Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Otunba Gbenga Daniel requests Medical Professionals To Be Separated From Civil Service Pay Structure Otunba Gbenga Daniel Otunba Gbenga Daniel requests Medical Professionals To Be Separated From Civil Service Pay Structure Otunba Gbenga Daniel, senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, has called for medical professionals to be separated from the traditional civil service pay structure to address the increasing migration of Nigerian doctors due to poor remuneration. Speaking at the 47th International Conference and General Meeting of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) in Abeokuta on Thursday, Daniel emphasised that Nigerian doctors excel globally but remain undervalued at…

Who is the successor of late pope, an African? Late Pope Francis Who is the successor of late pope, an African? As the College of Cardinals prepares to convene a conclave in the Vatican’s Sistene Chapel to vote for a successor to Pope Francis, the potential for an African head of the Catholic Church is on the rise. A growing number of cardinals from the continent who are under 80 years old and eligible to vote in the coming papal election, along with growing numbers of Catholics in Africa, point to Africa’s growing influence in the curch. However, another region…

Regina Daniels Responds to Critics, says “Flying Private Is Such a Boring Lifestyle.” Regina Daniels Responds to Critics, says “Flying Private Is Such a Boring Lifestyle.” Actress Regina Daniels has clapped back at critics who claim her life must be dull because she’s married to an older man. Following the lavish wedding of Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, social media has been abuzz with comparisons. Many commenters suggested Regina missed out on the excitement of a fairytale wedding and implied she might not be truly happy in her marriage to billionaire businessman Ned Nwoko. Some even argued…

Tribute to An Industrialist, Philanthropist Mike Adenuga at 72 Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr., The Chairman of the Mike Adenuga Group, Dr. Mike Adeniyi Ishola Adenuga Jr., born on April 29th, 1953, will be 72 years old on Tuesday. Adenuga is a study in diligence and entrepreneurial excellence. In the last few decades, he has emerged as a shining symbol of the irrepressible spirit of the quintessential African entrepreneur. He is passionate, committed, resilient, and extremely hardworking. The billionaire was born in the ancient city of Ibadan, into the family of Chief Mike Adenuga Snr. and Madam Oyindamola Adenuga, a successful…

MTN Kick Off Best of the Streets Competition with D’Banj’s C.R.E.A.M The “MTN Best of the Streets” is a collaborative venture between the telecommunications company and D’banj’s C.R.E.A.M platform, aimed at discovering and showcasing untapped talent in grassroots communities. On Wednesday, the 23rd of April 2025, the initiative was reactivated with a prize pool of N250 million. This year’s edition is set to be bigger and better, with over 2500 creatives set to be rewarded and showcased. Speaking more on what should be expected, Dbanj disclosed that, “The CREAM Platform provides solutions and services for talents, creatives, and entrepreneurs.…

Harassed Female commercial bus driver shares her story Yetunde Muhammed Commercial bus driver, Yetunde Muhammed, shares how she faced challenges in the course of her work What motivated you to engage in male-dominated work like driving a commercial bus? I started driving a commercial bus about 11 years ago. I’m 39 years old, married, and have three children. I started with a Maruwa (tricycle) when it was being sold for around N100,000. I bought my first tricycle for N70,000, and from there, I upgraded to a korope (minibus). After that, I was able to buy a 14-seater Hiace bus and…

For peace of Rivers, parties involved to come to table with sincerity – Wike The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike For peace of Rivers, parties involved to come to table with sincerity – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said no amount of blackmail will bring peace to Rivers State. For peace to reign in the state, Wike said all critical stakeholders, including members of the National Assembly, must be involved with sincerity of purpose. He stated that the declaration of emergency rule averted calamities that would have occurred in the state. Wike,…

MRU, Canadian varsity, awards Nigerian Dr Ademola Ademola Adesola *Recognition for productivity. A lecturer of Postcolonial Literature, Department of English, Languages and Cultures at the Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Dr Ademola Adesola, has received a faculty award. Adesola received the Faculty of Arts Outstanding Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 academic year for his productivity at the university. The Nigerian-Canadian lecturer received the award at the faculty’s council assembly last week. About the award, Adesola said he had only spent three years at MRU, but was honoured for his contributions. “Well, I find it to be inspiring and challenging.…

Anambra 2025: YPP candidate reveals running mate Chukwuma, standing with his running mate alongside YPP party leaders * YPP candidate reveals Okagbue as running mate. The candidate of the Young Progressives Party in the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, on Friday, unveiled Uzo Okagbue as his running mate ahead of the election. Okagbue, a native of Umunnachi community in Dunukofia Local Government Area of the State served as a Chief Protocol Officer to former governor of the state, Chief Willie Obiano. During the unveiling ceremony held at the YPP Secretariat in Udoka Housing Estate Awka,…

₦10bn Solar Installation in Aso Rock will reduce cost on power – FG * ₦10bn Solar Installation in Aso Rock will reduce cost on power – FG The Federal Government has explained the reason for the installation of solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, said it is unsustainable for the government to continue paying about ₦47 billion yearly in power bills. According to him, this was the reason President Bola Tinubu approved ₦10 billion for the solar power grid to power the presidential villa. It would be recalled…