Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Yoruba Council Alongside Over 30 CSO Mobilise Supports For Aliko Dangote, Conffers Aare Atunluse Oodua Agbaye Title The apex umbrella body for all Yoruba indigenous people globally Yoruba Council Worldwide (Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye) led by Aare Oladotun Hassan Esq alongside over 30 Civil Society groups is proud to mobilise supports for Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the entire management of Dangote Refinery over the recent embroiled crises with the DAPMAN, NUPENG, IPMAN and other oil and gas Unions. Dangote Refinery is a huge blessing and has indeed come to stay, having surmounted the courage to dismantle the entrenched oil cabals…

Hilda Baci reflects on milestones, celebrates 30 Hilda Baci during #ginojolloffestwithhildabaci. Credit: Reuters World famous chef and multiple Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has celebrated her 30th birthday with a heartfelt reflection, describing the new decade as a fresh beginning filled with gratitude and strength. “This is 30, and it feels like stepping into a brand-new book, not just another chapter,” she shared on Instagram on Saturday. “I carry every lesson, every tear, every win with me, but I walk forward lighter, stronger, and overflowing with gratitude to God. The woman I’ve prayed to be is the woman I’m…

Gov Yusuf, Daniel, Obaigbena, IIyas, Others To Headline 2025 Megastar Man of The Decades Awards Preparation is in top gear as all is set for the 2025 Megastar Man of the Decade Awards to celebrate and honor exceptional leaders. Among outstanding leaders nominated for honors are the Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf; Senator Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel; media titan Mr. Nduka Obaigbena (CON), and energy infrastructure pioneer Alhaji Amin Ilyas. The Kano Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State will be recognized for his transformation agenda in the state which has become the cynosure of all especially in…

Airtel Nigeria Introduces SmartConnect 5G ODU Router to Boost Nationwide Internet Access Airtel Nigeria has unveiled its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a new broadband solution aimed at delivering fast, reliable, and affordable internet to homes and businesses nationwide. The SmartConnect router, offered at an entry cost of ₦25,000, comes with a SIM card, free installation, and a complimentary 30-day unlimited data bundle at speeds up to 50 Mbps. Customers can thereafter subscribe to flexible plans: ₦25,000 monthly for unlimited 50 Mbps or ₦45,000 monthly for unlimited 100 Mbps. According to the telco, the router with the ODU design…

Pastor Chris declares what his ‘net worth’ truly is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has declared what he calls his true “net worth” during his ongoing Rhapaton praying programme. The popular televangelist dismissed what he described as the “message of poverty,” insisting that the gospel of Christ is not about lack but about wealth and inheritance. Quoting 2 Corinthians 8:9, he said: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” Pastor Chris stressed…

Dapo Abiodun makes Ogun Nigeria’s flourishing economic centre with quadruple effect Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun Dapo Abiodun makes Ogun Nigeria’s flourishing economy with quadrupled effect The Ogun State Government announces that its economy has quadrupled in six years, growing from N3.5 trillion in 2019 to N16 trillion in 2025. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known on Friday via a statement on X (formerly Twitter) after a courtesy visit from executives of MAG Group at his Oke-Mosan office in Abeokuta. He stated that deliberate investments in infrastructure, social amenities, and tourism revitalisation had fueled the state’s rapid economic rise. According…

LagRide Unveils Driver Ownership Packages, Increases Fleet with 100 Electric Vehicles, New Leasing Released LagRide Electric Cars. Credit: Technext/Ejike Kanife LagRide Unveils Driver Ownership Packages, Increases Fleet with 100 Electric Vehicles, New Leasing Released Lagride, the official government backed e-taxi service for Lagos, has added another 100 electric vehicles to its growing fleet. The addition deepens the city’s shift to cleaner, smarter and more reliable mobility, while maintaining the cadence of weekly fleet expansion to meet rising demand through the Ember period. Speaking at the Alausa Media Day, Ifeanyi Abraham, PR and Communications Leader who hosted the event, set out…

Dangote commences free fuel deliveries to marketers • Opportunity to only registered marketers. Independent fuel marketers in Nigeria have begun receiving free fuel deliveries from Dangote Refinery, following the deployment of compressed natural gas-powered trucks aimed at easing distribution costs and stabilising pump prices. The president of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Shettima, confirmed on Friday that marketers in Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and other South-Western states had started taking delivery of petroleum products from the refinery without transport charges. “Dangote has started the free delivery. Already, the trucks have begun moving and discharging products in most…

PalmPay marks six years of driving financial inclusion in Nigeria Chika Nwosu, Managing Director-CEO, PalmPay Nigeria PalmPay, Africa’s leading neobank and one of the continent’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, is celebrating six years of empowering millions of Nigerians with innovative, accessible, and rewarding financial solutions. Since its debut in 2019, the platform has expanded rapidly, now serving over 35 million users and processing millions of transactions daily. From families and individuals to small and medium enterprises, PalmPay has become a trusted partner in helping people better manage their money. “PalmPay was built on the belief that banking should be accessible to…

Akwa Ibom Governor becomes patron of Directors Guild of Nigeria Akwa Ibom Governor becomes patron of Directors Guild of Nigeria * Mr Uche Agbo hands over award to the governor. * Administration ready to partner with the Guild. Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been formally appointed as the Patron of the Directors Guild of Nigeria. The DGN, founded in 1999, is the professional body representing directors in the Nigerian film and television industry. Over the years, the Guild has played a pivotal role in shaping Nollywood, now regarded as the second-largest film industry in the world. Its…