Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Direct Flight to Nigeria from Uganda -Uganda Airlines Elegbede Abiodun There were excitement and optimism on Thursday night at the new terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos when Uganda Airlines inaugural flight touched down to mark the beginning of direct flight between Nigeria and East African nation. The elated delegation from Uganda said direct flight between both countries would deepen economic ties and social relationship between the two countries. Direct flight from Uganda to Nigeria is three and half hours, but in the past anyone travelling from Nigeria to Uganda would have to connect flight from another…

Obasanjo, Garvey pick Badagry for slave trade museum Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the leader of the Diasporan delegation to motherland Africa, Dr Julius Garvey, have agreed to have Badagry in Lagos State as the location for the World’s Africa Slave Trade Museum. This followed a meeting held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a courtesy visit to the former President and renowned African statesman. In a statement by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Friday, the duo noted that the enormous contributions of the ancient town in Badagry to the history of the…

NUJ Best Reporter Investigative- Online Publishers congratulate Agboola on Emergence By Elegbede Abiodun The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA), has congratulated the winner of this year, Osun state chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)’s best investigative reporter of the year, Ayobami Agboola of New Telegraph Newspaper. This was unveiled at the 2023 Osun NUJ week held in Osogbo, Osun state capital on Thursday night. The association said Ayobami Agboola, the pioneer Chairman and the image maker of Citymirrornews, deserved the award. “His emergence is a confirmation of the hardwork and commitment to development Journalism”, a statement by Jare…

Tinubu Appoints Tunji Olaopa Chairman Civil Service Commission President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Tunji Olaopa as Chairman of Federal Civil Service Commission. This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential… President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Tunji Olaopa as Chairman of Federal Civil Service Commission. This was announced in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, on Friday. The statement also announced new appointments across regions and geopolitical zones. “As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154 of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, Amended) empowers the president to appoint its Chairman and members, President Bola…

Sanwo-Olu, Kwara First Lady lead policymakers, business leaders to address Nigeria’s $10bn SDGs funding gap at 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse Series Sanwo-Olu, Kwara First Lady lead policymakers, business leaders to address Nigeria’s $10bn SDGs funding gap at 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse Series “High-profile speakers, including Minister of State for Environment Salako, Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development, Akintunde Oyebode, IHS Nigeria CEO, Mohamad Darwish, are set to address the urgency of SDGs investments.” In an era where the world grapples with critical environmental challenges, climate change, and sustainability, the 2023 Sustainability Table Discourse Series (STS) is set to convene an…

What transpired when Jonathan visited Tinubu in Aso Rock Tinubu with Jonathan in Abuja on Friday. Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on Friday visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu with Jonathan The two leaders at a meeting in Abuja The former president’s visit came a day after the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Tinubu in the February 2023 presidential election. Though the meeting was closed-door, Jonathan told State House Correspondents that Nigeria still has what it takes to lead Africa despite the economic challenges. According to him, elections are over, saying that the country must…

Why I separated from 2Baba, we are fine now – Blackface Nigerian dancehall artiste Ahmedu Obiabo aka Blackface has revealed the reason he fell out with singer, Innocent Idibia aka 2Baba. According to him, things fell apart between the duo after 2Baba started singing his songs without his consent. Blackface spoke during his interview with The Honest Bunch podcast. According to him, after forming the two-man band, he and Tubaba, then known as 2face, got some gigs and visited various northern cities. However, he had to return to school at the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu. “I said, let me…

You act like local boy, learn from Wizkid – Samklef blasts Davido Samklef Nigerian music producer, Samklef, has taken to ‘X’ to criticize Davido, for being arrogant and reckless. Samklef also accused Davido of not acting like a celebrity, and not paying him back money that he owes. Samklef’s criticism comes after Davido tweeted, “Make nobody beg me. You wanna be famous, ba? Okay”. Samklef interpreted this tweet as Davido bragging about his wealth and fame. Samklef also suggested that Davido should learn from Wizkid, another popular Nigerian singer whom he sees as being more humble and less ostentatious. “Owe…

Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and husband welcome first child Mercy Chinwo and husband  It looks like the pregnancy speculations from April 2023 were true, and we’re here for it.  Award-winning gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Blessed Uzochikwa, have announced the birth of their first child. The happy announcement was made on the singer’s official Instagram page on the morning of Friday, October 27, 2023, via the video posted. In the music video snippet for her newly released song You Do This One, she unveiled her round baby bump as those around her sang and danced along. Mercy, in…

El Salvador introduces $1,000 tax for travelers from Africa • El Salvador has recently introduced a $1,000 fee for travelers coming from Africa, and India. • The country serves as a vital hub for one of the region’s most important airlines, offering direct connections to over 30 destinations in 14 different countries. • El Salvador says it is working hard on modernization and expansion projects at the El Salvador International Airport, to provide a first-class service to all users. El Salvador has recently introduced a $1,000 fee for travelers coming from Africa, and India. El Salvador’s port authority has stipulated…