Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tiwa Savage shares story on when she refused a gift of Range Rover Tiwa-Savage Tiwa Savage shares story on when she refused a gift of Range Rover. Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage, has said that she once returned a Range Rover given to her as a birthday gift by an admirer. In an interview on The Beat 99.9 FM, Savage shared that she decided to return the vehicle because she was not interested in the person who gave it to her. “I once got a Range Rover for my birthday, but I returned it because I was not feeling…

Tinubu asks Northerners and  leaders to come up with solutions to challenges Shettima and Northern leaders Tinubu asks Northerners and  leaders to come up with solutions to challenges. President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged Northern leaders to seek robust solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the region. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Northern Nigerian Youth Development, organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja. The theme of the roundtable was ‘Empowering the Next Generation: Strategies for Sustainable Youth Development in Northern Nigeria’. He said that the legacies of Sir…

NNPC Has Unveiled Utapate Crude Oil Blend Into International Market NNPC Has Unveiled Utapate Crude Oil Blend Into International Market. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially introduced its newest crude oil grade, Utapate, to the international market. According to a statement by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, this development follows the successful lifting of the first cargo of 950,000 barrels of Utapate crude oil in July 2024, bound for Spain. The Utapate crude oil blend is a joint endeavor between NNPC Ltd and its partner, Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production…

UK Visa Application Centres Relocation, New Management Employed The United Kingdom Embassy in Nigeria announced on Tuesday a change in its visa application centres, with a new supplier taking over their management. The transition, which is expected to affect some applicants, may result in changes to the locations where documents are submitted and collected. In a statement via its X (formerly Twitter) account, the Embassy informed the public that affected customers would be contacted directly via email with specific instructions. “The supplier of our visa application centres in Nigeria is changing. During this transition, some customers may submit and collect…

FAAC shares a total of N1.411trn October 2024 revenue to FG, States, LGs …a total gross revenue of N2.668 trillion was available in October 2024. A total sum of N1.411 trillion October 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue has been shared with the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the November 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Bauchi State and chaired by the Accountant General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Madein. In a statement on Wednesday, Bawa Mokwa Director (Press and Public Relations) in the Office of the Accountant General of…

Speaker Abbas describes Ebele Jonathan as a man of peace as he clocks 67 Hon. Abbas Tajudeen Speaker Abbas describes Ebele Jonathan as a man of peace as he clocks 67. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Wednesday felicitated former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, as he clocks 67, calling him a peacemaker. Speaker Abbas, in a congratulatory message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described ex-President Jonathan as a peacemaker, bridge-builder, and nationalist. Abbas said ex-President Jonathan has become “a symbol of democracy” who has continued to preach peace…

Prestigious US Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award given to Archbishop  Isaac Idahosa Archbishop Isaac Idahosa  …a significant milestone in Idahosa’s illustrious career, celebrating his unwavering commitment to service. Archbishop Designate Isaac Idahosa has been honoured with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, signalling his significant contributions to nation-building and volunteerism. The prestigious award, conferred by Americorps and the Office of the President of the United States, was presented by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., in acknowledgement of Archbishop Idahosa’s lifelong commitment to community service and social transformation. This distinguished honour is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving…

Senator Ndume seeks support for late Ifeanyi Ubah’s widow, to replace her husband in Senate Senator Ndume seeks support for late Ifeanyi Ubah’s widow, to replace her husband in the Senate. Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has pleaded to the upper chamber to give assistance to the widow of the late Ifeanyi Ubah, asking her to replace her husband as the senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District. Mr Ndume appealed on Tuesday during the valedictory session organised by the Senate in honour of the late senator. Mr Ubah, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), died at the age…

The Divine Smiles Foundation International Chairman, Prince Eerik A ODIGIE, congratulate Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole on his appointment as the Honourable commissioner for Health Ẹdo State I want to heartily congratulate my brother on his deserving appointment as the commissioner for Health by our action governor Sen. Monday okpebholo aka Akpakomiza as he has made the best decision to pick a pragmatic, vibrant and innovative youth, well prepared to serve having studied for over two decades in our of Nigeria’s finest ivory tower and Harvard school of medicine USA to become one of Nigeria’s best trained medical practitioner as a…

The Divine Smiles Foundation International Chairman, Prince Eerik A ODIGIE, congratulate Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole on his appointment as the Honourable commissioner for Health Ẹdo State I want to heartily congratulate my brother on his deserving appointment as the commissioner for Health by our action governor Sen. Monday okpebholo aka Akpakomiza as he has made the best decision to pick a pragmatic, vibrant and innovative youth, well prepared to serve having studied for over two decades in our of Nigeria’s finest ivory tower and Harvard school of medicine USA to become one of Nigeria’s best trained medical practitioner as…