Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

ONWARD PAPER MILL’s founder has died. ONWARD PAPER MILL’s founder has died. Chief M.A Obagun, the founder of Onward Paper Mill’s, has died at the age of 91 He will be buried later today at his home town Poka in Epe according to Muslim rites. If you attended school in Nigeria around the 80s and 90s, i am sure you used one of his exercise books with the following acronyms. O – Ole N – Ni W – Wale A – Aji R – Ruler D – Dada B – Baba I – Iya G -…

Muhammadu Buhari being sworn-in as president of Nigeria. FACTSHEET: Highlights of achievements of the Buhari administration – 2015 – 2023 The presidency says the eight-year tenure of the Buhari administration has yielded unprecedented reforms for Nigeria. CONTENTS Legislative Reform Executive Orders Infrastructure: Rail, Roads, Air and Sea Ports, Power, Housing, Water Resources Ease of Doing Business Reforms Digital Economy & Digital Identity Oil and Gas Solid Minerals Agriculture Social Investment and Poverty Alleviation Education and Health Fiscal, Trade, Monetary and Investment Reforms Support to States Creative Industry and Sports Niger Delta Anti-Corruption and Transparency Law Enforcement, and Security…

Aiyedatiwa assumes role of acting governor as Akeredolu goes on medical leave The Social Democratic Party (SDP) urged Governor Akeredolu to hand over power to Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa due to his ill-health. The Ondo State House of Assembly has officially confirmed the appointment of Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor, as the acting governor of the state. This decision was made in response to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s request for a medical leave of 21 working days due to his health condition. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the Ondo State House of Assembly…

MC Oluomo Bags Merit Award in the US, Spotted With TAMPAN President Mr Latin An association in Nollywood, TAMPAN USA chapter, has honoured MC Oluomo with a merit award. Pictures from the event have emerged online as Yoruba actor and TAMPAN president Mr Latin was also spotted at the event. The pictures have since stirred different reactions on social media, as many shared their takes about a video from the event. The Lagos state park and management committee chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has bagged a merit award from the Theatre Arts and Movies Production Association…

You’ve brought honour to our Nation – Obi congratulates Hilda Baci The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, for her certification as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Guinness World Records on Tuesday announced Baci as the new record holder for the longest cooking by an individual. In a post uploaded on his Twitter account, Obi commended the chef on believing in her vision, adding that she has carved her name in the ‘golden books of…

You’ve brought honour to our Nation – Obi congratulates Hilda Baci The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, for her certification as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Guinness World Records on Tuesday announced Baci as the new record holder for the longest cooking by an individual. In a post uploaded on his Twitter account, Obi commended the chef on believing in her vision, adding that she has carved her name in the ‘golden…

I won’t be rubber stamp Speaker – Abbas vows Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas has said that the House, which he would be presiding over, would stand to challenge the executive if it finds things are going against the interests of the public. Abbas replied to critics who think his emergence as Speaker of the 10th National Assembly would serve the interest of the executive arm of government. Abbas, who met with President Ahmed Tinubu shortly after his election at the National Assembly, on Tuesday told journalists that his victory which garnered votes across…

Finidi returns to Eagles’ camp for ‘operation kill’ Leone Stars Finidi George • Team may jet out via chartered flight on Saturday morning Super Eagles’ preparation for this weekend’s African Cup of Nations’ qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone got a major boost, yesterday, with the return of assistant coach, George Finidi, to the team. Finidi, who led Enyimba FC of Aba to win the NPFL Super Six competition at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, last weekend, was spotted yesterday evening working with Head Coach, Jose Peseiro, as the team intensified preparation for the battle of…

You’ve brought honour to our Nation – Obi congratulates Hilda Baci The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, for her certification as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Guinness World Records on Tuesday announced Baci as the new record holder for the longest cooking by an individual. In a post uploaded on his Twitter account, Obi commended the chef on believing in her vision, adding that she has carved her name in the ‘golden books…

15 richest men in Africa in 2023: their net worth and age The African continent is blessed with great minds, successful entrepreneurs, and career people. The wealthiest people on the continent do not have a single income stream. Instead, they have interests in multiple sectors. Discover the richest man in Africa, their age, and how they made their wealth. Who is the richest man in Africa? The richest man in Africa is worth billions of dollars. There are several other billionaires on the continent with stakes in multiple industries. These wealthy persons come from different countries. Below is an exploration…