Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG to introduce SGBV mobile courts As part of efforts to address cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and other vices in the country, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has disclosed its readiness to introduce mobile courts. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, at a briefing in Abuja, on Monday, said, “If we have a mobile court, it will help as we go for our advocacy against SGBV. We have been advocating, and spending money, to no avail. She disclosed this part of reforms and targets she hopes to realise in her first 100 days…

More women acquire tech skills for career growth More women are bridging the digital tech divide and acquiring relevant skills for their career growth and development. In bridging the gender skill gap, over 1,500 girls and women have graduated from the second cohort of Women In Tech Nigeria’s 2023 Makeathon. The VFD Group sponsored Women in Tech Nigeria 2023 Makeathon a ground-breaking initiative aimed at empowering girls and women to pursue careers in technology-related fields. This achievement marks a significant step towards advancing gender diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry across Nigeria after the first edition, which graduated 1,000…

Osahon Okunbo: Rising Profile of A Nigerian Business Leader Honoured in New York Osahon Okunbo, a prominent figure in Nigerian international business, continues to ascend the ranks of high society. He recently received recognition in New York, USA, during an official tour that included a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, organized by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong. This exclusive gathering, attended by influential individuals from both Nigeria and abroad, particularly members of the Nigerian diaspora, acknowledged Osahon Okunbo. With over 15 years of board and management experience in various Nigerian industries, including oil and gas services, facilities engineering, procurement, construction (EPC),…

Tidi commends Frank Omare for his various investments in Warri Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area of Delta, Dr. Micheal Tidi, on Tuesday commended the Director General, Special Duties, office of the Delta State Governor, Chief Frank Omare, for siting many of his business investments in the oil rich city of Warri. Tidi made this commendation in Warri while congratulating Omare on the occasion of the official unveiling of yet another of his business investments, Prena Event Centre, located at Ebike-ere Frank Omare Drive by Airport Road, Warri. The Warri South Council Chairman said it was because of the…

BPSR names NIMASA as best federal agency in digital transformation The Presidency through the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), has declared the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), as the best Federal Government agency in digital transformation. Mr Osagie Edward, Assistant Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, said this in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. Edwards said that the Director-General, BPSR who conveyed the presidential award to NIMASA management, also announced that Dr Bashir Jamoh, Director-General NIMASA would also be honoured. “Jamoh was nominated to receive the distinguished GovTech Trailblazers award for providing exemplary leadership. “The BPSR also announced…

Kingsley Agboola Set To Tie Nuptial Knot With Heartthrob, Christiana in Abuja Plans have been concluded for the wedding ceremony of the Executive Brand Manager of Aso Multi Media, Mr. Kingsley Tolu Agboola with his heartthrob, Christiana Inori Idama.  The two love birds will be joined in holy matrimony on Saturday 14th Oct 2023 in Abuja.  The Beautiful bride Christiana Inori Idama, hails from Benue State while his elite hubby, Kingsley is a son of Yoruba land from Ekiti State. On Thursday 12th Oct 2023, friends and well wishers will join them at her father’s residence where they will be…

Morocco to host AFCON 2025 AFCON The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be hosted by the East African Nation, Morocco. This was announced by the Executive Committee board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, September 27, in Cairo, Egypt. The committee also announced that the 2027 AFCON edition will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Morocco last hosted the AFCON in 1988 and was chosen in 2015 but asked for the tournament to be postponed because of the Ebola virus, although CAF later decided to strip the North African nation of the hosting…

How I made my first N1 million – Timi Dakolo Popular singer and songwriter, Timi Dakolo has recounted how he got his first N1 million in a surprising manner. In a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Dakolo revealed that his first N1m was a gift from a “good Samaritan” who saw him on television while he was contesting in the inaugural Idols West Africa in 2007. He said the huge gift made him lose sleep and also changed his diction. Before this unexpected turn of events, Dakolo was more accustomed to dealing with much smaller sums of money,…

Having my kids made me more human – Kizz Daniel on fatherhood Nigerian singer Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, professionally known as Kizz Daniel, has spoken about how fatherhood has impacted him. Appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by Adesope Olajide, the entertainer noted that his children changed him. He stated that having children brought out a different sort of humanness in him; making him more social and understanding. The Buga singer stated that being a father makes him want to be a good person, adding that he appreciates the person he has become because…