Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Airtel introduces workplace wellness with hepatitis awareness Airtel Nigeria has introduced a companywide hepatitis awareness and vaccination campaign to mark World Hepatitis Day as part of efforts to promote employee well-being and support global health advocacy. The telecommunications and digital services provider, in partnership with healthcare firm Leadway Health, hosted a health talk across its offices with the theme ‘Healthy Habits, Healthy Liver: Ending Hepatitis Starts with You!’ The session, led by medical consultant Dr. Obioma Anomneze-Chima, focused on prevention, early detection, and lifestyle choices that support liver health. “Hepatitis doesn’t always announce itself; it creeps in quietly and can…

FG to rebuild Lagos Airport terminals, reveals plan for expansion Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. … airport to meet global standards through technologies. The Federal Government has revealed an ambitious plan to overhaul and expand the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos, as part of its drive to modernise Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure and boost passenger experience. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed the details of the project in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Keyamo, the approval for the transformation project was secured at the Federal Executive Council meeting last week. He…

Legend footballer, late Peter Rufai’s burial August 22 Peter Rufai Legend footballer, late Peter Rufai’s burial August 22 The family of late Nigerian football icon Peter Rufai has announced that the former Super Eagles goalkeeper will be buried on August 22, 2025. In response, the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has called for state honours and a carnival-like farewell in Lagos to celebrate the life and legacy of the national hero. PFAN has appealed to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko, and NFF President Ibrahim Gusau to support the Rufai family and help deliver…

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…