Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

IWD 2024: 1000 Female In Business will get advantage as MTN Foundation is committed to empower them In commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, MTN Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility division of MTN Nigeria, has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s empowerment and fostering women entrepreneurship through its “Y’ellopreneur Initiative.” Odunayo Sanya, the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, announced that 1,000 female entrepreneurs will directly benefit from investments totalling N600 million during the official launch of Phase 2 of the Y’ellopreneur initiative at the telecom company’s headquarters in Lagos. She disclosed that the application process for the program,…

I’m willing to give up my office for peace in Rivers State, no price too high— Governor Fubara March 7, 2024 #Governor Sim Fubara#Nyesom Wike#Rivers state The governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has said that no sacrifice is too big for him to make for the greater good of his state and that he is willing to give up his office if it will maintain peace in the state. Recall that Rivers State was thrown into crisis in 2023 following the clash between Fubara and the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike. The tension in the state…

Ohaneze Women Leader Calls For Women Empowerment on International Women’s Day As the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD), which draws attention to matters relating to women and girls, the National Women Leader Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr. Chief, Dame, Hon. Rita Daniels Chukwuji on behalf of the Ohaneze Ndigbo women worldwide, have called on women in Nigeria to continually up-skill themselves, network actively, and put themselves forward confidently for greater roles in society. Hon Rita Daniels, who spoke with our correspondence also called on the first lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu to invest in more women and consider inclusion…

Congratulations as Governor Adeleke salutes brother, Deji Adeleke at 68 The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the Chairman of Pacific Holdings Limited, Dr. Tajudeen Adedeji Adeleke, celebrating his indelible impacts in the business world and beyond. Governor Adeleke affirms Dr. Adeleke’s endearing commitment to shaping lives, powering dreams with strategic investments in key sectors that creates jobs and shared prosperity for the people, applauding his exemplary efforts in making a difference in the life of people. The Governor acknowledges the renowned businessman’s zeal and determination, defying many odds to realize his dream of setting up…

 A Team player Returns To Bauchi Assembly In what appears like the proverbial cats with nine lives, an adage that clearly demonstrates dexterity and determination can best described the re-election by the members of Bauchi State House of Assembly, of Rt. Hon Abubakar Suleiman and his Deputy Jamilu Dahiru, to again lead the Legislative arms of the State. The political interregnum of the politician seen by many of their admirers as ‘sabbatical’ also serves as an opportunity that put to test the political sagacity and acceptability of the Ningi born politician despite the obvious landmines from the camps of his…

Call to Bar: Warri South Chairmanship Aspirant, Dr. Agbolaya congratulates Esimaje Awani Esq. Call to Bar: Warri South Chairmanship Aspirant, Dr. Agbolaya congratulates Esimaje Awani Esq. Foremost Chairmanship aspirant for Warri South Local Government top seat in the forthcoming 2024 Delta State Local Councils Election, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolaya JP has congratulated his co-contender for the Warri South Chairmanship seat, Barr. Esimaje Awani on the occasion of his call to the Nigeria Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Wednesday March 6, 2024. Dr. Agbolaya JP expressed delight for the success of Barr Awani at…

Impressive as a Philanthropist Obtains UTME Form for 500 Indigent Students The Pro-Chancellor of Olivia University, Burundi, Paul Chukwuma, has paid for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration forms for 500 indigent students in Anambra.  Chukwuma, a philanthropist and businessman told journalists that the gesture was part of a larger initiative by himself and Olivia University to promote education in Africa. He said he understood how difficult things are for most families, especially with the current economic situation, and decided to assist students desirous of furthering their education but limited. “Education is the most desirous transferable asset any generation…

The reason why Adunni Ade doesn’t grant interviews to journalists Actress Adunni Ade has explained why she doesn’t grant interviews. She said it is because her words were always being misconstrued and twisted to fit the desired narrative of people. Adunni’s annoyance is spurred by her recent interview on Channels TV on the program ‘Morning Brief’, where she spoke about how she gets pressured to speak the Yoruba language. The actress was born to a German-American mother and a Nigerian father of Yoruba descent. The mother of two said that she prefers English which is the official language, stressing that…

NGO registers 50 Osun students for UTME as Ayo Ologun bags award The Refuge of Life Foundation, RelFondNigeria, has registered 50 indigent Students of Osun state for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exams in its commitment to remedying the educational sector in the state.  Founder of the RelFondNigeria, Mr Bolanle Olabode, made this known at the 7th Anniversary and Award of the Foundation tagged: “Change the Narrative of Societal Insecurity with Quality Education” and held on Wednesday in Osogbo. In his address to the public, Bolanle said the initiative was spurred by the alarming statistics recently released by UNICEF, which…

Globacom: Sabinus, Aki, Pawpaw, others will entertain subscribers in new comedies Aki and Pawpaw A new and innovative comedy service, launched by Globacom, is providing Glo subscribers with a selection of videos featuring leading Nigerian comedians. The Glo Naija Comedy Service was created to meet the entertainment and amusement demands of users, according to a press release from Globacom. It further stated that clients may access the service on any web browser of their choosing and on all Android and iPhone devices. Comedians like Sabinus, Aki, Pawpaw, and others will be entertaining viewers with their rib-cracking jokes and stress-relieving video…