Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Gospel singer declares 60 days of Sacrifice of Praise from August 3 Chigozie Wisdom Photo: Chigozie Wisdom / Instagram A gospel singer and minister, Chigozie Wisdom, has announced the sixth edition of the 60 Days Sacrifice of Praise over Nigeria. According to a statement shared with Society Plus, this year’s edition will run from August 3 to October 1. The opening ceremony is scheduled to hold at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Lagos. With the theme, “The Siege Is Over: A Nation Gathers in Praise for 60 Days of Hope and Healing”, the statement noted that the programme…

Galatasaray present Osimhen officially at RAMS Park Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sane. Photo: Galatasaray / X Galatasaray officially presented Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen alongside German winger Leroy Sané at RAMS Park on Saturday, showing their marquee signings to thousands of fans ahead of their pre-season friendly against Serie A side Lazio. The double presentation became one of the most anticipated events in Turkish football history, with tens of thousands of supporters flooding the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex to witness the grand ceremony featuring lights, music, and fanfare befitting two world-class players. The event marked the culmination of what…

Chronicles of a Legend: Igbinedion’s legacy celebrated in new book, varsity gets donations Chief Gabriel Igbinedion with family and friends at the book launch Photo credit: Ben Osei / Facebook … a compendium of determination. It was an afternoon of glowing tributes, cultural grace, and generational storytelling as the House of Igbinedion presented “The Chronicles of a Legend,” a biography of the Esama of the Benin Kingdom, Gabriel Igbinedion. The event, hosted at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, drew Nigeria’s political, academic, and traditional elite. One of the highlights of the book presentation were the cultural displays. Women in red…

Oritsefemi’s daughter weds Lithuanian Lithuania, Esther and Oritsefemi Singer Oritsefemi has shown his excitement as he walked his daughter, Esther, down the aisle at a ceremony in Lithuania. Esther married her Lithuanian husband in a beautiful ceremony that Oritsefemi documented on his Instagram story. Oritsefemi shared a childhood photo of his daughter and a video of the couple exchanging vows. He also posted a clip of himself escorting his daughter to the altar, displaying his joy and pride as a father. The ceremony in Lithuania was just the beginning with Oritsefemi stating a second ceremony will be held in…

Nathaniel Bassey’s ‘Kirikiri edition’ of Hallelujah challenge holds in August Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has announced a special edition of his Hallelujah Challenge, dubbed the “Kirikiri Edition”. This one-day event is scheduled to take place on August 27, 2025, at the Kirikiri Medium Security Prison in Lagos. Bassey, on Instagram, revealed that hosting this special session with inmates is a personal birthday wish, driven by his desire to bring hope and liberation through praise and worship. The programme promises to be a powerful experience, featuring a special session of praise and worship, distribution of food, and the awarding of scholarships…

Nigeria’s D’Tigress advance to Afrobasket final, beating Senegal D’Tigress playing. Photo: X@DtigressNG Nigeria’s D’Tigress advance to Afrobasket final, beating Senegal Nigeria’s D’Tigress on Saturday defeated a resilient Senegal to reach the final of the 2025 Afrobasket. The Nigerian team won 75-68 in a hotly-contested game in at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. D’Tigress had advanced into the semi-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket with a crushing 83-47 victory over Cameroon on Thursday night. Nigeria and the three other African teams that reached the semifinals have secured their spots in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball…