Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asserted that political party divisions in Akwa Ibom State will dissolve by the 2027 general election. He made this declaration during a midterm empowerment briefing held at the Ikot Ekpene township stadium on Friday. Akpabio, representing the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its electoral strength, claiming, “The Peoples Democratic Party is in shreds and the umbrella can no longer protect.” During the event, 1,690 individuals received empowerment items, including minibuses, passenger tricycles, cassava processing machines, generating sets, and cash grants. Akpabio projected a unified political…

Tinubu approves air assets for insurgency – CDS Christopher Musa Tinubu approves air assets for insurgency – CDS The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has said that President Bola Tinubu has given approval for air assets in the fight against insurgency. While briefing State House correspondents after a meeting with Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Musa disclosed that the military is committed to tackling the recent surge in the nation’s insecurity. He said additional equipment has been purchased to boost the military’s efforts in the fight against insurgents who have intensified their attacks in recent months. “Mr…

Nestlé Nigeria Opens Applications for 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme, Deadline Set for May 27 Nestlé Nigeria has announced the commencement of applications for its highly anticipated 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. The initiative offers an exciting opportunity for young Nigerian graduates to launch or advance their careers with the world’s leading food and beverage company. The programme is targeted at graduates with less than two years of professional work experience and aims to groom the next generation of industry leaders through hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship from top professionals in various fields. According to Nestlé Nigeria, the trainee programme will…

Nollywood star, Mary Remy Njoku asks for scrap of JAMB – the time waster of students Mary Remy Njoku  Nollywood star, Mary Remy Njoku asks for scrap of JAMB – the time waster of students Nollywood actress and producer, Mary Remy Njoku, has asked for the scrapping of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB. She recently questioned the relevance of the examination while wondering why students cannot use their SSCE results to gain admission. Speaking via her social media page, Mary revealed that she really does not understand the need for writing JAMB and Post JAMB examinations yearly when…

Omotola cautions youths to desist from unhealthy fame pursue on social media Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Omotola cautions youths to desist from unhealthy fame pursue on social media Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has issued a warning to today’s digital generation about the dangers of chasing viral fame at any cost. In a candid series of Instagram story posts, the screen legend reflected on how easy it has become to gain quick attention online — often through controversial or sensational acts. “Just say or do something out of the norm… insult someone important or go nude… so easy, so desperate, so cheap,”…

BUA Chairman gives insight to cause of crashed prices of food items Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, Chief Executive Officer, BUA Group. BUA Chairman gives insight to cause of crashed prices of food items. …. duty waiver for essential food items played prominent role. The Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu has explained how introduction of duty waiver for essential food items last year by President Bola Tinubu resulted in crash of prices of some of essential food items in the country, Rabiu said this while briefing State House Correspondents after a meeting with the President on Thursday at the…

Poisoned rice news, ‘baseless, fictitious, and malicious accusations’  – Custom Rice Poisoned rice news, ‘baseless, fictitious, and malicious accusations’  – Custom The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Area Command has debunked widespread allegations that it seized and distributed bags of poisoned rice, allegedly leading to multiple deaths, including that of a soldier in Badagry, Lagos State. In a statement issued by Isah Sulaiman, the Customs Public Relations Officer for the Seme Area Command, the NCS described the narrative as “false, misleading, and entirely baseless.” The circulating reports claimed that the Seme Area Command had confiscated and released bags of rice…

Tinubu to be present to honour Pope Leo XIV at inauguration Tinubu Tinubu to be present to honour Pope Leo XIV at inauguration President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have to depart Abuja on Saturday for Rome, Italy, to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. The visit was confirmed in a statement released on X (formerly Twitter) by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Tinubu is travelling at the invitation of the Vatican and will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the solemn installation mass…

Access Holdings 2024 profits rises to N867b Non-Executive Director, Access Holdings Plc; Roosevelt Ogbonna (left); Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Bolaji Agbede; Non-Executive Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, and Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi during the third yearly general meeting in Lagos, yesterday. PHOTO: AYODELE ADENIRAN Access Holdings 2024 profits rises to N867b. Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering sustained value to shareholders by focusing on geographic expansion, cost optimization, and continuous innovation. Speaking at the bank’s yearly general meeting held in Lagos yesterday, the Chairman, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, said these priorities, outlined in the bank’s 2023 to 2027 business strategy…

Wema Bank shines with global award on Purple Academy * Winning represents what the bank has worked for in 80 years. Wema Bank shines with global award on Purple Academy. Wema Bank Plc’s training institute, Purple Academy, has emerged as the gold winner of the 2025 Global Council of Corporate Universities (GlobalCCU) Award for ‘Best Corporate University Culture’. The prestigious award was presented at a ceremony held in Paris, recognising the Nigerian bank’s training institute for its excellence in fostering a vibrant and impactful learning environment. The award marks a significant milestone for Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank and…