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TimeManager:
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named by President Joe Biden among the 400 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States.

A statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) noted that the prestigious recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers.

It said this year’s awardees, announced by President Biden on January 14, 2025, are employed or funded by 14 participating United States government agencies.

The Nigerian honorees include Azeez Butali, Gilbert Lilly Endowed Professor of Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa;

Ijeoma Opara, Associate Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences), Yale School of Public Health, Yale University;

and Oluwatomi Akindele, Postdoctoral researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Others are Eno Ebong, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biology at Northeastern University;

Oluwasanmi Koyejo, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University;

and Abidemi Ajiboye, Executive Vice Chair of the Case School of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University.

President Tinubu commended these trailblazing Nigerians for their remarkable achievements in science, technology and engineering.

The president noted that recognising these exceptional talents underscores Nigerians’ vast potential to excel both at home and on the global stage.

According to the statement, he looks forward to the honorees sharing their multidisciplinary expertise to benefit Nigeria’s development efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
https://tribuneonlineng.com/tinubu-congratulates-nigerian-engineers-scientists-on-making-bidens-honours-list/amp/

Doylestown92:
Wow! The list is endless! Thank you for teaching me about the others I never knew.

OVB123:
If you like continue to paddle lies in this forum "Na u Sabi".
One will wonder why you believe oba, when he said he is descendant of Oduwawa and this same time refuse to believe what he also said earlier that Oduduwa was a banished Prince from the Kingdom.
I don't want to go into details of what happened and how it happened but believe it or not, it wasn't Oba Erediauwa that propagated "Oduduwa Benin's son controversy" but an age long believe in Benin kingdom.
As for the videos you posted, it doesn't really matter to us in Benin kingdom/city because even the Ogiemiens know where they rightfully belong in the Kingdom.
Furthermore, in Benin, we only have one king and that is the Oba of Benin.
Oba-kha-tor-kpere, Ise!

OVB123:
This same Oba of Benin that said in that video that he is a descendants of of Oromiyan, also said in that same video that Oduduwa was a banished Prince from Benin.
Didn't you also watch it? How about that?

PressMyButton:
https://x.com/realFFK/status/1879437809972601086?t=8zH6JkaGjrPHW8HUd5qxkA&s=19[/quote]Chief Remi "Fani Power" Kayode... He's rescue in January 1966 by loyalist Federal troops is indeed surreal.

temiiii:
A $500 million cable car mass urban transit system is set to launch in Lagos courtesy of investor, Ropeways Transport limited.
The cable car transit system will provide commuters an affordable and safe means of transportation. Ropeways reportedly signed a 30 year Franchise Agreement with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and the Government of Lagos State on the project.

The various routes covered in the Lagos environs include Ijora – Iddo, Iddo – Adeniji, Apapa – Oluwole, Oluwole – Adeniji, Adeniji – Obalende, Obalende – Falomo, and Falomo – Victoria Island.
Commuters are expected to pay about N200 and N300 per trip.
According to Dapo Olumide, C.E.O of Ropeways Transport Limited, “By complementing existing transport modes, the Lagos Cable Car Transit System will play its part in reducing the traffic congestion in the city.”

“The existing metropolitan highway infrastructure is severely constrained, with journeys to and from work within the city regularly exceeding three hours. In addition, studies carried out in 2009 on vehicle registration show that an additional 200,000 vehicles are registered annually in Lagos State.
This equates to 222 vehicles per kilometre of road in Lagos, which by far outweighs the national average of just 11 vehicles per kilometer of road, with vehicles estimated to contribute more than 70 per cent of the air pollution in Lagos,” he said.

“Presently, there is a need to ameliorate the existing congestion on the three bridges connecting Lagos Mainland to Lagos Island and to provide a link between Apapa and the Central Business District on Lagos Island, and also to link Victoria Island with the Central Business District of Lagos Island. These are what we hope to achieve with the launch of the cable transit system,” he added.

stane007:
Comedian AY, his brothers Yomi and Lanre, and his three younger sisters, Bimbo, Bukky and Morenike all rocked matching outfits to celebrate their late parents, Mr and Mrs Olorunyomi Makun’s 17 years thanksgiving/remembrance.


