Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Few Matches That Classified Nigerian Legend, Peter Rufai Peter Rufai  Few Matches That Classified Nigerian Legend, Peter Rufai Rufai’s legacy lives on in the unforgettable matches where he shone brightest while his passing on, on 4 July, 2025, has left a hole in the hearts of football fans. For over two decades, Peter Rufai — fondly called Dodo Mayana — stood tall between the goalposts as one of Nigeria’s most iconic football figures. His agility, calmness under pressure, and leadership made him a national hero and a symbol of Nigerian pride on the world stage. While his passing on 4…

N50k gig redirects my journey from law to acting – Femi Femi Adebayo N50k gig redirects my journey from law to acting – Femi. Popular Nollywood actor and producer, Femi Adebayo, has revealed why he dumped his law career for acting. In a recent chat with Pulse Nigeria, Adebayo said the turning point came when he was offered N50,000 to appear in a movie for just three days — at a time when he was earning only N20,000 a month as a lawyer. “Acting was just a hobby for me then,” he said. “But when I got that N50,000 gig,…

Top 500 chart: Wizkid, Tems keep the light bright on Apple music Wizkid and Tems Top 500 chart: Wizkid, Tems keep the light bright on Apple music Wizkid, Tems keep the light bright on Apple music.  Nigerian music stars, Temilade Openiyi and Ayodeji Balogun also known as Tems and Wizkid have become the only African artists on the Apple Music‘s Top 500 most streamed songs of all time. The list which was released to celebrate the platform’s 10th year anniversary, featured Nigerian stars Tems and Wizkid. Wizkid however, appeared at the top 10 with his 2016 hit with Drake and…

JAMB releases results of mop-up examination The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held on Saturday, June 28, 2025. According to a statement issued on Sunday evening by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, results have been released for 11,161 candidates who sat for the exam out of the 96,838 candidates scheduled for the mop-up exercise. The board, however, noted that some candidates who are unable to access their results failed to comply with the prescribed instructions. “Candidates who are not able to access their results have been found…

Super Falcons win Tunisia with 3-0 at WAFCON campaign Super Falcons win Tunisia with 3-0 at WAFCON campaign Nigeria began their pursuit of a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with an emphatic 3-0 win over Tunisia in Casablanca. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a low, in-swinging free-kick from Rinsola Babajide. The former Barcelona star bundled the ball into the net during a scramble in the Tunisian penalty area. Babajide, who switched allegiance from England to Nigeria in 2023, doubled Nigeria’s lead just before halftime. The winger fired past…

Natasha set to resume Senate duty on Tuesday following court order Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan Natasha set to resume Senate duty on Tuesday following court order The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday following a court order directing her recall to the Red Chamber. The lawmaker disclosed this in a video shared on social media, which started trending on Sunday. She thanked her supporters for standing with her. “I thank you for your support. I am glad we are victorious today. “We shall resume in the Senate on…

Kaduna Govt., from Monday, decides to give free bus service for workers, students Kaduna Govt., from Monday, decides to give free bus service for workers, students The Kaduna State Government has said it will begin free bus service for civil servants, retirees, and students under its Subsidised Transport Scheme on Monday. The Director-General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority, Mr Inuwa Ibrahim, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday. Ibrahim said the free daily transport service, which would run for an initial six months, was aimed at alleviating transportation challenges for key segments of the population. He…

Ned Nwoko shines as Best Performing Senator of the Year 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko Ned Nwoko shines as Best Performing Senator of the Year 2025 • Award to be presented at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on October 15. Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Sen. Ned Nwoko, has defeated his colleagues to emerge the winner of Best Performing Senator of the Year in the 2025 edition of the Democracy Heroes Award. In an online vote, he secured 4,685 votes, representing 29% of votes cast to lift the trophy, beating Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State, Sen. Sunday Karimi from…

Okunbo Honored With Leadership Award At INC-Americas Convention The Managing Director, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, (PINL) and Chairman, Wells Carlton Hotels and Apartments, Dr. Osahon Okunbo was honoured with award by the Ijaw National Congress, INC -America chapter, Houston, Taxas in the United States. The event was at the 2024 global convention which brought together prominent Nigeria leader and dignitaries from the Niger Delta region and across the globe. Osahon Okunbo, was honored as a Special Guest of Honor and Leadership Award recipient for his exemplary leadership and contributions to youth engagement, community service, and pragmatic leadership in the Niger…

Election 2027: Power minister, Adelabu declares interest in Oyo governorship race Adebayo Adelabu Election 2027: Power minister, Adelabu declares interest in Oyo governorship race Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has declared his interest in running for governor of Oyo State in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adelabu made this known while meeting with APC leaders and stakeholders in Ogbomoso and Oyo zones in Oyo State. According to Adelabu, the meeting was part of his consultations across geopolitical zones in the state towards realising his governorship ambition. He allayed fears that the APC would impose an aspirant in 2027,…