Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Elegbede Abiodun Congratulations to Itele for the achievement of one million subscribers on YouTube channel, fans celebrate his hit.  Nollywood actor and filmmaker Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele, on Thursday, June 12, 2026, celebrated a major milestone in Lagos after receiving the YouTube Gold Creator Award for surpassing one million subscribers on his YouTube channel. The award recognises creators who achieve significant audience growth on the platform, marking a new chapter in Itele’s expanding digital influence within Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Sharing his excitement alongside photos of the plaque, Ibrahim Yekini described the achievement as a powerful symbol of dedication,…

Mr Dennis Aideloje, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Rite Foods Limited; with Dr. Chinedu Azih, Chief Executive Officer of Kazih Kits Limited, Sustainability Partner of Rite Foods Limited; and students of Opebi Senior Grammar School, Opebi, Lagos; during the environmental sustainability awareness outreach of Rite Foods Limited, held at Opebi Senior Grammar School on Tuesday, 9th June, 2026, in Lagos.  Rite Foods continues to expand its sustainability efforts through initiatives such as the Waste-Is-Naira (W.I.N.) programme. Rite Foods climate campaign engages students in sustainability education, tree planting, and recycling awareness across Lagos and Ogun Rite Foods Limited, a leading Nigerian…

Representatives of the Itsekiri and Ijaw ethnic nationalities have agreed to a rotational arrangement for the proposed Warri Federal Constituency II House of Representatives seat. The agreement was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja, following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the ongoing dispute over the INEC ward delineation exercise in Warri Federal Constituency. Under the resolution, both ethnic groups agreed that the proposed federal constituency seat, if approved through the necessary constitutional process, would rotate between the Itsekiri and Ijaw nationalities to promote inclusiveness, equity, and peaceful…

Ahunna Eziakonwa Credit: file photo The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Friday made public the appointment of Ahunna Eziakonwa of Nigeria as Special Adviser on Africa. She will be succeeding Cristina Duarte of Cabo Verde, whom, according to a statement by the UN, Guterres “is grateful for her commitment and dedicated service to the Organisation.” Eziakonwa brings nearly three decades of United Nations leadership experience to her new role. In her current role as UN Assistant Secretary-General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa at the United Nations Development Programme, she oversees the organisation’s support to…

Considering its introduction into the Nigerian market since 1951, Coca-Cola has established itself as one of the country’s most recognizable and beloved household names. Across generations, the brand has maintained a constant presence at weddings, birthday celebrations, sporting events, family gatherings and the quiet, ordinary moments that mark everyday Nigerian life. As the iconic brand marks its 75th anniversary in Nigeria, the Coca-Cola System in Nigeria — comprising of Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company Limited) — is commemorating the milestone in a way that reflects its continuous commitment to consumers. Delivering more value of the same great taste…

E-Naira logo The Federal Government may begin paying salaries, pensions and social welfare benefits through the eNaira under a new Central Bank of Nigeria roadmap aimed at transforming the country’s digital currency into a major payment channel. The proposal is contained in the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028, released by the CBN, which outlines plans to expand the use of the eNaira and move it from a pilot project to a core payment rail for government and private-sector transactions. The eNaira, launched in October 2021 as Africa’s first central bank digital currency, was introduced to deepen financial inclusion, reduce the…

Partey FIFA has reaffirmed its position concerning the immigration policies of host nations following the Canadian government’s refusal of a visa for Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey. The decision will see Partey miss Ghana’s opening World Cup fixture against Panama on June 17 in Canada. The global football governing body confirmed Partey’s inability to travel from the team’s Boston base, stating, “FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas.” This firm stance underscores FIFA’s long-standing policy, as the statement continued, “As with previous FIFA events, the host government ultimately determines who receives a…

Airtel Africa Foundation has announced that it committed $6.2 million to education, digital inclusion, financial inclusion and environmental sustainability initiatives across the continent in its first full year of operations, impacting millions of learners and communities. The disclosure was contained in the Foundation’s inaugural annual report, which highlighted achievements recorded under its Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability and Digital Inclusion (FEED) pillars during the reporting period. According to the report, education accounted for the largest share of the Foundation’s investments, reflecting its commitment to expanding access to quality learning opportunities and digital resources across Africa. One of the flagship achievements…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has strongly rejected any proposal to impose tax on the National Minimum Wage, insisting that Nigerian workers are already under severe economic pressure and should not be further burdened. Ajaero made the position of organised labour known while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, where labour leaders, employers, and government representatives from around the world are discussing global labour standards and workers’ welfare. He described any move to tax minimum wage earners as “unjust and insensitive,”…

LG Electronics Nigeria (LG) has announced the upcoming launch of Make Life Good, a heartwarming original reality series produced in partnership with MultiChoice. Debuting on 13 June on Africa Magic, the series shifts the traditional advertising narrative to focus on the powerful, real-life human connections enabled by technology within the African context. Built around the concept of gratitude and the spirit of Ọmọlúàbí, Make Life Good is hosted by celebrated television personality Jessica Dlamini. The show follows six prominent “Achievers” as they team up with LG to deliver a deeply personal expressions of gratitude to organisations and community leaders who…