Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ekiti Airport To Run Full Day Flight Operation – Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji Ekiti Airport To Run Full Day Flight Operation – Oyebanji * Has had discussions with three major airlines to facilitate development. Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has revealed that efforts are in place to ensure the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport runs 24-hour operation, in a bid to make the route competitive. The Governor also expressed delight that the economy of the state has recorded significant improvement in the past two-and-a-half years, promising to do more in order to ensure a more sustainable…

Mbah Prepares For 2026 National Sports Festival, Forms LOC Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah Mbah Prepares For 2026 National Sports Festival, Forms LOC Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah of Enugu, has officially mentioned the members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the highly anticipated 23rd National Sports Festival, set to take place in 2026. He stated that the appointed members were selected for their outstanding competence, excellence, and significant contributions to the sports sector. The Governor expressed full confidence in the committee’s ability to successfully organize the event. The LOC will be chaired by Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr., the…

Here’s New NNPC Group CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari NNPC Group CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari Here’s New NNPC Group CEO Bashir Bayo Ojulari. Bayo Ojulari, the new NNPC Limited Group CEO, comes from Kwara State. Until his new appointment, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company. His Renaissance recently led a consortium of indigenous energy firms in the landmark acquisition of the entire equity holding in the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC), worth $2.4 billion. Ojulari, like Kida, is also an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He graduated with a degree…

A Life of Purpose: My 50-year Journey of Impact, Gratitude and Philanthropy – By Aare Adetola Olaniyi Emmanuelking A Life of Purpose: My 50-year Journey of Impact, Gratitude and Philanthropy The 2nd of April holds a profound significance for me. This year marks a momentous milestone – my 50th birthday—a celebration of half a century filled with rich experiences and impactful contributions. In stark contrast to the jubilant celebrations of my 40th birthday, which saw the streets of Lagos alive with revelry, I have chosen a path of humility and gratitude to observe this occasion. I plan to reflect quietly…

Green Africa purchases first aircraft after lessor dispute Aircraft * “We are pleased to acquire our very first aircraft…” Afolabi said. Following suspension of flight operations over lessor issues, Green Africa has acquired its own aircraft. The airline said Access Bank provided a debt facility in Naira to partly fund the aircraft acquisition. The incoming aircraft, an ATR 72-500 with manufacturer’s serial number 852 and registration mark 5N-GAB, would enter into service shortly after customary regulatory approvals. On Monday, Green Africa announced the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to an unexpected issue with its aircraft lessor. The airline…

Tinubu Sacks Mele Kyari, Akinyelure; Bayo Ojulari serves As Replacement CEO Tinubu Sacks Mele Kyari, Akinyelure; Bayo Ojulari serves As Replacement CEO Tinubu Sacks Mele Kyari, Akinyelure; Bayo Ojulari serves As Replacement CEO. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sacked the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari as well as the board chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure. This was contained in a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), in the early hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The President, however approved a sweeping reconstitution of…

Ijaw stakeholders praise PINL for efforts, proffer solution to pipelines matters People of Ijaw land proffer solution to pipeline issues Ijaw stakeholders praise PINL for efforts, proffer solution to pipelines matters The people of Ijaw land have showered encomium on the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, for bringing together communities and other relevant stakeholders for effective security of the Trans Niger Pipeline. Sharing the outcome from the stakeholders who spoke in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State during the second day of the PINL Stakeholders Engagement Meeting noted that the engagement of community people in securing the pipelines have given them a sense…

NIPSS predicts fall of Petrol to ₦750 per litre by year-end Fuel pump NIPSS predicts fall of Petrol to ₦750 per litre by year-end * Omotayo assures of better future for Nigerians as more refineries begin to work. NIPSS predicts fall of Petrol to ₦750 per litre by year-end. The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies has given assurance to Nigerians that the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, will drop as Dangote Refinery and other local refineries begin operations. Before the fuel subsidy removal, petrol was sold for less than ₦200 per litre. Now, prices…

I once criticized Tinubu out of desire for a better Nigeria – Minister Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani I once criticized Tinubu out of desire for a better Nigeria – Minister The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Olatunbosun Tijani, has said his past criticism of political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, was borne out of his desire for a better Nigeria. Tijani, who made the remark on Monday, described Tinubu as a leader with the courage to tackle the country’s multifaceted challenges. Speaking with journalists at the inauguration of a solar-powered community ICT…

TikTok, over policy violation, removes 2.4 million Nigerian-owned videos TikTok, over policy violation, removes 2.4 million Nigerian-owned videos Tiktok has removed 2.4 million videos posted by Nigerian users in the fourth quarter of 2024 for violating its content policy. TikTok, owned by Bytedance, revealed that Nigeria was among the top 50 countries where videos violating its policies emanated from in Q4. The platform, which disclosed this in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement report, which indicated that a total of 153 million videos were removed globally in the period under review, noted that the highest number of violations were recorded in…