Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

UK Govt Offers Chevening Scholarship To PWDs In Nigeria The British High Commission in Nigeria has offered the prestigious Chevening scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic year to some Persons Living With Disabilities(PWDs). The gesture according to the commission is to guarantee fairness and equal access to education for all in line with international conventions. Ms Gill Atkinson, Deputy Commissioner of British High Commission in Nigeria, announced this on Wednesday in Abuja during a presentation to showcase the Chevening Scholarship to some persons with disabilities and putting them through the application process. Atkinson noted Chevening, is one of the best things…

BNXN releases debut album ‘Sincerely, Benson’ BNXN’s album cover Nigerian singer-songwriter Daniel Benson, known professionally as BNXN and formerly known as Buju, has released his much-anticipated debut album, “Sincerely, Benson.” The album, a collection of fifteen tracks, was released on Thursday, October 5, 2023. It features previously released hits such as “Pray,” “Sweet Tea (Aduke),” and “Gwagwalada,” which include collaborations with renowned artists like Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez. Additionally, the album showcases BNXN’s musical versatility through partnerships with acclaimed musicians such as 2Baba, Popcaan, Taves, and Headie One. In a statement posted on his verified Instagram page, BNXN wrote,…

Jon Fosse wins 2023 Nobel Prize in literature Jon Fosse: Awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in literature The 2023 Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to 64-year-old Norwegian novelist and playwright Jon Fosse “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”, the Guardian reported. “I am overwhelmed and grateful,” Fosse said, reacting in a news release issued by his Norwegian publisher. “I see this as an award to the literature that first and foremost aims to be literature, without other considerations.” Before Thursday’s announcement, at a news conference in Stockholm, Fosse was among the favourites,…

BNXN releases debut album ‘Sincerely, Benson’ BNXN’s album cover Nigerian singer-songwriter Daniel Benson, known professionally as BNXN and formerly known as Buju, has released his much-anticipated debut album, “Sincerely, Benson.” The album, a collection of fifteen tracks, was released on Thursday, October 5, 2023. It features previously released hits such as “Pray,” “Sweet Tea (Aduke),” and “Gwagwalada,” which include collaborations with renowned artists like Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez. Additionally, the album showcases BNXN’s musical versatility through partnerships with acclaimed musicians such as 2Baba, Popcaan, Taves, and Headie One. In a statement posted on his verified Instagram page, BNXN wrote,…

Late singer, Sammie Okposo’s daughter set to tie the knot Alula Okposo, the daughter of the late gospel singer Sammie Okposo is set to tie the knot with her beloved partner on November 25th, 2023. Alula took to her Instagram page to reveal this wonderful development, posting a snapshot of her wedding invitation. Alongside the invitation, she expressed her deep gratitude to her faith for its unwavering support throughout the past year. In her heartfelt message, Alula acknowledged that many may not fully comprehend the challenges she has faced, but she wanted to emphasize the faithfulness of her God. Her…

Atiku: Gani Fawehinmi inspired me to go after Tinubu’s certificate (Text of press conference) Tinubu and Atiku Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Thursday said the late Gani Fawehinmi inspired him to go after President Bola Tinubu’s certificate. Read full text below: Being text of a press conference by His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar (GCON), Waziri Adamawa, Vice President of Nigeria (1999-2007) and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (2023), at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre on the 5th of October 2023. Protocol Gentlemen of the Press, Fellow Citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I consider it important to address…

WTD: Teachers will get their due reward under my watch — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has vowed to ensure that teachers get their due reward under his administration, lamenting the challenges confronting them including overcrowded classrooms, scarce resources and limited opportunities for professional development. Speaking on the occasion of the 2023 World Teachers’ Day commemoration at Eagle Square, Abuja on Thursday, he observed that these are the result of prolonged neglect of the noble profession. Represented by the vice president, Kashim Shettima, he noted that Nigeria’s future can only be safeguarded by investing in education, empowering the teachers and providing…

World Teachers’ Day: Gov Abiodun employs 3000 teachers On Thursday, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, approved the appointment of 3,000 teachers to improve the pupil-teacher ratio and fill existing vacant positions in public schools across the state. The Governor stated this at the 2023 World Teachers’ Day celebration with the theme “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want; the Global Imperative to Reverse Teacher Shortage.” He said that 1,000 Ogun Teach Interns must be immediately absorbed into the state workforce, along with the engagement of 2,000 new OGUNTEACh applicants. Bungalows and cash prizes were awarded to…

Anambra’s first lady honours late mother on World Teachers’ Day The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, states that teaching remains the most important vocation in the cadre of global professions. The Governor’s wife, who stated this in a statement to mark 2023 World Teachers’ Day, explained that the vocation is esteemed because of the invaluable impacts that teachers have continued to make on the entire human generation. She noted that the teaching profession has not only remained distinct because of its legacies but mainly because of the immense sacrifice with which people in the vocation have…

Nigeria @ 63: Senator Ned Nwoko calls for true independence As Nigeria marks 63 years of independence, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, representing the Delta North senatorial district, has delivered a poignant message reflecting on the nation’s journey since gaining freedom from British colonial rule in 1960. Senator Nwoko’s message centered on the need for true independence, transcending political freedom, and addressing the lingering specter of neocolonialism. The lawmaker emphasized that genuine sovereignty encompasses not just political autonomy but also economic and cultural independence. He termed it a “call for reparations” – an earnest confrontation with the historical legacy and a…