Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Mass surrender rocks Boko Haram camps as scores of insurgents lay down arms The State Commissioner of Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, said so far a total of 6,900 repentant insurgents were processed. Mass surrender rocks Boko Haram camps as scores of insurgents lay down arms. (NAN) Mass surrender rocks Boko Haram camps as scores of insurgents lay down arms. (NAN) The Multinational Joint Tasks Force (MNJTF) combating insurgency in the Lake Chad region said it has continued to record mass surrender of insurgents. A statement on Saturday by the spokesman of the task force, Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi,…

FOR WOMEN! See Mistakes Women Should Avoid When Cooking With Gas Cooking with gas has been a preferred method for households worldwide due to its efficiency and precise temperature control. However, even experienced housewives can sometimes make mistakes that compromise the quality of their dishes or even safety in the kitchen. To ensure a delightful cooking experience, here are five common mistakes that housewives should avoid when cooking with gas. Neglecting Proper Ventilation: Adequate ventilation is crucial when cooking with gas. The combustion process releases byproducts like carbon monoxide and moisture that need to be properly vented to maintain air…

Mo Abudu Produced Series Sons Of Caliphate: Wrath And Revenge To Hit Netflix Soon AMo Abudu series Sons of Caliphate: Wrath And Revenge is soon to hit global streaming platform, Netflix. The series is a continuation of the locally produced TV series Sons of Caliphate a family saga about the lives of three rich, entitled, passionate and ambitious young men, Kalifah, Nuhu and Diko, for tussle for the governorship seat of the Northern Caliphate State of Kowa. Soon personal conflicts intertwine between their families in a race to crown the next governor. The series initially written by Dimbo Atiya…

Meet Pius Oghenevwairhe Ughakpoteni, New NDDC Corporate Affairs Director Pius Oghenevwairhe Ughakpoteni, Director, Corporate Affairs of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is a management expert, a skillful writer with insightful and analytical skills, apparently acquired during his many years in journalism practice. Over a period of 30 years, he has garnered a wealth of experience that spans journalism, management, public relations, and practice-driven research across Nigeria’s private and public sectors, as well as universities in England and Switzerland. Born on June 26, 1964 in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, precisely in Eruemukohwarien, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta…

Potential of Nigeria’s untapped marine and blue economy A submarine. Source: Google The establishment of a Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy by President Bola Tinubu when he recently assigned new ministerial portfolios to the members of his cabinet is cheering news and development, for the economic development of Nigeria, if taken seriously and given the adequate resources to function optimally. It will also be crucial, if Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, the pioneer Minister and his colleagues in that ministry, fully understand the concept and important role of this unique and innovative ministry. It is important to first understand what the blue…

Twitter new logo Twitter to remove block feature from platform Elon Musk, billionaire and owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has announced plans to remove the block feature from the service. The block feature enables a user to stop other accounts from seeing or interacting with their tweet and account in general. In a post shared via the platform on Friday, the billionaire said the feature made “no sense” and will soon be unavailable for users. “Block is going to be deleted as a “feature”, except for DMs,” he tweeted. Reacting to Musk’s post, a Twitter user, @xdaily,…

Festac Agog As Nigerian Couple Celebrates Birth Of Twins After 8 Years Of Inability to Conceive A Nigerian couple has finally dedicated their set of twins, Davina and Darina Ofobike, after 8 years of expectation for the fruit of the womb. The child dedication which took place at St Matthews Anglican Church, Isamole area of Badagry, Lagos, was attended by family members, friends, neighbours, and business colleagues on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Speaking in church, during the child dedication, the father of the twins, Mr Victor, explained that God answered them at a time when they can take care of…

How we will utilise gas resources to catalyse growth of Nigeria’s economy – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged his administration’s unalloyed commitment to leveraging on the domestic utilization, processing and international export of Nigeria’s massive gas resources as a transition fuel to catalyze the fundamental restructuring of the nation’s economy for expansive growth during his tenure. In a meeting on Friday in Abuja with the Board and Management of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited at the State House, Tinubu affirmed that all encumbrances to the entrepreneurial progress and development of Nigeria’s industrious citizens, as well as…

No More Flying Lowkey: Otedola Unveils New Artistes, Entertainment Brand For the past six years, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 10dollar Entertainment Groups, Muyiwa Otedola, has been operating lowkey in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The producer, however, is coming to the limelight, with the recent release of 10dollar’s music label’s newest artistes, Queen Staphire, and Iboy MP; and an unveiling of several of the entertainment group’s brands, including the 10dollar show, 10dollar music, 10dollar entertainment and the 10dollar App. Speaking to the media, Otedola who brings his twenty years’ experience of working in entertainment industry abroad, said he has supporting…

Agatha Christie’s Film Adaptation A Haunting In Venice To Hit Cinemas September 15 Literature lovers and fans of mystery writer, Agatha Christie will be happy to know that a film adaptation of her novel, Hallowe’en Party, will hit the cinemas on September 15, 2023. A Haunting In Venice, stars a diverse, talented cast – including Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, and yes, Michelle Yeoh. Set in the eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve, Christie’s series popular, sleuth protagonist Hercule Poirot played by Branagh, comes out of self-imposed exile, on account of his longtime friend Ariadne Oliver (Fey), to…