Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Remo Day 2025: Aare Emmanuelking Salutes Akarigbo, Ogun Governor, Calls for Continued Cultural Progress The Otun Akile of Remoland and Chief Executive Officer of Adron Group, Sir Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, KOF, has extended formal felicitations to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, and all sons and daughters of Remoland on the occasion of the 2nd Remo Day Celebration, described the event as a significant affirmation of Remo heritage, unity, and progress. In a goodwill message to mark the celebration, Aare Emmanuelking noted that Remo Day reflects the resilience, cultural pride, and…

Pastor Okafor kneels to apologise to actress Doris Ogala File: Chris Okafor Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, on Sunday publicly apologised to Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, kneeling before his congregation as he sought forgiveness for past “mistakes.” The apology comes amid a heated public feud that has dominated social media, with Ogala accusing Okafor of an affair, broken marriage promises, sharing explicit content, and offering her $10,000 to retract claims that she was hired by rival pastors to defame him. In a viral video shared by @NigeriaStories on X on Sunday, Okafor is…

Super Eagles advance to AFCON Round of 16, defeat Tunisia 3-2 Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their place in the 1xBet Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 after edging Tunisia 3–2 in a pulsating Group C encounter that tested both nerve and character on Saturday night. The Super Eagles took control of the contest late in the first half when Victor Osimhen rose highest to power home a close-range header in the 44th minute, converting a well-weighted cross from Ademola Lookman. Nigeria’s dominance in possession and tempo was evident long before the breakthrough, with Osimhen having an earlier effort ruled…

Nigerians face ₦50 Stamp Duty on Bank Transfers Above ₦10,000 Questions linger on why such measure is being introduced with little awareness. Starting January 1, Nigerians will pay an additional ₦50 stamp duty on electronic money transfers exceeding ₦10,000 according to system updates spotted across multiple banking platforms in recent days. This government-mandated levy comes on top of existing bank transfer fees, effectively creating a dual-charge system for transactions above the threshold. While regular banking charges remain in place, customers will now shoulder both costs whenever they send more than ₦10,000 to another account. The stamp duty applies per transaction…

Tinubu celebrates Eyo festival in Lagos President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Eyo Festival in December 2025. Credit: NTA News President was received by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. President Bola Tinubu made a colourful appearance at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos on Saturday to join residents and tourists for the celebration of the ongoing Eyo Festival. The President’s arrival marked a significant moment for the festival, which was last celebrated in 2017. Reflecting the occasion, Tinubu was dressed in the traditional festival theme of pure white. Notably, he donned a black Akete hat…

Firstbank-sponsored ‘Obey the Musical’ stage play thrills audience in Lagos … reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to promoting arts and culture. First Bank of Nigeria Limited has sponsored the stage play Obey The Musical, a biographical production celebrating the life and legacy of juju music icon, Evangelist Professor Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi. The two-day performance, held on December 25 and 26 at the Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos Island, attracted large audiences who gathered as part of the Yuletide festivities. The play was hosted by Joseph Edgar of The Duke of Somolu Foundation and written by Emmanuel Adejumo, son of the late…

Actress Jumoke Odetola praises God for ’11th hour miracle’, gets new home … calls it divine intervention. Actress Jumoke Odetola has announced the acquisition of a new home in Lekki Pride II, Lagos. In a post on her Instagram page, Odetola expressed gratitudes to God, attributing the achievement to divine intervention. The actress described the new home as an “11th hour miracle”, thanking a home property for their role in facilitating the purchase. Odetola’s post was accompanied by photos of the new property, showcasing her excitement and joy. “One of God’s blessings to me this year. Grateful heart. Everything I…

Bauchi: Remi Tinubu donates 1,000 bags of rice to Christians File Copy: First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. … to be distributed across all 20 local government. The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 1,000 bags of 25kg rice to the Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum in Bauchi State to support Christians during Christmas and New Year celebrations. The State Coordinator of the Forum, Mr Ayuba Dogara, disclosed this on Saturday during the distribution of the items across Bauchi. He said the rice would be equitably shared across all 20 local government areas. Dogara explained that beneficiaries would include…

YouTube: Pastor Jerry Eze’s channel ranks 3rd most watched globally Pastor Jerry Eze has declared that his YouTube channel, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), has become the third most-watched channel in the world, ranking above all non-gaming content creators. The lead pastor of the Streams of Joy Ministries shared the news on social media, expressing deep gratitude to God and his followers, and describing the milestone as beyond his initial mission. “This was definitely not our mission, but see what God has done,” he wrote. “I don’t even know what to say but to just say, THANK YOU…

EcoBank reiterates uninterrupted service on holidays Ecobank Nigeria is a member of the Ecobank Group, the pan-African banking institution with operations in 33 African countries and international offices in London, Paris, Beijing, and Dubai. Ecobank Nigeria has assured customers of uninterrupted access to banking services throughout the year-end holiday period via its secure and robust digital platforms. In a statement on Friday, the bank also urged customers to remain vigilant against fraud and scams during the festive season. Speaking on the development, the Head, Products & Analytics, Consumer & Commercial Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Victor Yalokwu, said the bank’s digital channels…