Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NIGERIA’S FIRST LADY, OLUREMI TINUBU ASSURES OF PRESIDENTS’ COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT L-R Erelu Abiola Dosumu; Olori Mariam; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; first lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Wife Of Gov Osun state, Mrs Titilola Adeleke; Olori Temitope and Wife Of former Osun state, governor, Mrs. Oyetola at the inauguration of projects by the first lady of Nigeria, at the Obafemi Awolowo university Ile Ife on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Senator Oluremi Tinubu has come to commission a 2.7km road, ultra-modern hostels at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The First Lady of the Federal Republic…

NNPC Ltd Reassures Host Communities Of Lasting Peace, Prosperity In Niger Delta NNPC Ltd Reassures Host Communities Of Lasting Peace, Prosperity In Niger Delta The NNPC Ltd has reiterated its commitment to work with host communities in the Niger Delta region towards lasting peace and economic prosperity. According to the statement signed on 10th,October, 2024, by Olufemi Soneye,Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Abuja. Group CEO, Mallam Mele Kyari, disclosed this during a dialogue session with the Niger Delta communities held in partnership with the Office of the Senior Specia Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-South) Hon. Gift…

Wema Bank Opens Up #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge To Honour Peculiar Educators in Nigeria Wema Bank Opens Up #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge To Honour Peculiar Educators in Nigeria. As the world celebrates the invaluable contributions of teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Wema Bank proudly joins this global recognition by launching the #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge to honor and reward exceptional educators in Nigeria. This initiative aligns with the bank’s commitment to the theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” Abimbola Agbejule, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, shares her thoughts on this initiative: “At Wema Bank, our dedication to education extends far…

Zenith Bank Women’s Premier Basketball League As Bayelsa Heads To Winning Zenith Bank Women’s Premier Basketball League As Bayelsa Heads To Winning The final 8 of the Zenith Bank/NBBF Women’s Premier Basketball League dunked off yesterday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos with Nigeria Customs Women Basketball team and Bayelsa Whales winning their opening game. Former champion Customs defeated Dolphins, 74-61 points while it ended 60-42 points in the game between Bayelsa Whales and Titans in favour of the Whales. Dolphins started the first quarter with a one point lead, leading the quarter 21-20 while…

Amb. Sylvester Okafor Becomes UNAA President General Amb. Sylvester Okafor Becomes UNAA President General. The United Nations Association of Africa (UNAA) has announced the appointment of Amb. Sylvester Okafor as its new President General, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s history. The appointment, which was made in Abuja Nigeria during the celebration of the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s membership of the United Nations, witnessed the attendance of several dignitaries including the World Peace President, Amb Per Stafsen, from the Kingdom of Denmark A statement by the chairman, Board of Directors of the association, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, said this esteemed…

Bishops David Abioye, Thomas Aremu Prepare For Retirement From Service As Pastors Of Living Faith Church David Abioye and Thomas Aremu Bishops David Abioye, Thomas Aremu Prepare For Retirement From Service As Pastors in Living Faith Church The Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel is set to witness the retirement of Bishops David Olatunji Abioye and Thomas Aremu. There retirements were announced, concluding over four and three decades of dedicated service, respectively. This decision aligns with the operational guidelines of the Mandate, the Church’s constitutional framework. Bishop Thomas Aremu’s valedictory service is set to take place on…

CANEX 2024 Ready To Unleash Bests Of African Culture, Sports, Personalities  In Entertainment Qing Madi CANEX 2024 Ready To Unleash Bests Of African Culture, Sports, Personalities  In Entertainment. The highly anticipated CANEX 2024, celebration of African culture, sports, and entertainment, kicks off on October 16. This year’s edition promises to be an unforgettable experience featuring renowned sports personalities, celebrities, and industry experts. Imane Khelif, an Olympic Gold Medalist and professional boxer from Algeria, will join Nigerian sports icon Valentine Ozigbo, African lead of the Freestyle Football Championship and Director of the World Freestyle Football Association. The event will also showcase…

Spotify: Ayra Starr hits more than 2 billion streams Ayra Starr Ayra Starr reached 2 billion streams Nigerian Ayra Starr has reached a major success, surpassing over 2 billion streams on Spotify across all credits, according to data from Spotify tracking platform, Kworb. With the achievement, announced on October 10, 2024, comes months after the release of her second studio album, The Year I Turned 21, which alone has drawn over 500 million streams on the platform. Ayra Starr’s accomplishment places her among a select group of Nigerian musicians, including Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, Wizkid, CKay, and Davido, who have…

South Korean Novelist Han Kang shines as winner of 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature South Korean Novelist Han Kang shines as winner of 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. Author Han Kang has been given the prestigious 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, recognised for her “intense poetic prose” that explores historical traumas and the fragility of human life. The 53-year-old novelist is known for works such as The Vegetarian, The White Book, Human Acts, and Greek Lessons. After the announcement, Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, revealed that he had spoken with Han Kang shortly after the news…

NDLEA clears airway on issue regarding visa clearance for married women NDLEA NDLEA clears airway on issue regarding visa clearance for married women. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced a review of its visa clearance procedures. A controversial requirement, which mandated married women to submit an approval letter from their husbands as part of the visa application process, caused widespread debate on social media on Wednesday. Many disregarded the policy, describing it as old-fashioned and discriminatory. While replying, the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a notice on Thursday, stated that the provision had been removed as part of…