Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

“I look forward to working with Tinubu,” says Biden By Adeniyi Ifetayo Tinubu and Biden The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has expressed the desire to work with the newly sworn-in President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in a statement, on Monday, from Biden to Tinubu while felicitating with the new Nigeria President. The PUNCH reports Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima were sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola. Biden, in the release, reiterates his administration’s readiness to work with Tinubu “to strengthen ties between the…

10 things to know about late Raymond Dokpesi 30th May 2023 RAYMOND DOKPESI 2.fw Raymond Dokpesi Media tycoon and founding Chairman, Daar Communications Limited, Raymond Dokpesi, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his son and Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. Here are 10 things to know about late Dokpesi 1. He was Born on October 25, 1951. 2. The media tycoon had his early schooling with Loyola College Ibadan and proceeded to Immaculate Conception College in Benin City for his secondary school education. For tertiary education, Dokpesi attended the University…

5 classic Nigerian shows that kept us glued to our TVs Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Growing up as a 90s kid, watching TV was a popular tradition practised in many homes. At certain times, children stopped playing outside and came in to gather around the television to watch their favourite shows with their friends and family. Filled with catchy theme songs, memorable characters and phrases, those TV shows easily became the perfect bonding moments for children growing up in that era. You could not wait to go to school the next day and reminisce over the hilarious…

An End And A New Beginning For Nigeria Yesterday, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, was sworn in as the 16th President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria along with his Vice President, Kashim Shettima, GCON, at the 7th major transition ceremony since the return of Nigeria to civilian democratic rule in 1999. The event was held at the Eagle Square, Abuja. For decades an episodic military interregnum placed Nigeria in dire straits but 1999 was a turning point for the country. Yesterday’s event was a further confirmation of how Nigeria has managed in the last 24 years,…

President Bola Tinubu Inspects Guard of Honour President Bola Tinubu begins the inspection of the Guards of Honour and he is greeted with cheers by the excited crowd. In turn he waved and blew kisses at them. Thisdaylive.com

AMNESTY: FROM STIPEND TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP Ken Ugbechie reckons PAPCOSOL is a reliable and practical strategy to reintegrate ex-agitators into the society Beyond the buzz of handover and May 29, there is the overriding need to sustain the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) if only to maintain peace in the Niger Delta region and by implication keep petro-dollar coming into the nation’s treasury. This brings to mind two major events, though apart but related, which occurred last week. On Wednesday, May 24, the Presidential Amnesty Programme (Beneficiaries) Cooperative Society Limited (PAPCOSOL) was launched in Abuja. Two days earlier, precisely on Monday, May…

ASIWAJU TINUBU’S DATE WITH DESTINY President Bola Tinubu cannot afford to fail, writes Abdul Okwechime Finally, the day is here. It’s been long in coming. Painfully, the woman who sowed the seed is not around to harvest the fruits. However, Iya Oloja, Habibat Mogaji, in her world beyond, will turn with pride and smile in fulfillment. It was her who took young Bola to the foot of brilliant politicians like the Dan Masanin Kano, Alhaji Maitama Sule, the legendary Aminu Kano and other great politicians of yore because she saw greatness in the child. Today begins the harvest of…

Dangote came to Lagos with nothing, built an empire in 45 years – Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday during the commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Project in Lagos. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has hailed the entrepreneurial spirit of Aliko Dangote. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday during the commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical Project in Lagos. While praising the efforts of the Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, the Lagos State leader said his story is worthy of commendation and emulation “The first story is about a young Nigerian 45…

Peter Mbah signs 3 executive orders after becoming new Enugu governor Mbah was inaugurated alongside his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai, at Okpara Square amidst pomp and pageantry. Barely one hour after he was inaugurated, the new governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has performed his first function by signing three executive orders. Mbah, who moved straight from the inauguration ground at Okpara Square, Enugu, to his office on Monday to sign the orders, said they were meant to move the state forward. According to him, Executive Order 001 of 2023 is an order of the citizen…

Fancy Acholonu Nigerian-American model & entrepreneur launches new fragrance line, Simply Fancy Fancy Acholonu Nigerian-American model & entrepreneur launches new fragrance line, Simply Fancy Having made her mark in the modeling industry, working with renowned brands such as Macy’s, Coca Cola, Samsung, Remy Martin, and more, Fancy’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish her own jewelry store called Zodiacaa, specializing in zodiac-inspired jewelry that was recognized by Intel Technology where her entrepreneurial success was documented and broadcasted by their global company to inspire other women entrepreneurs. Fancy Acholonu Nigerian-American model & entrepreneur launches new fragrance line, Simply Fancy…