Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Commuters hail Lagos govt on reduction in BRT fares Dosumu commended the effort of Sanwo-Olu, but said the reduction in fares would have minimal effect in the state because of its huge population. Some commuters in Lagos have commended the Lagos State Government for effecting the slash in fares on the Bus Rapid Transit scheme since Wednesday, describing it as a relief. They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Lagos on Sunday. Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had on Monday announced that the state was effecting a 50 per cent slash on fares on…

Tinubu meets governors of states that share boundaries with Niger Republic   Tinubu’s meeting with the governors came on the same day the ECOWAS ultimatum to coup leaders in Niger Republic expired. President Bola Tinubu has met with governors from five northern states that share boundaries with Niger Republic. The governors representing Jigawa, Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe, and Katsina States, Umar Namadi, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, Mohammed Nasir Idris, Mai Mala Buni, and Dikko Umar Radda respectively, met with Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Sunday, August 6, 2023. The meeting comes on the day the ultimatum issued to coup…

FG Hails Victorious D’Tigress for Consecutive Women’s Afrobasket Wins The Federal Government has congratulated D’Tigress of Nigeria for emerging as African champions for the fourth consecutive time, following their thrilling 84-74 win over Senegal in the final of the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday.  The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, hailed the team coached by Rena Wakama. In his congratulatory message, Abubakar expressed the country’s pride with the performance of the team at the competition. He described Saturday’s victory by the D’Tigress as historic especially as the team…

Honest Eko Hotel Staff Ngozi Kekwaru honoured in Rivers Miss Ngozi Kekwaru, a customer care staff of Eko Hotels, Lagos: at the event she was honoured in Rivers State for returning $70,000 forgotten by a guest.  It was a feast of honours for Mis Ngozi Mary Kekwaru, the Customer Care staff of Eko Hotels, Lagos, in Rivers State recently as she was honoured for her uncommon display of honesty for returning the sum of $70,000 forgotten by a guest to the owner. First, she was unveiled as the Ambassador of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State where she hails…

Reactions as Uche Maduagwu slams Pete Edochie over comments on actresses’ marriages. Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu has taken a strong stance against veteran actor Pete Edochie over his remarks on the failed marriages of some Nollywood actresses. Pete Edochie had expressed his disappointment and concern over failed marriages of his junior colleagues, including Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, Ireti Doyle, and Tonto Dikeh during an interview with Chude Jideonwo. Pete Edochie said he was shocked when he learnt that another Nollywood actress, Chioma Chukwuka has separated from her husband. He questioned the commitment of the actresses to their marital vows, suggesting that…

Nigerian wins award proffering solution to Turkey’s earthquakes Iheme A Turkey-based Nigerian data scientist, Leonardo Iheme, has won SAS Hackathon 2023 award for his Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution to the Turkey earthquake where about 50,000 people lost their lives and hundreds of thousands were injured in February. Iheme (Nigerian), James Swinnerton (UK-based) and Can Tosun all from EPAM System had entered the competition and won in two categories –the natural language and the regional awards (Europe, Middle East and Africa). The February devastating earthquake in the Republic of Türkiye put the country in disarray. One of the problems faced by…

Ray Ekpu@75 Ray is the reason I’m in Journalism Ray Ekpu is the reason I’m a journalist. I don’t think that tribute captures the truth of what Ray actually means to me! Let me try again. A near adequate tribute is that Ray is why I’m still struggling with the craft of writing, in the hope that one day I would be close to the gold standard in modern magazine and feature writing, where Ray currently leads the pack and belongs in the same pantheon of gods with Stanley Macebuh, Dele Giwa, Sonala Olumhense, Muhammed Haruna, Niyi Osundare, Sam Omatseye…

Philanthropist receives Rotary humanitarian award Rotaract District 9125, Nigeria, on Saturday, August 5, conferred a humanitarian service award on Chairman and Founder, Fly Multi Company Limited, Bolarinwa Kashif Ololade. The award was presented at the installation of the 15th District Rotaract Representative, Rotary District 9125, Nigeria, Rotaractor Adebayo Sodiq Babatunde PHF in Osogbo, Osun State. Presenting the award to Kashif, the new DRR, Adebayo Sodiq Babatunde, stated that it was in recognition and appreciation of his relentless service to humanity and contributions to youth development in society. Receiving the award on his behalf, Kashif’s Personal Assistant, Olasubomi Rafiat Durodola, stated…

Arsenal Beat Man City, Win First Trophy This SeasonArsenal Beat Man City, Win First Trophy This Season Arsenal have drawn first blood ahead of the new season by beating Manchester City on penalties to win the Community Shield. In a tight encounter… Arsenal have drawn first blood ahead of the new season by beating Manchester City on penalties to win the Community Shield. In a tight encounter between last season’s top two in the Premier League, Cole Palmer came off the bench to score a wonderful opener for the Treble winners but Leandro Trossard’s late deflected effort sent the game…

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim advises Tinubu to create Ministry of Revenue Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, Jimoh Ibrahim, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to create a Federal Ministry of Revenue. This call was against the backdrop of the confirmation of 48 ministerial nominees by the Nigerian Senate on Saturday. In a statement he issued on Sunday and made available to journalists, the lawmaker said the ministry, when created, would serve as a coordinating platform for all revenue-generating agencies. It stated that Ibrahim advised President Tinubu on the need to create the ministry when he paid him a courtesy visit.…