Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Adesina recounts positive influence of AfDB on lives while he served as president Akinwumi Adesina Adesina recounts positive influence of AfDB on lives while he served as president * New AfDB president to be elected. Dr Akinwumi Adesina, outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) says hundreds of millions of lives were directly impacted during his 10-year stewardship of the regional development bank. Adesina disclosed this on Monday during a Media Welcome Breakfast that marked the beginning of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Specifically, he said the AfDB directly impacted the lives of…

FG pays wage award arrears of N35,000 to federal workers Bola Tinubu  FG pays wage award arrears of N35,000 to federal workers The Federal Government has begun the long-awaited payment of the N35,000 wage award arrears to federal workers, bringing relief to employees who have endured months of delay. This development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Bawa Mokwa. According to the OAGF, many federal employees have already received the first tranche of N35,000, with others expected…

Lagos set to release report on Banana Island demolition Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu Lagos set to release report on Banana Island demolition The Lagos State Government has said that it has finished its report on illegal buildings marked for demolition on Banana Island and will share it with the public soon. The Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide Babatunde, said this on Monday during a press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, to mark the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second year in his second term. Babatunde said the government pulled down at least 349 unsafe…

Dr Michael Nwoko clarifies purpose of joining APC, says reconciliation will exist between members Dr Michael Nwoko Dr Michael Nwoko clarifies purpose of joining APC, says reconciliation will exist between members … describes political shift as “a decision born… for the development of Delta North.” In what now stands as a masterstroke of political foresight, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has been decisively vindicated following the mass defection of the entire PDP political structure in Delta State to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The recent alignment, spearheaded by Delta state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and other top PDP…

ECOWAS celebrates golden jubilee, Tinubu leads in Lagos President Bola Tinubu ECOWAS celebrates golden jubilee, Tinubu leads in Lagos President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States. The ECOWAS golden jubilee was flagged off in Accra in April 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed Monday titled ‘President Tinubu departs for Lagos to mark ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary, commission projects. “The Lagos events will include reenacting the 1975 declaration…

ECOWAS: Lagos to shut major Victoria Island roads Lagos shuts roads in Victoria Island ECOWAS: Lagos to shut major Victoria Island roads The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion plan ahead of the high-level Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Summit scheduled to take place at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) and Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi on Monday, the government said the traffic advisory was designed to ensure free vehicular movement and strengthen security arrangements during the regional event, which is…

Adeleke on top-notch public infrastructure for Osun The Governor of Osun, Ademola Adeleke.  Adeleke on top-notch public infrastructure for Osun • The governor aims to bridge infrastructure deficit. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said the state is getting infrastructural upgrades across all sectors, restating the commitment of his administration towards top-notch public amenities for the people. Adeleke, who spoke shortly after receiving City People’s award as the Most Impactful Governor of the Year in Infrastructure, noted that his administration remains unwavering in its commitment to complete all ongoing and new projects. This was contained in a statement signed by…

Aiyedatiwa boosts Ondo health, upgrades 102 centres Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa Aiyedatiwa boosts Ondo health, upgrades 102 centres Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has given consent for the rehabilitation of no fewer than 102 primary health centres as part of efforts to enhance healthcare services across the state. The governor stressed his administration’s commitment to drastically reducing child and maternal mortality through ongoing health sector reforms. Aiyedatiwa made these remarks at the opening ceremony of the five-day Ondo State Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative Co-creation Workshop held in Akure, the state capital, on Monday. Represented…

2025 Unity Cup: Twenty players in Super Eagles’ camp Super Eagles 2025 Unity Cup: Twenty players in Super Eagles’ camp The Super Eagles have opened training camp in England ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 Unity Cup, with 20 players already reporting for duty. The tournament, designed to foster unity through football, will feature a headline clash between Nigeria and long-standing rivals Ghana at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium. Those already in camp include a blend of seasoned internationals and promising newcomers, creating a competitive atmosphere as preparations intensify for the showdown. Some of those already in camp are: Ahmed Musa,…

Mayor, Publisher Akinpelu Narrates Ordeal with Prostate Cancer Battle Mayor Akinpelu Mayor, Publisher Akinpelu Narrates Ordeal with Prostate Cancer Battle * Akinpelu says he’s prepared to resume his work with renewed energy. Mayor Akinpelu, the 65-year-old respected publisher behind Global Excellence magazine, has publicly shared his intense struggle with prostate cancer, calling the experience nothing short of “hell.” In a candid Facebook post on Monday, the prominent media figure revealed that his health crisis was so severe that it prevented him from attending his own Excellence Recognition Awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday, May 18. “For two weeks, I…