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 LASODA EMPOWERS 150 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WITH CAC BUSINESS REGISTRATION, ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has empowered 150 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by facilitating the registration of their businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and providing enterprise development training to strengthen disability-owned businesses across Lagos State. The empowerment programme, themed "Beyond Limits: Building Sustainable and Compliant Enterprises," was held on Monday at the STO Resource Centre Hall, Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs.) Oluwatoyin Oke-Osayintolu, said the initiative reflects the Lagos State Government's commitment to promoting economic inclusion and entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities. She said the programme was designed not only to register participants' businesses with the Corporate Affairs...

 IGP DISU VISITS NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, ADVOCATES SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR POLICE PERSONNEL The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has advocated a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to strengthen the professional capacity of police personnel through specialised legal and judicial training. The Inspector-General of Police made the call during a courtesy visit to the National Judicial Institute, where he was received by the Administrator of the Institute, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, OFR, alongside the Institute Secretary, Mr. Olumo Abdulazeez, Esq., and members of the Institute's Management Team. During the visit, the IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to the rule of law and the effective administration of criminal justice. He proposed a structured collaboration with the Institute to provide continuous training for Police lawyers, prosecutors, Invest...

  PAUL OLUFEMI 0GUNLANA  The public is hereby notified that PAULOLUFEMl OGUNLANA, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy and Obtaining Money by False Pretence. Ogunlana is a 45-year-old male, from Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, and his last known address is: Sauka New Site, Federal Housing Authority, Lugbe, Airport Road, Abuja. Anybody with useful information as to his whereabouts should please contact the Commission in its lbadan, Uyo, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Benin, Makurdi, Kaduna, llorin, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Gombe, Port Harcourt or Abuja offices or through 08093322644; its e-mail address: info@efcc.gov. ng or the nearest Police Station and other security agencies.  Dele Oyewale Head,  Media & Publicity.  VICTOR EMEGHE KALU  The public is hereby notified that VICTOR EMEGHE KALU, whose photograph appears above is wanted by the Economic and Financial ...

 Dangote reduces petrol price to N1,165, diesel to N1,570 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has reduced the ex-depot prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) as part of efforts to make petroleum products more affordable. Under the new pricing structure, the refinery reduced the price of petrol from N1,215 per litre to N1,165, representing a N50 reduction, while diesel was cut from N1,650 per litre to N1,570, amounting to an N80 reduction. In a statement signed by the Dangote Group on Wednesday, the refinery said the price review was aimed at enhancing energy affordability, improving access to refined petroleum products and supporting economic activities across Nigeria. According to the refinery, the move reflects its commitment to providing “affordable, high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market.” It added that it remained committed to ensuring stable supply while leveraging operational efficiencies to deliver value to consumers, busi...

 Samantha Morton admits being replaced by Scarlett Johansson 'hurt' Samantha Morton recently revisited the disappointment of being replaced in Spike Jonze’s 2013 film Her. Originally cast as the voice of Samantha, the AI system that Joaquin Phoenix’s character falls in love with, Morton recorded her lines in specially designed booths and even inside a car trunk to capture intimacy.  However, in post‑production, she was replaced by Scarlett Johansson. Morton admitted she was “surprised” and “a little sad” by the decision, though she acknowledged it was the director’s prerogative.  She added that Johansson’s voice was “beautiful” and evocative, but wished she had been given another chance to try an American accent. Despite that setback, Morton is now earning acclaim for her role as Circe in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Nolan praised her performance as pivotal to the film, describing Circe as a character who shifts the entire dynamic of the story.  He recalled that ...

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper spark marriage speculation after wearing matching rings in Paris  Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are the subject of marriage speculation after reports claimed they quietly married in New York several weeks ago. According to The Sun, sources said the couple, who have been together for three years, recently held a dinner celebration in New York that was believed by some attendees to be connected to a wedding. The reports gained further attention after Hadid, 31, and Cooper, 51, were photographed in Paris wearing what appeared to be matching rings on their wedding fingers while Cooper was filming the Ocean's Eleven prequel. Page Six Style reported that the rings are Boucheron designs. Hadid was said to be wearing the Quatre Radiant Edition Wedding Band, while Cooper appeared to be wearing the brand's Godron Pink Gold Wedding Band. The jewellery pieces are marketed by the brand as wedding bands and symbols of commitment, adding to the speculation. Neith...

 Shawn Mendes confirms relationship with Bruna Marquezine as he celebrates actress’ 31st birthday Shawn Mendes has made his relationship with Bruna Marquezine public by sharing a birthday tribute to the actress. The 27-year-old singer marked Marquezine’s 31st birthday on Instagram with a message describing her as a positive presence in his life and saying he was grateful for her. Mendes also shared photos and videos of Marquezine volunteering with children at Casa Amarela Providência, a cultural centre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He later posted additional moments with the *Blue Beetle* actress on his Instagram Story. The couple had kept their relationship relatively private after they were first linked during a trip to Brazil in December. They were later photographed together in Los Angeles while shopping. Mendes has previously spoken about sharing personal experiences through his music.  On his 2024 album Shawn, he addressed a pregnancy scare involving an unnamed partner in t...