Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ruger enumerates his background in music career Ruger Ruger enumerates his background in music career Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ruger has revealed the background role that his church choir experience played in shaping his musical journey. Ruger enumerates his background in music career. Appearing on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio, Ruger shared insights into his early days, stating, “I started from the choir; I know how to sing, especially when it is a song that resonates deeply with me.” Transition to Afrobeats and Dancehall Fusion Ruger’s musical evolution saw him blend Afrobeats with dancehall influences, a fusion that has become his…

Shehu Sani for Kaduna central senatorial seat in 2027 Shehu Sani Shehu Sani for Kaduna central senatorial seat in 2027 Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has declared his intention to contest for re-election in the 2027 general elections. This announcement was made on Sunday while delivering his Eid-el-Fitr message at his residence in Kaduna. “Any politician contesting an election depends on the political equation that determines the position to vie for. If the conditions are right and the equations are favorable, I will offer myself to contest specifically for the Kaduna Central senatorial district,” he stated. Sani went ahead…

Nigerian Zira shines, wins medal at US chess tournament Mary Victor Zira Nigerian Zira shines, wins medal at US chess tournament From an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Nigeria, Mary Victor Zira, a 12-year-old chess prodigy, has won a silver medal at the prestigious Chess and Community Tournament in the United States. While competing alongside her teammate Ivie Clement Urieto, Mary secured second place and a $100 cash prize, marking a significant milestone in her rising chess career. She was among five children chosen from the Chess in IDP Camps initiative and Chess in Slums programme to travel to…

LAWMA, from circular economy, targets $2.5b annually LAWMA LAWMA, from circular economy, targets $2.5b annually The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has said that the state will generate close to $2.5 billion annually from circular economy when adequately harnessed. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. A circular economy is an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, especially as a means of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way. Gbadegesin said the authority…

Tinubu expresses pleasure in Okpebholo’s education reform Governor Monday Okpebholo. Tinubu expresses pleasure in Okpebholo’s education reform. President Bola Tinubu has lauded the educational reforms currently being undertaken by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, describing it as an inspiration to other tiers of government and other states to do better. Tinubu made these remarks during the Iftar Dinner Party held to mark the end of the Ramadan fasting on Saturday in Abuja. Acknowledging Okpebholo’s result-oriented reforms, the President said the governor’s efforts in the education sector are an inspiration to work harder and do more for the nation’s development, calling…

Tijani’s appointment despite controversial still confirmed – Akpabio Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani Tijani’s appointment despite controversial still confirmed. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, gave reason why the Senate confirmed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy despite his controversial past, which included calling Nigerian lawmakers “morons.” Akpabio naratted how Tijani’s screening in the Senate was rocky due to this remark, but ultimately, the lawmakers trusted President Bola Tinubu’s judgment. Akpabio spoke on Saturday night at a special Iftar held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, to honour President Bola Tinubu…

ALGON will render quality governance till rural settlements ALGON National President, Bello Lawal ALGON will render quality governance till rural settlements. The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has restated its commitment to boosting governance at the local level, with a focus on improving service delivery, livelihoods, and the overall well-being of Nigerians. On Sunday while marking the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration, ALGON’s National President, Mr. Bello Lawal, emphasised the association’s dedication to addressing the needs of local communities. Saying, “As ALGON celebrates the blessings of Eid-el-Fitr, we pray that Allah (SWT) brings comfort, relief, and prosperity to millions of homes…

Nigeria will be getting 48 innovation hubs – TETFund Nigeria will be getting 48 innovation hubs – TETFund * This initiative is set up to boost research and innovations. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said Nigeria is set to receive 48 state-of-the-art innovation hubs and entrepreneurship centres. It said the centres, which are in phases, commenced in 2023, with 12 hubs already set up, 18 more in the final stages of procurement, and another 18 planned for 2025. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, stated this at the weekend in Abuja at the closing ceremony of the 30th…

Seyi Makinde pays N24b monthly salary to stabilize Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Seyi Makinde pays N24b monthly salary to stabilize Oyo. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday said his administration has been able to bring about a level of economic stability in the state with the monthly payment of about N24 billion in salaries to state and local government workers. Makinde added that his government’s commitment to expanding the economy of the state has also been yielding results in terms of private sector investments, as more private sector players have become comfortable investing in the state. The governor…

Tinubu, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Hold Bilateral Talks President Bola Tinubu Tinubu, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Hold Bilateral Talks President Bola Tinubu on Saturday played host to the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Michael Drew, at the State House, Abuja. The two leaders held bilateral talks behind closed-door at the end of which President Tinubu promised to pursue greater economic ties between Nigeria, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Speaking to journalists after the talks, the president described the meeting “as a very great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and…