Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Recognizing the importance of skills, NDDC trains 200 Niger Delta Youths on welding and fabrication The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has trained 200 youths across the Niger Delta region in welding and fabrication, in recognition of the importance of the skills in the engineering sector, especially in oil and gas, construction and manufacturing. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the trainees in welding and fabrication in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said that the goal of the training was to equip the participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field…

Stallion Club embarks on endowment fund for indigent underprivileged Epe students Members of the Stallion Club The newly elected President of the Stallion Circle Club of Epe, Tajudeen Debo Abdulai, has announced plans to establish an endowment fund to support underprivileged students in pursuing their education. Unveiling the initiative at the club’s executive inauguration in Okebalogun, Epe, Abdulai revealed he has personally donated N100,000 to kickstart the fund. The money will provide scholarships, JAMB, and GCE exam fees for financially disadvantaged students in Epe. Emphasizing the club’s commitment to uplifting the community since its establishment in 1986, the Nigerian…

Meet a Catholic Priest who is also a music artist The clergy said he hopes to hear his name on the lips of many out there in five years.  Gospel Artist and Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Benedict Onyemechalu, popularly known as FadaBen [NAN] A Catholic Priest and Gospel artist, Rev. Fr. Benedict Onyemechalu says driving is a channel of his creative birthing and he receives inspiration for his songs when he is behind the wheel. The musician, who is popularly known in the music circle as FadaBen, disclosed the source of his inspiration in an interview with the News…

‘One Too Many’ will make it’s debut on Netflix in February- Kayode Kasum being the director The movie shooting which was wrapped up three years ago was directed by Kayode Kasum. It will commence streaming on February 23, 2024. The script written by Ginika Ozioko and Jeanine Okafor follows Adesuwa and her family who always have unfortunate experiences with uniformed men. Her son was wrongly accused of murdering his best friend. Struggling to come to terms with this fate, she resolves to fight for her son and herself. The cast includes Dakore Egbuson, Chimezie Imo, Omowunmi Dada, Late Rachel Oniga,…

Ned Nwoko Foundation: Taking Stance Against Malaria As Social Responsibility In a commendable demonstration of social responsibility, the Ned Nwoko Foundation has taken a proactive stance in the fight against malaria, aligning its efforts with the spirited endeavors of the Super Eagles and various African teams participating in the African Cup of Nations. This laudable initiative not only showcases a commitment to sportsmanship but also underscores the foundation’s dedication to addressing critical health challenges on the continent. The Anti-Malaria Campaign spearheaded by the Ned Nwoko Foundation represents a holistic approach to community well-being. By leveraging the global platform provided by…

Youth Entrepreneurship:  Empowering 120 South-West Youths With Skills Acquisition South-west Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is set to empower 120 young persons in agriculture, fashion and technology areas in the geo-political zone. South-west Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is designed to engage the youth in the South-west in Leadership, Training and Entrepreneurship development. The summit is scheduled to take place On March 9, 2024, at the Prestigious Oriental Hotels, Lagos State, with the theme: “Enacting innovation & Technology for National Development.” In a statement issued by the Co-Convener, South-west Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, Amb. Desmond Femi Agboola, he said the youths in the South-West are…

Glo subscribers in Lagos, Abuja, Warri get biz class return tickets to Europe January got onto a splendid start for some more Globacom subscribers as they received their Business Class return tickets to Europe (Lagos-Paris-London-Lagos) at three separate events in Abuja, Lagos and Warri on Friday. To qualify, these subscribers had recharged a minimum N50,000 over the last 30 days of the promo and were consequently drawn as winners among the pool of other qualifiers. Every subscriber who recharges N50,000 in a month is qualified to be drawn for the promo that can land them Business Class…

Super Eagles Defeated Indomitable Lions To Progress To Quarter-finals The Super Eagles on Saturday progressed to the quarter-finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-0 win over Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Ivory Coast on Saturday. With the win, Nigeria will now play Angola in the quarter-finals February 2k, as they hope to claim a fourth continental title after previous wins in 1980, 1994 and 2013. It was a blockbuster clash that had generated reviews as the old rivals squared off yet again at the continental showpiece, but it was…

Kogi: NWTF Talks About Women’s Empowerment To Boost Voters Registration Alarmed by the low turn out of Women during election, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, NWTF, has stressed the need for Women to be empowered in Kogi State in a bid to increase voter registration ahead of next election.  The Program Lead, NWTF Zainab Yahaya Tanko made the call on Wednesday at a one day advocacy meeting on enhancing access to Women’s voter registration held in Lokoja. Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that Tanko emphacized that, empowering Women on voter registration will further boost their confidence in participating actively…

Chairman Isale Eko Descendants Union, Mr Adeniji Kazeem SAN congratulates Mr Olasupo Shasore SAN @ 60th birthday Chairman Isale Eko Descendants Union, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem SAN has felicitated with former Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for Lagos State, Mr. Olasupo Shasore SAN on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a statement he signed titled, SALUTE TO OLASUPO SHASORE SAN @ 60- A distinguished Isale Eko powerhouse and Omo Eko Pataki, Kazeem expressed admiration for Shasore’s great dedication to service. The legal luminary who was also a former Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice said Shasore’s…