Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Atiku gives explanations for not celebrating 70th year  President Atiku Abubakar Atiku gives explanations for not celebrating 70th year birthday.  Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has shared that he refrained from celebrating his 70th birthday due to the personal losses he endured that year. He revealed that he lost two younger brothers, his father, and his uncle, which overshadowed his milestone. Speaking at a thanksgiving service held at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Cathedral of Unity in Wuse, Zone 3, to mark the 80th birthday of former NDDC Chairman Onyema Ugochukwu, Atiku reflected on his journey. He noted that he was…

Construction Begins At Ogun East Naval Base Site, Senator Gbenga Daniel Notifies Governor Abiodun Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel Construction Begins At Ogun East Naval Base Site, Senator Gbenga Daniel Writes Governor Abiodun. His Excellency, The Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East in the red chambers, has formally notified Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun of the Federal Government’s approval to commence construction of the Abigi-Makun-Omi Naval Base in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. In his letter to the governor, Senator Daniel, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, disclosed that the project, approved under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration,…

Dangote recognised as most tax compliant business organization in Nigeria – FIRS Dangote recognised as most tax compliant business organization in Nigeria. It was a season of award at the weekend for the Dangote Group and its subsidiaries following their recognition as best Nigeria’s best compliant tax payer business organization and FMDQ Gold award winner for being the most active corporate organization in the foreign exchange market. Dangote Indusries Limited (DIL) and Bluestar Shipping, a subsidiary, were recognized as the most compliant in tax payment in the country ahead of the MTN Communication while the country’s leading cement manufacturer, Dangote…

CNN Senior Editor, Busari, Efex De Entertainer To Host MegaStar Magazine Man Of The Decade Award Momentum is gathering ahead of (Megastar Man of the Decade Award (MMOTDA) being organised by MegaStar Magazine, a renowned publication brand that celebrates People, Business and Events. Holding on 1st December, 2024 at the Prestigious Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, an international broadcast journalist and tv host, CNN senior editor for Africa, Stephanie Busari has confirmed availability as the host. Also to feature as co-host is Dr Efex popularly known as Efex De Entertainer. According to the organisers of the…

UK Presents 2-Year Temporary Work Visa To Gain Resourcefulness UK Presents 2-Year Temporary Work Visa to Gain Resourcefulness. The UK government has unveiled the 2-Year Temporary Work Visa, catering to foreign nationals aiming to live and work in the UK for up to two years. This visa is part of the UK’s initiative to draw international talent, address workforce shortages, and support sectors that require seasonal or short-term labor. Understanding the 2-Year Temporary Work Visa The UK 2-Year Temporary Work Visa provides a pathway for individuals to work within the UK for a limited duration. Targeted predominantly towards industries facing…

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Collaborates NDDC, Reveals U-Lesson Educational Tablets Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, partnership in the distribution of 45,000 U-Lesson Educational Tablets in primary and secondary schools across the Niger Delta region. Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu (right), presenting U-Lesson Educational Tablets to a student of Calabar Preparatory School, Master Akpabio Godswill (2nd right), during the launching ceremony at the Banquet hall of the State House in Abuja.From left are the Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie and…

Okonjo-Iweala Remains Only Candidate For WTO Chief Role Position Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Okonjo-Iweala Remains Only Candidate For WTO Chief Role Position. World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current director-general, is the only candidate for the role as her first term nears its end. According to a statement released by the WTO on Saturday, Okonjo-Iweala expressed her readiness to serve a second four-year term on September 16. With no other candidates nominated, her path to reappointment appears secure. The WTO began the selection process for its next director-general on October 8, giving member nations until November 8 to…

Hoplites African Aid Foundation: Transforming Communities with Holistic Solutions In a world grappling with multifaceted challenges, the Hoplites African Aid Foundation (HAAF) stands out as a beacon of hope and empowerment for communities across Africa. Originally founded as the Hoplites Sickle Cell Foundation in April 2021, this dynamic non-profit organization recognized the broader needs of the communities it serves. In November 2023, HAAF rebranded to a more inclusive identity, expanding its mission to encompass crucial areas such as education, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social support for vulnerable populations. At the heart of HAAF’s initiatives lies a fundamental belief that…

MC Oluomo Emerges the Newly Elected NURTW National President Former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos State Chapter, Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was elected the new National President of the Union on Saturday. Akinsanya was the sole candidate in the election, which took place at the Union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road. Delegates from the four Southwest states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti participated in the election. The election, held during the Union’s Quadrennial Delegate Conference, was monitored and observed by the acting National President of the group, Aliyu…

There’s No More  Automatic 10-yr Multiple-Entry Visa For Nigeria, Others National Flag of Canada There’s No More  Automatic 10-yr Multiple-Entry Visa For Nigeria, Others. The Canadian government has announced that the automatic 10-year multiple-entry visa policy for Nigerians and other foreign citizens has been cancelled. While the multiple-entry visa previously allowed holders to enter and leave Canada freely, a government update said that the 10-year multiple-entry visa is no longer viewed as the “standard document.” The decision was aimed to curb immigration after experiencing a post-COVID population surge, the authorities highlighted. According to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC),…