Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How assassination attempt against Bishop Oyedepo failed Bishop Oyedepo How assassination attempt against Bishop Oyedepo failed Daughter of renowned Nigerian clergyman and founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, Love Ogah, has revealed a shocking account of an assassination attempt on her father during her secondary school years. During a recent sermon, Ogah recounted how a group of hired assassins stormed their home with the intent to kill Bishop Oyedepo. According to her, the assailants openly declared their mission upon arrival and conducted an extensive search of the house in pursuit of the popular preacher. After searching the…

Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Asks For Peace Among Artistes Jide Kosoko Veteran Actor Jide Kosoko Asks For Peace Among Artistes Veteran actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has called for oneness, professionalism and mutual respect among Nigerian actors as concerns mount over the rising trend of online feuds within the film industry. The popular actor also known as Jide Babs, directed his appeal particularly at female Yoruba actors, who have gained a reputation for airing their personal grievances on the social media. Kosoko reminded them that their actions will shape the history of tomorrow, adding that as mothers and future grandmothers, they…

CBN approves Ascensia Finance Company, gives Operating License CBN approves Ascensia Finance Company, gives Operating License • Ascensia sets to redefine SME financing in the country. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved the application of Ascensia Finance Company Limited to operate as a finance company in the country. The final approval was conveyed in a letter dated April 10, 2025, and signed by Dr. Abubakar Shebe, on behalf of CBN Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department. The apex bank stressed that the approval was granted subject to strict adherence to the provisions of the CBN Act 2007, the Banks and…

Lagos aims for 6gw power generation within three years Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos aims for 6gw power generation within three years * … targets having a reliable clean energy source. Lagos State has begun a journey to achieve energy independence with the target of 6 gigawatts in power generation over the next three years. This ambitious energy plan was disclosed, on Tuesday, during Lagos Energy Summit, where the State Government’s representatives are meeting with regulators, investors and stakeholders to fashion out the plan. The bold move to establish a reliable clean energy source to address power shortfall in the State was…

Tinubu flags off 465km Calabar-Abuja Super Highway Tinubu flags off 465km Calabar-Abuja Super Highway * Project to be completed on schedule. * Highest standards to be achieved. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday officially flagged off the construction of the 465-kilometre Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Super Highway, a landmark infrastructure project aimed at boosting connectivity and economic development across five states. The ceremony took place at Amuro Primary School in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. In his remarks, the president, represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, expressed gratitude to the people of the South-East for their continued support and urged them to…

CBEX: Signs to identifying Ponzi investments CBEX CBEX: Signs to identifying Ponzi investments Nigerians become victims to Ponzi investments due to the adverse economic situation in the country. Most of the preys fail to identify the warning signs staring them in the face from the get-go. Considering the collapse of the online digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX), it is imperative to identify such fraudulent schemes and avoid them. Find out the things to look out for in identifying Ponzi investments, according to a report by CFO Hub. Minimal risk, exceptional profits Every Ponzi scheme comes with a promise of…

Census: Tinubu prepares for counting, forms committee L-R: Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Admin & Operations (OCOS), Oyinade Nathan-Marsh, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Population and Housing Census and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, Director General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Abisoye Odusote and Raymond Omachi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance at the inauguration of the Presidential Committee on Population and Housing Census on Wednesday, April…

DJ Cuppy confesses mistake in spelling after Oxford University DJ Cuppy DJ Cuppy confesses mistake in spelling after Oxford University. Nigerian disc jockey Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy, has spoken out about her spelling issues. Having attended the elite Oxford University in the United Kingdom, the singing singer has acknowledged publicly that she struggles with spelling. She stated that autocorrect frequently fights to correct her spelling while typing. On her X handle, Cuppy wrote, “[I] went to Oxford Uni and [I] still can’t spell tomorrow o – tommorrow? tomorow? tomorro?” “My autocorrect stay fighting. Lol.” DJ Cuppy has…

NIN enrolment hits 1.5m as NIMC issues total of 118m NIN enrolment hits 1.5m as NIMC issues total of 118m * NIMC sets up 152 diaspora enrollment centres in 38 nations. * Lagos has highest number of enrollees. As of the end of first quarter of 2025, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued 1.5 million National Identification Numbers (NINs) as the total enrollment figure climbed to 118.4 million as of March. It moved from 117.3 million in February, adding 1.1 million enrollees. From report, showed that the NIMC has established 152 diaspora enrollment centres across 38 countries. These…

EFCC assures CBEX investors of recovery Olukoyede EFCC assures CBEX investors of recovery … work ongoing across the world to bring perpetrators to book. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says individuals who invested in the CBEX digital trading platform will get their money back. EFCC said it was already tracking the CBEX trading platform before the recent public outcry. According to several posts on X, the CBEX, which promised investors a 100 percent return on investment, began experiencing trouble last weekend as many could no longer withdraw their funds. On Monday, aggrieved ‘investors’ had reportedly looted the office of…