Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Anambra Installs Clock-in Devices for Health Workers The Anambra State Government has commenced the installation of clock-in devices in public health facilities to curb absenteeism and ensure that health workers take their duties seriously. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, said this in Awka during a meeting with administrators of public hospitals in the state. Obidike observed that during some of his unannounced visits to hospitals, many health workers were absent while some health facilities did not open for services. According to him, such an attitude has contributed to mortalities recorded in the state and hindered progress in the…

10th Senate: Bamidele is New Senate Leader, Mwadkwon Leads Minority •Ndume, Umahi, others emerge principal officers •PDP alone can’t determine minority leaders, says new leader •Kebbi senator declares process of emergence not transparent •APC NWC has no hand in choices, Adamu explains President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, yesterday, named Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, an All Progressives Congress (APC) member representing Ekiti Central, as Senate Leader for the 10th National Assembly. Akpabio announced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator for Plateau North Senatorial District, Senator Simon Davou Mwadkwon, as Minority Leader. Other principal officers of the senate proclaimed by Akpabio included…

Osun to create diaspora office for indigenes, says Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed plans by his administration to create a diaspora office that would attend to the needs of Osun indigenes living outside the country. A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday, said Adeleke disclosed the plan while receiving Osun indigenes who came for the Sallah celebration from some West African countries. Adeleke, who said his government was desirous of tapping into the many potentials of the diaspora population to enhance the development of the state, further said the office to…

Ogun stimulates economy as Abiodun rolls out N1bn grants to MSMEs operators Going by the aftermath effects of COVID-19 which paralysed economic activities globally, with series of lockdown and restrictions, the Ogun State Government has finally rolled out N1 billion grants meant to stimulate economy through grants disbursement to thousands of Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the State. The N1 billion grants disbursement which is part of the economic stimulus introduced by Governor Dapo Abiodun in conjunction with the Federal Government and World Bank, started last week with the screening and assessment of over 1,500 operators of…

Photos: Embaló, Guinea-Bissau president visits Tinubu Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the President of Guinea-Bissau visits President Bola Tinubu today in Lagos. Tinubu in a tweet stated his delight in receiving the President of Guinea-Bissau, who is also the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government. “I was delighted to receive His Excellency, President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the President of Guinea-Bissau and Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.” Tinubu tweeted “We enjoyed a pleasant lunch together and discussed several issues of mutual interest.” “I look forward to a collaborative and productive relationship with…

Exploring the resilience of the creator economy amid economic downturns in Africa   Exploring the resilience of the creator economy amid economic downturns in Africa In an era dominated by social media and digital platforms, the creator economy has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. From influencers and YouTubers to podcasters and bloggers, a new wave of individuals has harnessed the power of content creation to establish lucrative careers, build passionate communities, and generate substantial income streams. But as the global economy grapples with the uncertainties of recessions and economic downturns, with inflation hitting its highest point…

Exploring the resilience of the creator economy amid economic downturns in Africa Exploring the resilience of the creator economy amid economic downturns in Africa Exploring the resilience of the creator economy amid economic downturns in Africa In an era dominated by social media and digital platforms, the creator economy has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. From influencers and YouTubers to podcasters and bloggers, a new wave of individuals has harnessed the power of content creation to establish lucrative careers, build passionate communities, and generate substantial income streams. But as the global economy grapples with the uncertainties of…

Mohbad spreads the Street gospel with ‘Blessed’ It was Anne Frank who said that beauty remains even in misfortune, and for Mohbad, this statement resonates strongly. After a bitter public split with Marlian Record under whose management he rocketed to fame, Mohbad had to rebuild the rubbles of his career and set forth on his own to reconnect with the listeners he had previously dazzled with an array of hit songs. Mohbad efforts to find his voice after the infamous split from his former imprint has culminated in the release of two singles ‘Ask About Me’ where he reiterated…

SuperSport Brings Premier League Trophy to Lagos As part of the English Premier League’s 30th anniversary celebrations, SuperSport, the official broadcast rights owners of the League in Africa, is bringing the prestigious Premier League trophy to Nigeria. The trophy will be paraded at a media event in Lagos today ahead of the official unveiling of the PL Greatest Africa 11. PL’s greatest African XI, as voted by football fans across Africa, will be unveiled at a Gala Night in Lagos, tomorrow. The glamorous event will be hosted by 1997 African Footballer of the Year, Victor Ikpeba and former Bafana Bafana…

ELON MUSK AND THE NEW TWITTER TEMPLATE Musk navigates unknown waters to carve a new image for Twitter, writes Sonny Aragba-Akpore Despite a lingering struggle to attract advertisers to the new Twitter, Elon Musk appears unruffled. The exit of Head of Safety, Ella Irwin and the appointment of new Chief Executive, Linda Yaccacino with an impressive resume may have only compounded the crisis at the blogging platform. Musk, believed to be the richest man in the world, has had his hands on too many pies and the Twitter pie appears one bitter pill to swallow. Early last week, Musk limited…