Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

OGD Scholarship Beneficiary Emerges Best Overall Student at Ogun State School of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta In a remarkable achievement, Miss Grace Oluwatosin Adelakun, a beneficiary of the Scholarship Award Programme initiated by His Excellency, The Distinguished SENATOR OTUNBA GBENGA DANIEL, fnse, has been declared the OVERALL BEST STUDENT at the prestigious Ogun State School of Nursing, Abeokutafor the 2022/23 academic session. Hailing from Ward 14 in the Sagamu Local Government of Ogun State, Miss Adelakun’s success stands as a testament to the impact of the Otunba Gbenga Daniel magnanimous scholarship scheme, designed to support indigent students pursuing education in public…

Japa: Nigerians sell properties to afford fares to US, Europe For David Ademola, selling his poultry farm was never part of the plans in his quest to relocate his family to the United Kingdom for greener pastures. He has built the business for seven years. Three years ago, Ademola started saving up to japa — a colloquial word for migration. He wants to relocate to Manchester after his friend hinted him of opportunities in the UK State. Ademola drew out a budget of N1.5million as ticket fare for himself, his wife and his three kids at a cost of N300…

NEC dumps Buhari’s national social transfer register The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday dumped former President Muhammadu Buhari’s national social register, opting for a new social register to be developed by each state of the federation The council headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, is made up of governors of the 36 states of the federation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with secretariat at National Planning Commission. The council described the register under which over N3 trillion was distributed by the previous government as “a fraud, phantom, bogus and ambiguous” Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, led other governors…

NEC dumps Buhari’s national social transfer register The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday dumped former President Muhammadu Buhari’s national social register, opting for a new social register to be developed by each state of the federation The council headed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, is made up of governors of the 36 states of the federation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with secretariat at National Planning Commission. The council described the register under which over N3 trillion was distributed by the previous government as “a fraud, phantom, bogus and ambiguous” Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, led other governors…

I will win Grammy – BNXN Sensational Nigerian singer-songwriter, Daniel Benson, aka BNXN, formerly known as Buju, has expressed his conviction that he would win the world’s most prestigious music award, Grammy in the nearest future. The afrobeats superstar said he is shifting his attention to attaining legendary status in the Nigerian music industry. BNXN covered Teen Vogue’s Africa’s New Wave alongside Ayra Starr and Victony. The ‘Finesse’ crooner said with or without a Grammy, he hopes to become a music legend. “Nice to get [a 2022 Headies Award for Next Rated Artist], but not something I’m really hoping for.…

Mahrez heads to Saudi Arabia after Manchester City accept Al Ahli’s bid Manchester City have accepted a bid worth up to 30 million pounds (38.7 million dollars) for Riyad Mahrez from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli. The 32-year-old Algeria international has consequently been given permission to miss the treble winners’ pre-season tour of Asia. Mahrez is now set to discuss terms ahead of a potential move to the Jeddah-based Saudi Pro League outfit. Reports have suggested he has been offered a three-year contract. The former Leicester City winger was not included in the 25-man Manchester City squad due to leave…

How Fela sought to marry me – Onyeka Onwenu Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has revealed how the late Nigerian musician and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, once sought her hand in marriage. In an interview with Kadaria Ahmed on her podcast, Quarter to 12, the celebrated singer, author, actor, and activist recounted her experience with Fela and how she criticized the military when he was arrested. Onyeka said, “When he was arrested for taking money out of the country, there was a decree that you don’t take money out of the country, and this is money he had…

Ogun set to convert mass transit buses to CNG Compressed Natural Gas Switching from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) can save Nigeria as much as N3 trillion yearly. A team of technical engineers from India has arrived in Ogun State to begin the process of converting vehicles from fuel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The move signals the commencement of the E-Mobility and Gas Mobility Programme of the state government, which involves the conversion of mass transit buses from fuel to gas and tricycles and motorcycles to electric, according to a statement on Wednesday It said the four-man technical…

Tinubu’s ministerial list ready, to be submitted any moment – Presidency source Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu will submit his list of cabinet ministers to the National Assembly today, July 20. BusinessDay sources at the Presidential Villa, on Wednesday, revealed that the list is ready for submission as nominees have completed preliminary security checks. Our source, however, blamed the ongoing intrigues within the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for the delays. BusinessDay investigations also revealed that the president will surprise Nigerians, as he has meticulously nominated people he feels can deliver on all fronts. It was also gathered…

2023 FIFA WWC: African players to watch As the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 gets underway in Australia and New Zealand today, the following players are some of the key African players to look out for in the tournament. These players are among the most talked about and followed players on the continent on the back of their contribution during the CAF Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). They are Asisat Oshoala; Chiamaka Nnadozie; Ghizlane Chebbak; Onome Ebi, and Andile Dlamini. Asisat Oshoala Asisat Oshoala. 28-year-old Nigeria and Barcelona of Spain forward. She is a five-time African Women’s Player of…