Author: Lagos Brief

The Renewed Hope Change Ambassadors have called for the removal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The group cited his “incessant attacks” on women’s rights and “demarketing” of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his government as the main reasons for the call. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its President, Dr Florence Adenifuja, the group claimed that Wike has a history of violence against women. The group emphasized that Wike’s “anti-people’s actions” are a threat to society. The statement reads, “The Renewed Hope Change Ambassadors can no longer afford to be silent…

BUA Foods Plc has recorded a growth in profit by 38 per cent year-on-year to about ₦130.9 billion from ₦95.18 billion in the comparable period in 2023. According to an unaudited financial statement published on the Nigerian Exchange, this translates to 37 per cent year-on-year growth in earnings per share, from ₦5.29 to ₦7.27. The financial report revealed that the company recorded a revenue surge by a remarkable 110% to ₦672.3 billion against ₦320.9bn posted in 2023, driven primarily by strong performance in the sugar, flour, and pasta divisions. According to the report, the growth was due to a year-on-year…

Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and leader of the Northern Caucus, has responded to Rep Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa’s warning against insulting former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement, Doguwa described Kwankwaso as the “grandfather of insults” and said he respects him despite their political differences. He stated that Kwankwaso’s denigrating comments about the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership triggered his cautioning. “I have been in the House of Representatives since Jibrin was in school. I, therefore, expect him to respect me the way he wants…

BUA Foods staff across the country joined in celebrating their Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, on his 64th birthday on Sunday, August 4. The industrialist and philanthropist was showered with praises for his leadership and contributions to the growth of the company and the Nigerian economy. In a post on social media shared by BUA Foods’ Public Relations And Media Manager, Sodiq Oyeleke, the members of staff expressed their gratitude for Rabiu’s visionary leadership and commitment to creating value for all stakeholders. They described him as a visionary, philanthropist, and role model whose impact has been felt within BUA Foods and…

A human rights activist,Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop becoming jittery over peaceful protest slated to commence by 1st day of August,2024, against the current economic hardship facing the people of the country as a result of removal of fuel subsidy,saying that peaceful protest was part of ingredients of democracy in a sane clime. The rights activist also urged President Tinubu to allow peaceful protest from Nigeria masses that devoid of political colouration and enjoined the Inspector General of Police,Dr. Kayode Egbetokun to ensure the adequate protection for the protesters through out the…

The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s political chief, in Iran’s capital early this morning, makes it clear that Israel is determined to continue its ruthless strategy of destroying the leadership of the Palestinian resistance. This however is a strategy doomed to failure. The people of Palestine will not be intimidated by such brutal acts of state terrorism into abandoning their struggle against Israeli oppression, nor will they succumb to Israel push for the “Final Solution”. With the killing of this latest martyr amidst the horrendous genocidal conflict in Gaza, Israel has opened a beehive without protective cloth, and the consequences…

In a bid to ensure optimal performance in line with the policy thrust of the present administration in Lagos State, the Parastatals Monitoring Office (PMO) has embarked on its year 2024 working tour of parastatals, agencies and government-owned companies across the State. The working tour, led by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adetutu Ososanya (FCA) was meant to assess to operational efficiency and foster synergy and collaboration with the PMO while understanding the impact of each agency’s work in order to ensure that their objectives align with public expectations. According to the Permanent Secretary, Parastatals organizations and agencies of government perform…

By Dunni Aladefa Leadership is a demanding vocation requiring in the first instance, knowledge, vision and capacity. In addition to the qualities outlined above, an individual aspiring to leadership must possess, nerves of steel, foreberance and empathy, for leadership challenges the entire spectrum of an individual’s physiological candidate psychological composition. It is trite to remark that every society, organization or indeed, every gathering of human beings is as strong or effective as it’s leadership. Where leadership is defective or to put it more precisely, where the leadership if such conglomeration of individuals is weak and ineffectual, such gathering is reduced…

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos) has expressed concern over violence that may occur as a result of nationwide protest planned to hold August 1, 2024 because of hunger and hardship in the country. This is as the Muslim students called on government and security agencies to prioritise the safety of educational institutions as the nation braces for the nationwide protest. The Amir (President) of MSSNLagos, Kamoldeen Abiona, made this known in a press statement urging Muslim youths to exercise caution. While blaming the government for the widespread economic challenges facing Nigerians, Abiona expressed concern…

The Nigeria Football Federation has requested for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position of the Coach of U20 Men National Team, otherwise known as Flying Eagles. The public notice, which is on the Federation’s website (https://thenff.com/job/vacancy-for-the-position-of-u-20-male-national-team-head-coach/)has specified for candidates to possess at least a CAF B License, must have been in football coaching for at least five years, be conversant with Nigeria’s domestic game, possess strong leadership qualities and be able to communicate effectively in English language. Candidates must also be upright and transparent in the discharge of their duties, be ready and willing to work with…