Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Lagos walks during International Day for Tolerance asking for unity, peace Top government officials and others at the event Lagos engages in walks during International Day for Tolerance. The Lagos State Government joined the global community in commemorating the 2024 International Day for Tolerance at the weekend with a renewed call for peace, inclusivity, and unity among its diverse population. The event, themed “Tolerance Projects the Beauty in the Diversity of Human Groups”, was held on Saturday at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa. Top government officials and others during the walk It featured a Walk for Tolerance from the auditorium…

President Tinubu has congratulated Aiyedatiwa on electoral victory Lucky Aiyedatiwa President Tinubu has congratulated Aiyedatiwa on electoral victory. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday felicitated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for winning Saturday’s governorship election held in the state. The president also commended the peaceful conduct of the process. Tinubu’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on election in Ondo State.’ The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday declared Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, as the winner of the election.…

Chief librarian of Nigeria gives record of more than 1m ISSN issued in 50 years National Library of Nigeria Chief librarian of Nigeria gives record of more than 1m ISSN issued in 50 years. The Chief Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Prof. Veronica Anunobi, has revealed that the institution has issued over one million International Standard Book Numbers since its inception in 1974. Anunobi also stressed that the library will continue to foster access for stakeholders in the world of knowledge production. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday ahead of the library’s 60th anniversary, Anunobi,…

Black and shine beauty, Chidimma Adetshina emerges second at Miss Universe 2024 Chidimma Adetshina Nigeria’s Black and shine beauty, Chidimma Adetshina emerges second at Miss Universe 2024. Nigeria’s representative, Chidimma Adetshina, finished as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico. The final moments of the prestigious event at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico announced early Sunday morning saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women stood poised to claim the crown. The competition, described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance…

Celebrations as abducted nurse escaped, spending six years in Boko Haram captivity Aisha and Fayina with young Muhammed Having spent six years in Boko Haram captivity, 42-year-old nurse, Alice Loksha has escaped. Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri, the state capital, on Friday, the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, North-East, Major General Wahdi Shuaibu, said she was captured while working at a UNICEF office in Kala Balge The commander, who was represented by his deputy, Maj. Gen. Kenneth Chigbu, also announced the escape of another abducted woman, Fayina Ali, who was captured by Boko Haram insurgents…

Celebrations as Chidimma Adetshina emerges Miss Universe 2024 first runner-up Chidimma Adetshina Through thick and thin, Chidimma Adetshina was proud to be second. Nigerians and admirers worldwide are celebrating Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, for her achievement as the first runner-up at the just-concluded Miss Universe 2024 pageant. The final moments of the prestigious event at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico early Sunday morning saw an electrifying face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women poised to claim the crown. Though Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, ultimately won the crown, Adetshina’s grace, intelligence, and poise have captivated…

Dangote Cement Ibese Cheers Senior Citizens In Host Communities …attended to urgent needs of health of senior citizens. Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant at the weekend extended the frontier of its social investments in the wellbeing of its 17 host communities when it hosted the senior citizens in the communities offering them free medical services and mobility equipment for the people with disabilities including wheelchairs The Company said the gesture was aimed at complementing the effort of the government in improving the lives of the people of Ogun state especially those in whose territory the leading cement manufacturer operates. Tagged “A…

APC, Ready To Take Charge Of Abia In 2027 If There’s Unity, Says Akpabio’s Aide, Hon. Nicholas Ikenna Ukwa Hon. Ikenna Nicholas Ukwa APC, Ready To Take Charge Of Abia In 2027 If There’s Unity. The Senior Legislative Aide to the Nigerian Senate President, Hon. Ikenna Nicholas Ukwa, on Friday, 15th November 2024, hosted the Ohafia LGA APC ward chairmen and stakeholders at his country home in Amaekpu Ohafia, Ohafia LGA, Abia State. While addressing the ward chairmen and leaders from the three clans that make up Ohafia LGA—Nkporo, Abiriba, and Ohafia—Hon. Ukwa stated that the purpose of the…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa Of APC Is Being Declared Winner Of Ondo Election Lucky Aiyedatiwa Lucky Aiyedatiwa Of APC Is Being Declared Winner Of Ondo Election. Megastar reports that the candidate of the All Progressive congress, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been declared winner of the Ondo governorship election. He defeated his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the PDP by a landslide victory. The final results reads APC – 366,781 PDP – 117,845.

President Bola Tinubu Honours, Confers GCON On Indian PM, Narendra Modi President Tinubu and Narendra Modi President Bola Tinubu Honours, Confers GCON On Indian PM, Narendra Modi The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has honoured the Indian Prime Minister on Sunday, November 17, during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the Presidential villa, Abuja. From reliable source, it was reported that President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on visiting Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The meeting is part of the activities marking the state visit of the Indian…