Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Alaafin registers appreciation towards Tinubu, Makinde, others for memorable coronation ceremony Oba Akeem Owoade Alaafin registers appreciation towards Tinubu, Makinde, others for memorable coronation ceremony. “… goodwill messages have not only touched my heart but filled me with joy.” Owoade The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Saturday, expressed thankfulness to President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, traditional rulers, organising committee, and others who graced his coronation ceremony, making it a colourful and memorable. Alaafin made this known in a statement from the palace’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the state…

Tinubu lauds Qatari’s initiatives in agriculture in Nigeria Bola Tinubu and Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi Tinubu lauds Qatari’s initiatives in agriculture in Nigeria * Says Qatari government deserves commendation. President Bola Tinubu has welcomed new initiatives by Qatari investors to explore opportunities in the agricultural sector and assured that Nigeria remains open to strategic partnerships. The President gave the assurance on Friday at the State House while receiving Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, a special envoy from the Amir of the State of Qatar. Dr. Al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, conveyed the Amir’s strong interest in expanding…

Aiyedatiwa teaches pupils, gives learning materials in Ondo Aiyedatiwa teaches a pupil Aiyedatiwa teaches pupils, gives learning materials in Ondo On Friday, in a heartwarming moment, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, stepped back into the classroom to teach at an as-yet unidentified school. In a viral video shared on the Governor’s official Facebook page with the caption “Once a teacher, always a teacher,” shows him writing the word “Drugs” on the board while engaging the class in an interactive session. At one point, he asked the pupils to name three forms of drugs, encouraging participation and sparking lively responses. This…

Bamiloye unveils Mount Zion’s first stage play ever Mike and Gloria Bamiloye Bamiloye unveils Mount Zion’s first stage play ever Veteran gospel filmmaker and founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, has shared a rare glimpse into the origins of the ministry by recounting the group’s very first stage drama, “Hell in Conference,” performed nearly four decades ago. In a reflective social media post, Bamiloye revealed that the historic performance took place on July 10, 1986, marking the official launch of Mount Zion’s evangelical drama ministry. The production, titled “Hell in Conference,” was a bold, musical stage play…

FIFA Women’s World Cup: 48 teams to compete as from 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy FIFA Women’s World Cup: 48 teams to compete as from 2031 The Women’s World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men’s competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA announced on Friday. The FIFA Council unanimously agreed to enlarge the competition “given the remarkable recent strides made by women’s football across the world,” the sport’s governing body said. The 48-team tournament will adopt a 12-group format, increasing the total number of matches from 64 to 104 and extending the tournament…

Deliver 7% GDP growth yearly – Wale Edun tasks finance directors Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun Deliver 7% GDP growth yearly – Wale Edun tasks finance directors The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun, has charged top management staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance to drive reforms that will accelerate Nigeria’s GDP growth to seven per cent per annum in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed…

Sanwo-Olu launches emergency, new accident centre in Epe Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the facility commission. PHOTO: Lagos State Government Sanwo-Olu launches emergency, new accident centre in Epe … aiming at bridging the gap in emergency medical care of the people. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated an Accident and Emergency Centre in Federal Medical Centre, in the Epe Area of the state. The facility, donated by Custodian Foundation, is a purpose-built trauma centre designed to bridge the gap in emergency medical care in Epe. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the Governor…

Lagos attends to families of deceased civil servants, pays N978m Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi Lagos attends to families of deceased civil servants, pays N978m. The Lagos State Government has disbursed the sum of N978,620,589.30 to 510 beneficiaries representing 280 deceased public servants who died while in active service between May 2024 and May 2025. Speaking during the official presentation of cheques on Friday at the STO Resource Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, the Commissioner for Finance, Abayomi Oluyomi, stated that the payment of the Insurance Death Benefits to the beneficiaries was a testament to the humane nature of…

AMVCA, Martell renew partnership in ‘Audacity Unscripted’ AMVCA, Martell renew partnership in ‘Audacity Unscripted’ The prestigious cognac house, Martell, renowned for its elevated and spirited events, has confirmed its return to the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) on May 10th, 2025. Drawing inspiration from its very essence – a legacy built on bold and audacious spirit that defies convention and reaches for the extraordinary – Martell presents “Audacity Unscripted.” Reinforcing its commitment to the growth of Nigerian film and entertainment, Martell will also be sponsoring the prestigious Best Director category at the awards ceremony. This…

JAMB has released 2025 UTME results but withholds 39,834 JAMB has released 2025 UTME results but withholds 39,834 The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has officially announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, results. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that the board withheld the results of 39,834 candidates out of the over 1.9 million applicants that sat for the exam. “A total of 39,834 results remain unreleased. Of these, 1,426 results are under scrutiny and processing,” Oloyede said. According to the JAMB boss, out…