His wife Mabel was also present.

http://www.lailasblog.com/comedian-ay-shows-off-beautiful-younger-sisters-parents-thanksgivingremembrance-service-photos/

robosky02:
https://nairametrics.com/2020/11/27/qatar-air-starts-abuja-operations-with-first-nigerian-female-boeing-787-pilot/

Islie:
https://dailytrust.com/how-aggrieved-passenger-grounded-abuja-bound-aircraft-left-travellers-stranded/

richmond500:
As a parent, hide ur girl child from men.

Men corrupt girls than girls corrupt themselves.

You will see a 50yrs old man trying to fvck a 16yrs old girl.

Though some women also do it to young guys but it's rare

Tzar:
This generalization of ALL men makes this post so useless.

You have described the hypocrisy of WEAK MEN.

REAL MEN know what they want in real women and don't play around these 304s.

Rapmoney:
I have come across many Nigerian men, both young and middle age, who are always in the habit of criticizing young women on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, etc, for exposing their bodies and twerking. The common lines you hear are 'These ones still get parents'?...'Useless girls'...'Ehen, that's the only thing they can offer'...'See them, fish brain'...'Ashawo'...'Olosho', etc.

When you visit the pages of these same women that are constantly being abused, you will be amazed by the number of followers they have. Some of them have millions of followers while others have followers running into hundreds of thousands.

My question is: Who are the people following these women? Are their followers ghosts? You cannot tell me that majority of their followers are women, because the truth is that their twerking and body exposure attract more men than women to their pages! You will criticize publicly but follow them secretly like perverts, in order to be among the first to see their videos, and end up calling men who say the slightest positive thing about these women names like SIMPS and the likes.

This type of hypocrisy is terrible and stinks like rotten eggs! Make una dey try abeg. Stop criticizing the food that you secretly salivate over.

victorDanladi:
Yea...they love education so much!

Sirianese:
No Yoruba in Edo

Akoko-Edo are NOT Yoruba

Housing:
Babajide Otitoju is also from Kogi

Doylestown92:
In no particular order. As a Yoruba man from Kogi, I noticed there's less discussion about the Okun people. So I made this compilation of famous Okun people. We're one Yoruba people, this is not a competition against any other subgroup. Also, none Yoruba people should keep off, this thread is not for disunity, but just one more glory of the Yoruba people.


1. Pius Adesanmi- Former Professor of Literature at The Pennsylvania State University, United States., Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Director of the Institute of African Studies at Carleton University.

2. Sam Adeyemi- Founder and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Center.

3. Bayo Ojo- S.A.N., Former Attorney General of Nigeria. Former head of The Nigerian Ministry of Justice.

4. John Onaiyekan- Cardinal, Archbishop emeritus of Abuja. Cardinal Priest of San Saturnino in Rome.

5. Eyitayo Lambo- Professor, Former Nigerian Federal Minister of Health.

6. Olu Obafemi- Professor of English and Dramatic Literature at The University of Illorin, former President of The Nigerian Academy of Letters.

7. Jide Omokore- Marine and Construction businessman, Forbes multimillionaire.

8. Abiodun Faleke- Member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives for Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos.

9. John Obaro- Technology entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder of SystemSpecs Nigeria Limited.

10. John Olatunde Ayeni- Lawyer, investor and business magnate, Chairman of Skye Bank.

11. Tolulope Arotile- First-ever female combat helicopter pilot in the Nigerian Air Force.

12. Etannibi Alemika- . Professor of Criminology and the Sociology of Law at the University of Jos, member The American Society of Criminology and The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

13. Ibiyinka Alao- Nigerian-American artist, architect, writer, film director and musical theater composer.

14. Nike Davies-Okundaye- Artist, owner of the Nike Arts Galleries in Lagos, Abuja, Osogbo, and Ogidi.

15. Gbenro Ajibade- Actor, producer, model and presenter.

16. Seth Sunday Ajayi- Scientist, scholar, and the first African Professor of Wildlife Ecology.

17. Tunde Baiyewu- Nigeria-British singer and songwriter.

18. Joseph Abiodun Balogun- Nigerian-American academic, distinguished professor of Health Sciences at Chicago State University, Illinois, United States.

19. Sunday Bada- Sprinter, gold medal winner.

20. Grace Oyelude- Beauty Pageant, First Miss Nigeria.

21. TY Bello- Singer, songwriter, photographer and philanthropist.

22. Jaywon- Singer, songwriter and actor.

23. Darey Art Alade- Singer, Song Writer.

24. WizzyPro- Music Producer.

25. Ruger- Singer, Songwriter.

26. Tunde Ednut- Internet blogger and musician.

27. Dino Melaye- Former Senator for Kogi West.
28. Yetunde Barnabas- Model, actress and Movie Producer.

29. - Smart Adeyemi- Senator for Kogi West.

30. Deji Adeyanju- Lawyer.

Cherrybae:
We don't have anything like ikwerre people's congress.

Only ogbakor ikwerre we have. Ikwerre are not igbos and we have warned ohaneze and those claiming to be the president General never to step their foots into ikwerre land.

Is it by force to be part of igbo.

Igbo people claiming ikwerre peoples congress.

Ndi Ara

ricson11:
Detty December has opened a positive image for Nigeria - Former Lagos State Governor, Fashola


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0ZLOlVHUp0?si=MIX7KF0GoRHga1bI

Kemetian:
Lagos is now officially a WORLD CLASS TOURIST AND ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION.

The iconic Time Out magazine read for generations by millions of western fun-seekers, has now ranked Lagos 6TH in the world in terms of NIGHTLIFE, beating cities like London, New York, Los Angeles, Nairobi, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Paris, and others, including Accra, who came in at a distant 10th.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/32/3a/95/323a95865a6d6e8c2b37f10293857359.jpg

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/74/20/d2/7420d2c30e37ad78fd195e9733af84f3.jpg

https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-best-cities-for-nightlife

Fergie.001:
The legal battle between Femi Otedola’s First Bank and Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited has intensified. In the latest development, the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an order to arrest and detain the crude oil cargo on board the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Tamara Tokoni.

Personnel of the Nigerian Navy have since detained the cargo in line with the court order, PREMIUM TIMES learnt early Wednesday morning.

The FPSO on board vessel Tamara Tokoni belongs to General Hydrocarbons, an oil servicing firm owned mainly by Mr Obaigbena, who also serves as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY and ARISE Media Group.

The businessman’s oil firm and First Bank are locked in a knotty legal conflict over credit facilities his company took, which the bank claimed missed several repayment deadlines.

First Bank is claiming $225.8 million, which it said is the indebtedness on General Hydrocarbons‘ account with the lender as of 30 September 2024.

The 9 January ruling by Justice E.A. Obile ordered the detention of the crude oil cargo on board FPSO Tamara Tokoni pending the provision of a “satisfactory Guarantee from a first-class Nigerian Bank of $19.7 million plus interest and costs by the said Defendants…”
The order also directed officers of the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Harbour Master of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to provide the necessary assistance in implementing the order of arrest of the FPSO Vessel Tamara Tokoni.

The judge also ordered the security officials to take necessary steps, including providing “regular patrols and surveillance around the cargo of crude oil to prevent General Hydrocarbons Limited from dissipation until the Order of this Court has been complied with in respect of the arrest of the FPSO on board Tamara Tokoni.”

The court then adjourned the matter to 9 February 2025 for a continuation of the substantive suit.

In a subsequent letter to the Chief of Naval Staff, the Federal High Court sought the Nigerian Navy’s assistance executing the court order to arrest and detain the crude cargo on board FPSO Tamara Tokoni.


Background: First Bank Vs General Hydrocarbons
First Bank had filed a debt recovery suit against Mr Obaigbena and his family members, including Efe Damilola Obaigbena and Olabisi Eka Obaigbena, saying they used their oil company General Hydrocarbons Limited to amass millions of dollars in debt.

The bank secured an order from the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, blocking the accounts and assets of Mr Obaigbena, his company and those of his two daughters holding directorship roles on the board of General Hydrocarbons in all commercial banks in Nigeria.

General Hydrocarbons issued a statement through Abiodun Layonu & Co, its solicitors, describing the order obtained by First Bank as an “abuse of court process.”

The lawyers called attention to a previous order granted by Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa of the same court on 12 December 2024, prohibiting First Bank from hindering General Hydrocarbons from accessing loan facilities or funding required for the exploration and operation of oil and mining lease (OML) 120

Both parties had entered into a loan agreement requiring the lender to finance the running of OML 120, with the understanding that they would share any profit from the investment equally.

