Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Burna Boy sells out London stadium for second time Burna Boy Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has sold out the 80,000-capacity stadium in London for the second time. With this feat on Saturday night, Burna Boy becomes the first African artiste to solo-headline a UK stadium twice. This historic milestone underscores his status as one of Africa’s most prominent global music icons. Nigerians have celebrated Burna Boy’s achievement with awe and pride, highlighting his international recognition and performance prowess. The self-acclaimed African Giant gave an electrifying performance during his ‘I Told Them’ world tour.…

Solemnization: Tunde Bakare’s Son Weds Deola Sagoe’s Daughter In a dazzling ceremony that blended elegance with cultural heritage, Teni Sagoe, the creative force behind Clan Fashion Label and daughter of renowned designer, Deola Sagoe, tied the knot in a very intimate ceremony to Seyi Bakare, the second son of Pastor Tunde Bakare penultimate week. The union not only marked the coming together of two influential families but also symbolized the merging of creative and spiritual legacies, resonating deeply within Nigeria’s social and cultural spheres. The wedding, a very private affair, was a grand one nonetheless, attended by notable figures from…

Important Steps To Secure Your PalmPay Account In today’s digital age, securing your financial transactions and personal information is more important than ever. According to the 2023 NIBSS Annual Fraud Landscape report, incidents of “Fraud loss via Internet Banking increased by 325% between 2022 and 2023, with Mobile, Web and POS being the most exploited channels by fraudsters in the country.” At PalmPay, we prioritise the security of our users’ accounts, ensuring that your financial activities are safe and secure. But we also require you to be informed on the right steps and actions to take to secure your account.…

PEBEC: Marine & Blue Economy Ministry is best in ease-of-doing-business Shettima noted that PEBEC is an “enabler for the MDAs in government. Our role requires a unified and collaborative effort across the council and MDAs, and we cannot afford to look away. The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, with the agencies under it, was on Friday described as the overall best performing ministry in the Ease-of-Doing-Business ranking. This was revealed at the town hall meeting conveyed by the Special Adviser to the President on Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole. According to her, the…

In Akwa-Ibom, Tinubu’s housing initiative to create 6,500 jobs “The value chain effect of construction work on this site is significant and creates a positive economic impact,” Dangiwa said. The Federal Government disclosed on Friday that its 250-Housing Unit Renewed Hope Estate in Akwa Ibom State would create jobs for over 6,500 people in different trades across the state. Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, stated this in Uyo during the ground-breaking ceremony of the 250 housing units in Ukpenekim, Uruan Local Government Area of the state. The mnister said that the value chain effect of construction work…

Lagos NAWOJ Chairperson, Dr. Adeola Ekine inducted to Girl Guides Association …ready to celebrate105th anniversary of Nigerian Girl Guides Association The Chairperson of the National Association of Women Journalists, Lagos State Council, Dr. Adeola Ekine has been inducted into the Nigeria Girl Guides Association. The event took place on Thursday, 27 June 2024, at 9 Iyalla St, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos where the Nigeria Girl Guides Association delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) at the NUJ council. The purpose of the visit was two-fold it includes: To induct Dr.…

National MSME Awards 2024: Wema Bank Donates Brand-New Car to Winner of Outstanding MSME Clinic of the Year Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, donated a brand-new car to Desoor Bags, the winner of the Outstanding MSME Clinic award—female category, at the National MSME Awards Night 2024. This Award Ceremony was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday 27th June 2024, to commemorate World MSME Day. The International MSMEs Day and MSME Awards Night 2024 is a twofold event organised by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Office…

Hajj: Jigawa State First Lady Honoured With Royal Reception In Saudi Arabia Hajiya Hasiya Umar Namadi was received alongside several other distinguished guests from 90 countries, during the just concluded 2024 Hajj. In a remarkable display of international diplomacy and cultural exchange, the First Lady of Jigawa State, Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi, was warmly received by His Majesty, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Hajiya Hasiya Umar Namadi was received alongside several other distinguished guests from 90 countries, during the just concluded 2024 Hajj. A statement by the Special Assistant, Media Affairs to the Jigawa State Governor,…

On Their Birthdays, Oshiomhole Extols Virtues Of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu And Wife Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, former governor and Senator representing Edo North, has extended his warm congratulations to Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his wife, Prof. (Mrs) Idia Ize-Iyamu, on the occasion of their birthdays. In a statement released through his senior aide, Hon. Victor Oshioke, Senator Oshiomhole described the couple as exemplary role models whose ethics, morality, and humility have greatly impacted society. “Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his wife, Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, are shining examples of individuals whose lives have made our society a better place,” Senator Oshiomhole remarked.…

Tinubu Congratulates AbdulRazak Winner…Assures Nigeria Can Become Global Leader In Technology President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria can take the lead in Africa and even the rest of the world in science, technology, cutting-edge manufacturing, and other spheres of human pursuits with the composite ingenuity of the youth. The President enjoined Nigerians not to relent in applying the resources of their talents in any given area, as his administration remains committed to providing support and giving flight to their dreams. A press statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, informed that Tinubu spoke…