Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MTN spent N11bn to fix 2,502km fibre cables – GSMA New MTN Logo MTN Nigeria, the country’s biggest telecom operator, spent N11.1 billion repairing and relocating 2,502km of fibre-optic cables over two years, according to data from the new GSMA Nigeria Digital Economy report. It stated that if these funds had been used for rollout instead of maintenance, the operator with 77 million subscribers could have laid an additional 870 km of new fibre. The costs showed that MTN spent N4.4bn in the 2022 financial year to repair 1,069km of fibre and an additional N6.7bn in 2023 to fix 1,433km.…

Marketers to lower petrol prices as Dangote sells N890/litre – PETROAN Fuel pump Marketers to lower petrol prices as Dangote sells N890/litre – PETROAN The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria has urged marketers to reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit, aka petrol, following the reduction in the ex-depot price of the product from N950 to N890 per litre by the Dangote refinery. The Dangote refinery announced the reduction in the ex-depot price in a statement on Saturday. The refinery said the price cut was influenced by the recent decline in global crude oil prices and a…

Hidden Cost of Lagos Estate Living and ever Rising Service Charges Hidden Cost of Lagos Estate Living and ever Rising Service Charges This Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, the pursuit of comfortable living increasingly comes with a hefty price tag. Patrick Oke’s experience at Kayfarm Estate in Obawole, Ifako-Ijaiye, offers a window into the complex world of estate living and its associated costs. Despite paying a substantial N2.8 million in annual rent for his two-bedroom apartment, Oke faces an additional N300,000 yearly service charge – a growing reality for many Lagos residents. The Breakdown of Estate Services • Kayfarm Estate’s…

As Otunba Gbenga Daniel took his place in Islam Senator Gbenga DanielF As Otunba Gbenga Daniel took his place in Islam. Once Ogun State Governor and current Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, shocked many recently when he openly participated in an Islamic rite. Known for his Christian faith and active participation in church activities, Senator Daniel, left many surprised when he joined the Islamic prayers at the burial program of Federal lawmaker, Adewumi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. The event, which took place in the presence of top dignitaries and religious clerics, set tongues wagging in…

Bishop Wale Oke Has Turned PFN Into A Key Player In National Affairs Stakeholder among the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) said the Christian body has stepped up beyond the pulpit under Bishop Wale Oke making the body a key player in national affairs. They noted that the PFN is no longer just a religious group but actively shaping policies, driving social changes, and strengthening churches nationwide. Public Affair Analyst, Adeniyi Ifetayo, pointed out that one of the biggest initiatives of Bishop Wale Oke is the Greater Nigeria Crusade adding that the program mobilizes ministers and believers to pray for…

Nwoko’s Defection Key to Delta North’s Progress, Says Senator’s Chief of Staff, as Oborevwori’s Communication DG Hails Nwoko’s Vision for Stronger Delta Senator Ned Nwoko Recent assertions by some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by the upcoming 2027 elections have been firmly refuted by Dr. Michael Nwoko, the Senator’s Chief of Staff. In an interview on African Independent Television (AIT) Prime Time Morning Show, Dr. Michael Nwoko clarified that the Senator’s defection was not related to the 2027 elections but rather a strategic decision aimed…

Amanda Azubuike, first Nigerian female decorated as Brigadier General in US Amanda Azubuike Amanda Azubuike, first Nigerian female decorated as Brigadier General in US A 57-year-old black military officer of Nigerian origin, Amanda Azubuike was decorated as the first Nigerian woman to become a Brigadier General in the US Army. With her astonishing achievement at a time when black women are gradually finding their voice in the military, she had set an example for women to follow. See everything you need to know about Amanda Azubuike the first Nigerian female to become a Brigadier General in the US Army: Family…

South African 33-year-old Model, Tshego Gaelae Emerges First Black Mrs World Tshego Gaelae, a 33-year-old model from South Africa, shone bright as she was crowned as winner of the 40th Mrs World pageant held in Las Vegas, USA. Gaelae, who represented South Africa, outshined contestants from across the globe to claim the prestigious title. During the final, Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda was named first runner-up, while Thailand’s Ploy Panperm secured the second runner-up spot. Mrs World pageant is recognised as the inaugural beauty contest for married women, established in 1984. “To God Be the Glory. Thank you so much for…

I am Ready to Succeed Lagos Governor, Prophet Announces Race Ahead of 2027 Prophet Godwin Ikuru I am Ready to Succeed Lagos Governor, Prophet Declares Race Ahead of 2027. Prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, while reiterating his bid to succeed Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Lagos State governor come 2027, has said that the state deserves no other person to occupy the seat but him. Prophet Ikuru expressed the belief that his deep understanding of the state’s complexities coupled with his extensive grassroots engagements among the residents of the state uniquely qualified him to seek the exalted seat.…

DICON set to take charge of military demands, other security agencies Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle DICON set to take charge of military demands, other security agencies The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has assured that the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria would meet the demands of the military and other security agencies. Matawalle said this at the DICON’s end-of-year celebration and Director-General’s Productivity Award ceremony on Friday in Kaduna. He emphasised that the recent assent of the DICON Act 2023 by President Bola Tinubu had paved the way for the corporation to strengthen Nigeria’s…