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  When whispers about Asake's departure from YBNL began circulating in December, it felt inevitable. The label that turned the young upcoming artiste from the streets of Lagos into a global Afrobeats phenomenon in just two years might be losing its prized asset. Born Ololade Ahmed,  Asake  had spent a decade as an underground hustler—dabbling in dance, churning out music, and barely moving the needle. His fortunes changed in 2022, thanks to an introduction facilitated by his friend, Yhemo Lee, to the godfather of Nigerian street-pop, Olamide. Olamide  didn’t just sign Asake; he threw the entire weight of YBNL behind him. From co-signs on tracks like Omo Ope to roping in Burna Boy for Sungba (Remix), Olamide went all in. The visionary business partnership between YBNL and Empire ensured Asake's music reached farther shores, making him a staple in UK and US Afrobeats circuits. Add TG Omori’s cinematic visuals—eight in total—and you have the makings of an unstoppable cu...

  The Director General of the Bureau for Public Enterprises, Ayodeji Gbeleyi, on Friday, revealed that Delta Steel Company, valued at over $700m, was sold for $30m. Gbeleyi stated this while interfacing with the House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets in Abuja. “A company worth $700m was sold for just $30m,” he said, noting that under the Federal Government’s privatisation policy, “80 per cent of Delta Steel Company in Aladja, Delta State, was sold to Global Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd in 2005, while the government retained a 20 per cent stake.” He explained that residential buildings and land owned by the company were used to settle workers and pensioners. After privatisation, the company reportedly used Delta Steel Company’s assets as collateral for a loan from Ecobank. The BPE DG further revealed that due to non-performance, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria acquired the assets in 2015 and sold them to Premium Steel and Mines Ltd. He accused AMCON of failing...

  The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has commended the Nigeria Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Obudu Cattle Ranch into a major hub for livestock and dairy production in Nigeria. The governor who spoke through his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, during a courtesy visit by the Honorable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, described the initiative as a welcome development. He highlighted Obudu’s unique climate, rich biodiversity, and vast landmass as key advantages for large-scale livestock farming and dairy production . Governor Otu emphasized that global economic shifts provide an opportunity for Nigeria to expand its agricultural exports and attract agrobusiness investments. He urged stakeholders to leverage agriculture as a key driver of economic growth, shifting from subsistence farming to large-scale commercial production. “Nigeria’s economic future depends on our ability to fully harness our agricultural and livestock resources....

  COMMENDS PROGRESS OF WORK ON 30.4KM A2-PAI-GOMANI ROAD PROJECT IN KWALI Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has announced that numerous projects executed by the FCT Administration are slated for commissioning in May as part of the second anniversary celebration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The Minister made these remarks during an inspection tour of road projects in Kwali Area Council on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He said, “By May, there will be a lot of projects to be commissioned for the second anniversary of Mr. President. That is certain”. The FCT Minister expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on the projects inspected, including the 30.4-kilometer A2 - Pai and Pai-Gomani road from the Abuja-Lokoja expressway to Gomani in Kwali Area Council and commended the contractors for their dedication and hard work. He also expressed confidence in their ability to deliver the project on schedule, while also reiterating the F...

  On Monday, February 9, 2025, Premium Times, one of Nigeria’s well-known online publications, published a piece which left me wondering whether it was really from the same platform I have always respected. Writing ostensibly in response to a piece on Cardoso’s first eleven  https://www.thecable.ng/on-cardoso-and-his-first-eleven/  , Premium Times published a piece that was to put it mildly, heavy on conjecture. The “exclusive” focused on the appointment of consultants and advisers at the CBN, but while I read to see whether they were going to present evidence of incompetence or lack of qualification with regard to the profiles in the article they were responding to,the piece appeared to read like an attack on the female consultants and advisers. Premium Times went as far as calling them “Cardoso Women”.  This was upsetting and I found it to be a blatant display of sexism because the fact remains that these women are not just names on a page – they are our daughters,...

  The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Friday, said President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, to a university. He disclosed the news to the management, staff, and students of the college during a working visit to the institution. “The rector said some minutes ago that the staff, students, and management of the college have been praying and fasting that it be converted to a university. Somehow, you have kind of ambushed me, but I must let you know that when I discussed the issue with President Bola Tinubu, he did not waste time in approving. I am just waiting for the memo and other necessary protocols from the appropriate quarters. “ This school is a legacy, and with over 200 staff members holding doctorate degrees in various fields, it is more than ready and fit to become a university. All the credit about this should go to the president, who loves education and is concerned about giving the best to the youths who are o...

  The road was previously a single carriageway road (2 lanes), but it has now been expanded into a dual carriageway road (4 lanes). Jubril A. Gawat @Mr_JAGs LAGOS ROAD PROJECTS ✅ Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu today commissioned the newly rehabilitated Chief Yesufu Abiodun Oniru/Akiogun Road—an alternative route to the Admiralty Circle Toll Plaza—Lekki, Eti-Osa Local Government Area. This provides a crucial alternative route that will significantly decongest traffic at the Lekki Epe Toll Plaza, ensuring smoother and more efficient movement for commuters. This project also aligns with the iconic Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road, this newly commissioned project makes it a major part of the state's long-term transportation strategy. The benefits of this road rehabilitation are multifaceted. Beyond significantly reducing travel time and improving road safety, it will enhance the overall commuting experience while positively impacting property values and economic activities within ...