Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Geneith Warns Against Misuse Of Malaria Drugs, Reaffirms Camosunate As Reliable ACT Solution As Nigerians continue to suffer from malaria on a daily basis, Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited has reiterated its commitment to guaranteeing reliable treatment options. The company recently made the pledge while urging responsible drug use to ensure effective outcomes. In a press statement signed by the company’s Chairman, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited disclosed that even though progress has been made in malaria control thus far, problems persist amid the widespread misuse of medications, mostly fuelled by misconceptions about side effects. According to the Assistant General Manager,…

Renewed Hope Housing: FG approves equal prices for Units Bola Tinubu The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has declared equal sale prices for housing units under its Renewed Hope Estate Programme nationwide. This was contained in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Director, Press and Public Relations, Badamasi Haiba, in Abuja, on Thursday. The housing units, which comprise one-, two-, and three-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, are part of the Ministry’s efforts to make homeownership more accessible and equitable for Nigerians. According to Haiba, “The approved selling prices are: One-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦8.5 million, Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow: ₦11.5 million, and…

New INEC chair: Tinubu swears in Amupitan Professor Joash Amupitan at the State House on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Photo: Channels Television … tasks to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s election. President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Amupitan took the oath of office at 1:50 pm at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu charged Amuputan to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and electoral process as well as strengthen the institutional capacity of INEC. Amupitan’s swearing in by the President comes a week…

Adron Homes Launches Lemon Friday Plus Promo with 50% Discount, Rewards, and Flexible Payment Plans Adron Homes and Properties, Nigeria’s leading real estate company renowned for making homeownership affordable for all, has unveiled its much-anticipated Lemon Friday Plus Promo an upgraded version of its annual Lemon Friday campaign. The Lemon Friday Plus Promo is designed to make property ownership easier, more flexible, and more rewarding for Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. With discounts of up to 50% on all landed properties, flexible payment structures, and exciting gift packages, Adron Homes continues to fulfill its mission of providing…

FG partners EU to unveil $220m youth employment initiative Vice President Kashim Shettima … to equip young Nigerians with the tools needed to thrive. … lauds the EU and UNDP for their support towards youth empowerment. The Federal Government has unveiled a $220 million employment initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment and expanding job opportunities for young Nigerians. The programme, known as the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0, seeks to empower graduates through structured work placements, skills development, and mentorship. Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the launch on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He noted that the initiative…

Morocco’s U-20 World Cup champions receive warm welcome from crowd Moroccan’s gather to welcome Morocco’s U-20 national football team, who were crowned 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup champions, as they are paraded in Rabat on October 22, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP) The Moroccan team were greeted by thousands of fans in Rabat on Wednesday for a parade to celebrate their historic victory in the Under-20 World Cup last week. Morocco became the first Arab country to win the tournament with a 2-0 triumph over favourites Argentina in Sunday’s final in Chilean capital Santiago. Before the parade,…

Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray beat Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Photo: Osimhen via Instagram Osimhen scores twice as Galatasaray beat Bodø/Glimt 3-1 Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored a brace in the first half as Galatasaray beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in match day three in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Nigerian striker scored twice in the first half, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute with a clinical right-footed finish from a Mario Lemina pass, and doubling the lead in the 33rd minute after capitalising on a defensive error by Bodø/Glimt’s Fredrik André Bjørkan. Yunus Akgün added a third goal in the…

LG Expands AI Ecosystem: From Smart TVs to Connected Home Experiences L to R —Mr. Paul Mba, Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa; Dr. Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Distribution Channels/Sales, Ecobank Nigeria; Mr. Choongbae Seok, General Manager, Media Solutions, TV Division, LG Electronics West Africa; and Mr. Moses Osime, Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa, at the LG/Ecobank partnership press conference themed “From Screens to Scenes with AI Smart TVs,” also a “Buy Now, Pay Later” Scheme held today at Ecobank Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos. …as Partnership with Ecobank Makes Smart Living Affordable Through AI TV Financing.…

LG Electronics and Ecobank Unite to Transform Homes: From Screens to Scenes with AI Smart TVs From left to right—Mr. Paul Mba, Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa; Dr. Adeola Ogunyemi, Head of Distribution Channels/Sales, Ecobank Nigeria; Mr. Choongbae Seok, General Manager, Media Solutions, TV Division, LG Electronics West Africa; and Mr. Moses Osime, Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa, at the LG/Ecobank partnership press conference themed “From Screens to Scenes with AI Smart TVs,” also a “Buy Now, Pay Later” Scheme held today at Ecobank Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos. …Think Smart. Live Smarter. Experience the Future…

Rivers film festival to feature 272 movies from 65 countries About 272 movies from 65 countries will be screened at the third edition of the Rivers International Film Festival 2025, scheduled to hold from October 30 to November 2, 2025, in Port Harcourt. The festival, with the theme “Roots and Resilience: Exploring the Strength and Resilience of Indigenous Cultures,” will spotlight African and global creativity while promoting Rivers State as a safe, thriving destination for culture, film, and investment. The Director of RIFF, Kate Ezeigbo, disclosed this during a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. She said the 2025…