Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Edwin Clark rests, Tinubu, dignitaries  pay last respects Pa Edwin Clark Edwin Clark rests, Tinubu, dignitaries  pay last respects Last respect – It was a gathering of dignitaries, including politicians, members of the clergy, family and friends at Kiagbodo, Delta State, over the week as the respected elder statesman, Pa Edwin Clark, was laid to rest in a week-long funeral. From Abuja to the creeks of the Niger Delta, the 96-year-old nationalist and founder of Edwin Clark University was honoured with solemn tributes, in honour of his legacy. The funeral was graced by prominent figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…

FG advises shutting down of satellite campuses The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa • States tertiary institutions should be value-driven. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has urged tertiary institutions across the country to phase out satellite campuses, describing them as unsustainable and inefficient. Speaking on Friday at a Tertiary Education Trust Fund one-day strategic engagement with heads of institutions, bursars, and directors of procurement in Lagos, Alausa said the Federal Government was determined to streamline tertiary education for improved efficiency and value. “Don’t play politics with education. Those with satellite campuses, look at how you can congregate them into…

UK’s youngest Mayor, 29-year-old Nigerian-British elect Princess Opeyemi Bright UK’s youngest Mayor, 29-year-old Nigerian-British elect. * Her story is a symbol of resilience and inspiration. Princess Opeyemi Brigh has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom, in a historic moment for Nigerians in the diaspora and youth leadership. At 29 years old, she now holds the esteemed position of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The inauguration, which took place on Friday, May 16, 2025, marks a new chapter in British politics and celebrates Nigerian global leadership. Born in the UK to…

Lagos rebuffs smelly, mosquito-infested city claims as tarnishing Lagos Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab Lagos rebuffs smelly, mosquito-infested city claims as tarnishing The Lagos State Government has denied claims on social media that the state is smelly and is filled with big mosquitoes. A controversial influencer, Scott Iguma, had, in a now-viral podcast interview, claimed that “Lagos is smelling…There are a lot of big mosquitoes in Lagos.” Reacting in a post via his official X handle on Saturday, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that some individuals are deliberately trying to tarnish the…

Amb.Queen Blessing Ebigieson meets Acting High Commissioner of Indian on Nollywood, Bollywood collaboration Amb.Queen Blessing Ebigieson meets Acting High Commissioner of Indian on Nollywood, Bollywood collaboration Amb.Queen Blessing Ebigieson meets Acting High Commissioner of Indian on Nollywood, Bollywood collaboration. The National President of the Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria (AMP), Amb.Queen Blessing Ebigieson, has met with the Acting High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Ms Vartika Rawat as part of the bid to deepen collaboration between the film industry of both countries. The meeting held at the Indian High Commission in Abuja was focused on strategic collaborations aimed at…

Player of the Month: Lookman receives nomination Lookman Player of the Month: Lookman receives nomination. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been nominated for Serie A Player of the Month of May. Lookman was among five nominees for the individual accolade. Riccardo Orsoloni (Bologna), Khenphren Thuram (Juventus), Scott McTominay (Napoli), Manu Kone (AS Roma) and Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan) are also in contention for the award. Lookman has scored one goal for Atalanta this month. The 27-year-old broke his six-game goal drought after scoring in La Dea’s 2-1 victory over AS Roma on Monday. He has 20 goal contributions (15 goals…

NWFL Increases Prize Money For 2025 Premiership Super 6, Announces N24.5m NWFL Increases Prize Money For 2025 Premiership Super 6, Announces N24.5m Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) on Thursday confirmed a total prize package of N24.5 million for the ongoing 2025 NWFL Premiership Super 6, offering increased financial incentives for all six participating clubs. In the breakdown, the eventual champions will pocket ₦10 million, maintaining the standard of the past two editions. The runners-up will earn ₦6 million, while the third-placed team gets ₦4 million, both representing a ₦1 million increase from last season. In a significant improvement, the bottom…

For April 2025: FG, States, LGs share N1.681trn – FAAC FAAC For April 2025: FG, States, LGs share N1.681trn – FAAC The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.681 trillion, being April 2025 revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) . This is according to a communiqué made available by Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant- General of the Federation (OAGF). The communiqué said that the revenue was shared at the May meeting of FAAC on Friday in Abuja. It said that the N1.681 trillion total revenue comprised…

Tinubu meets with Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, wife in Abuja May 16  Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade; his Wife Abiwumi Owoade at the State House Tinubu meets with Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, wife in Abuja.  President Bola Tinubu on Friday threw his weight behind Nigeria’s royal institutions, declaring them critical partners in his government’s drive to deliver prosperity, unity, and reform. Hosting the newly crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade I, at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu called on traditional leaders to take a…

Two million households to benefit from FG cash transfer, revalidation ongoing Two million households to benefit from FG cash transfer, revalidation ongoing The Federal Government has commenced a revalidation exercise of the National Social Register as part of efforts to strengthen the ongoing conditional cash transfer programme aimed at cushioning the impact of economic reforms. So far, a total of 2.3 million households have been confirmed and cleared for payment under the renewed scheme. The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, disclosed this at a recent press briefing held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The…