Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Indomie Dazzles Consumers, Introduces The Upside Down Kitchen Experience For Consumers At The World Indomie Day Celebration The unmistakable aroma of Indomie Instant Noodles wafted through cities across Nigeria from October 3rd to 6th as the country’s most beloved noodle brand transformed World Noodles Day into World Indomie Day, a nationwide celebration of love, community and culture for all lovers of Indomie. At the heart of the festivities, the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos pulsed with colour and laughter. The usually commercial hub became a carnival of music, dance, and delicious nostalgia as families, children, and young adults gathered to…

YOMAFA Global Awards: Gospel Star, Oba Ara, Shines As “Most Versatile Artist” In a heartwarming and triumphant moment for Nigerian gospel music, Doctor Evangelist Rotimi Onimole, popularly known as Oba Ara, has been honoured with the “Most Versatile Artist” Award at the highly esteemed YOMAFA Global Awards. The event, which celebrates excellence across music, arts, film, and culture, recognised Oba Ara’s dynamic contribution and innovation in the gospel music industry. A native of Isale Eko, Lagos Island, Oba Ara has spent decades crafting a distinct sound that fuses traditional gospel with contemporary rhythms, rich African instrumentation, and spiritually uplifting lyrics.…

Gov. Dapo Abiodun’s Mum, Victoria Celebrates 90th Birthday In Grand Style, Shuts Down Iperu Remo It was a grand celebration of life, legacy, and motherhood in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as Mama Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the beloved mother of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, marked her 90th birthday in style. The well-planned event, held at The Apostolic Secondary School, Iperu Remo, turned into a historic gathering of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures, traditional rulers, business moguls, and celebrities, truly a reflection of the celebrant’s influence and her son’s towering stature in the nation’s leadership…

W’Bank Showcases Universal Health Coverage, Designates Nigeria as Priority Country • Govt introduces a policy zero-rating medical equipment and drugs for Value Added Tax (VAT) purposes. The federal government has thanked the World Bank for designating Nigeria as a priority country to help showcase a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) COMPACT, as well as selecting Nigeria to lead efforts under the Africa Initiative for Access to Medicines and Local Manufacturing (AIM 2030). The Universal Health Coverage COMPACT is a coordinating mechanism to align and pool financial resources for national health priorities. The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite expressed…

Madagascar: Army colonel set to be sworn in as president Colonel Michael Randrianirina (C) from the mutinied CAPSAT military contingent arrives to speak to an audience in Antananarivo on October 16, 2025. Colonel Michael Randrianirina had already become the face of Madagascar’s military mutiny when he stood in uniform outside the presidential palace on Tuesday and told AFP the army had “taken power”. The 51-year-old commander with a history of opposing President Andry Rajoelina stepped into the limelight Saturday as leader of the mutinied CAPSAT contingent, declaring in a video statement they would “refuse orders to shoot” on anti-government demonstrators.…

MFM overseer Olukoya donates building to King’s College students Olukoya cutting the tape at the unveiling ceremony of the new chapel building. Photo credit: MFM … urges students diligence and excellence in their studies. The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Dr Daniel Olukoya, has dedicated a newly built one-storey chapel donated by the MFM Tent Makers Pastoral Ministry, Lagos Region 15 (Victoria Island), to King’s College, Lagos. The ceremony, held on Thursday, was attended by senior MFM pastors, members of the college’s management, teachers, and students. Addressing the students and staff at the dedication…

Ooni Ogunwusi Clocks 51: A Reign Of Peace, Unity, And Cultural Renaissance His 51 is not only about years lived, but about lives touched. In the sacred city of Ile-Ife, cradle of the Yoruba race and spiritual heart of an ancient civilization, the air is filled once again with celebration and reflection as His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, marks his 51st birthday. The day is not just about the passing of another year, but a reminder of a journey defined by purpose, peace, and profound cultural rebirth. Since ascending the revered throne of Oduduwa in 2015,…

Polaris Bank Reaffirms Commitment To Exceptional Customer Experience At Global Trade Forum In Ibadan Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience through deeper engagement and partnership with its clients. This was demonstrated last Thursday when the Bank hosted a successful Global Trade Forum in Ibadan, bringing together key stakeholders in the SouthWest region and valued customers to explore growth opportunities and strengthen collaborations. The hugely attended Trade Forum was graced by the Executive Director, Retail ahd Commercial Bank, Chris Ofikulu, who expressed heartfelt appreciation to attendees for their participation and continued support. In his opening remarks,…

Stanbic IBTC Bank, LOXEA BYD Forge Alliance For Electric Vehicle Financing L-R: Tosin Leye-Odeyemi, Head, Sustainability, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC; Olu Delano, Executive Director, Personal and Private Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank; Funmi Abiola, Head, Marketing and Communication, CFAO Mobility; Mehdi Slimani, Managing Director, LOXEA Nigeria (BYD); and Taiwo Ala, Head, Products, Stanbic IBTC Bank, during the launch of their partnership to finance sustainable BYD electric and hybrid vehicles, recently held at the BYD showroom, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. In a strategic move to advance Nigeria’s shift toward sustainable transportation, Stanbic IBTC Bank has announced a partnership with LOXEA Nigeria, the…

Climate shocks: 900 million poor people at risk – UN United Nations Nearly 80 percent of the world’s poorest, or about 900 million people, are directly exposed to climate hazards exacerbated by global warming, bearing a “double and deeply unequal burden,” the United Nations warned on Friday. “No one is immune to the increasingly frequent and stronger climate change effects like droughts, floods, heat waves, and air pollution, but it’s the poorest among us who are facing the harshest impact,” Haoliang Xu, acting administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, told AFP in a statement. COP30, the UN climate summit…