Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

PROBLEM OF ALMAJIRI, OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN CAN BE TACKLED – OLUREMI TINUBU • Tinubu hopes those in charge of Almajiri system must be registered by the appropriate authorities to avoid exploitation ..Receives Executive Secretary and Exco of National Commission for Almajiri and Out of School Children Education The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu says addressing the issues of Almajiri and Out-of-School Children is huge, challenging but not unsurmountable. She stated this when she received the Executive Secretary and other members of the Executives of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out of School Children in her office. Senator Oluremi…

Bigmandj DJ Andymoore electrifies audience as he turns London upside down with fascinating vibes Bigmandj DJ Andymoore electrifies audience as he turns London upside down with fascinating vibes. The city of London, United Kingdom has never had it so fascinating. The entire showbiz atmosphere in the Kingsland is currently being rejuvenated by no one else than Dj Andy Moore a.k.a BMD, a Nigerian-born creatively endowed disk jockey whose stock in trade is to mesmerize show crooners, electrify event halls and activate alluring joy on showbiz enthusiasts. His innovative and creative styles of blending hit songs on the wheel of steel…

President Tinubu signs N54.99tn 2025 budget into law At the budget signing. Photo: State House President Tinubu signs N54.99tn 2025 budget into law President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the N54.99tn 2025 Appropriation Bill. Tinubu signed the budget in the presence of principal officers of the National Assembly and other top government officials in a small ceremony in his office at the State House, Abuja, on Friday. The bill was passed by the two Chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday, February 13, after Tinubu asked for an increase from the proposed N49.7tn. The National Assembly approved a ₦54.99…

Seunmanuel Faleye Unveils Poetry Collection Tackling Nigeria’s Challenges, Plans Pan-African Tour Seunmanuel Faleye Unveils Poetry Collection Tackling Nigeria’s Challenges, Plans Pan-African Tour Africa Literature Trust Fund is proud to announce the debut of If I Were My Country’s President, a thought-provoking poetry collection by acclaimed Nigerian media personality and poet Seunmanuel Faleye. Scheduled for release on March 1, 2025, the book delves deeply into the complexities of contemporary Nigerian society, offering fresh perspectives and actionable solutions to its critical issues. In this brilliantly written collection, Faleye uses his signature poetic style to explore an array of challenges plaguing modern Nigeria,…

Ramadan begins Saturday as Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia Ramadan begins Saturday as Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom. The month of Ramadan is the ninth of the 12 months of the Islamic calendar. Saudi Royal Court said Taraweeh prayer will be held this evening at Masjid Bin Bāz after Easha Prayer. ‎Also, countries including Qatar, Oman officially announced that Ramadan would be observed on Saturday, March 1. Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto and…

Supreme Court cancels Rivers LG election held in 2024 Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara Supreme Court cancels Rivers LG election held in 2024. The Supreme Court has nullified the October 5, 2024, local government elections conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), declaring them invalid due to violations of the Electoral Act. Delivering the judgment on Friday, Justice Jamilu Tukur ruled that the election failed to meet legal standards, citing substantial irregularities in the process. He noted that RSIEC breached the law by continuing voter registration after announcing the election date, an act that undermined the credibility of…

Bilaterally – Nigeria, Saudi’s HPDC Sign Pact To Boost $7.7trn Halal Economy Bilaterally – Nigeria, Saudi’s HPDC Sign Pact To Boost $7.7trn Halal Economy. • Unveiling Nigeria as a player on the globe. The Vice President, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hassan-Hadejia, said, “This collaboration is an important step in our ambition to not only tap into the lucrative halal market but to establish Nigeria as a leading global player. “We are committed to leveraging this collaboration to create jobs, attract foreign investment, and diversify our economy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President…

Wema Bank Set To Train, Empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses Wema Bank Set To Train, Empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses. …Signs MOU with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Reinforcing its reputation as an institution committed to empowering SMEs, Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has undertaken an initiative to empower 800,000 Nigerian Businesses; following its MOU Signing with Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) on February 25th, 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. SMEDAN is a national agency established in 2003 with the goal of promoting the development…

38th Anti-Corruption Event: EFCC chairman turned down N500m gifts EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede  EFCC chairman once turned down N500m gifts The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, disclosed that he turned down offers of about N500m from various individuals during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Olukoyede spoke at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: Ethics, Integrity, Corruption Risk Assessments and Anti-Corruption at National and Sub-National levels: Sustaining the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The programme was organised by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre, Kano State Public Complaint…

FCT-IRS generates N43.8bn in January Taxes FCT-IRS generates N43.8bn in January Taxes The Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Services says it has generated N43.8bn in taxes for January 2025, describing the development as a “very strong” start for the year. The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS, Ango Abdullahi stated this on Thursday while addressing the press during a tax sensitization event in Abuja. Abdullahi said the IRS had generated N262bn in 2024, surpassing its target of N250bn. He commended some employers for filing their annual returns by the given January 30 deadline, while encouraging employees and residents to file their…