Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Palliatives: Akwa-Ibom receives N2bn, 3000 bags of rice President Tinubu with Governor Eno at the State House, Abuja The Akwa Ibom Government has confirmed receipt of N2 billion and 3,000 bags of rice palliatives promised by the Federal Government. Governor Umo Eno announced this in Uyo on Tuesday, when he received the Palliatives Committee Report set up by the state government. These palliatives are part of the federal government’s assistance to citizens through various state governments to help cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Eno said that as part of the palliatives, the state government would ensure that a…

Emergency Communication Centres Creating Job Opportunities, Says NCC The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that beyond providing essential emergency response services to the Nigerian public, the Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) being implemented by NCC, now provide employment placements for many Nigerian youths and professionals, as well as offering informal business activities to the citizens across the country. NCC in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, said the centres, which are now fully operational in a total of 27 state capitals across the country, are reachable on Toll-Free Number 112, and are operating in similar…

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term Zimbabwean President, Mnangagwa, points the way to Africa’s economic development.  Emmerson Mnangagwa, the president of Zimbabwe, has been elected for a second and last term in office, an outcome that has been criticised by the opposition and questioned by observers. Analysts said the election was heavily skewed in favour of the ZANU-PF party, which has ruled the nation since independence and the end of white minority rule in 1980. Mnangagwa, who succeeded longtime leader Robert Mugabe after a 2017 army coup, was widely expected to win re-election. According to official results released by the…

ANG Consulting targets Nigerian startups, SMEs for international expansion AN Global Consulting has pledged to promote startups, small and medium-scale enterprises in Nigeria by offering effective business solutions, strategies and partnership that will facilitate the expansion of these businesses into international markets. The Chief Executive Officer and founder of AN Global Consulting, Avinash Nichkawde, at a media parley in Lagos on Saturday to flag-off its operations in Nigeria revealed the company’s ambitious plans to providing integrated out-of-the-box customized solution for business to improve scalability and growth. While admitting that small businesses in Nigeria were faced with a barrage of challenges…

Anglican Bishop Urges Clergymen To Offer Aid To Nigerians In ‘Severe Pain’ The Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, the Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa, has called on clergymen to offer their shoulders for Nigerians in severe pain to lean on and cry upon. He said the current economic environment has thrown many Nigerians into severe pain despite the promise that it will be for a short time. Akinfenwa stated this in his sermon at a service during which the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, consecrated four new bishops for the church at the Archbishop Vining…

Davido’s Portrait by Dedicated Fan Takes Internet by Storm “Check out this captivating portrait of Davido, skillfully crafted by a devoted fan! 🔥🎨 It’s sparking conversations all across Nigeria. 🇳🇬 🗣️ Artistry at its finest! 🎶💫 #DavidoPortrait #FanArt #NigerianTalent” Ireporteronline.com

Serie A: Napoli Star Osimhen Receives Top Scorer Award Victor Osimhen has received the Paolo Rossi award for finishing top scorer in Serie A last season. The award is named after Italy international Rossi. Rossi was the highest goal scorer at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, won by Italy. Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances to help Napoli win the Scudetto for the first time in over three decades last season. The 24-year-old was the first African player to achieve the feat. The striker is also currently highest scoring African in the Italian top flight after eclipsing the…

I Almost Committed Suicide – Iyanya Recounts Bankruptcy Nigerian singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known as Iyanya, has recounted how he almost committed suicide after he became bankrupt in 2020. He said he lost his house and was staying in a hotel but couldn’t afford the hotel bills anymore at some point. This was when he was taken to court by his former management, Temple Management Company, for allegedly “stealing” a car belonging to the company. Iyanya narrated this while featuring as a guest in the latest episode of the Tea With Tay podcast hosted by actor, Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh,…

I Talk To Plants, Trees – Singer, Joeboy Nigerian singer, Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has revealed that he talks to plants. The ‘Baby’ crooner disclosed that he has four plants in his room that he talks to. Featuring as a guest in the latest episode of the Zero Conditions podcast, Joeboy said spirituality was “very important.” He said, “You need a spiritual backing. It is very very important. If you don’t do jazz [voodoo], you have to pray.” On why he has tattoos of trees, Joeboy said he is a lover of nature. He said, “Personally, I…

Residents Invade Bayelsa Warehouse, Loot Foodstuffs A private warehouse in the Kpansia area of Yenagoa used by the Bayelsa State government to store foodstuffs and other materials was on Sunday invaded by some residents of the state capital who carted away food items and other items. The items included bags of rice and garri as well as cartons of noodles and bottled water, and they were said to be part of the relief materials donated by some concerned Nigerians during the 2022 flood disaster in the state. It was learnt that the incident occurred at about 7:30 pm, even as…