Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

8 Best Places to live in Lagos On the vibrant coastal shores of Nigeria lies Lagos, a city that stands as the nation’s economic hub. It’s a bustling city with a rich cultural heritage and diverse neighbourhoods, making Lagos home to some of Nigeria’s best places to live. Lagos is a city that is constantly developing and changing. While it may have a higher cost of living than other parts of the country, many people consider it a worthy investment. From crowded metropolitan centres to peaceful open spaces dotted with exquisite mansions, the city has a lot to offer. Here…

Nigeria ‘ll not accept crumbs on investment agenda —Tinubu tells global energy industry Tinubu national broadcast —ExxonMobil pledges 40,000bpd production in short-term ABUJA— President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, played host to a delegation consisting of the global leadership of an Oil & Gas transnational giant, ExxonMobil, on Monday in New York, where he made his position known that Nigeria is no longer settling for crumbs and leftovers on the investment agenda of the world’s most prolific energy conglomerates, saying “Nigeria has never been more ready for business than it is now.” President Tinubu said that, following an illustrious private sector…

Singer Khaid donates N2m to Mohbad’s wife, 100% royalties from tribute song to son Nigerian singer and rapper, Sulaimon Solomon, professionally known as Khaid, has donated the sum of N2m to support Liam Aloba, son of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. Mohbad, who died at the age of 27 last Tuesday, was earlier signed to Marlian Record belonging to Naira Marley but left the label in February 2022. Disclosing this via his X handle on Tuesday, Khaid posted, “It’s with great pain that I pen this, the past few days have been a rollercoaster of emotions for…

Abuja natives praise Wike for swift inauguration of mandate secretaries Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have praised the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike for his swift inauguration of the mandate secretaries, saying it shows his readiness to do good works in the nation’s capital. Elder Danjuma Tanko Dara made this commendation during a press conference in Abuja. “We want to commend the minister, Nyesom Wike for swiftly moving into action to inaugurate his cabinet through the appointment and inauguration of the mandate secretaries. This has proven that he is ready to work and ensure that things are…

Nigeria now ready for business, says Tinubu Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is now more ready to take its rightful place in the global business environment. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The president stated this when he played host to a delegation consisting of the global leadership of an oil and gas transnational giant, ExxonMobil, in New York. According to Tinubu, Nigeria is no longer settling for crumbs and leftovers on the investment agenda of the world’s most prolific energy conglomerates. Tinubu…

I started moving around with security after I got shot- Angela Okorie Nigerian actress and singer, Angela Okorie has given an insight into some of the things accompanying stardom and fame in the entertainment industry which may not be known to the general public. For instance, Okorie revealed that she was once shot after which she decided to be going around with security. Her revelation followed controversies being generated over the death of Afrobeats singer, Mohbad and the alleged involvement of popular musician and the deceased former record label boss, Naira Marley in his ordeal. Lending her voice to the…

Nigeria’s Philip Obaji shortlisted for World ‘Most Resilient Journalist Award’ Philip Obaji Nigerian journalist Philip Obaji has made the shortlist of three candidates for the 2023 Free Press Unlimited Most Resilient Journalist Award. The award recognizes a journalist or media professional who has a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. Obaji, whose searing exclusives for The Daily Beast lifted the lid on several atrocities carried out by the notorious Wagner Group, known as Putin’s private army, is one of three candidates shortlisted for the award. Andersson Boscan from Ecuador and Dickey Muftuoglu from Turkey are the other two…

There is cabal in gospel music industry – Woli Arole Popular Nigerian comedian, Woli Arole has made a startling allegation about the Nigerian gospel music industry. Arole alleged that there is a “cabal” that decides the fate of fellow gospel artistes. Arole made this known on Instagram amidst the conversation surrounding the mistreatment of singers by record label bosses. Arole claimed that the gospel music cabals even have a WhatsApp group where they make decisions to pull artistes down. He also said that gospel artistes are not called for jobs if they are seen with someone the cabal does not…

MoneySpeaks As Nigerian Oil Mogul Orders N60 Billion Luxury Jet Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, the chairperson and CEO of Nestoil Group, a Nigerian oil conglomerate, is set to complete the purchase of a $76 million Gulfstream G-700 jet from the manufacturer in Georgia, United States. In addition, Mr Azudialu-Obiejesi and his oil firm are now strategising to expand their dealings with American businesses in Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, California, and other states in the US, documents show. Incorporated in 1991, Nestoil has grown to be one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) companies in the oil and gas sector.…

Lagos Carbinet: Fashola, Ambode Tutor Sanwo-Olu’s,New Team On Good Governance LAGOS, Nigeria – Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, and his successor, Akinwunmi Ambode, were among those who tutored the newly-inaugurated cabinet members of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on delivery of good governance to the people. The two former governors were among the facilitators who shared their experiences with the new executive council members at the 2023 On-Boarding and Executive Retreat Programme for the state executive council and body of Permanent Secretaries held in Epe, with the theme:”Navigating Government Excellence: “Role of Leadership in ensuring a greater Lagos rises”. Governor…