Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Telcos asks for 100% tariff hike—MTN CEO MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola Telcos asks for 100% tariff hike—MTN CEO MTN Nigeria has revealed that telecommunications companies are seeking a 100 per cent tariff increase, but it remains uncertain whether the Nigerian Communications Commission—the telecom regulator, will approve the proposal. The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. According to Toriola, the proposed tariff hike is necessary for the sustainability of the industry, which has been facing significant financial pressures due to rising operational costs. “We’ve put forward…

Deborah Fasoyin, not the original writer of ‘Odun nlo sopin’ Mama Deborah Fasoyin Deborah Fasoyin, not the original writer of ‘Odun nlo sopin’ Gospel music legend, Mrs Deborah Fasoyin, renowned for the iconic song Odun lo sopin, has revealed that she is not the composer of the timeless track. In an interview shared online by FM 365 and reported by Church Times Nigeria on Thursday, Fasoyin disclosed that the song predates her choir’s popular 1979 recording. “I must confess to you, till tomorrow, we don’t know the composer of the song. We only added two verses to it,” Fasoyin stated.…

There could be lying Artificial Intelligence, be warned – Elon Musk Elon Musk There could be lying Artificial Intelligence, be warned – Musk Founder of X, Elon Musk, has warned against developing artificial intelligence (AI) systems trained to lie. Musk in a video shared on his X account, said lying AI could pose threat to humanity. The tech mogul said AI must be developed with a strong emphasis on truthfulness to prevent global risks. He said, “We are creating an intelligence that ultimately will be far more intelligent than any human and ultimately more intelligent than the sum of all…

As ‘Keep Fit Lagos’ celebrates one year anniversary, more to come Participants have praised the Lagos State Government’s monthly fitness initiative ‘Keep Fit Lagos’ as it marked its first anniversary at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. The programme, organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission, featured free medical check-ups, aerobics sessions, and wellness education. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Damilare Orimoloye, emphasised the state’s commitment to expanding the initiative. “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s support has been unwavering since we started this programme a…

To sail through 2025, Dr. Olukoya asks for intimate relationship with God The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has urged believers worldwide to strengthen their connection with God as the ultimate strategy for navigating the challenges of 2025. Dr. Daniel Olukoya Speaking during the church’s inter-denominational Cross Over/Prosperity Night at Prayer City, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Olukoya declared 2025 as a year of restoration and divine intervention. The cleric emphasised the necessity of “targeted prayers” and spiritual discernment. He explained that individuals must seek to see life through God’s perspective to conquer the unique challenges…

Nigeria Exports N181.62bn Electricity From Jan. To Sept. 2024 – NBS Nigeria Exports N181.62bn Electricity From Jan. To Sept. 2024 – NBS Nigeria exported N181.62bn worth of electricity from January to September of 2024, analysis of data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown. A breakdown showed that N58.65bn was exported to Togo, Benin and Niger Republic in the first quarter of 2024 followed by N63.28bn in the second quarter and N59.69bn in the third quarter. This is despite the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) putting a cap on the electricity exportation to these countries in May in…

RCCG Overseer Adeboye unveils 2025 as ‘A Landmark Year’, gives Prophecies Pastor Adeboye RCCG Overseer, Pastor Adeboye unveils 2025 as ‘A Landmark Year’, gives Prophecies The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has released prophecies concerning the New Year 2025, stating that it will be “a landmark year.” Pastor Adeboye made the disclosure while speaking at the church’s Crossover Service in Shimawa, Ogun State, on Tuesday, emphasising that 2025 would be marked by significant events and shifts. He forewarned that evil and unrepentant people would receive their reward this year. According to him,…

Within 3 months, NPC registers 10m children Within 3 months, NPC registers 10m children The National Population Commission has announced the successful registration of over 10 million children aged 0 to 5 years within the last three months. The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Nasir Kwarra, stated this while speaking to journalists after First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu presented a birth certificate to the baby of the year in Asokoro General Hospital, Abuja, on Wednesday. Kwarra, who was represented by the Federal Commissioner from Katsina State, Bala Banya, described the registration as a milestone in the country’s efforts to establish…

Ekiti set to boost economy with takeoff of airport operations Governor Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State. Ekiti set to boost economy with takeoff of airport operations Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, announced on Wednesday that the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport is positioning the state as Nigeria’s agro-allied export hub. Oyebanji described the approval by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for the commencement of non-scheduled flight operations as the best New Year gift for the state. The governor, in a statewide New Year broadcast aired on all radio and television stations in the state, congratulated Ekiti residents for witnessing another…

Elon Musk introduces “Kekius Maximus” on X Account Elon Musk introduces “Kekius Maximus” on X Account. Technology billionaire and X owner, Elon Musk has adopted a new name called “Kekius Maximus” on the social media platform. Musk who effected the change on Tuesday without stating why he made the change, also replaced his profile picture with the popular “Pepe the Frog” meme. The Pepe character is seen holding a joystick in the new image, playing a video game.