Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Charles Okocha reveals pre-wedding photos Nollywood actor and comedian Charles Okocha has shared pre-wedding photos of himself and his fiancée. Okocha took to his Instagram page on Tuesday to release a slew of photos of the lovebirds adorned in white regalia. The couple also dazzled in black and yellow traditional attire. The actor captioned the post: “MICHARLES2024 ”. Okocha also shared a video of himself holding hands with his wife-to-be in an unidentified location abroad. The actor-turned-rapper, who is also fondly called Igwe 2Pac or Mr Phenomenal, has been featured in several Nollywood films. He is well known for…

DisCos Give New Meter Prices For Nigerians DisCos Give New Meter Prices For Nigerians. Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have announced new prices for various electricity meter models, marking the second price hike in four months. The new prices, effective from Tuesday November 5, 2024, shows the deregulation of Meter Asset Providers (MAP) as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to the DisCos, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from about N117,000 to N149,800, depending on the distribution company and meter vendor. DisCos Give New Meter Prices For Nigerians. This recent hike came after…

Welcome to Another Edition of Global Influence Summit on Nov 10 YPF member, Anambra in awareness walk for the Global Influence Summit Another Edition of Global Influence Summit comes up on Nov 10. The Anambra State chapter of the Young Professionals Forum will hold the second edition of its annual Global Influence Summit on November 10, 2024. The event which is tagged “Establishing Kingdom Influence,” is scheduled to begin at 11:30 am at the Anambra State headquarters of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Umunya. The event, according to the Anambra State President of YPF, Nnamdi Anene, is a “high powered…

Ogun pensioners shower praises on Abiodun for N20,000 wage lift Governor Dapo Abiodun Ogun pensioners shower praises on Abiodun for N20,000 wage lift. The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ogun State Branch, on Tuesday, commended the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, for implementing a wage increase for all categories of its members in the state. In a letter titled “New Wage Increase to Ogun Pensioners: Expression of Gratitude,” signed by State Chairman Comrade Waidi Oloyede, Secretary Comrade Bola Lawal, and State Treasurer Comrade O. Ogabi, the union expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the governor for his consideration and support towards state retirees.…

New education minister returns admission age limit to 18-year DR TUNJI ALAUSA New education minister returns admission age limit to 18-year. The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country. He also hinted at the possibility of reviewing the nation’s education policy. However, the minister stated that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to void over 22,700 degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from some “fake” universities in neighbouring Togo and the Benin Republic. Alausa spoke on Tuesday at his inaugural ministerial press conference, which is…

Netanyahu Gives Description of Trump’s Victory as Greatest Comeback, New Beginning in the US-Israel Alliance Trump and Netanyahu Trump’s victory is a greatest return to power and renewal of alliance between US and Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated Donald Trump, who claimed victory in the US presidential election, calling it “history’s greatest comeback” and a new beginning in the US-Israel alliance. “Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America. This is a huge victory!” said…

Trump Shines as he Delivers Victory Speech at Campaign HQ The elected 47th President of United States, Donald Trump has delivered victory speech after crossing 270 Electoral College votes threshol. Trump delivered the historic speech at Campaign Headquarters on Wednesday morning in Florida. The Republican Party Presidential Candidate appreciated his supporters and American voters for their support. Trump Shines as he Delivers Victory Speech at Campaign HQ He defeated Vice President, Kamala Harris during United States Presidential Election held on Tuesday. Trump hailed his supporters for their resilience and dedication throughout the campaign. He promised to make America great again…

Governor Sule Erases State-LG Joint Account In Nasarawa, Giving Autonomy To LG Governor Abdullahi Sule Governor Sule Erases State-LG Joint Account In Nasarawa, Giving Autonomy To LG. Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has officially ended the joint account system previously shared between the state government and its 13 local government areas. This decision, confirmed on Tuesday by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, aligns with a Supreme Court ruling that grants financial independence to all 774 local governments in Nigeria. Speaking in Lafia, Ahemba emphasized that Governor Sule’s administration is dedicated to transparency and upholding…

FG gives pledge of single-digit interest loans to SMEs by 2025 FG gives pledge of single-digit interest loans to SMEs by 2025. The Federal Government has stated that it will begin disbursement of loans at a single-digit interest rate to Small and Medium Enterprises by the third quarter of 2025. The Senior Special Assistant on job creation and MSMEs, Temitola Adekunle-Johnson, made this announcement at a Nationwide Townhall and Sensitization Programme on the Presidential Grant and Loan Scheme for MSMEs on Tuesday in Abuja. Adekunle-Johnson said the government was targeting the MSMEs with its intervention programmes because small businesses need…

NiMet, NCDC collaborate on data sharing and information exchange The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike and the Director General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike and the Director General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris The Nigerian Meteorological Agency signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday in Abuja with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on data sharing and information exchange. According to a joint statement from both agencies, the primary goal is to establish a structured framework for data sharing and…