Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Make your children available for immunisation, Edo LG boss urges residents The Chairman, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Hon. Benedicta Attoh, has appealed to communities in the area to make their children available to health workers for polio immunization. Attoh also urged traditional rulers, community leaders, organisations, religious bodies, individuals, and families to join in mobilising mothers and caregivers to join the campaign. She said the immunization, which began on Friday, is meant to boost Governor Godwin Obaseki commitment in ensuring Edo children are safe and healthy. She stated, “Polio as a preventable disease through vaccination, noting…

My father was assassinated in my presence – singer Teni Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, aka Teni Makaniki, has said the assassination of her father, the late Brig. Gen. Simeon Apata (retd.) in her presence greatly affected her. Speaking in an interview with media personality Taymesan, Teni disclosed that she was two years old when gunmen stormed their Lagos home and murdered her father in the presence of the family. The ‘Uyo Meyo’ crooner added that this affected her growing up as she has since developed trust issues. In the interview, shared Sunday by the host Taymesan on Instagram, Teni said,…

Mowalola Ogunlesi, the Nigerian millennial trailblazing London’s fashion scene Mowalola Ogunlesi is definitely a trendsetter [Vogue] Nigeria’s fashion scene is garnering so much attention internationally, and Nigerians in the diaspora are taking the world of fashion by storm. One such person is Mowalola Ogunlesi. If you are wondering why the name is familiar, her brother is Odunsi Ogunlesi, the alte singer popularly known as, Odunsi the Engine. Her mother, Adenike Ogunlesi, owns the popular children’ s clothing line, Ruff N Tumble. In a way, you could say creativity runs in the family. For a 28-year-old, Mowa has a lot of…

Nigeria, Cuba partner to curb food insecurity The minister expressed heartfelt gratitude for the shared insights into Nigeria’s pressing food and agricultural opportunities and challenges. Nigeria, Cuba partner to curb food insecurity. [NAN] The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Cuba on food security and agriculture advancement. The Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, in a statement on Sunday, said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, signed the MoU for Nigerian Government, in Havana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the signing of the…

Shettima Appoints Peter Obi’s Running Mate’s Brother, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, As Special Adviser The spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has has been appointed as the Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Hakeem, a retired Federal Permanent Secretary, is the older brother of Datti Baba-Ahmed, the running mate of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the February 25 election. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, who made the announcement of his new appointment via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, said he can no longer sit on the fence when…

Online scams in Africa: How cybercriminals trick their victims – Report 53% of the respondents who fell victim, were convinced the offer was legitimate because the website looked real, while nearly 48% of the scams were financial. • 40% of the respondents from eight countries had been scammed online • Distraction and multi-tasking made 43% of the victims fall for an online scam • Financial scams affected nearly 48% of respondents Nearly half of the 800 African survey participants have fallen victim to an online scam at least once, losing thousands of dollars in the process and compromising their personal…

NCC Offers N10 million grant for 2023 Hackathon Talent Hunt The Nigerian Communications Commission, has commenced its third edition of the Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon, as part of its commitment to realizing the Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025. This strategic plan aims to foster the development of cutting-edge technologies and homegrown content while driving sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. NCC has extended invitations to Tech Hubs and Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) across Nigeria, urging them to participate in the Talent Hunt Research by submitting their innovative startups and solutions. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs of the NCC,…

Olu of Warri Takes Fight Against Poverty To Global Stage His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri Kingdom would take his fight against poverty to global stage as he lend his voice against the scourge in the annual Concordia summit in New York. The event is a round table discussion on the theme “From Poverty to Empowerment: Raising the Bar on Sustainable and Inclusive Growth.” In the next three days, the Olu will join other array of attendees from a multitude of sectors and geographies to spark dialogue, promote collaboration, and collectively pave the path toward a…

Illustration: Yuyue superhighway built in China Abuja-Lagos, Port Harcourt-Lagos superhighways coming soon The Tinubu Government is planning Abuja-Lagos and Port Harcourt-Lagos superhighways, Minister of Work Dave Umahi disclosed this to the State House Correspondents on Sunday. He spoke with journalists after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. He said that the highways would be done through a Public Private Partnership scheme, adding that they would be provided with state of art facilities for the comfort of the travelling public. Super highways are designed for travel at high speeds, having more than one lane for each direction of traffic,…

Obasanjo: Why I ordered monarchs to stand and sit Former President Olusegun Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the controversies being generated by his order to monarchs to stand and then sit during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin, Oyo State last Friday. Obasanjo was a special guest of honour at the inauguration of the road projects constructed by Governor Seyi Makinde. However, rather than the projects, it was Obasanjo’s order to traditional rulers at the occasion to stand and then sit as depicted in a video that went viral and grabbed the headlines. Yoruba groups, monarchs and other critics…