Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sultan Commissions 10.2km Dual Carriageway In Bayelsa The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, inaugurated phase two of the newly-completed Glory Drive dual carriageway, a 10.2-kilometer road project constructed by the Governor Douye Diri administration. The road, which stretches from Igbogene through several communities and eventually terminates at Onopa in the Yenagoa city centre, was conceptualised by former President Goodluck Jonathan when he was governor of the state. Speaking during the ceremony, the Sultan said he was proud to be associated with Senator Diri’s success story in the development of Bayelsa State. The respected royal father stressed that the…

Sultan Commissions 10.2km Dual Carriageway In Bayelsa The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, inaugurated phase two of the newly-completed Glory Drive dual carriageway, a 10.2-kilometer road project constructed by the Governor Douye Diri administration. The road, which stretches from Igbogene through several communities and eventually terminates at Onopa in the Yenagoa city centre, was conceptualised by former President Goodluck Jonathan when he was governor of the state. Speaking during the ceremony, the Sultan said he was proud to be associated with Senator Diri’s success story in the development of Bayelsa State. The respected royal father stressed that the…

How I escaped sexual harassment as teenage actress –Joy Igboanugo Imo State-born actress, Joy Igboanugo popularly known as Dubbymama, paid her dues to become one of the most sought after in Nollywood. In this rare interview, the gifted mother of five, who studied Medical Laboratory Science at University of Nigeria Nsukka, opened up on how she juggles both careers, amongst other issues. Please enjoy it. What did you do to get to where you are today? I was consistent in going for auditions and calling the producers that I was available for jobs. Sometimes I show off my skills on…

Sultan Commissions 10.2km Dual Carriageway In Bayelsa The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday, inaugurated phase two of the newly-completed Glory Drive dual carriageway, a 10.2-kilometer road project constructed by the Governor Douye Diri administration. The road, which stretches from Igbogene through several communities and eventually terminates at Onopa in the Yenagoa city centre, was conceptualised by former President Goodluck Jonathan when he was governor of the state. Speaking during the ceremony, the Sultan said he was proud to be associated with Senator Diri’s success story in the development of Bayelsa State. The respected royal father stressed that the…

69 years former wrestler, Hulk Hogan marries for the third time Hulk Hogan, 69, has tied the knot for the third time. On Friday night, Sept. 22, the wrestling legend married Sky Daily, a mother of three, in a ceremony in Clearwater, Florida. The wrestler and yoga instructor’s wedding was a low-key ceremony attended by just their closest friends and family. Brooke, 35, and Nick, 32, are the children of the former WWE and WCW star’s first marriage. On Friday, Nick attended the wedding and posted photos on Instagram. Brooke, his sister, did attend the wedding. Hulk Hogan’s first marriage…

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa, who ran her first marathon last year, just broke the women’s marathon record by over 2 minutes Tigst Assefa broke the women’s world record by more than two minutes Sunday at the Berlin Marathon, as Eliud Kipchoge won the men’s race for the fifth time but couldn’t break his own record. Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women’s division of the Berlin Marathon in world record time in Berlin.Markus Schreiber/AP Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women’s division of the Berlin Marathon…

Nigerian State To Pay Corps Members N85,000 Stipend Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, has approved the payment of N50,000 medical allowance to members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to schools across the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Zainab Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. She said the governor also approved N25,000 as accommodation allowance per term and N10,000 as monthly support from the state government. She said he gave the approval due to the high increase in school enrollment as a result of the government’s declaration of free basic education, uniforms and…

How to effectively cut electricity cost Optimising electricity bill management includes strategic energy usage, adopting efficient appliances, unplugging idle devices, insulating effectively, utilising natural lighting, and consistent heating, among others, JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI writes. In the vibrant neighborhood of Oshodi in Lagos, Nigeria, the Adekunle family lived in a modest yet cozy apartment. Olumide Adekunle, a skilled mechanic, and his wife, Amina, cherished their home where they have raised three wonderful children. However, when news of the proposed 40 percent increase in electricity tariffs reached their ears, it cast a shadow over their usually cheerful household. One evening, after a long…

The Rule Of Law vs. Juju: Exploring Courtroom Best Practices for Judge Sunday Adeniyi from A Psychological Perspective In a recent article published on BarristerNG.Com, the Presiding Judge of the Kwara state Upper Area Court, Mr. Sunday Adeniyi, made headlines for a warning he issued during a court proceeding, expressing concerns about the potential misuse of his photographs and mentioning “juju,” also known as fetish practices. This incident provides an opportunity to explore various aspects of the rule of law, judicial behavior, the expectations of judges, self-assurance, and the message this sends to the public. Judge Adeniyi, while I was…

I’ll bring knowledge acquired over the years in Lagos to FCT – Fasawe The newly appointed FCT Mandate Secretary for Health and Environment, Dolapo Fasawe has pledged to bring the knowledge she acquired over 19 years in Lagos State service to national level. In a statement released from her office in Abuja, Fasawe explained that her appointment was facilitated by record of achievements in the delivery of her core mandates and devotion towards building a sustainable environment in Lagos State. She expressed her gratitude to the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for giving her the opportunity to serve the…