General Hydrocarbons alleged that First Bank had breached some of the facility’s terms, including not disbursing the credit on time.

According to a document seen by PREMIUM TIMES, General Hydrocarbons also obtained an injunction from the judge, restraining First Bank from hindering the company from “making any calls or demands, or taking any steps whatsoever to enforce any security, receivables, instrument, finance documents or assets of the applicant which have been charged as security for the facility agreements in respect of the applicant’s operation of OML 120.”

In their statement, General Hydrocarbons remarked that First Bank has persisted in ignoring and disobeying a persisting court judgement and has chosen to mislead the public.

But First Bank denied breaching any court order, saying the assets freezing order it obtained did not violate the court’s earlier ruling in favour of General Hydrocarbons.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/766916-otedola-vs-obaigbena-crude-oil-cargo-owned-by-general-hydrocarbons-arrested.html

FreeStuffsNG:
Smh.
This action further confirms the likely authenticity of this letter https://www.nairaland.com/8315301/response-obaigbenas-smear-campaign-femi credited to Mr Femi Ote$, Chairman of First Bank

freakyamanda:
Loza X Vivajets on the runway

The outfits were designed by Loza Maleombho, who designed the outfit Beyonce wore in Black is King!

freakyamanda:
Business Aviation firm, Vivajets, has made an incursion into the fashion industry, debuting on the runway with its newly designed outfit for its crew members. The firm is a sponsor and a participant at the Lagos Fashion Week 2024.

Lagos Fashion Week witnessed a groundbreaking fusion of luxury travel and high fashion as VivaJets unveiled its exclusive cabin crew attire, designed by the visionary Ivorian fashion designer, Loza Maléombho.

Inspired by the Kinkeliba tree, this collection reflects both African heritage, luxury and elegance that VivaJets brings.

According to CEO, Chukwuerika Achum, Vivajets shares some values with the high-class fashion, such as luxury, exclusivity, elegance and creativity. This informed the partnership with Loza Maleombho and the company’s sponsorship of West Africa’s foremost fashion event.

“With a growing fleet, global routes, and an expanding customer base, Vivajets has made a bold statement with its brand by appealing to the urbane and stylish. Our Loza X Vivajets collection also reflects our connection with Africa and we are proud of this heritage.”

Vivajets offers a comprehensive range of services including aircraft charter and management, fractional ownership opportunities, and aircraft sales and acquisitions. It is a brand under the Falcon Aerospace Limited group alongside digital booking platform, Charterxe; and charter per seat platform, FlyPJX.

freakyamanda:
Two prominent business aviation firms, Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited and Falcon Aero Canada Inc., have announced the formation of OrientJets, a new international business aviation company headquartered in Aruba.

The partnership recently marked a significant milestone, with OrientJets officially securing its business license in Aruba. The venture’s first aircraft, a Gulfstream G550 registered as P4-ADTW, was recently spotted in Abuja, Nigeria, signaling the start of its operations.

“Business aviation transcends barriers. It’s more than just a luxury—it’s a critical tool for gaining a competitive edge through efficiency in transportation and logistics,” said Chukwuerika Achum, CEO of Falcon Aero. “With our commitment to expanding access and inclusion in business aviation, OrientJets represents the synergy between our Canadian subsidiary and Flybird, one of the leading names in the industry.”

Both partners in this joint venture are well-regarded pioneers in the business aviation sector. Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited is renowned for providing aircraft management and charter brokerage solutions, offering customized services tailored to the needs of aircraft owners, operators, and aviation enthusiasts. As a licensed Air Operator by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Flybird has earned a stellar reputation for its unwavering dedication to excellence. Flybird currently operates three aircraft for commercial charter from its operating base in Abuja, Nigeria.

Falcon Aero Canada Inc., based in Toronto, is the aircraft acquisition arm of Nigerian based Falcon Aerospace Limited, specializing in aircraft sales and acquisitions worldwide.

Captain Ahmed Borodo, CEO of Flybird Aircraft Management Services, highlighted the strategic significance of this partnership in driving the firm’s international growth. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to expanding the aviation sector beyond Nigeria’s borders. The acquisition of the Gulfstream G550 is a key step in securing our Aruba Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and furthering our mission to connect Africa with the rest of the world.”

