Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Journalist: How I Was Kidnapped After Leaving Aso Rock One of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) assigned to cover the Presidential Villa in Abuja has narrated how he was abducted… One of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) assigned to cover the Presidential Villa in Abuja has narrated how he was abducted by gunmen. The correspondent had mistakenly boarded a wrong vehicle at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, on the way home after an assignment. The fear-stricken Reporter, who is yet to recover from the trauma and has become generally afraid of everyone around…

World Bank disburses $299.99 mn of $800 mn palliative loan to Nigeria • The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up. • The financial institution disclosed that, with roughly 37.5% of the entire loan disbursed, there remains a pending balance of around $442.88 million. • The initiative is aimed at supporting 15 million households across the nation, with each household expected to receive N75,000 within three months. The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the National…

World Bank disburses $299.99 mn of $800 mn palliative loan to Nigeria • The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the National Social Safety Net Program-Scale Up. • The financial institution disclosed that, with roughly 37.5% of the entire loan disbursed, there remains a pending balance of around $442.88 million. • The initiative is aimed at supporting 15 million households across the nation, with each household expected to receive N75,000 within three months. The World Bank has released $299.99 million to Nigeria from the approved $800 million allocated for the…

Kwara Journalist, Allen Wins Harmony Golf Tourney Jide Allen of Ilorin Golf Club emerged the overall winner at the 2nd edition of the Harmony Golf Tournament in Ilorin, Kwara State. The veteran… Jide Allen of Ilorin Golf Club emerged the overall winner at the 2nd edition of the Harmony Golf Tournament in Ilorin, Kwara State. The veteran sports journalist with Radio Kwara played a total of 75 gross to beat a field of over 150 golfers drawn from various golf clubs across the country. Habeeb Akeem of Ilorin Golf Club finished in second place with a gross of…

2023 Yoruba Movie Awards Nomination List Finally Out Olakiitan Adetutu Communications Limited, a subsidiary of Gbolahan Adetayo Media Network, the brain behind the prestigious Yoruba Movie Gist Awards, has finally unveiled the much anxiously awaited nominees list for the 2023 Yoruba Movie Gist Awards. The biggest award ceremony in the Yoruba movie industry, is set up to reward hardwork and diligence among both the onscreen and off-screen movers and shakers of Nollywood, and its scheduled to hold in December 10th amidst pomp and pageantry. The nomination list for this year edition is here and you can start voting your favourite…

PASTOR OSAGIE IZE-IYAMU, POISED FOR GREATER EDO AND LANDMARK DEVELOPMENTS. …he has the blueprints for sustainable development (SIMPLE AGENDA)_  A lot has been said about Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu (POI) as a man with exceptional character, a man with a heart of gold, a detribalize man, a man with strong political acumen and an indisputable loyal party man with the collective interests of the masses as his driving force, but the well-being of Edo people both home and in the diaspora, the propensity towards the betterment of our dear state and her people is the centre piece of his agenda. We…

55 new cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on World Cities Day On World Cities Day, 55 cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. New cities were acknowledged for their strong commitment to harnessing culture and creativity as part of their development strategies, and displaying innovative practices in human-centred urban planning. With the latest additions, the Network now counts 350 cities in more than one hundred countries, representing seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music. Shutterstock The new members of the UNESCO…

Akpabio Pledges Action On Dwindling Supreme Court Justices The President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill O. Akpabiohas called for robust legislative measures to address corruption and breach of integrity within Nigeria’s justice sector. Senator Akpabio made the call while presenting a paper at the All Nigeria Judges’ Conference of Superior Courts held in Abuja on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Speaking on the theme “Preventing Corruption and Breaches of Integrity in the Justice Sector: The Role of the Legislature”, he noted that the legislature has a duty to make laws that will curb eagerness towards corruption in the judiciary. The…

Actress Fari Elysian Reveals Love as Motivation Behind Relocating from Russia to Nigeria Russia-born Nigerian actress and content creator, Fari Elysian, recently opened up about the reason behind her move from Russia to Nigeria, citing love as the driving force. In a candid discussion on The Time podcast hosted by Victoria Gure and Folasade Abimbola, Fari shared her journey of relocating to Nigeria in 2020 after falling in love with a Nigerian man. Expressing her affection for the country, Fari stated, “I came to Nigeria because of a man. I was in love. I relocated to Nigeria in 2020. I’ve…

Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Bill to Establish Federal College of Aviation Technology Unanimously Approved for 2nd Reading Senator Otunba Daniel, representing the Ogun East District has presented the lead debate on the “Federal College of Aviation Technology, Ilara Remo, Ogun State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB 52).” The proposed bill aims to elevate an existing Federal Technical College to a fully-fledged Federal College of Aviation Technology, providing comprehensive courses in various aviation specializations and addressing the administration of the institution. Senator Daniel emphasized the transformative role of aviation technology, highlighting advancements in aircraft design, navigation systems, communication systems, flight management systems, engine…