Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Celebrating Five Years of Impact: OMO Foundation Commissions Borehole Projects to Mark Anniversary Ojo-Ede (OMO) Foundation today marked its 5th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of empowering communities through sustainable development initiatives. To commemorate this milestone, the Foundation commissioned three borehole projects, reinforcing its commitment to improving lives through access to clean water. Founded on October 25, 2019, the OMO Foundation has been dedicated to breaking barriers and building bridges by delivering humanitarian aid and empowering individuals to thrive. From education to healthcare and community development, the Foundation has consistently championed sustainable growth aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals…

Wizkid features Asake, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, in ‘Morayo’ Wizkid Wizkid features Asake, Jazmine Sullivan, Anaïs, in ‘Morayo.’ Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has finally delivered ‘Morayo’, his highly anticipated fifth studio album after months of teasing. The ‘Kese’ crooner announced the body of work across all streaming platforms in the early hours of Friday. ‘Morayo’ is a tribute to Wizkid’s late mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, who passed away in August 2023. The album comprises 16 tracks including, ‘Troubled Mind’, ‘Karamo’, ‘Kese (Dance)’, ‘Bad Girl’, ‘Time’, ‘Piece of My Heart’, ‘Break Me Down’, ‘Bend’, and ‘A…

2024/25 UEFA Nations League: knockout phase and play-off draws, revealed UEFA Nations League (CREDIT: UEFA I X) The knockout phase and play-off draws, revealed, 2024/25 UEFA Nations League. The thrilling conclusion of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League group stage unfolded during the November international break, paving the way for an electrifying knockout phase. The draw for the knockout stage and relegation play-offs was held in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, according to details posted on the league’s X account. Portugal, led by the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, and Spain, the newly crowned UEFA Euro 2024 champions, secured their places in the knockout…

Nigerians paying for new national ID card – NIMC NIMC Nigerians paying for new national ID card – NIMC The National Identity Management Commission says Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card due to limited government revenue. The Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said this at a two-day roundtable organised for journalists in Lagos. He said on Friday that the payment was to ensure that it was produced for only those who needed it. Iwegbu said the decision was made to avoid repeating the mistake of the past efforts to…

Earthshot Prize 2025: Great minds with solutions sought for The earth (Courtesy Pixabay)  Great minds with solutions to the planet’s challenges would be welcomed. The search is on for the next generation of environmental pioneers, with less than two weeks left to enter for the 2025 Earthshot Prize. This follows a record-breaking year for nominations – over 2,000 entries received from 139 countries – and saw Africa host the awards ceremony for the very first time. The star-studded awards ceremony, held in Cape Town, South Africa was broadcast live to millions of people across the continent by MultiChoice, the…

Senate gives confirmation to Omolola Oloworaran as PenCom DG Ms Omolola Oloworaran Senate gives confirmation to Omolola Oloworaran as PenCom DG. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ms Omolola Oloworaran as the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) following the consideration and adoption of the Report of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service during Thursday’s plenary. It would be recalled that President Bola Tinubu had earlier requested the Senate to confirm the appointment. Omolola Oloworaran was appointed Director General of PenCom in July, 2024. She assumed the role in acting capacity pending the conclusion of…

VAT from Lagos equals and beyond 35 other States, FCT in August 2024 VAT from Lagos equals and beyond 35 other States, FCT in August 2024. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has disclosed that Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue generated in Lagos State alone in August 2024 was more than the combined total of 35 other states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to recent data released by the FIRS, the nationwide VAT revenue for August amounted to N444.19 billion, with Lagos contributing an impressive N249.77 billion. The report highlights Lagos as Nigeria’s dominant economic hub, generating over…

Enugu Declared As 23rd Sports Festival Host – NSC Map of Enugu Enugu Declared As 23rd Sports Festival Host – NSC. The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced Enugu State as the host of the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival. The Coal City State was confirmed the host state of the sporting festival after coming top in a competitive bidding process. This marks the first time the South-East state will be hosting the biannual national sports fiesta since its inception in 1973. With the selection of Enugu State for the 23rd edition, the festival promises to uphold its…

Lagos unveils maiden edition of Capital City Race, locks down Ikeja roads Lagos shuts roads for Capital City Race Lagos unveils maiden edition of Capital City Race, locks down Ikeja roads. The Lagos State Government has shut several roads in Ikeja for the maiden edition of the 10 kilometre Capital City Race between 5:00am and 11.00am on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024. A statement from the Ministry of Transportation on Friday said to this end, the following route starting from; Shoprite Alausa Ikeja inwards Billings Way to Kudirat Abiola Way , Opebi Link Bridge, Opebi Glo Tower inward Allen Avenue, Allen…

The media has been urged to play a pivotal role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through responsible and impactful reporting This call was made on Thursday, November 21, 2021, by the Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on SDGs, Lady Diana Ereyitomi Eyo-Enoette, during a media parley held at the Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) premises in Asaba. Addressing a select gathering of media professionals, Lady Eyo-Enoette emphasised that sustainable development is a dynamic process, requiring tailored approaches to address the unique needs and challenges of various communities across the state. She highlighted the critical role of…