Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN disburses N290m to over 1,500 winners in mega promo MTN Nigeria has paid over N290 million in cash prizes to more than 1,500 customers participating in its ongoing Mega Billion Promo, according to company officials at a live event held recently in Lagos. The telecom operator said the initiative, which runs for 90 days, is aimed at offering financial relief and engagement to subscribers. The structure of the campaign was presented during the event, which was attended by officials from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, members of the press, and promo beneficiaries. Speaking…

Partnership between Nigeria, Benin on economic framework Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs, Adewale Adeniyi Nigeria, Benin on economic framework … first quarter of 2026 will witness MOU signing.  Nigeria and Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework aimed at removing cross-border trade barriers and deepening regional economic integration, officials said on Saturday. The agreement was reached during a high-level meeting at the Beninese Ministry of Economy and Finance in Cotonou, attended by senior government officials, customs chiefs, and trade experts from both countries. Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said the framework followed the recent signing of…

World Amotekun Day: Afenifere commends UN for declaring July 7 A Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere logo World Amotekun Day: Afenifere commends UN for declaring July 7 … issues affiliation certificate. The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, praised the United Nations following its declaration of July 7 of every year as “World Amotekun Day.” Afenifere’s position was made in a statement released by its national publicity secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Amotekun’s formal recognition by the UN was made public last week by the President of the World Peace, Ambassador Peer Stafsen, while presenting the certificate…

FG adds one week to para-military recruitment application deadline File Copy: Operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps The Federal Government has announced a one-week extension to the closing date for the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services. The recruitment portal, which was initially scheduled to close on Monday, August 4, 2025, will now remain open until Monday, August 11, 2025. According to a statement by the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Maj. Gen. A. M. Jibril (retd.), the extension is intended to allow…

D’Tigress defeats Mali, wins title for 5th consecutive time D’Tigress Africa’s queens and champions, D’Tigress, on Sunday beat Mali 78-64 to clinch an unprecedented fifth consecutive AfroBasket title. Mali demonstrated their determination to break Nigeria’s winning streak, drawing the first blood by winning the first quarter 26-21. D’Tigress went deeper into their technical books of tricks to rally back in the second quarter with a 20-15 win. It was Nigeria all the way as D’Tigress outdunked Mali with a 20-15 win to extend their historic dominance and inch closer to another title. With determination to have the prize, the Nigerian…

2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament: D’Tigress prevails over Mali to lift trophy D’Tigress players celebrate after winning the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Abidjan… on Sunday, August 3, 2024. Photo: X (@DtigressNG) President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their historic victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Rena Wakama-led side beat Mali in the final on Sunday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville to clinch their fifth consecutive Afrobasket title, becoming the first country in history to achieve the feat. With the…

Soludo’s Son Replies Online Criticism – ‘Not Elected As Your Governor’ Ozonna Soludo Facebook – Ozonna Soludo, son of Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, has sparked mixed reactions on social media when he posted a video of himself enjoying one of his songs on Facebook. The video drew criticism from a Facebook user known as OCComedy who expressed concern over the ongoing insecurity and rising violence in Anambra State. The commenter questioned Ozonna’s cheerful demeanor amid the state’s challenges. He wrote: “A lot of youths are kpaing in Anambra State and you’re here flexing.” But in his response, Ozonna expressly…

Medical Facilities: RCCG Donates Over N110 Billion Worth Project Nationwide … more than 207 million Nigerians have been impacted. The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has disclosed that it has invested more than N110 billion in medical facilities and various social impact initiatives across Nigeria over the past eight years. The disclosure was made on Thursday at the commissioning of the Enoch and Folu Adeboye Dialysis Centre at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, Osun State. Speaking at the event, Pastor Kayode Pitan, National Coordinator of RCCG’s Christian Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, said the…

GERMANY BIDS FAREWELL TO ANGELA MERKEL ANGELA MERKEL  With six minutes of warm applause, on the streets, balconies, windows, the whole Country applauded for 6 minutes – spectacular example of leadership and defense of humanity, chapeaux ! The Germans elected her to lead them, and she led 80 million Germans for 18 years with competence, skill, dedication and sincerity. She did not utter nonsense. She did not appear in the alleys of Berlin to be photographed. She was dubbed “The Lady of the World” and who was described as the equivalent of six million men. During these eighteen years of…

Okon achieves 100m victory at National Athletics Trials Israel Okon Nigeria’s sprinting scene witnessed a dramatic shake-up yesterday of the 2025 National Athletics Trials at Yaba College of Technology, as Israel Okon stormed to victory in the men’s 100 metres final with a blazing time of 10.04 seconds. Okon edged past Alaba Akintola, who clocked 10.05 seconds, while Adekalu Fakorede finished third in 10.07 seconds. The final was fiercely contested, with just 0.16 seconds separating the top seven sprinters. Seye Ogunlewe (10.09), Olaolu Olatunde (10.15), James Taiwo Emmanuel (10.16), and Enoch Adegoke (10.20) rounded out the lineup in what was…