Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Kaffy rehearses her family’s struggles before stardom Kaffy Kaffy rehearses her family’s struggles before stardom Kaffy, whose real name was Kafayat Shafau, has naratted a deep personal account of her family’s journey from affluence to hardship and how it shaped her mentality. The award-winning Nigerian dancer and choreographer made the revelation on the Honest Bunch Podcast on Saturday, where she discussed her childhood struggles. Kaffy recalled growing up in a wealthy household that frequently hosted Nigeria’s music legends: King Sunny Ade, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Ebenezer Obey, amongst others. Side by side, she put her father’s affluence on the same level…

Chevron’s fresh oil discovery to strengthen Nigeria’s output by 40,000bpd Chevron’s fresh oil discovery will strengthen Nigeria’s output by 40,000bpd. Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has made public the discovery of new oil fields, including Meji NW-1, expected to add about 40,000 barrels per day to Nigeria’s production capacity and support the country’s energy transition goals. CNL’s chairman and managing director, Jim Swartz, made known during the visit of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, to the company’s operational hub in Escravos, Delta…

NSITF shines, winning prestigious award for reforms in workforce protection, productivity … for setting standard for effective NSITF. The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has added another feather to its cap as the Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye-led management received a prestigious award for advancing workforce protection and productivity. The recognition came just days after Vice President Kashim Shettima openly endorsed the innovative reforms introduced by the current NSITF leadership. The award was presented during the Gala Night of the National Industrial Manpower Summit held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. In his remarks, Barrister Faleye, Managing Director/Chief…

Zenith Bank celebrated 35, committed to empowering individuals, businesses – MD The Zenith Bank Plc at the weekend celebrated 35 years of trusted banking service recognised pioneer customers and long-serving staff with a commemorative event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos on 15th August 2025. Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer , reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and empowering individuals and businesses across Nigeria and beyond. The milestone celebration brought together key stakeholders, partners, staff and close friends of the bank to acknowledge over three decades of excellence,…

From ECOWAS Peace Fund, UCARE,  Benue IDPs Get Assistance From ECOWAS Peace Fund, UCARE,  Benue IDPs Get Assistance UCare Nigeria, with funding support from the ECOWAS Peace Fund, recently commissioned a solar-powered borehole and conducted a medical outreach for residents of the Ichwa Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in North Bank, Makurdi. This was part of a wider humanitarian programme targeting three IDP camps in Makurdi—Abagena, Ichwa, and the “mega camp,” which is the largest in Makurdi area. UCare Programmes Officer, Doofan Daga, told Humanitarian reporters how interventions include water, sanitation, and health services aimed at easing the plight of…

Reward Our Meritorious Service to Nigeria – Ex-Super Falcons * Not only today’s champions deserve special treat, pioneers should be considered too. They brought glory to Nigeria, flying the nation’s flag high across Africa and the world. They won titles, inspired generations, and broke barriers in women’s football. But decades later, many of Nigeria’s former Super Falcons stars are speaking out not with joy, but with heartbreak. Their stories are not of medals or fame, but of broken promises, unpaid bonuses, and years of silence from the very country they proudly represented. In reports monitored by PMNEWS, several former Falcons…

Gen. Babangida at 84, Tinubu extends greetings to ex-military President Ex-military President, Gen. Babangida Megastarmagazine – President Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th birthday today (Sunday). While the President spoke through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said he rejoiced with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader “whose eight years of rule greatly impacted Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development.” In the statement: “President Tinubu celebrates General Babangida’s distinguished military career, which includes serving as an instructor at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Commander of the 4 Reconnaissance Regiment, Commander of…

Interest-free loans to get to farmers, small businesses soon – FG Interest-free loans to get to farmers, small businesses soon – FG The Federal Government will soon begin disbursement of interest-free loans to smallholder farmers and businesses across the country before the end of 2025, the National Programme Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme, Hamza Ibrahim Baba, has said. Baba made this known on Friday in Kaduna during an engagement with representatives of the traders’ associations and other stakeholders in the state’s informal business sector. He said the loans, up to N100,000 per beneficiary, were part of the…

Laffmattazz unveils 2025 UK tour featuring Gbenga Adeyinka Nigeria’s premier entertainment brand, Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends, is delighted to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 UK tour as Gbengaadeyinka lands in London for the shows scheduled to run across six major cities in August. Headlined by the legendary African comedian Gbenga Adeyinka, the tour promises a spectacular display of comedy, music, and cultural celebration, featuring some of Africa’s most celebrated performers and entertainers. Hailed as one of the most influential comedians on the continent, Gbenga Adeyinka’s wit, charisma, and comedic mastery have earned him a revered status in African…

Chief Kanran gives his best as parting shot during ‘Seven Doors’ production File Copy: Veteran actor, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly known as Chief Kanran. Chief Kanran gives his best as parting shot during ‘Seven Doors’ production Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, Olusegun Akinremi, popularly called Chief Kanran. But beyond the grief, a haunting coincidence has emerged: his final role was in Femi Adebayo’s upcoming film, Seven Doors. Femi Adebayo, in an emotional tribute, said he never imagined that the title of the film, which symbolises thresholds and transitions, would become a metaphor for Kanran’s…