Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Making it private in Iceland, Mr Eazi marries Otedola’s daughter Making it private in Iceland, Mr Eazi marries Otedola’s daughter. Nigerian music star Mr Eazi has married actress Temi Otedola in a private ceremony in Iceland. The wedding took place at the Hallgrímskirkja Church in Reykjavík. A viral video from the event showed several distinguished guests in attendance, including actor Broda Shaggi and Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote. Another video showed Temi’s sister DJ Cuppy and their mother, Nana Otedola. The couple got engaged in April 2022, with Temi sharing a video of Mr Eazi’s proposal on Instagram. They had…

NOGASA supplies petroleum product to telecoms sector again NOGASA  NOGASA supplies petroleum product to telecoms sector again The Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has directed its members to resume the supply of petroleum products to telecom tower managers, IHS, following talks with the Federal Government. The group had earlier in the week suspended product supply to the telecommunications sector over mounting debts. Speaking on Saturday, the National President of NOGASA, Mr. Bennett Korie, said the group was suspending its action for seven days to allow the government time to resolve the issue. Korie said: “Following the…

Successor of Deeper Life: Kumuyi cautions, God will be solely responsible Kumuyi Successor of Deeper Life: Kumuyi cautions, God will be solely responsible The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has shown dissatisfaction over what he called “subtle agitations” within the church about his successor, cautioning that no one can control him or pressure him into stepping aside. While speaking during a Bible study programme—shared online—Kumuyi addressed the issue directly before the congregation. This is according to an August 7 report obtained from Church Times Nigeria website. “Are you tired of me?” he asked at one…

Wamufat Youth to Inaugurate Seven-day Sports Clinic as Sports Festival Takes Centre Stage in Ogun Wamufat Youth to Inaugurate Seven-day Sports Clinic as Sports Festival Takes Centre Stage in Ogun The Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF) is making plans to inaugurate an ambitious seven-day Youth Sports Clinic in Joga-Orile, near Abeokuta, Ogun State, from August 10 to 16, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging and empowering young people across Nigeria. Students from the six South West states of Nigeria are set to participate in the inaugural sports camp organised by the Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF),…

US Ambassador gives insight on change in visa policy Richard Mills and Mohammed Idris US Ambassador gives insight on change in visa policy The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has explained that the new United States visa policy was to secure what he referred to as “security vulnerabilities”, adding that contrary to some perceptions in certain quarters, it was not targeted at Nigerians. Before now, the US had implemented changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens, including a reduction in the validity period for some visas. Specifically, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to Nigerians will…

9mobile now becomes T2 to strengthen market share 9mobile-Experience-Centres Telecom operator, 9mobile, has officially rebranded as T2, unveiling a new name and brand identity at a corporate event titled Tech Meets Tenacity held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. The rebrand, which includes a shift from the company’s longstanding green colour scheme to orange, marks a significant transition in the company’s operations and market outlook. The announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer Obafemi Banigbe, who said the change was driven by a need to redefine the company’s role in Nigeria’s telecom sector. “This change is necessary for us…

FG Gives Out N80 Billion Loans to Students – NELFUND FG Gives Out N80 Billion Loans to Students – NELFUND Managing Director of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, said that the federal government has given out over N80 billion to Nigerian institutions towards the students’ loans. This was as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Budget Office of the Federation, Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp), and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), to mark the official launch of the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative (NPSSI). Also, the federal government yesterday…

MTN Foundation, MUSON Begin 2025/2026 Music Scholarship Applications The MTN Foundation, in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), has announced the commencement of applications for the 2025/2026 MTN MUSON Music Scholars Programme. This initiative reaffirms MTN Foundation’s commitment to nurturing young Nigerian musical talent and contributing to the growth of the arts and culture sector in Nigeria. The MTN MUSON Music Scholars Programme is a fully funded scholarship that offers comprehensive music training at the prestigious MUSON School of Music in Lagos. The scholarship covers tuition, books and transportation, ensuring that aspiring musicians have the support they need…

Uganda positioned for global mining spotlight, discovers $12trn gold deposit Uganda positioned for global mining spotlight, discovers $12trn gold deposit Uganda is on the brink of an economic transformation after announcing the discovery of more than 31 million metric tonnes of gold ore, containing over 320,000 tonnes of refined gold. The find, valued at an estimated $12 trillion, ranks among the largest mineral discoveries in modern history. If fully tapped, the reserves could catapult Uganda into the ranks of the world’s leading gold producers, unlocking vast foreign investment opportunities and potentially reshaping global gold markets. Officials say the bonanza offers…

Relationship Existed Between Customer Service, Nigerian PR Development – MTN PR Manager L-R: Segun McMedal, Lead Partner at Upticomm Marketing Company, and Former Chairman of the Lagos NIPR; Jimmie Akinsola, TV host and Actor, and Founder, Lagos Athletics; Dr. Olubukola George-Taylor, Managing Director, Robert Taylor Media; and Dr. Lakinbofa Goodluck, Public Relations Manager, MTN Nigeria, during the Lagos World PR Day Soiree and Power List Presentation where Dr. Goodluck was recognised as one of Nigeria’s top PR Changemakers, held at the Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos. Dr. Lakinbofa Goodluck, MTN Nigeria’s Public Relations Manager, has been known in the ‘Changemakers’ category…