Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Capt. Smart Yomi, Warri North council chairman gifts workers 25k each to celebrate yuletide season As part of his passion to ensure that all Warri North Local Government Area (LGA) workers celebrate the 2023 yuletide season with joy, the Executive Chairman Warri North LGA, Capt. Smart Yomi Asekutu has shared N11,875,000 among the council’s employees. Asekutu gifted N25,000 to each of the council’s 475 workers. This council boss disclosed this in Koko, headquarters of the LGA, while interacting with the LGA’s Head of Personnel Management, Mr Clement Anighoro and its Treasurer, Dr. Monday Agbeyi. “One of my cardinal responsibilities is…

Adeboye: ‘Let’s go a fishing’ program features at Orile-Igbon, Oyo State. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, on Friday, took the evangelism programme, ‘Let’s go a fishing,’ to Orile-Igbon in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State. Adeboye, whose chopper touched ground around 12:33 pm at the palace of Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, paid homage to the paramount ruler and prayed for him and the entire family. He, thereafter, headed to Olugbon High School for evangelism. Details later…

Edo Cultural and Musical Concert: Popular Comic Act Pikolo and other Notable Comedians, A list Music Stars Set to Light up All plan is set for this epoch making Event Edo Cultural and Musical Concert billed to hold at The RickRex event center in Benin City, Edo State. The three in One Festive event which is put together by Popular comic comedian Pikolo with support from multinational, Nigeria Breweries and others will make the festive Season a one that will never be forgotten on time for the good people of Edo State. A listed Music act are billed to…

Adesina, AFDB President wins Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership 2023 President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Ayọdeji Adeṣina, CON, has been named the winner of the 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. The former Nigerian Minister of Agriculture, who is currently in his second term as President of AfDB, was announced winner among many nominations received for the prestigious biennial global prize in celebration of the democratic and development-oriented ideals of a foremost Pan-African nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Unveiling the winner for the 2023 edition, the Chairman, Selection Committee of the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Prize for Leadership,…

Osogbo performers entertain with captivating talent display The Osogbo, a trio of young boys, aged between 11 and 14, captivates passers-by with spontaneous singing performances. In the bustling streets of Osogbo, the vibrant heartbeat of Osun, a unique tale unfolds each day. Amid the bustling routine of civil servants and ambitious entrepreneurs, a trio of young boys, aged between 11 and 14, captivates passers-by with spontaneous singing performances. Recently, the boys, fuelled by passion and circumstance, created an open-air concert outside a popular restaurant in the city. Their lyrics weave through the air, leaving onlookers enchanted and reaching for their…

Oyebanji pays one month salary arrears to LG workers, primary school teachers – Ekiti State Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, the Governor of Ekiti State, has approved the payment of N15,000 wage award for all workers in the state, as part of measures put in place to cushion the effect of the current economic situation in the country.  The payment will run for a period of six months pending the time an agreement is reached on minimum wage for workers. According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, pensioners in the state will also receive…

First Lady: Jigawa State distributes N100,000 to 250 elders Mrs Hadiza Namadi, the First Lady of Jigawa State, has distributed N100,000 each to 250 elderly individuals, summed up to N25 million. The distribution took place in Dutse on Thursday as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) under the theme “Better Days Ahead.”  Mrs Namadi explained that the financial support, shared among individuals aged 65 years and above, serves to mitigate the economic challenges faced by the elderly and alleviate their sufferings. The initiative is spearheaded by the Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. As part…

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development  sign MOU to deliver 100,000 affordable housing units across Nigeria As part of efforts to leverage private sector collaboration in closing the housing deficit of the nation, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a consortium to build 100,000 affordable housing units across Nigeria.   The MOU was signed on Thursday 21, December 2023, at the Ministry of Housing headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement published on the ministry’s official website.   The agreement between the Housing Ministry and the Consortium of private sector-led companies, headed by…

BON Awards 2023: Adebayo Salami and Toyin Adegbola to be honored Organisers of the longest running, pan-Nigeria film industry awards, best of Nollywood have revealed that for the 2023 edition, asides the different categories available that the announced nominees can win from, two others who have made tremendous impact on the Nigerian film industry will be honoured with a special recognition and lifetime achievement award. The duo billed to be honoured this year are Adebayo Salami, for his many contributions to the industry, and Toyin Adegbola, for being a phenomenal actress. According to Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of…

UBA Foundation extends generosity to less privileged at “Annual Food Bank” The Corporate Social Responsibility arm of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Thursday December 21, hosted the 2023 edition of its annual Food Bank initiative as part of its line-up of activities to mark the festive season. The UBA Foundation Food Bank serves as a charitable event dedicated to supporting the less privileged and individuals in need, around the bank’s community or operation. This year, the bank, through the foundation, generously reached out to thousands of individuals in need, extending its community service commitment. In Nigeria, the event…