Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Chibok girls 11th anniversary; parents get N10m. Chibok girls parents Chibok girls 11th anniversary; parents get N10m * only 189 Chibok girls have been rescued so far. The Borno State Government has donated N10 million and food items to the 276 parents of the kidnapped Chibok girls as part of activities to commemorate their 11th year missing anniversary. According to a statement posted on Tuesday on the official Facebook page of the state ministry of Information and Internal Security, the event took place on Monday and saw the coming together of grieving parents, community leaders and government officials in the…

Ndume asks for naira stabilisation, hails Tinubu on food security The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. Photo: Google Ndume asks for naira stabilisation, hails Tinubu on food security The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, lauded the Federal Government over its declaration of national emergency on food insecurity. Ali Ndume gave the commendation in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. His plaudit comes barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu made the declaration on Monday, while opening the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja. The president, who was represented at…

NLNG prize for literature surpasses entry records NLNG logo NLNG prize for literature surpasses entry records The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited, has hit a historic high, receiving a record-breaking 252 entries for its 2025 edition. This record-breaking number exceeds the 2024 total of 163 entries and the 2021 Prose Fiction cycle’s 202, reflecting a surge in Nigeria’s literary creativity. The prestigious literature prize, which is now in its 21st year, rotates among Prose Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Children’s Literature, offering a $100,000 cash award. This was made known on Tuesday during the 2025 Nigeria Prize…

Adeboye inducted as Boys, Girls Brigade patrons Adeboye, wife inducted as Boys, Girls Brigade patrons Adeboye inducted as Boys, Girls Brigade patrons The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, have been officially inducted as the Patron and Patroness General of the Boys Brigade Nigeria and Girls Brigade Nigeria. While announcing the induction via Facebook on Tuesday, the church described the honour as a testament to their commitment to the all-around growth and development of young individuals in RCCG and around the world. The post read, “Our Father-in-the-Lord…

GWR: Nigeria student becomes new global record winner in Mathematics Kazeem Sanusi GWR: Nigeria student becomes new global record winner in Mathematics * sets aside the previous record of 26 hours of nonstop learning. With a lecture spanning 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, a 400-level University of Ilorin Mathematics Student, Kazeem Sanusi, has set a new Guinness World Book Record for the ‘Longest Mathematics Lesson’. According to a statement by Kunle Akogun, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, the groundbreaking event on Tuesday, which representatives of Guinness World Records witnessed, smashed the previous record of 26 hours of…

Wife of Sanwo-Olu empowers 500 Lagosians with tools L-R: Beneficiaries: Mr. Tajudeen Saheed (Vulcanizer); Mr. Oluwaseun Ayomide(Barber); Mr. Emmanuel Jawo (Mechanic); Perm. Secretary, Office of Chief of Staff, Mr. Semiu Kadri; Rep of First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Oluremi Hazmat; Beneficiaries: Ms. Durojaiye Deborah (Make-up artist); Mrs. Ayinke Gbolahan (Fashion Designer); Hajiya Abdullateef Aisha Oyinkansola (Shawarma maker); and Mr. Ojo Ayodele (Auto mobile Engr.), during the symbolic presentation of working tools to the Beneficiaries at the 6th edition of the Community Sensitization and Empowerment Programme, held at the Lagos House Ikeja, on Tuesday, 15th April, 2025. Wife of Sanwo-Olu…

FG declares Friday, Monday April as public holidays for Easter celebration Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo FG declares Friday, Monday April as public holidays for Easter celebration The Federal Government has declared Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April 2025 as public holidays to mark the Christian festival of sacrifice and resurrection – the Good Friday and Easter Monday – respectively. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration on Tuesday on behalf of the Federal Government, extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion. He emphasized the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love…

CBEX: Avoid Unregistered Investment Platforms – SEC Cautions CBEX CBEX: Avoid Unregistered Investment Platforms – SEC Cautions The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians to steer clear of unregistered digital investment platforms, amid rising concern over the activities of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform, which has reportedly locked users out of their funds since the weekend. Speaking during a virtual engagement with fintech stakeholders on Monday, SEC Director General Emomotimi Agama reiterated that any investment platform not duly registered with the Commission is operating illegally. “Recently, there has been a viral post concerning a particular platform and…

Davido’s incoming album ‘5ive,’ tracklist and artists Davido Davido’s incoming album ‘5ive,’ tracklist and artists Nigerian musician Davido has released the tracklist for his fourth studio album ‘5ive’. Davido did this on his Instagram page with a snippet of the album with a list of artists he featured on the album. “Legacy is not what you leave behind, but what you breathe into the future. 72 hours away! Thank you for the love & support,” Davido said. Davido featured Nigerian artists like Victony, Odumodu, Chike and Omah lay. Caribbean artists like YG Marley, Shenseea and 450 were also featured on…

LASG unveils plan to include Otumara slum in urban renewal scheme Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu LASG unveils plan to include Otumara slum in urban renewal scheme The Lagos State Government has revealed plans to regenerate the Otumara slum in the Ebute Meta area, marking a major step toward inclusive urban renewal. This was said during a key stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, where residents of the riverine community engaged directly with government officials on the upcoming transformation project. While speaking at the meeting, the Special Adviser to the Governor on E-GIS and Urban Development, Olajide…