Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – A coalition of dental professionals under the umbrella of the Nigerian Dental Association has partnered with consumer goods giant Unilever to roll out an ambitious nationwide oral health campaign aimed at reaching 50 million Nigerians, in what stakeholders describe as one of the largest preventative healthcare drives in the country’s recent history. The initiative, unveiled at a press briefing attended by health experts, policymakers, and industry representatives, is designed to address the growing burden of oral diseases, particularly in underserved and rural communities where access to dental care remains limited. Organisers said the campaign will prioritise early…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria’s deepening electricity crisis has taken a dramatic turn as national power generation plunged to a mere 3,705 megawatts, worsening outages across the country and leaving millions of households and businesses without reliable supply. Data from the national grid indicated a sharp decline in output, intensifying concerns over the fragility of the country’s power infrastructure and its ability to meet even the most basic demand in Africa’s largest economy. The situation has triggered widespread disruptions, with small businesses, hospitals, and manufacturers increasingly forced to rely on costly alternative energy sources. Amid the worsening crisis, the Nigeria Labour…

Manny Ita  – Nico O’Reilly etched his name into Manchester City history with two second-half headers to secure a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The 21-year-old academy graduate, celebrating his birthday weekend, struck twice in a four-minute blitz to deliver City’s ninth title in the competition and a record-breaking fifth for manager Pep Guardiola. ​The contest began with Arsenal, current Premier League leaders, looking the more likely to break the deadlock. Mikel Arteta’s side forced City goalkeeper James Trafford into an extraordinary triple save early on, repelling efforts from Kai Havertz…

Manny Ita  – The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the National Common Entrance Examination as part of a sweeping reform of Nigeria’s basic education system, replacing it with a continuous assessment model and a nationwide student tracking mechanism. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed the proposal during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos, stating that the new policy is designed to improve access to education and strengthen monitoring of pupils across the country. Under the proposed reform, the long-standing entrance examination taken by primary school pupils seeking admission into junior secondary school will be phased out…

Manny Ita  – Iran has carried out the public execution of Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old wrestling champion, in a development that has sparked widespread international condemnation and renewed scrutiny of the country’s human rights record. Mohammadi, described as a promising athlete with aspirations for international competition, was executed by hanging in the city of Qom on March 19 alongside two other men following their conviction over alleged involvement in the killing of two police officers during anti-government protests earlier this year. Iranian authorities stated that the individuals had been found guilty of “moharebeh” — a charge meaning “waging war against…

Manny Ita  – It was a colourful and vibrant gathering at City Café in the GRA area of Benin City as poets and writers assembled for a World Poetry Day celebration organised by the Benin Writers Society. The programme commenced with opening remarks by the Vice President (Administration), Blessing Osabouhien Aguebor, who welcomed guests in a lively and humorous tone and introduced the comperes for the event. The well-attended gathering, which drew literary enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, was anchored by Success Ude and Monachi Agunwa, both described as emerging comperes within the city’s creative scene. In his opening address, the…

FILE: Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. The minister said that efforts are ongoing to revive the school feeding programme to strengthen enrolment in public schools. The Federal Government has announced plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination and introduce a Learner Identification Number to track pupils from primary school through their academic journey. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Saturday. According to Tribune, the Minister explained that the proposed reforms are aimed at improving access to education and ensuring better tracking of pupils across the country.…

Adron Homes and Properties Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and fostering community development through its sponsorship of the 39th edition of the Lisabi Festival, one of the most revered cultural celebrations of the Egba people. Held under the distinguished leadership of Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the festival remains a symbolic institution that celebrates the unity, resilience, and historical legacy of Egbaland. It pays tribute to the legendary warrior Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, whose courage and leadership united the Egba people and secured their freedom. Through this strategic sponsorship, Adron Homes and Properties Limited continues to…

Papa Ajasco The response appears to be a strategic reaction to the legal limitations surrounding his former role. Veteran actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, widely known for his decades-long portrayal of the iconic character Papa Ajasco, has announced a rebranding of his public identity. In a video posted on his Instagram page on Saturday, the actor formally introduced his new stage name, Bondu Alaska. This move follows his recent claims of being broke and a public exchange between the actor and the founder of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, over restrictions on the use of the “Papa Ajasco” brand. “Ladies and Gentlemen,…

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday. State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state. Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been…