Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

2024 Report: FG Uses N8.73bn On Airport Power Generation Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja FG Uses N8.73bn On Airport Power Generation in 2024. The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73bn on airport power infrastructure in 2024, primarily to ensure a consistent electricity supply at the new international terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This expenditure was highlighted in a report by BudgIT’s transparency platform, GovSpend. According to the report, significant payments were made to J. Marine Logistics Ltd for outsourced power supply. These included N5.67bn for power supply between March and September 2023, N2.19bn on 9 May 2024…

Presidential media chat: Boost To Naira And Stock Market Presidential media chat has become a booster to naira and stock market. Presidential media chat has become a booster to naira and stock market. Experts in Economic and finance have said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Monday media chat showed admirable grasp and clarity of thoughts on the nation’s macroeconomic outlook. The financial markets reacted positively yesterday, in the first trading day after the presidential media chat. The naira firmed up, it appreciated by four basis points to N1,540.33 per dollar. At the stock market, the benchmark equities index rose by…

Valerie, Rivers First Lady, shares her Christmas with newborns, children Lady Valerie Fubara Lady Valerie Fubara, wife of the Rivers State Governor, marked Christmas by celebrating with newborns and children at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), and the Port Harcourt Children’s Home, Borokiri. She urged parents to instill the fear of God in their children while diligently fulfilling their responsibilities within their families and the state. Lady Fubara distributed gifts to Baby Sammy Obayegbona, the Christmas baby at UPTH, Baby Kate Saviour at RSUTH, and other children in the wards. She…

President Tinubu Congratulates APC Chairman Ganduje At 75 President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu Congratulates APC Chairman Ganduje At 75. President Bola Tinubu has enthusiastically congratulated Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as he celebrates his 75th birthday on December 25, 2024. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, commended Dr. Ganduje, who’s his staunch political ally and close associate, for his exceptional leadership, steadfast dedication, and invaluable contributions to the development of Kano State and Nigeria. The President acknowledged Dr Ganduje’s exemplary stewardship as National Chairman, which…

President Tinubu Congratulates APC Chairman Ganduje At 75 President Bola Tinubu President Tinubu Congratulates APC Chairman Ganduje At 75 President Bola Tinubu has enthusiastically congratulated Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as he celebrates his 75th birthday on December 25, 2024. President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, commended Dr. Ganduje, who’s his staunch political ally and close associate, for his exceptional leadership, steadfast dedication, and invaluable contributions to the development of Kano State and Nigeria. The President acknowledged Dr Ganduje’s exemplary stewardship as National Chairman, which…

Fans laud Davido for respect and maturity towards Burna Boy’s mother Fans laud Davido for respect and maturity towards Burna Boy’s mother. Fans laud Davido for respect and maturity towards Burna Boy’s mother. A viral video has captured the heartwarming moment when Davido greeted Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, at Tony Elumelu’s All-White Christmas party. The gesture has been widely praised by fans, who commended the singer for his respect and maturity. In the video, Davido is seen approaching Bose Ogulu, who was sitting with her daughter, and exchanging pleasantries with her. The sweet gesture has melted hearts online, with…

Hyacinth Alia announces a two-week holiday for civil servants Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia Hyacinth Alia announces a two-week holiday for civil servants Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has declared two two-week holiday for Civil Servants in the State to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Alia who announced this during a press briefing at the government house, in Makurdi on Tuesday, said the holiday commences from December, 24 and ends on January 6, 2025. The governor said that the essence of the long holiday is to allow workers in the state to enjoy the season with their loved ones. He…

Christmas Message: Tinubu calls for renewal of hope, collective effort for growth President Tinubu Christmas Message: Tinubu calls for renewal of hope, collective effort for growth In his speech, President Bola Tinubu has extended warm Christmas greetings to Nigerians, urging them to embrace the spirit of love, peace, and unity embodied in the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth. In his heartfelt message, the President called on citizens to find solace in faith and renew their commitment to building a prosperous Nigeria. Tinubu reflected on the profound meaning of Christmas, describing it as a reminder of divine prophecy fulfilled and the…

Lagos Gov’t gives sparkling decorations to its city for Christmas Lagos: Beautification with Christmas decoration  Lagos Gov’t gives sparkling decorations to its city for Christmas The Lagos State government has proved that Lagos is indeed a Centre of Excellence with the Christmas decorations that now dot the city. And this is something it does every year, adding fun, ecstasy and unforgettable memories to the Yuletide in Nigeria’s commercial capital. Bright lights of different designs, shapes and colours has not only turned the city into Wonderland, Lagosians, who feed their eyes on a daily basis now have a feel of Christmas…

Naija Poetry Fest Community celebrates the year’s end with thrilling poetic contest Naija Poetry Fest Community celebrates the year’s end with thrilling poetic contest. The Naija Poetry Fest Community (NPFC), a quintessential poetic platform founded by Godson Osarenren, author of (The Broken Cross, Bush Radio and Nigerian Best Page 2015), celebrated the year’s end with a thrilling poetic contest, “Squid Game Poetic Slam,” on their WhatsApp platform. This Thanksgiving contest was generously sponsored by Emmanuel Osawe. Twenty-three talented poets participated, with esteemed judges Sylva Nze Ifedigbo (2022 Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature winner), Don Kester Oshioreame (literary critic and Nollywood…