show star died in Delaware, US on Wednesday, May 24. It was further stated that he died after a battle with pancreatitis. Before his appearance on the Big Brother Nigeria show, Joseph was a former flight attendant with Virgin Atlantic. He moved to the US after participating on the show. Joseph was co-housemate with the current host of the BBNaija show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The first edition of the show, which took place in 2006, also featured Gideon Okeke, Maureen…
On Saturday, President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, spoke on the significance of democracy in driving Nigeria’s sustainable development. Speaking at the Inauguration Lecture delivered by former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Tinubu highlighted the indispensable role of democracy as the cornerstone for the nation’s progress and prosperity, emphasising the vital nature of democracy in advancing the nation’s interests. In his speech, the keynote speaker, former President Kenyatta appealed to the incoming President of Nigeria to unite the country irrespective of ethnic, political and religious clevages that may exist. “The contest is now over and the…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents of the State that his second term in office will be more rewarding, especially in the education sector. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Friday during the commissioning of Oke-Odo Junior High School (Education District IV) at Ebute-Metta in Lagos Mainland. The facilities in the newly commissioned Oke-Odo Junior High School are 15 blocks of classrooms, a laboratory, a Staff room, a Sick Bay, a Principal Office, a Vice Principal Office, 36 toilets, and a multi-purpose sports facility for long tennis, volleyball, basketball, and badminton. He said commissioning of the school and…
President Muhammadu Buhari will make a farewell broadcast as President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on Sunday, May 28, at 7 am. Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast.