Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gbajabiamila honoured with Africa Gaming Hall of Fame award Lanre Gbajabiamila, Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) [National Lottery Regulatory Commission] The award was in recognition of Gbajabiamila’s performance in the management of the lottery and gaming industry in Nigeria. Lanre Gbajabiamila, Director-General of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), has been honored with the Africa Gaming Hall of Fame Award of Excellence. The award held at the International Casino Exhibition (ICE) in London, United Kingdom (UK). This is contained in a statement signed by Magnus Ekechukwu, Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the commission and made available to…

Real Estate Company Feeds Over 500 Children on Valentine’s Day in Lekki Sabre Works Real Estate Investment, a leading property development company, demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility recently with a heartwarming CSR initiative in Lekki Phase 1. The event, which saw the company sharing food and feeding 500 children, was a resounding success and left a lasting impression on the community. The CSR initiative, organised by Sabre Works Real Estate Investment, aimed to alleviate hunger and provide support to families in need within the Lekki Phase 1 community.The event brought together volunteers, staff members, and community leaders, all united…

Borno Gov Approves Food Palliative For 100,000 Vulnerable Families Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the distribution of food palliative to over 100,000 families in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and eight Local Government Area in the state. Zulum announced the approval on Thursday, during a meeting with the ward working committee, including traditional rulers, elders and community leaders. He reiterated his government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of Borno’s citizens, particularly to families struggling to access basic necessities in the face of rising food prices and economic challenges. “I have approved the distribution of palliatives to 100,000 families in…

UEFA: Osimhen Shortlisted For UEFA Champions League’s Goal Of The Week Victor Osimhen’s superb goal against Barcelona at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday’s night has been nominated for the UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week award. Osimhen’s strike cancelled out Robert Lewandowski’s goal to earn the hosts. It was a matchup between high-scoring centre forwards Robert Lewandowski and Victor Osimhen and both strikers found the net in a 1-1 draw between Barcelona and Napoli in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Lewandowski shot through the legs of Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and…

Senator Monday Okpebholo declared winner of APC Govt Primaries in Edo After days of uncertainty surrounding the APC primary, the Edo state APC has finally collated results and announced Senator Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the APC governorship primary. The Chairman of the election committee and Governor of Crossriver State, Bassey Otu, announced the final result of the exercise in the capital, Benin, after collating results from 18 Local Government Areas. Senator Okpebholo pulled 12,433 votes to defeat 11 other aspirants who contested the primary election. This announcement has put to an end the imbroglio that characterized the APC…

Fmr. NBA President Olumide Akpata Wins And Represents Labour Party In Edo Governorship Race Ahead of the Edo state governorship election, former NBA president Akpata has clinched the Labour Party ticket. Mr Akpata defeated other aspirants in what was described as a landslide victory for the former NBA national helmsman. With the Victory, the Akpata will now be flying the ticket of the Labour Party on the 21st of September, 2024 Announcing the results, the Abia State deputy Governor and Chief returning officer for the primary, Mr Ikechukwu Emetu, said Barr. Olumide Akpata scored the highest votes of 316 to…

Partnership: NIM and SMEDAN partner to boost MSMEs operations, human capital development The Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) says it will deepen its partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). The NIM president, Christiana Atako, disclosed the institute’s position during a hybrid meeting on Wednesday at the SMEDAN headquarters. Ms Atako said the partnership would enhance human capital development and engender the longevity of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Ms Atako said the meeting was to work out modalities to continue training the institute initiated with the agency in 2023. She urged the agency…

The influencer, D’banj’s mum, made Mo’Hits’ decisions – Ikechukwu Rapper Ikechukwu Nigerian singer, rapper, and actor Ikechukwu Onunaku, popularly known as Ikechukwu has claimed that Faith Oyebanjo, the mother to D’banj, used to make decisions for the now-defunct group, Mo’Hits Records. In a recent live session with Daddy Freeze, Ikechukwu said D’banj’s mother was “spiritually” part of Mo’Hits. He claimed that Oyebanjo assented to every action — including financial decisions — made at the record label. The rapper alleged that D’banj, also called Banga Lee, used to pay him about N50,000 whenever he brought shows worth N2 million. He claimed…

Scholarship: Governor Yusuf launches scholarship for 400 students in Kano Governor Kabir Yusuf Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Thursday, launched a scholarship scheme for 400 students in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. Govenor Yusuf, who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, described education as, “the Beacon of Hope.” According to a Statement by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the launching of the scholarship scheme was part of the state government’s commitment to prioritize education. Governor Yusuf maintained that education is mankind’s hope and a pivotal pathway to the success and…

Nigeria will play Argentina in a friendly match on March 26 The much-awaited international friendly between Argentina and Nigeria’s Super Eagles has been confirmed to hold on March 26, 2024 at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, USA. It will be the first international clash between Victor Osimhen and Argentina’s Lionel Messi. While Nigeria will use the Grade A friendly to prepare ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic, the South Americans will use the game to hone their skills ahead the defence of their 2021 Copa America title which they won against…