Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Godfrey Chikwere of Ebonyi radio honours with two awards after suspension Acting General Manager, Legacy FM, Mr Godfrey Chikwere…Photo Credit: Facebook | (Odo Godfrey Chikwere) Some days into his suspension as the General Manager of Legacy FM, Ebonyi State, Godfrey Chikwere, known as Baby Mouth, has received two awards from separate organisations. He was earlier suspended by the privately owned station’s management, who noted repeated breaches of its code of conduct. This came shortly after Chikwere, in a Facebook post, criticised the handling of state matters by Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru. In that post, he accused the administration…

Edo Gov. declares jobs for youths into civil service Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. Photo: X @m_akpakomiza Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced a massive recruitment initiative to bring a new wave of youths into the state civil service, a move he described as a cornerstone in his mission to combat unemployment and accelerate Edo’s development. While speaking at the All Progressives Congress campaign rally in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, ahead of the August 16, 2025, Edo Central Senatorial by-election, Okpebholo said his passion to serve stems from a deep love for his people and…

NELFUND’s recovery method on students loan after graduation NELFUND logo The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has explained how students who take loans from the fund will repay them. He said that graduates are expected to begin repaying their loans two years after completing their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), but only if they have a job. For those who are unemployed, NELFUND will help connect them with job opportunities through a special portal. Once employed, their employers will deduct 10% of their salary to repay the loan. “If a student finishes school and…

Dangote Refinery drops petrol price to N820, deploying 4,000 CNG trucks for distribution Dangote Petroleum Refinery has made public a drop in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by N30 per litre. The petrol price cut, which takes effect from August 12, 2025, lowers the cost from N850 to N820 per litre. According to a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring consistent and uninterrupted supply of petroleum products across the country. The company also announced plans to start the phased deployment…

Kwam 1 gets ambassadorial appoinment from FG after airport flight saga Kwam 1 gets ambassadorial appoinment from FG after airport flight saga Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1, has been appointed an ambassador for airport security and passenger conduct by the Federal Government, following chaos incident on the ValueJet flight. The announcement was made Wednesday by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, following consultations with aviation authorities and a review of recent passenger-related incidents, including those involving Kwam 1 and Comfort Emmanson. Keyamo said the incidents, though regrettable, have highlighted the need…

Court restricts Ogun govt from demolishing Gbenga Daniel properties Ogun State High Court issues orders stopping demolition of Gbenga Daniel’s properties, citing political tension with the state government. The Ogun court restrains government from demolishing Gbenga Daniel properties after issuing ex-parte orders in three separate suits on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Justice W.T. Ogundele of the Ogun State High Court, sitting in Sagamu, ruled that the state must maintain the status quo until a hearing scheduled for August 19, 2025. The court orders come amid an escalating dispute between former governor and current senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel and the administration…

EPL: Referees, VAR teams announced for matchweek one Premier League English Premier League action for the 2025/26 football season kicks off this weekend, beginning on Friday, August 15, 2025, with the defending champions Liverpool welcoming Bournemouth under the lights at Anfield. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited has confirmed the referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, and VAR teams for Match week 1. This is according to a release dated August 11, and retrieved by our correspondent on its website on Tuesday. With a fresh season comes renewed scrutiny on officiating standards, especially after last year’s heated debates over VAR calls…

Delta State SDGs Summer Camp 2025: Empowering the Young Generation of Global Goals Leaders  Empowering the Next Generation of Global Goals Leaders … envisioning a better future through young leaders. Under the leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. Oborevwori and the support of Her Excellency Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, Delta State, continue to champion youth-centred sustainable development in Africa. From August 4–8, 2025, over 80 children from across the state’s three senatorial zones gathered in Sapele for the second edition of the Delta State SDGs Summer Camp, themed “From Awareness to Action.” Organised by the Office of the Special…

Ex-agitator Group Withdraws Petition Against PINL,  Expresses Remorsefulness Ex-agitator Group Withdraws Petition Against PINL,  Expresses Remorsefulness The Aggrieved Freedom Fighters Forum (AFFF), a coalition of Niger Delta ex-agitators, has withdrawn its petition to the federal government demanding the cancellation of the pipeline security surveillance contract awarded to Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). The group had previously alleged non-performance, marginalization of local youths, forced renaming of Ijaw communities, increased bunkering, and sponsorship of tribal conflicts over Ijaw and Urhobo lands in Delta State. In a press statement issued last weekend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, AFFF leader General Seiyifa Gbedeke, alias Don…

UBA Announces New Era of Digital Experience, Inaugurates Improved Website Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Plc, has unveiled its revamped Group website to enhance users’ digital experience. The newly improved website boasts of a faster, smarter, and more dynamic digital platform, designed to deliver live news updates, real-time Nigerian stock prices, and a world-class user experience among other world-class features. The upgrade marks a significant leap in the bank’s digital transformation journey, setting new standards for speed, accessibility, and innovation in the African banking industry. UBA’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication, Alero Ladipo, who spoke…