Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

MultiChoice gives donations of N1.6bn medical supplies to Sickle Cell Foundation MultiChoice gives donations of N1.6bn medical supplies to Sickle Cell Foundation MultiChoice Nigeria, a leading pay TV provider and owner of DStv and GOtv, has further demonstrated its commitment to improving healthcare delivery with the donation of medical supplies valued at N1.6billion to the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN). The donation comprises vital medical items, including personal protective equipment (PPE) isolation gowns, test kits, and medical infrared thermometers. These items are aimed at supporting the foundation’s ongoing efforts to provide healthcare services to individuals living with sickle cell disorder…

Tems breaks record as number 1 African female to own stakes in American soccer club Temilade Openiyi Tems breaks record as number 1 African female to own stakes in American soccer club Singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined the ownership group of San Diego FC, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club in the United States. The club announced the two-time Grammy award winner’s inclusion in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting her new role within its executive team. Born in Lagos, the singer expressed her excitement about the opportunity, emphasizing football’s ability to unite people. “I am thrilled…

EU Unveils €200 Billion For AI Initiative Mobilization European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen [Photo: Courtesy] EU Unveils €200 Billion for AI Initiative Mobilization At the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched InvestAI, an initiative to mobilise €200 billion for investment in AI, including a new European fund of €20 billion for AI gigafactories. This large AI infrastructure is needed to allow open, collaborative development of the most complex AI models and to make Europe an AI continent. The announcement comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s January declaration…

Primate Ayodele Receives Former Liberia President, George Weah Primate Ayodele and George Weah Primate Ayodele Receives Former Liberia President, George Weah To Nigeria • George has come to honour and grace Primate Ayodele on the two-day grand finale of his annual thanksgiving programme Nigeria – The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has welcomed the former president of Liberia, George Weah to Nigeria. The former president is in Nigeria on the invitation of Primate Ayodele to grace the two-day grand finale of his annual thanksgiving programme slated for tomorrow Thursday, 13th of February, 2025 and Friday, 14th…

‘I did not say that I am running for the office of President of Nigeria’ –  Adesina Dr Akinwunmi Adesina ‘I did not say that I am running for the office of President of Nigeria’ –  Adesina Akinwunmi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has dismissed media reports linking him to the 2027 presidential race. During an interview, he was asked if he would like to run for the post of president of Nigeria after his tenure at the African Development Bank expires, he said, “I will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in…

PFN asks Nigeria Christian to channel efforts to nation’s rebirth The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke PFN asks Nigeria Christian to channel efforts to nation’s rebirth President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis-Wale Oke, has urged Christians nationwide to focus on nation-building. He made the call in his welcome address at the opening of the 18th National Biennial Conference and the 40th anniversary of PFN in Abuja on Wednesday. The theme of the conference, which ends on Friday is ‘The rebirth of a great nation’, based on Isaiah 60:8. Oke stated that Christians…

LG Donates Solar-Powered Borehole, Enhancing Access to Clean Water In Kano Community Attendance includes the Imam of the local mosque, Hon. Samani Abdullahi, H.O.D. Wash Nassarawa LGA, Hon. Kamal I.G Kawaji, and many others LG Donates Solar-Powered Borehole, Enhancing Access to Clean Water In Kano Community In a bold move to tackle the pressing issue of clean water access, LG Electronics has unveiled a solar-powered borehole for the Kawaji Saunar MamaU community in Nassarawa Local Government, Kano State, Nigeria. This initiative is part of LG’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, which is dedicated to fostering sustainable development and elevating the…

Report on Archbishop Benson-Idahosa’s discontent with PFN, CGMI dismisses rumour Archbishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa Report on Archbishop Benson-Idahosa’s discontent with PFN, CGMI dismisses rumour The Church of God Mission International has refuted media reports that its spiritual leader, Archbishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, expressed disappointment in the leadership of Bishop Wale Oke, the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday by CGMI’s Director of Administration, Rev Yari Ekiyor, titled, ‘Church of God Mission International Sets the Record Straight: Standing for Truth,’ the Church of God Mission International said it rejected the false claim in the publication. Rev. Ekiyor…

About 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer each year – WHO About 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer each year – WHO • WHO distributes childhood cancer medicines at no cost in Mongolia and Uzbekistan. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, says that every year, an estimated 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer. Ghebreyesus said this on Wednesday during an online media conference on global health issues. According to him, in high-income countries, almost 90 per cent of children survive while in low-income and middle -income countries, survival rates are often below 30 per cent. “In 2018, WHO established a Global…

NLC takes it tough on MTN, Airtel, Glo on tariff hikes, orders boycott NLC takes it tough, orders boycott of MTN, Airtel, Glo on tariff hikes • Telecom to be shutdown from March 1, 2025, if reversal is not effected by February 29 – NLC The Central Working Committee of the Nigerian Labour Congress has directed workers and other willing citizens to boycott services of telecommunications giants such as MTN, Airtel and Glo beginning from 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 13, 2025, over tariff hikes. The decision was announced in a statement by Joe Ajaero, NLC president, and Emmanuel…