Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Nigerian Journalists, Media Houses, Battle for Awards at 17th NMNA, Oct 29th The Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award (NMNA) is here again. And up for grabs are professional awards that stands out the worth of a Journalist and the Media Houses they represent. The Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award since its inception in 2006, has honoured journalists in various categories of the media profession viz a viz Politics, Crime, Aviation, Tourism, Society and others. Who wins this year? Which newspaper will emerge the best this year 2022-23? Which is the Best TV Station In Nigeria and which is the Radio Station of…

My husband is not a magician – Remi Tinubu The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Sunday said her husband, President Bola Tinubu is not a magician. She made the remarks in Abuja while speaking at the interdenominational church service to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, tagged, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” She said the Tinubu administration inherited the situation on the ground but is willing to fix things without putting blame on any administration. “All we inherited are things that had happened many years ago; we are not here to put blame on any administration but to fix…

Tinubu announces additional N25 thousand provisional wage for low-grade workers The wage increase is to help cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal, which has led to a surge in the cost of living in the country. President Bola Tinubu has announced a six-month temporary wage increase for some workers in the country. The President announced the increase in his first Independence Anniversary speech on Sunday. The wage increase is to help cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal, which has led to a surge in the cost of living in the country. “Based on our talks with…