Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oxford Dictionary improves and increases with 20 Nigerian words – Japa, Agbero, Eba, Abi, Suya and 15 others Oxford English Dictionary Oxford Dictionary improves and increases with 20 Nigerian words – Japa, Agbero, Eba, Abi, Suya and 15 others The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has enriched its collection with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. Among the newly added entries are widely used terms such as “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi.” These words, deeply embedded in the fabric of Nigerian society, reflect the growing global appreciation for Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural nuances unique to…

Telecom tariff to go higher soon, not 100% Dr Bosun Tijani Telecom tariff to go higher soon, not 100% … ensuring the long-term sustainability of the telecom sector. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, says that telecom tariffs will soon increase but assures Nigerians that it will not be the 100 per cent that telecom operators are pushing for at the moment. The Minister disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on Wednesday in Abuja. He said consultations and engagements were ongoing to arrive at an acceptable rate, assuring that the…

As Ohanaeze Ndigbo election gets close, MASSOB promises peace MASSOB Logo As Ohanaeze Ndigbo election gets close, MASSOB promises peace As the pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, gears up for the election of new officers to run its affairs on January 10, 2025, the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has assured all that the process will be peaceful. MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu, in a statement on Wednesday, said that the group was committed to ensuring that the election was peaceful, free and fair. The statement read in part, “As a mark of our dedicated and…

Frank Aig-Imoukhuede at 90, President Tinubu calls him national treasure Frank Aig-Imoukhuede at 90, President Tinubu calls him national treasure. Nigeria President, Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with cultural icon, Mr Frank Abiodun Aig-Imoukhuede, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a national treasure whose contributions have shaped and enriched Nigeria’s cultural and literary landscape. Born on January 8, 1935, in Edunabon, Osun State, Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede’s illustrious career spanned journalism, literature, and public service. The President, in a release issued on Wednesday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, commended his pioneering work as the first Nigerian university graduate…

Women affairs minister, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim celebrates Lagos First Lady at 58 Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has congratulated the wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on her 58th birthday, describing her as a visionary leader who has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the welfare of women and children in the state. In a statement on Wednesday signed by her Special Adviser on Media, Mr Jonathan Eze, the minister noted that Mrs Sanwo-Olu has touched countless lives, inspired hope, and has promoted positive change in the state while playing supportive roles to her husband. The…

To Enhance Sustainable Transport, A.A. Motors & Logistics Company Given 10 FG CNG-powered Buses To Enhance Sustainable Transport, A.A. Motors & Logistics Company Given 10 FG CNG-powered Buses A Lagos-based private transportation company under NURTW in Lagos state has received 10 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses from the federal government, delivered on December 31, 2025. The CEO of A.A. Motors Logistics Company, Prince Ajele Abeyi Abayomi, Ikomodina, doubled as NURTW chairman of the Amuwo Odofin branch and commended the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Lagos State. Ikomodina’s who…

Kwara focuses on improvement and expansion of Quality Education – AbdulRazaq Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq Kwara focuses on improvement and expansion of Quality Education Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has reiterated his administration’s commitment, resilience and collective resolve to expand access to quality tertiary education in the state. Speaking at the Osi town in Ekiti Local Government Area of the state during the official inauguration of the Osi Campus of the Kwara State University (KWASU) Wednesday, AbdulRazaq said: “The inauguration of the campus is in keeping my promise to ensure that no project is abandoned and setting off a new frontier of…

Celebrating Zacch Adedeji at 47, Grace celebrated per Excellence Zacchaeus Adedeji Celebrating Zacch Adedeji at 47, Grace celebrated per Excellence Ecclesiastical evidence abounds to affirm that God does not look at people or issues through the same prism from which human beings perceive matters. As mortals, we give primacy to mundane parameters as appearance or outward adornments, height or whether the person is oozing opulence or simply look at nobility of a person’s birth before ascribing value or judgment to such a person. The story of David’s ascension to the throne of Israel summarises how God make His choices. Prophet…

The story of a boy who started from Almajiri to a man who leads NNPCL – Kyari at 60 NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari The story of a boy who started from Almajiri to a man who leads NNPCL – Kyari at 60 The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has reflected on his journey from being an Almajiri school pupil to leading Africa’s largest energy company. He also pledged to serve the nation with greater conviction and dedication. Kyari said this in a post on X to celebrate his 60th…

Reuters reported: Dangote refinery retained 13% of Nigeria’s crude exports in 2024 Dangote Refinery Reuters reported: Dangote refinery retained 13% of Nigeria’s crude exports in 2024 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery retained 13 per cent of Nigeria’s crude oil exports as domestic supply in 2024, a new report by Reuters has stated. It said the development raised Nigeria’s domestic share of oil exports from from per cent in 2023 and slightly cut the country’s exports to Europe. However, despite being a major net exporter of crude, Nigeria imported 47,000 barrels per day of US oil in 2024. Experts say this is…