Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Academy Awards: Anora shines, other winners at 2025 Oscars Anora, other winners at 2025 Oscars Academy Awards: Anora shines, other winners at 2025 Oscars Academy Awards: Anora shines, other winners at 2025 Oscars. The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, dazzled audiences coast-to-coast as it aired live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood on March 2, 2025. With winners announced across 23 categories, the ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence while paying tribute to the heroes and victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The night belonged to Anora, which claimed five awards, including the coveted Best Picture. Anora,…

CBN, with tighter regulations, commits to strengthening financial system Yemi Cardoso CBN, with tighter regulations, commits to strengthening financial system. The Central Bank of Nigeria has reinforced its regulatory oversight to bolster the resilience and transparency of the country’s financial system, reaffirming its commitment to strict compliance and risk management across financial institutions. According to a statement from the apex bank on Sunday, the CBN reaffirmed its commitment at a Mandatory Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Training Workshop held in Lagos on February 28, 2025. The event, organised in collaboration with Citi, brought together compliance officers, trade operations specialists, and correspondent…

EU informs students on study opportunities in Europe European Union logo EU informs students on study opportunities in Europe. The European Union through its ‘Study in Europe Fair,’ has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair’ is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria with active participation from EU Member States, held simultaneously in Lagos and Kano states. The event aimed to promote European higher education opportunities, showcase academic programmes, including research and…

Fubara ready for fresh LG elections, asks Heads of Administration to take charge Sir Siminalayi Fubara Fubara ready for fresh LG elections, asks Heads of Administration to take charge. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) will conduct fresh elections for local government councils following recent Supreme Court judgments on the state’s lingering political crisis. In a statewide broadcast on Sunday, Governor Fubara stated that while his administration disagrees with the court rulings, it remains committed to upholding the rule of law. He assured that once the certified true copies of…

CGC Adewale Adeniyi, For Leadership Role, Receives Sun Newspaper Public Service Award CGC Adewale Adeniyi, For Leadership Role, Receives Sun Newspaper Public Service Award The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has been honoured with the Sun Newspaper Public Service Award, recognising his leadership and contributions to national development. The event, which was held in Lagos on Saturday, 1 March 2025, , was attended by dignitaries such as Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management, Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo,…

NDDC Hosts Cultural Expo, Celebrates Niger Delta Tradition NDDC Hosts Cultural Expo, Celebrates Niger Delta Tradition The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has brought together cultural troupes from the nine Niger Delta states to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the region. Speaking at the Niger Delta Arts and Culture Expo organised by the NDDC in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Commission’s Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, emphasised the importance of preserving and promoting the unique traditions of the Niger Delta people. Ogbuku who was represented by the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, highlighted the need to deepen…

Lagos Assembly Staff To stay Off Work Lagos Assembly Staff To stay Off Work The Lagos State House of Assembly has instructed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely until further notice due to the ongoing leadership crisis within the Assembly. “The House leadership has approved this measure as a precautionary step pending the resolution of the current crisis,” Ottun stated. All staff, including those under LAHASCOM, are expected to remain accessible while working remotely. Ottun emphasized that communication lines must remain open for assignments as needed. Amid rising tensions over leadership disputes, Rt. Hon. (Princess) Lasbat Mojisola Meranda…

NUJ FELICITATES DR MICHAEL NWOKO ON HIS BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta Council conveys warm felicitations to Dr. Michael Nwoko on his birthday anniversary today, March 2, 2025. Dr Nwoko, a distinguished public health expert, community/youth development advocate, and fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, United Kingdom, has been a long standing friend of NUJ Delta and journalists in the state. Nicknamed “The Political Oshobe” by friends and admirers, Dr Nwoko has over the years combined ambidextrously well, his medical profession with partisan politics and has excelled tremendously on both tasking fronts of human…

Chief Okoya once sold plantain before arriving at billionaire – Son Chief Razak Okoya Chief Okoya once sold plantain before arriving at billionaire One of the sons of Chief Razak Okoya, the chairman of Eleganza Group and a renowned industrialist, Raheem Subomi Okoya, has revealed that his father once hawked plantain before becoming a billionaire. Raheem, who is a music artist, disclosed this while appearing as a guest on the latest edition of the popular show Curiosity Made Me Ask. According to him, contrary to the widespread belief that Chief Okoya started off as a billionaire, he was once a…

Chief Okoya once sold plantain before arriving at billionaire – Son Chief Razak Okoya Chief Okoya once sold plantain before arriving at billionaire – Son One of the sons of Chief Razak Okoya, the chairman of Eleganza Group and a renowned industrialist, Raheem Subomi Okoya, has revealed that his father once hawked plantain before becoming a billionaire. Raheem, who is a music artist, disclosed this while appearing as a guest on the latest edition of the popular show Curiosity Made Me Ask. According to him, contrary to the widespread belief that Chief Okoya started off as a billionaire, he…