Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ned Nwoko’s Sports University of Nigeria (SUN) Holds Maiden Matriculation Ceremony Ned Nwoko’s Sports University of Nigeria (SUN) Holds Maiden Matriculation Ceremony It was a memorable occasion at the Sports University of Nigeria (SUN), Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta State, as the institution held its first-ever matriculation ceremony on Thursday, 6th March, 2025, officially welcoming 98 pioneer students to its academic community. The combined matriculation ceremony for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 sets marked a historic milestone in the University’s vision of redefining sports education in Nigeria and across Africa. Speaking on the development via his X (formally Twitter) handle, the Chancellor and Founder…

TETFund announces 2025 intervention: As varsities receive N2.8bn, polytechnics get N1.9bn TETFund announces 2025 intervention: As varsities receive N2.8bn, polytechnics get N1.9bn The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at a strategic workshop with heads of beneficiary institutions on the 2025 disbursement guidelines in Abuja on…

Jandor to spring up surprise by visiting Tinubu, Atiku, others after dumping former party  Abdul-azeez Adediran – Jandor Jandor to spring up surprise by visiting Tinubu, Atiku, others after dumping former party Jandor will spring up surprise by visiting Tinubu, Atiku, others after dumping former party, PDP. The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has met with President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others as part of his ongoing political consultations following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. His spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, disclosed this…

Fidelity Rewards Youth Corps Members with NMillions on GAIM 6 Fidelity Rewards Youth Corps Members with NMillions on GAIM 6 Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to financial inclusion, youth empowerment, and promoting a healthy savings culture by rewarding nine National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members with N500,000 business grants each. The grants were awarded under the Get Alert in Millions Season Six (GAIM 6) promo, an initiative designed to reward loyal customers with cash prizes totaling N159 million. The promo, which runs from November 2024 to August 2025, targets various categories of customers, including NYSC members, students, and…

TETFund announces 2025 intervention: As varsities receive N2.8bn, polytechnics get N1.9bn As varsities receive N2.8bn, polytechnics get N1.9bn The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at a strategic workshop with heads of beneficiary institutions on the 2025 disbursement guidelines in Abuja on Thursday. Echono said: “Under…

Senate shows confidence in Akpabio, passes vote Senate President Godswill Akpabio Senate shows confidence in Akpabio, passes vote. The Senate has passed a vote of confidence in its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The vote of confidence in Akpabio was passed unanimously during Thursday’s plenary, following a motion moved by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) and seconded by Deputy Minority Leader, Olalere Oyewumi (Osun West). The decision comes 48 hours after the suspended Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), addressed the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in New York, claiming she was suspended…

LAWMA defends minimum wage compliant, ₦40,000 salary for street sweepers LAWMA defends minimum wage compliant, ₦40,000 salary for street sweepers Responding to a viral video that sparked outrage on social media, the Lagos Waste Management Authority has hinted on the wage structure of street sweepers. According to the video which featured a LAWMA worker claiming that sweepers were underpaid and had not received the promised minimum wage of ₦85,000 quickly gained traction and led to widespread public criticism. The worker claimed that the sweepers were consistently receiving only ₦30,000, which was recently increased to ₦40,000 in February. LAWMA, through a…

Bala Mohammed shows readiness to work with Peter Obi Obi and Bala Mohammed • Hinted on solution to poverty instead of going after offenders. • To bring good governance to the people through working together. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed his willingness to work with Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to strengthen opposition politics ahead of 2027 presidential election. Speaking after his closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House in Bauchi, Mohammed said he admires and respects Obi’s style of politics, adding that the ex-governor of Anambra State has a clear…

Tingo AI radio the first AI radio in Africa Tingo AI radio the first AI radio in Africa In a groundbreaking demonstration of technological innovation and educational synergy, Corona School hosted a unique meet and greet event with Tingo AI radio, the first and only AI-powered radio station in Africa. The event unfolded in a vibrant atmosphere where cutting-edge technology seamlessly merged with learning, providing an engaging glimpse into the future of media and communication. The day featured interactive demonstrations, live AI broadcasts, and insightful panel discussions led by experts in the field. Attendees experienced firsthand how artificial intelligence is…

Why Osimhen decides on Galatasaray Victor Osimhen Why Osimhen decides on Galatasaray Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has opened up on his decision to join Turkish side Galatasaray, emphasising the role of the coach and his personal connection with the team. In an interview with Mikel Obi on The ObiOne Podcast posted on Thursday via YouTube, Osimhen revealed that many people doubted his move but said he was convinced after discussions with the coach. “Most of them say they didn’t believe that Osimhen was going to come to their club. But for me, it was easy because the coach played a…