Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Telcos’ Sept. 14 deadline, disconnection of phone lines not linked to NIN begins Telcos’ Sept. 14 deadline, disconnection of phone lines not linked to NIN begins MTN reported it had blocked 8.6 million lines, while Airtel stated that 8.7 million of its customers had completed verification. Telecommunications operators are expected to start disconnecting mobile telephone lines that are not linked to National Identification Numbers, following the expiration of the September 14 deadline set by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NCC said in a statement in August that it expected that no SIM card would remain active without a verified NIN…

As Mali, Burkina, Niger plan to reveal new passports for alliance Assimi Goita “In the coming days, a new biometric passport of the AES will be put into circulation with the aim of harmonising travel documents in our common area,” Goita said during a televised address late Sunday. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will soon launch new biometric passports, Mali’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, said on Sunday, as the junta-led states look to solidify their alliance after splitting from regional bloc ECOWAS. The three Sahel nations, all under military rule following a string of coups since 2020, joined together…

See NNPCL’s Petrol Pump Price Nationwide See NNPCL’s Petrol Pump Price Nationwide NNPCL – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, early Monday morning announced the retail price of petrol nationwide as follows; Lagos – N950.22 per litre, Oyo – N960.22, FCT N992.22, Kaduna/Kano/Sokoto – N999.22, Imo/Rivers – N980.22 and Borno – N1,019.22. Olufemi Soneye, spokesman of the company, released the new pricing in a statement. It was earlier reported that the state-owned oil company, which is the sole buyer of fuel from the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, started lifting products from the facility Sunday. “NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump…

For educational impart, Afe Babalola Awarded Honorary Fellowship of Kings College, London Aare Afe Babalola For educational impart, Afe Babalola Awarded Honorary Fellowship of Kings College, London Aare Afe Babalola, founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has bagged the Honorary Fellowship of King’s College, London, a respected college of the University of London. He was conferred with the Award at a colourful ceremony held at Afe Babalola University in Ekiti State. The Fellowship Award was conferred on him in recognition of his transformative contributions of the legal luminary to education and the society at large. The award may not…

Harris surges to 5-point lead over Trump among registered voters in head-to-head matchup after debate Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Nearly seven in 10 debate followers say they learned either a lot (32%) or a little (38%) about Harris — and about two-thirds of that group say the things they learned were mostly positive rather than mostly negative or mixed. A strong performance in Tuesday’s debate has boosted Vice President Kamala Harris to her biggest lead yet over former President Donald Trump, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll. In previous Yahoo News/YouGov polls — one following last month’s Democratic…

9ice announced as Ambassador for Ogbomoso Carnival, Soun aimed for community dev’t L-R: Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye and 9ice. Since ascending the throne of his forefathers one year ago, Ghandi has outlined a 25-year vision focused on the town’s growth. Ogbomoso-born international singer and songwriter, Alexander Abolore Akande, better known as 9ice, was on Thursday officially announced as the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Ambassador. The socio-cultural event, aimed at showcasing the cultural and tourism potential of Ogbomoso for the economic development of Ogbomosoland in Oyo State, is scheduled to hold between December 19-23, 2024. Speaking at the unveiling of…

First Lady Tinubu Expresses Satisfaction To Paralympic Medalists For Their Victories First Lady Tinubu Expresses Satisfaction To Paralympic Medalists For Their Victories Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, has praised Team Nigeria to the just-concluded 2024 Para-Lympics in Paris, France, saying their victories marked the beginning of a new chapter for Nigerian sports. She noted that their stellar performance has shown the true meaning of perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship. She stated this while receiving the athletes and officials led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, in her office at the State House, Abuja, on Saturday. In…

ABLIS 2024 Rescheduled to November 26-30 in Kigali, Rwanda The Africa Business Leadership and Investment Summit (ABLIS) has announced new dates for its highly anticipated 2024 event. Originally scheduled for earlier in the year, the summit will now take place from November 26 to 30, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. This adjustment, announced by the President and Global Chairperson of ABLIS, Ambassador Shirley Nkechinyere Hills, is aimed at ensuring a successful, impactful, and transformative experience for all participants. “After thorough consideration, we are confident that the new dates will better meet the needs of registered delegates, exhibitors, speakers, trainers, and investors,”…

Omoni Oboli rehearsed how she used to sell her scripts for movie roles Omoni Oboli Omoni Oboli narrated how she used to sell her scripts for movie roles In an interview with Radionow FM, Omoni shared her journey from actress to director and the inspiration behind her decision to take charge of her own films. Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has opened up about her early struggles in the film industry, revealing how she traded her scripts for acting roles in the beginning stages of her career. Reflecting on her early experiences, Oboli explained that she often exchanged her scripts…

German Bundesliga 2024/25, Victor Boniface opened  account of goals in styles German Bundesliga 2024/25, Victor Boniface opened  account of goals in styles Victor Boniface opened his 2024/25 German Bundesliga goals account in style, netting a brace and providing an assist as Bayer Leverkusen secured a commanding 4-1 away victory against Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga on Saturday. The Nigeria international, who had been suspended for unprofessional conduct in his previous league appearance, marked his return with a Man-of-the-Match performance that helped the champions return to winning ways. Boniface wasted no time in making his impact felt, setting up Martin Terrier…