Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria Shines During 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa TikTok has revealed a new generation of cultural trailblazers, honouring Africa’s biggest creators at the 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa. Held in Johannesburg on December 6 under the theme “New Era, New Icons,” the event celebrated the creators reshaping style, conversation, and creativity across the continent — with Nigerian talents emerging as the night’s biggest winners. Guests were treated to high-energy performances by Ciza, Lord Kez, Thuli P, DJ Fif_Laa and Thabsie. Popular entertainer Bontle Modiselle-Moloi hosted the star-studded ceremony, while Keegan Gordon and Zayaan Noorani lit up the red carpet. South…

National policy on drug abuse to be guidance in schools ~ FG Minister of Education Tunji Alausa FG working at ensuring all public school teachers are licensed. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, at the unveiling of the document in Abuja, said the ministry has adopted an 80 per cent implementation and 20 per cent policy development model in line with international standards. Alausa stressed that Nigeria’s education reforms must now translate into measurable outcomes across all states. The minister appreciated the continued support of development partners, including UNESCO, UNICEF, and others, for Nigeria’s education sector. He stated that the…

Makinde ready to pay 13th-month salary for workers File photo: Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decided to make payment of the 13th-month salary bonus for 2025 to state workers. Makinde made the announcement on Monday at the executive chamber of his office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, while launching the Governing Board of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. He attested the development in a statement on his X handle, he said the 13th-month salary has been a practice since his assumption of office in 2019. “At the inauguration of the LAUTECH…

See Golden Globe Nominees List (FILES) In this file photo taken on December 09, 2019 Golden Globe trophies are set by the stage ahead of the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations announcement at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. – The unveiling of the Golden Globes nominations on February 3, 2021 will jumpstart a Hollywood awards season like no other, with pandemic-related theater closures and blockbuster delays expected to boost smaller, stay-at-home movies like Netflix’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “Mank.” The influential Globes are often a bellwether for any given film’s success at the Oscars,…

FG stops cash payments to MDAs, demands installation of POS terminals in 45 days President Bola Tinubu. Photo: Statehouse … payments to FG must now be by electronics. The Federal Government has banned the use of physical cash for the payment of revenue and directed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to install Point of Sale terminals within 45 days. The directive is part of four Treasury circulars issued by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. In the documents, the Accountant-General, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, said all payments to the Federal Government must now be made electronically and routed through channels approved…

Airtel Africa Foundation Celebrates International Volunteer Day, Honours Employee Volunteers Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has marked International Volunteer Day 2025 by celebrating the impact of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP), a flagship initiative by which employees volunteer their time, expertise, and personal resources to advancing the Foundation’s mission across 14 African markets. The celebration brought together volunteers at the Airtel Nigeria Headquarters in Lagos for moments of team bonding activities, testimonials, and volunteer spotlights. The event also served as a call to action, encouraging more employees to register for EVP activities and join the volunteer community. The EVP…

TikTok stops late-night live access in Nigeria TikTok TikTok has temporarily blocked access to its LIVE feature in Nigeria during late-night hours (11pm-5am) as part of an ongoing safety investigation, the platform announced in an in-app notice on Sunday. The restriction, which prevented users from hosting or viewing LIVE sessions, including broadcasts from other countries, was lifted by Monday morning. The platform sent a system notification to users stating, “LIVE Notices. TikTok LIVE Update in Nigeria. We’re temporarily limiting LIVE late at night in Nigeria as part of our investigation to ensure our platform remains safe and our community stays…

ICONIC GLOBAL SUMMIT & HONOURS 2025 CONCLUDES WITH RESOUNDING SUCCESS AND HISTORIC FIRST-EVER WATB ICONIC AWARDS Johannesburg, South Africa — The Iconic Global Summit & Honours 2025, convened by Iconic International Holdings and hosted in strategic partnership with the Women African Tourism Board (WATB), concluded with resounding success—bringing together continental leaders, diplomats, policymakers, cultural icons, and development institutions committed to advancing “The Africa We Want – Everyone’s Responsibility.” The Summit was hosted by Ambassador Moleboheng Matli, President & Executive Chairperson of WATB, in collaboration with the Office of the Convener, Dr Temisan O. Louis, Executive President of Iconic International Holdings.…

Edo Govt Demolishes Properties Linked to Cultism in Uromi …15 Arrested With Illicit Drugs in Separate Raid The Edo State Government has begun demolishing properties allegedly linked to cult activities in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of intensified efforts to curb kidnapping, cultism and other criminal acts across the state. The action followed a major security raid on 17 November 2025 by the State’s Special Security Squad, conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. During that operation, 31 suspects were arrested at various hideouts, while leaders of the Black Axe and Eiye confraternities—accused…

Awujale stool: In accordance to my lineage, I qualify for Awujale throne — K1 De-Ultimate File Photo: Fuji artist, Wasiu Ayinde, known as KWAM1 Legendary Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De-Ultimate, has countered critics questioning his lineage and his intention to become the next Awujale of Ijebuland. He said it was his right to take over the vacant stool while performing on stage at an event on Sunday. While performing, the popular musician invoked the spirit of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, to intercede in the controversial claim of his lineage. According to him,…