Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

June 12 protest: Venues and times unveiled The protesters  June 12 protest: Venues and times unveiled Organisers of the June 12 protest, Take It Back Movement, have released a list of venues across the country where Nigerians will converge for a scheduled protest. The exercise was to protest against worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and what the organisers described as the shrinking civic space under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent on Monday, the National Coordinator of the movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, said the protest would take place in at least 20 locations nationwide. “In Abuja, we…

Oyedepo determines to fulfill promise of building 1,000 churches Bishop David Oyedepo Oyedepo determines to fulfill promise of building 1,000 churches The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has disclosed a personal vow he made to God to build 1,000 churches before leaving the earth. Speaking during a recent sermon to his congregation, Oyedepo recounted how, even before he had a bank account, he made a commitment to God to be part of building churches for his kingdom. “Before I had the first bank account, I said, ‘Jesus, if you ever bless…

Expect FG’s broader plan on new rail lines nationwide — NRC Opeifa Dr Kayode Opeifa Expect FG’s broader plan on new rail lines nationwide — NRC Opeifa The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Kayode Opeifa, has announced that the federal government will soon unveil a major railway expansion plan, with new lines set to connect multiple cities across the country. Speaking on Saturday during ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television, Opeifa stated that the forthcoming railway lines will reach more cities “than we have ever seen”. “States are even receiving grants from the national government to…

Africa to project credit rating agency September 2025 Africa to project credit rating agency September 2025 A new African-led credit rating agency is set to begin operations by the end of September, in a move designed to challenge the dominance of established global firms and provide assessments that reflect the continent’s economic realities more accurately, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The African Credit Rating Agency, backed by the African Union’s African Peer Review Mechanism, will issue its first sovereign credit report by late 2025 or early 2026. APRM’s lead expert, Misheck Mutize, on credit-rating agencies, confirmed that a shortlist of candidates…

A crazy fan grabs Davido’s leg Davido A crazy fan grabs Davido’s leg A shocking encounter involving Nigerian music superstar Davido and an overzealous fan has gone viral, stirring reactions on social media. In the trending clip, Davido was spotted out with his first daughter, Imade, and her friend when an overly excited fan spotted the singer. Rather than simply greeting the star or requesting a selfie, the fan dropped to the ground and clung tightly to Davido’s leg, nearly pulling him off balance. The unsettling moment was swiftly interrupted by Davido’s security team, who stepped in to prevent the…

Nollywood Actor Dapo Opayinka connects cultures via acting, storytelling Dapo Opayinka Nollywood Actor Dapo Opayinka connects cultures via acting, storytelling Dapo Opayinka, the UK-based bilingual moviestar, is a respected talent who is known for his versatility, cultural authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to storytelling. After his training at the renowned London Drama School, Olayinka’s career journey started on the theatre stage, where he groomed his acting skills under the spotlight of British-Nigerian productions. He delivered his acting roles with charm and depth, especially with his memorable performances as Mallam Gaskiya in Ola Rotimi’s satire “Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again”…

I did what I had to do to keep this country together during Biafran War –  Yakubu Gowon General Yakubu Gowon I did what I had to do to keep this country together during Biafran War –  Yakubu Gowon * Civil war lasted from July 6, 1967, to January 15, 1970. Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has said that the Biafran War was never his personal decision. He recently revealed that he only ushered in the era of the Nigerian Civil War out of necessity to preserve Nigeria’s unity. Speaking while receiving the Lifetime Integrity and Achievement…

FG’s reforms targeted at crashing prices of food, availability Sen. Abubakar Kyari FG’s reforms targeted at crashing prices of food, availability * With population of 400 million by 2050,  government to focus on mechanised agriculture. The Federal Government has said that its agricultural reforms were designed to ensure food availability, affordability and accessibility for all Nigerians. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this to newsmen in Maiduguri. Kyari highlighted the government’s ongoing interventions in the agricultural sector to tackle food insecurity and revive the national economy. He said the ministry had adopted a multi-pronged strategy to…

Glo Celebrates 20-Years Of Showcasing Ojude Oba To The World With Gifts Of Cars, Tricycles And More This year’s edition of the Globacom-sponsored Ojude Oba was held on Sunday in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, with the technology company marking the 20th anniversary of its support for the festival in splendid fashion by giving out cars, tricycles, power generators and other items at the event. The Governor of Ogun State, Chief Dapo Abiodun, and the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism & Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa, as well the Olorogun Sunny Kuku, the Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland, attended the event which…

The necessity of FG’s linking Nigeria to Niger by rail — Opeifa The necessity of FG’s linking Nigeria to Niger by rail — Opeifa • Mobility is essential for food supply chain. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Kayode Opeifa, has said the Kano-Maradi Railway project was key to improving food security in Nigeria. Opeifa, who stated this on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme weekend, said the rail connection between Nigeria and the Niger Republic was important because mobility could not be removed from the food supply chain as it was at the centre of food security. “According…