Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

I’ve not touched or misused LG funds since I became governor- Caleb Mutfwang Plateau governor, Caleb Mutfwang Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang says he has not touched or misused local government funds since he became the governor of the state. Mutfwang said this on Monday in Jos at the swearing-in of the newly appointed chairman and members of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). The governor, a former chairman of Mangu Local Government, said he believed that the funds meant for local government councils should be used by that tier of government. “It therefore pains some of us when…

MTN Nigeria: Adia Sowho Bows Out Amid Eulogies The Chief Marketing Officer, CMO Adia Sowho, has resigned from telecom giant, MTN Nigeria after a three years successful tenure amid out-pour of eulogies. The marketing strategist whose tenure with MTN began in 2021 saw the company to achieved over 20 percent YoY growth and reached an enviable record of 50 percent YoY in the data business and became the first Nigeria Telco to launch 5G. As the company chief marketing officer, Sowho was given pivotal in advancing MTN ‘s ambition to become a full –fledged technology company by 2025. It was…

Empowering Dreams: 27 Riverine Children Benefits Scholarships from Olu of Warri, Olori Atuwatse III’s Royal Iwere Foundation In a remarkable effort to advance access to education opportunities for children in underserved communities within the Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri, and Olori Atuwatse III’s Royal Iwere Foundation (RIF), have partnered with Valley Stream British Academy (VAB), Sapele to provide 27 children of primary and secondary school enrollment age with 3-6-year scholarships. This partnership exemplifies a strong commitment from RIF and VAB to cultivate future leaders who will contribute to the socio-economic advancement of the Warri Kingdom and impact…

Alternative Bank, Niger sign N14bn deal to deliver 5,000 electric tricycles Alternative Bank and the Niger state government have signed an N14 billion deal to deliver 5,000 electric tricycles, in a move set to revolutionise the state transportation sector and promote eco-friendly initiatives. The tricycles are expected to be leased to beneficiaries, creating economic opportunities for residents. The deal also includes the establishment of an assembly and maintenance plant within the state, a development that will not only create jobs but also equip young people with valuable skills as they are trained as mechanics to service electric vehicles. Mohammed Bago,…

At 10th Nigeria Pitch Awards, Osimhen, Oshoala, Finidi emerge winners Victor Osimhen, Napoli and Super Eagles forward sensation made history as he starves off competition from teammate, Victor Boniface, Robert Mizo of Bayelsa United and Emeka Obiora of Enyimba International FC to emerge the Striker of the Year and King of the Pitch for the third straight year, making him the first player to achieve this feat on the platform of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards. Asisat Oshoala, the African Football Queen was voted the Queen of the Pitch ahead of Rasheedat Ajibade of Atlético de Madrid Femenino and Chiamaka…

Kano State Gov. pays N1.3bn NECO/NBAIS liabilities, approves loans for teachers Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano state Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid N1.3 billion National Examination Council (NECO) and National Board for Arabic and Isliamic Studies (NBAIS) liabilities left behind by the immediate-past administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Governor Yusuf also approved N300 million soft loan for teachers across the state. According to a Statement by Governor Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, non payment of the NECO and NBAIS fees, “grossly affected the education growth of thousands of Kano students.” The Statement added that Governor…

Well mannered boy of 8 captivates hearts of Nigerians for turning down an offer … finding hard to come by this day. Impressed by the boy’s demeanour, Nworah called Peter back to commend him and offered him a small cash gift in appreciation, but the boy refused, citing his father’s rule against accepting things from strangers. An eight-year-old boy named Peter has captured the admiration of many Nigerians when he respectfully turned down a significant cash gift from Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi. The incident unfolded on Monday when Awoniyi visited the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Jean…

Dangote Refinery: 9th Wonder of the world, National Assembly will give it what it takes to protect the project – Godswill Akpabio  L-R:Senator Tokunbo Abiru; Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, during the National Assembly delegates visit to Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Petrochemicals and Fertiliser Plant in Lekki Lagos on Saturday, June 8, 2024. L-R:President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Chairman, Senate Committee on NDDC, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong; Deputy…

Tonto Dikeh at 39, Actress Iyabo Ojo expressed admiration for her colleague, as she marks her birthday. Dikeh clocks 39 years on Earth on Sunday, June 9. Iyabo on Instagram described Tonto as a “beautiful soul”, wishing that people could experience her kindness and warmth on a personal level. Iyabo Ojo showered Tonto with heartfelt blessings and wishes, expressing her desire for Tonto to have all the happiness and blessings in the world. She encouraged Tonto to continue winning and thriving. She wrote: “How do I start to celebrate a beautiful soul like you @tontolet? If only people knew you…

Music: Nigeria beats Germany, S/Africa, others to claim Spotify’s top five countries streaming in May Nigeria has earned Spotify top African country on its “Top countries streaming in the last 28 days” in May 2024. In the data made available to BusinessDay on Friday, it beat South Africa as the second African country on the list, which seats on the 8th position. The first-top five countries on the list include United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria. Others on the list include Australia, Germany, South Africa, France, Brazil, Netherlands, as 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, respectively. The data also included…