Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG, working towards establishment of national youth development bank Vice President Kashim Shettima FG, working towards establishment of national youth development bank Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is working to establish a national youth development bank and a youth data bank. He said this at the 60th anniversary celebration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Port Harcourt. Shettima, represented by his Technical Adviser on Women and Youth Engagement, Hauwa Liman, said that the youth development and data bank would ensure that young Nigerians had the resources, information and access they needed to succeed. He…

Staff Members Celebrate FIRS Boss For Boosting Welfare Package Staff Members Celebrate FIRS Boss For Boosting Welfare Package The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji Ph.D, on Thursday was received by jubilant workers who had assembled at the agency’s headquarters at Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, to appreciate him for his numerous welfare packages for them. As early as 8 am, the workers who said they have continuously enjoyed uncommon welfare packages from Adedeji since he assumed office over a year ago, carried placards with various appreciative inscriptions like ‘we love you Zacch’, ‘You’re…

Beeta Arts 2024 Returns, Showcasing 4 Upcoming Directors Beeta Arts 2024 Returns, Showcasing 4 Upcoming Directors Beeta Arts Festival returns in the midst of biting economic crunch spotlighting four upcoming theatre and film directors and an expanded international participation. This year, the festival, in keeping with its mission as a springboard for emerging African talents and storytelling, is dedicating itself to adapting to stage works of young talents sourced via its Beeta Arts Foundation. It showcases three fledgling female theatre directors and a male director from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. Among the three female directors is Lindsey Efejuku, who…

As Netflix Reduced Investment In Nigerian Originals, Shareholders Respond As Netflix Reduced Investment In Nigerian Originals, Shareholders Respond Shareholders have expressed their feelings over Netflix’s reduction in the number of Nigerian Originals, sparking rumors that the streaming giant might be exiting Nigeria, similar to Amazon Prime’s pullout last year. However, on December 4, 2024, Netflix denied any plans to withdraw from the Nigerian market. Director Kunle Afolayan had expressed disappointment at the cutback during the ZUMA International Film Festival in Abuja. He explained that while his project, Anikulapo Seasons 2 and 3, had already been completed and approved by Netflix,…

Former Governor Fayemi, Tasks African Leaders To Learn From Ghana Politics Dr Kayode Fayemi Former Governor Fayemi, Tasks African Leaders To Learn From Ghana Politics Former Governor of Ekiti State Dr Kayode Fayemi charged African political actors to emulate Ghana’s politics, especially its electoral process. Fayemi, who also served as chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) stated this in his congratulatory message to Ghana’s president-elect, John Mahama, on his victory in the country’s recent general elections. In a statement he issued yesterday, Fayemi commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) for his gracious…

GOV OYEBANJI PRESENTS N146 MILLION TO APPRECIATE 46 LANDOWNERS AT OKE AKO Oyebanji Presents N146m To Appreciate 46 Landowners At Oke Ako …the centre is a great economic asset capable of becoming a hub for training of tractor drivers, assembling and repairs of tractors Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday handed out cheques to the tune of N146 million as compensation to 46 indigenes of Oke Ako Ekiti whose land were acquired for commercial agriculture. A total 4,000 hectares of land was allocated to young farmers in the “Bring Back the Youth in Agriculture” scheme done in partnership…

At 82, Nollywood veteran Mama Rainbow, ‘life just getting started’ Actress Idowu Philips At 82, Nollywood veteran Mama Rainbow, ‘life just getting started’ Nollywood actress, Idowu Philips, popularly known as “Mama Rainbow”, on Sunday celebrated her 82nd birthday. Mama Rainbow took to her Instagram page, @mamarainbowofficial, to celebrate this milestone. She wrote: “Age is just a number! 🎉 At 82, I’ve decided life is just getting started. I refuse to get old -feeling 45 and fabulous every single day! 💪✨️ Stay young at heart, my friends. #youngAtHeart#82TheNew45#NeverTooLate#AgelessVibes” 😄😄😄 happy Sunday my children my family and friends.” Some colleagues in the…

Final list of successful candidates for Fire Service recruitment is out Final list of successful candidates for Fire Service recruitment is out “The documentation exercise will begin at 10 a.m. daily from Monday till Dec. 21, 2024.” The Federal Government has released the final list of successful candidates in the Federal Fire Service (FFS) 2023 recruitment exercise. This was disclosed in a statement by Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) on Saturday in Abuja. According to the Secretary, the names of successful candidates had been uploaded to the Board’s portal. He called…

‘The Wizard of Oz’ movie, Judy Garland’s ruby slippers, sold for $28 million at auction ‘The Wizard of Oz’ movie, Judy Garland’s ruby slippers, sold for $28 million at auction On Saturday, bidding opened at $1.55 million and rose quickly. According to the lot page, 25 bidders participated. Pair of ruby slippers which was used in the classic 1939 film‚ ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota in 2005, was sold at auction for $28 million on Saturday, December 7. The slippers was one of four surviving pairs Garland wore in the…

Ogunyemi elected as first black President of Canadian Medical Association Bolu Ogunyemi Ogunyemi elected as first black President of Canadian Medical Association A Nigeria professor, Bolu Ogunyemi has been elected president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), becoming the first Black person to hold the position in the association’s 158-year history. Ogunyemi, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a dermatologist in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, won the election against Susan MacDonald. As president, Ogunyemi will represent the CMA in engagements with the media, provincial and territorial medical associations, government bodies, and other partner…