Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How Davido Deserves 20 Grammys Davido speaks about his Grammy nominations ahead of the award ceremony. Davido says he has put in the work to deserve 20 Grammys For over a decade, Davido has been at the peak of the Nigerian music industry with his music winning him multiple awards and millions of fans around the world. In a recent interview with France24, Davido talked about his three nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards. When asked how he feels to be recognised by the Grammys after years of being of one Afrobeats’ biggest artists, Davido stated that he feels honoured…

Police in Bayelsa Deploys Drone Tech to minimize crime and monitor corruption among personnel Authorities of the Bayelsa State Command have declared readiness to sustain the peace and zero crime level in Yenagoa, the State capital and it’s environ with the adoption of technology and rejig of security strategy in the state. The Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police Command, ASP Musa Mohammed, who made this known during a media-Social interactive session at the Earnest Ikoli Media Centre Secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Yenagoa tagged “Long Table”, said the police have deployed the drone technonoly to…

1 Million Trees Planting For Coastal Safeguard – David Omaghomi Prince David Omaghomi, a distinguished Trustee of the Eco-Restoration Foundation and a member of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA), has passionately endorsed the flag-off of the 1 million trees initiative along the Lekki-Epe corridor. This initiative serves as a continuation of ongoing efforts to green the peninsula and fortify it against the looming threat of coastal erosion. Addressing the critical issue of oceanification, Prince David emphasized the vulnerability of Lekki, Victoria Island, and Ikoyi, all situated below sea level. He warned of the impending risk, predicting that…

Para Badminton International: Nigeria’s Eniola wins 3 gold medals Eniola Mariam, Nigeria’s sensational para badminton player who recently qualified for Paris paralympics coming up later in the year, has again made history by winning three gold medals at the just concluded first Egypt TV Para Badminton International tournament held in Cairo. Over 28 countries across the World participated at the Championship, described as the greatest outing for six Nigerian athletes comprising three male and three female led by the female national para badminton assistant coach, Ngozi Duru Phillip, that participated in the tournament. Eniola won gold medals in the…

Nigeria And UK Unite In Order To Improve Mineral Sector Growth in the nation The Nigerian government has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the United Kingdom, marking a pivotal move to establish a joint technical working group dedicated to advancing critical mineral deposits within the nation… This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionize the mining sector and unlock its potential for economic growth. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, unveiled this transformative partnership in a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, in Abuja on Wednesday. The collaboration, conceived after a meeting between Alake and the…

Using Lagos Ferries On LASWA Facilities, Edun, Umahi Inspect Repairs On Third Mainland Bridge The Minister of Works, David Umahi; and Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Wednesday, used the facilities and ferries of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) to inspect ongoing repairs on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The two ministers were accompanied by the General Manager of LASWA, Oluwadamilola Emmanuel and the trio were conveyed on the Lagos Inland waterways on a collaborative inspection tour of the Carter Bridge, Iddo-Marina Shoreline and the Third Mainland Bridge. This is not the…

Femi Otedola Becomes The Chairman of FBN Holdings Plc Board FBN Holdings Plc, a prominent financial institution in Nigeria, has appointed Mr. Olufemi Peter Otedola, CON, as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective January 31, 2024. This decision, made during a recent board meeting, sees Mr. Otedola taking over from Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi. Renowned as a distinguished business mogul with substantial contributions across various sectors, Mr. Otedola is expected to leverage his extensive experience and strategic insights to propel growth, innovation, and improved performance within FBN Holdings. The outgoing Chairman, Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi, is commended for his…

Adron Homes Rewards Continental Business Challenge Winners To an All-Expense-Paid Holiday, Promises More Staff Welfare To strengthen commitment by rewarding exceptional staff and also creating a more competitive working atmosphere, the management of Adron Homes and Properties has sponsored 10 staff to a fully paid trip to Zanzibar, Tanzania for winners of the 2023 Continental Business Challenge. These set of staff were exceptional in their plans towards the growth of the company during warfare that took place at the company’s office in Simawa, Ogun state where they were carefully selected by a panel of judges based on their individual and…

After almost 2 years, Asa is back with her first single in 2024 Asa, one of Nigeria’s musicians who has spent nearly two decades dazzling fans with her music, is set to release ‘Odo’ In exciting developments, the multi-award-winning singer has announced that she will be dropping her first single of 2024 on February 1st. The singer announced in a post on X on January 30 with fans excited to be getting new music from the artist whose last release runs back to May 2022 with the children’s lullaby ‘Little Darling’. Asa who is known for her reticence has made…

Oyo State Gov announces not less than 3,300 households to benefit from cash transfer The Oyo State Government announced on Tuesday that no fewer than 3,300 households would benefit from its COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus programme for the poor and vulnerable residents of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday. According to Oyelade, the vulnerable persons, comprising disadvantaged individuals ranging from the aged, chronically ill, physically challenged, urban poor, and widows, were drawn from the 33 Local Government Areas of the state.…