Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Epic 2019 clash between Adesanya, Kelvin to be induced in UFC Hall of Fame UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya Epic 2019 clash between Adesanya, Kelvin to be induced in UFC Hall of Fame. Once two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has expressed gratitude following the announcement that his epic 2019 clash with Kelvin Gastelum will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. The five-round interim middleweight title battle at UFC 236, which Adesanya won via unanimous decision, will join other legendary fights like Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar, Matt Hughes vs. Frank Trigg II and Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen…

2024 Vanguard Personality Award: Choosing awardees: Path to recognition Guided hallucination! That’s how Roger Shepard, an American psychologist, cognitive scientist and author, described perception. But, there is the concept of perception as reality, which, in itself, has its drawbacks, because of neglect of objectivity or its potential for manipulation once it is steeped in deliberate bias. Therefore, the saying that one man’s meat is another man’s poison reflects the need to understand that what an individual perceives as being good may not necessarily be shared as something good by another. And this is not just a matter of perception but…

Gombe govt has paid N580.8m for 20,478 students’ WAEC, NABTEB, NBAIS fees Dr. Aishatu Maigari Gombe govt has paid N580.8m for 20,478 students’ WAEC, NABTEB, NBAIS fees The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with 11 Local Government Areas, has approved the sum of ₦580,870,900 for the ordinary-level examinations of 20,478 students across the state. The payment covers West African Examinations Council (WAEC), National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), and National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). Announcing the development on Monday after a State Executive Council meeting, Commissioner for Education, Dr. Aishatu Maigari, confirmed that offline registration had…

New Private University Application fee now ₦25m – NUC Abdullahi Ribadu New Private University Application fee now ₦25m – NUC The Federal Government has hiked the application fees for new private universities to N25m, a memo issued by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu said on Monday. The previous processing fee was N5m. The Commission said the move was part of its efforts at repositioning private universities in Nigeria to better meet the needs of the citizenry and for better coordination of the development of the Private University Education sub-sector of the Nigerian University System.…

Yobe, Morocco partner for local govt development Yobe Delegation Team led Baba Mallam Wali being presented with a gift by his host the UCLGA Secretary General Jean Piere Elong Mbassi. Yobe, Morocco partner for local govt development. The Yobe State Government has taken a significant step toward strengthening local governance by partnering with the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa. A delegation led by Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, Mni, met with UCLGA officials in Rabat, Morocco, on Monday, February 10, to discuss funding and development initiatives for local councils in the state. According to Mamman…

FG to make Diaspora City, enhancing tourism investment Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa FG to make Diaspora City, enhancing tourism investment. The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, on Monday, announced that the Federal Government is developing a Diaspora City to enable Nigerians abroad to invest and reconnect with their roots. Musawa made this known in Abuja during the announcement of the Motherland 2025 initiative. She noted that the ministry was not only focused on reimagining tourism but also committed to building platforms for economic growth, cultural exchange, and community development. “Our…

NIBSS Upgrades NQR Payment to Boost Digital Transactions in Nigeria NIBSS Upgrades NQR Payment to Boost Digital Transactions in Nigeria As digital transactions reached over N1 quadrillion in 2024, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has launched significant upgrades to its Nigeria Quick Response (NQR) payment system, designed to streamline and enhance digital transactions for businesses and individuals across Nigeria. The NQR payment system is part of Nigeria’s broader push to promote cashless transactions across the country. Unveiled in March 2021, in collaboration with the Nigerian financial industry, the system allows customers to make payments by scanning a QR code,…

Douye Diri Marks 5th Anniversary In Office With Medical Outreach Douye Diri Douye Diri Marks 5th Anniversary In Office With Medical Outreach. For his 5th-anniversary in office celebrations, the Bayelsa State Government has launched an extensive medical outreach programme at Ikarama Cottage Hospital in the Okordia Clan of Yenagoa LGA. Spearheaded by Governor Douye Diri under his prosperity government, the initiative is aimed at establishing a robust, resilient healthcare system that ensures equitable access to quality medical services for Bayelsa residents, in line with the state’s Assured Agenda. At the programme’s launch, Diri outlined the services on offer, which include…

RCCG Pastor Adeboye’s call released TikToker SeaKing Pastor Adeboye • RCCG Pastor Adeboye’s call released TikToker SeaKing. Olumide Ogunsanwo, popularly known as SeaKing, has been released from police custody, according to Omoyele Sowore. The social media personality was arrested over allegations of cyberbullying against Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), following remarks made during a live session in December 2024. Sowore, a former presidential candidate and vocal advocate for SeaKing’s release, announced on Monday via X (formerly Twitter) that the TikToker had been freed from detention. “We are pleased to confirm that Olumide…

As Atiku visits Obasanjo, speculations on 2027 Presidential ambition fills the air L-R: Sen. Abdul Ningi, Atiku, Obasanjo, Imoke and Tambuwal in Abeokuta As Atiku visits Obasanjo, speculations on 2027 Presidential ambition fills the air. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Monday visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta has reignited conversations about his political future and the potential realignment of forces ahead of the 2027 presidential election. While Atiku has publicly dismissed any linkage between the meeting and his electoral ambitions, the political undercurrents suggest otherwise. Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in…