Borodo added, “As a Nigerian company operating globally, we are proud of the progress we’ve made. Our focus is on continuing to grow internationally, with plans to acquire more aircraft and extend our services to key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. A GIV-SP and Challenger 604 are expected to join the fleet before the end of Q1 2025.”

https://businessday.ng/uncategorized/article/two-nigerian-based-aviation-firms-boost-international-operations-with-orientjets/

Photo caption:

CEO, Falcon Aero, Chukwuerika Achum(L) and CEO, Flybird, Ahmed Borodo

nlfpmod:
Ogunlesi brings global expertise in infrastructure, finance, and strategy to advance our mission toward AGI.

We’re pleased to announce Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi has joined our Board of Directors. As Founding Partner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), one of the world’s premier infrastructure investing platforms, and a Senior Managing Director at BlackRock, Mr. Ogunlesi brings deep leadership experience and expertise across corporate finance, infrastructure investment and global market strategy.

This appointment further complements the Board’s depth across technical, AI safety, cybersecurity, regulatory, economic, nonprofit and governance domains, strengthening its ability to oversee the company's progress toward AGI.

Mr. Ogunlesi’s counsel will be invaluable as we navigate the global transformation of AI infrastructure, drive innovation, and foster economic growth.

“Bayo has an exceptional track record of driving success in organizations with global reach, expertly navigating complex and dynamic commercial landscapes. We’re honored to welcome him to the Board,” said Bret Taylor, Chair of OpenAI’s Board.

“The rapid advancement and development of AI offers a unique opportunity to build a better future. As part of this, thoughtful strategies and investment in infrastructure will be key to unlocking AI’s full potential and delivering its benefits responsibly. I’m excited to contribute to this effort and look forward to being a part of the OpenAI Board,” said Bayo Ogunlesi.

Adebayo Ogunlesi is a globally recognized businessman and investor. Prior to the formation of GIP in 2006, Mr. Ogunlesi spent 23 years at Credit Suisse where he held several senior positions, including Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Client Officer of its Investment Banking Division. From 2002 to 2004, he was Head of the Global Investment Banking Division and a Member of the Executive Board and Management Committee.

Previously, Mr. Ogunlesi was an attorney with the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. He also served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Thurgood Marshall, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He has been a Lecturer at the Harvard and Yale Law Schools and the Yale School of Management where he taught courses on transnational investment projects.

Mr. Ogunlesi holds a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Oxford University, a J.D. from Harvard Law School and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of BlackRock, Topgolf Callaway Brands, Kosmos Energy Holdings and Terminal Investment Limited. He was previously the Lead Director of Goldman Sachs Group. He is a Member of the Dean’s Advisory Boards of the Harvard Law and Business Schools and the Harvard University Global Advisory Council.
https://openai.com/index/adebayo-ogunlesi-joins-openais-board-of-directors/

mauchiz:
Anambra state has always been like this, just that social media came out.

Nnamdi Kanu can't stop insecurity, the criminals have always been there.
I'm just smiling, do you know the type of armed robbers they have, Bakassi boys came and they ran away, they are back.

Even if they release him, it will not stop.
He is not the one that sent them, the criminals joined Ipob as igbo youth, Ipob did not know them very, they thought they were ordinary igbo youths, they never knew they were criminals.

Onitsha has been a den for armed robbers.

They had different notorious criminals, Derico, Eddy Unogu, etc

Dougad:
Na wa ooo. what the Bleep is going on here and the worst part is she might not get justice.

just dey remind me of youtuber - ebohmedia wey there kidnap kill three years ago and nothiing was heard of again. sucks bad


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruSfj2LhJrM

Redoil:
let help hide the truth

https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/35/1/1/5614387

Redoil:
balance diet is a big scam. do you know that protein is the major causes of kidney failure and the medical world are keeping quiet about it for they are making money from the treatment of kidney.
stay away from protein and your kidney will be fine

adalame:
Hello Nairalanders,

I need your help! I’m a mum preparing lunch boxes for my kids, and I’m looking for creative, healthy, and age-appropriate snack ideas. My daughter is 3 years old and in Nursery 1, while my son is 1 year old and in crèche.

I want snacks that are:

Easy to prepare
Healthy and nutritious
Appealing to kids
Mess-free (since they’re for school)
Please share your tried-and-true snack ideas or anything your kids love. Suggestions for both homemade and store-bought snacks are welcome.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

Looking forward to your ideas.