Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Jürgen Klopp Oversees Red Bull Jan 1 Jürgen Klopp Jürgen Klopp Oversees Red Bull Jan 1. Jürgen Klopp is prepared to make his return to football as head of global soccer at Red Bull, with the former Liverpool manager taking up his position on 1 Jan. 2025. The 57 year old, will oversee Red Bull’s network of clubs, and while he will not be involved in their day-to-day running, he will help with strategic vision, aid the sporting directors, support their global scouting operation and also help with training and developing coaches. Klopp will bring years of experience to the…

Nadal Announces Retirement To End Of Davis Cup Final 2024    Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Day two of Roland-Garros 2022, French Open 2022, Grand Slam tennis tournament at the Roland-Garros stadium on May 23, 2022 in Paris, France. Nadal Announces Retirement To End Of Davis Cup 2024. Tennis legend, Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from tennis at the end of the 2024 season. He will represent Spain in his final appearance at November’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. With his released on Thursday, Nadal said, “I am here to let you know I am retiring from…

Lotus Bank Shows Partnership As A Sponsor Of Youth Devt With NIMSA Games Lotus Bank Shows Partnership As A Sponsor Of Youth Devt With NIMSA Games. Lotus Bank has announced its sponsorship of the Nigerian Medical Students Association (NIMSA) Games, that commenced on October 5, 2024. This was disclosed by managing director of Lotus Bank, Mrs. Kafilat Araoye as part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to youth development, health, and sportsmanship in Nigeria. The NIMSA Games, which will begin with students’ registration, will feature participants from medical institutions across the country. The event is designed to encourage friendly competition, while…

PenCom reveals service chatter framework for contributors, retirees PenCom reveals service chatter framework for contributors, retirees. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Thursday, October 10, reaffirmed its commitment to quality customer service by launching the Service Charter Framework for all stakeholders, especially contributors and retirees. The Acting Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, who launched the service chatter Framework assured that PenCom has an unwavering commitment to ensuring that the services provided to all stakeholders are not only efficient but also uphold the highest standard of professionalism, transparency, and responsiveness. The Acting DG gave this assurance…

FIRS Reveals USSD Code *829# For Taxpayers L-R, Coordinating Director, People Services Group, Anthony Okonkwo; Coordinating Director, Services Support Group, M.L Abubakar; Coordinating Director, Compliance and Enforcement Group, Matthew Gbonjubola; Coordinating Director, Medium Taxpayers’ Group, Dick Irri; Chief of Staff, Tayo Koleosho; chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji; Coordinating Director, Corporate Services Group, Mrs Bolaji Akintola; Coordinating Director, Special Duties, Tamadi Shettima; Coordinating Director, Large Tax Group, Ms Aminat Ado during the unveiling of the agency’s USSD code *829# at the FIRS headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday. FIRS Reveals USSD Code *829# For Taxpayers. To improve ease of…

President Tinubu rejoices with Dabiri-Erewa on 62nd birthday Abike Dabiri-Erewa President Tinubu rejoices with Dabiri-Erewa on 62nd birthday. President Bola Tinubu has congratulated ace broadcaster and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her 62nd birthday on 11 October and commended her passion for building a better Nigeria through her various public roles. A statement issued on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) said President Tinubu recalled Mrs Dabiri-Erewa’s illustrious career in public service, which first brought her to national prominence during her active days as a broadcaster with…

Hon. Benjamin Kalu speaks about how eye challenges will be addressed through coming bills Hon. Benjamin Kalu Hon. Benjamin Kalu speaks about how eye challenges will be addressed through coming bills. “Through the Benjamin Kalu Foundation, I kicked off the End Blindness Project, an outreach targeting thousands of Bende indigenes for eye examinations, treatment, surgery, and glasses prescription. The project is not just for Bende Federal Constituency but for the entire nation as well; the outreach will be extended to other parts of the country.” Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has disclosed that certain bills…