Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ilorin not for Muslims only, says OPC The Oodua Peoples Congress has advised that the capital of Kwara State should be relocated from Ilorin if Muslims continue to insist that Ilorin is an Islamic city and that traditional religious worshippers are not allowed to practise their faith. The Kwara State Coordinator of the OPC New Era, Bayo Fabiyi, made the call in a statement on Sunday. “There are Muslims in other places cohabiting with others without crises or disturbances. “Therefore, if Ilorin is the only place where isese becomes a challenge, the status of Ilorin as a state capital should…

FG educates farmers on seed testing The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish satellite seed testing laboratories in the 36 states of the federation to enhance farmers’ access to quality and certified seeds with a view to increasing agricultural yields. The Director of Seeds Inspectorate, National Agricultural Seeds Council, Bulus Sule, said the FG, through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, was committed to ensuring that Nigerian farmers have access to and plant quality seeds that would give them the assurance of bumper harvests and huge earnings. Sule spoke in Ado Ekiti on Friday during a sensitisation…

Adeleke approves planting of 100,000 trees across Osun state- Aide To save Osun State from environmental degradation, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the planting of one hundred thousand seedling of trees across the state Commissioner for environment and sanitation, Hon Mayowa Adejoorin stated this on a sensitization programme on Radio station in Osogbo. The programme is put in place by the office of the spokesperson to the governor to promote the activities of Adeleke’s administration Hon Adejoorin noted that the governor knows the benefits of trees in the society as the only source of oxygen that man derives to live,…

Pay attention to mental health, ministry urges staff The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has urged its officials to pay attention to their mental health in order to remain productive employees and useful individuals to their families and society at large. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Biodun Onayele, gave the charge during a two-day training organised for all members of staff, held at the STO Resource Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, at the weekend, a statement said on Sunday. Onayele said, “This programme is not just another event on our calendar, it is a call to action;…

Palliative: NEMA to begin rice distribution in states National-Emergency-Management-Agency-NEMA The National Emergency Management Agency, on Sunday, said it had commenced arrangements for the distribution of 180 trucks of rice to various states as recommended by the National Economic Council. On Thursday the Federal Government announced a N5bn palliative for each state of the federation and 180 trucks of rice as part of measures to assuage the pains of the subsidy removal. The subsidy removal policy, which led to sharp and multiple increases in fuel pump prices, has driven up the prices of goods and services, pushing millions of Nigerians into…

Adeleke approves planting of 100,000 trees across Osun State- Aide To save Osun State from environmental degradation, Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the planting of one hundred thousand seedling of trees across the state Commissioner for environment and sanitation, Hon Mayowa Adejoorin stated this on a sensitization programme on Radio station in Osogbo. The programme is put in place by the office of the spokesperson to the governor to promote the activities of Adeleke’s administration Hon Adejoorin noted that the governor knows the benefits of trees in the society as the only source of oxygen that man derives to…

I don’t party, smoke, drink – Actress Bimbo Ademoye Famous Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye, has revealed an intriguing aspect of her life that was relatively unknown. The award-winning star has said that partying, smoking, or drinking aren’t her fantasies as she prefers her space in the comfort of her house. Bimbo, via her Instagram, said people get amazed and also in disbelief when she tells them she doesn’t engage in the activities mentioned above. She further revealed that her club experiences have been limited to a mere three times throughout her entire life as she noted that she has no…

Emefiele Spent N74bn To Redesign Naira – CBN report It costs the Central Bank of Nigeria under the leadership of suspended governor Godwin Emefiele and its subsidiary about N74.84bn to produce and roll out currencies, including new naira notes, in 2022. Despite the scarcity of naira that plagued the country in the latter months of 2022, the CBN spent 40.42 per cent more than the N53.29bn it spent in the preceding year, to rollout currencies. According to the apex’s bank recently released financial statements, the CBN spent N29.65bn on currency issue expenses in 2022, a 94.66 per cent increase from…

“Let’s Meet At 2 a.m.” — Kanayo O. Kanayo Invites Portable For Sacrifice Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has responded to controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, popularly known as Portable, following his declaration on the importance for sacrifice. Portable in a video via his Instagram page had called out the actor’s name multiple times while attributing rituals and sacrifice to him. “Kanayo Kanayo we pray for money 💰 and Grace wey no dey disgrace Prayer 🙏 is the key 🔑 to success…If you do ritual you go die if you no do ritual you go die kuku do ritual…

“It Has Always Been You, Will Always be you” — Annie Idibia Responds To 2baba’s Fears Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has reassured her husband, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2baba of her love for him. The mother of two via her Instagram page on Friday night shared a photo of her and her husband, as he assured him of her love. Annie stated that it has always been her husband and would always be him, No one else because he is her soulmate. She noted how they are made for each and also promised to love him till death. She…