Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Akeredolu ‘too religious’, he could have survived cancer ‘if he had listened to me’ — Betty Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu Akeredolu ‘too religious’, he could have survived cancer ‘if he had listened to me’ — Betty Akeredolu ‘too religious’, he could have survived cancer ‘if he had listened to me. ’ Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has said that she would not have been a widow if the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had listened to her. Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu stated this in an interview with StarNews Publisher, Olumide Akinrinlola, published on Thursday. Diagnosed with…

Reasons for increase in 2025 budget by ₦700bn Abubakar Bichi Reasons for increase in 2025 budget by ₦700bn • Budget would address Nigeria’s capital expenditure deficit, which currently stands at ₦23 trillion. The Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, Abubakar Bichi, has attributed the ₦700 billion increase in the 2025 budget to the withdrawal of U.S. health support and the need to fund critical infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Bichi, in a statement, explained that the United States government recently halted its health assistance to several countries, including Nigeria, prompting the government to allocate additional resources to the health sector. According…

Iyabo Ojo rejoices with son-in-law Juma Jux’s on Headies nomination Iyabo Ojo rejoices with son-in-law Juma Jux’s on Headies nomination. Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has expressed pride in her son-in-law, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, after he received a major nomination at the 17th edition of the Headies Awards. Taking to Instagram, Iyabo shared a photo from the Headies 17 site, urging her followers to support Juma Jux in winning the Best East African Artiste of the Year category. “Amazing news in the midst of our celebration! @juma_jux has been nominated! My people, let’s rally together and show our support. Please…

MultiChoice gives donations of N1.6bn medical supplies to Sickle Cell Foundation MultiChoice gives donations of N1.6bn medical supplies to Sickle Cell Foundation MultiChoice Nigeria, a leading pay TV provider and owner of DStv and GOtv, has further demonstrated its commitment to improving healthcare delivery with the donation of medical supplies valued at N1.6billion to the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN). The donation comprises vital medical items, including personal protective equipment (PPE) isolation gowns, test kits, and medical infrared thermometers. These items are aimed at supporting the foundation’s ongoing efforts to provide healthcare services to individuals living with sickle cell disorder…

Tems breaks record as number 1 African female to own stakes in American soccer club Temilade Openiyi Tems breaks record as number 1 African female to own stakes in American soccer club Singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined the ownership group of San Diego FC, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club in the United States. The club announced the two-time Grammy award winner’s inclusion in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting her new role within its executive team. Born in Lagos, the singer expressed her excitement about the opportunity, emphasizing football’s ability to unite people. “I am thrilled…

EU Unveils €200 Billion For AI Initiative Mobilization European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen [Photo: Courtesy] EU Unveils €200 Billion for AI Initiative Mobilization At the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched InvestAI, an initiative to mobilise €200 billion for investment in AI, including a new European fund of €20 billion for AI gigafactories. This large AI infrastructure is needed to allow open, collaborative development of the most complex AI models and to make Europe an AI continent. The announcement comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s January declaration…

Primate Ayodele Receives Former Liberia President, George Weah Primate Ayodele and George Weah Primate Ayodele Receives Former Liberia President, George Weah To Nigeria • George has come to honour and grace Primate Ayodele on the two-day grand finale of his annual thanksgiving programme Nigeria – The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has welcomed the former president of Liberia, George Weah to Nigeria. The former president is in Nigeria on the invitation of Primate Ayodele to grace the two-day grand finale of his annual thanksgiving programme slated for tomorrow Thursday, 13th of February, 2025 and Friday, 14th…

‘I did not say that I am running for the office of President of Nigeria’ –  Adesina Dr Akinwunmi Adesina ‘I did not say that I am running for the office of President of Nigeria’ –  Adesina Akinwunmi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has dismissed media reports linking him to the 2027 presidential race. During an interview, he was asked if he would like to run for the post of president of Nigeria after his tenure at the African Development Bank expires, he said, “I will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in…

PFN asks Nigeria Christian to channel efforts to nation’s rebirth The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke PFN asks Nigeria Christian to channel efforts to nation’s rebirth President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis-Wale Oke, has urged Christians nationwide to focus on nation-building. He made the call in his welcome address at the opening of the 18th National Biennial Conference and the 40th anniversary of PFN in Abuja on Wednesday. The theme of the conference, which ends on Friday is ‘The rebirth of a great nation’, based on Isaiah 60:8. Oke stated that Christians…

LG Donates Solar-Powered Borehole, Enhancing Access to Clean Water In Kano Community Attendance includes the Imam of the local mosque, Hon. Samani Abdullahi, H.O.D. Wash Nassarawa LGA, Hon. Kamal I.G Kawaji, and many others LG Donates Solar-Powered Borehole, Enhancing Access to Clean Water In Kano Community In a bold move to tackle the pressing issue of clean water access, LG Electronics has unveiled a solar-powered borehole for the Kawaji Saunar MamaU community in Nassarawa Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria. This initiative is part of LG’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, which is dedicated to fostering sustainable development and elevating the…