Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

2024 in Review: Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Many Laurels for Outstanding Legislative Impact  Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Many Laurels for Outstanding Legislative Impact Senator Gbenga Daniel’s Many Laurels for Outstanding Legislative Impact As 2024 draws to a close, Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel‘s legislative footprint in the 10th Assembly stands out as a remarkable testament to effective representation. In just 18 months since taking office, the former Governor of Ogun State has accomplished what many senators might not achieve in a full term, garnering multiple recognitions that validate his exceptional performance, writes Seunmanuel Faleye. A Season of Accolades The closing months of 2024…

Lagos APC points out LG, LCDA election conduct in 2025 APC logo Lagos APC points out LG, LCDA election conduct in 2025 The ruling All Progressives Congress in Lagos State says council election will be held in all 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas in 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, made this clarification in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, following speculations about the status of the 37 LCDAs in the state. “In recent times, the leadership of the APC in Lagos State has been inundated by the…

Haastrup, new Owa-Obokun gets staff of office from Governor Adeleke Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Haastrup, new Owa-Obokun gets staff of office from Governor Adeleke Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, presented the staff of office and instrument of appointment to the newly-appointed Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup. The event, held at the entrance to Obokungbusi town hall, Ilesa, was attended by prominent Nigerians and traditional rulers. Among them were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Adedotun; the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi; the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, the Orangun…

Tariff review: Telecom operators not guaranteeing service availability if issues not addressed Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Telecom operators not guaranteeing service availability if issues not addressed Telecom operators not guaranteeing service availability if issues not addressed. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has warned that operators could not continue to guarantee service availability while the sector might face grim consequences if nothing was done to increase the existing tariff. ALTON said this in a statement issued by its Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, in Lagos. The statement was obviously issued in response to the recent reports that the…

Kumuyi asks for Christians involvement in politics, not complaining Pastor William Kumuyi Kumuyi asks for Christians involvement in politics, not complaining The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi has said Christians should go into politics. Kumuyi who was speaking during a recent chat with journalists, said Christians who shun politics have no right to complain if things are not getting better in the society. He said, “If you look at the situation of Africa, for example, some will say Christians are 35% and perhaps the same for the Muslims while you have others who are non-religious…

Army recognizes Lagbaja, names new recreational park in Plateau after him Army recognizes Lagbaja, names new recreational park in Plateau after him The General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General AE Abubakar, officially unveiled the Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja Recreational Park in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday. According to a statement on the Nigerian Army’s website on Sunday, the park is named in honour of the immediate past president of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), Mariya Lagbaja, recognising her “outstanding contributions to the welfare of officers, soldiers, and their families, particularly within the…

Afreximbank aims for African youths, drive to innovation and empowerment Afrexim bank logo Afreximbank aims for African youths, drive to innovation and empowerment The African Export-Import Bank has intensified its push for greater empowerment opportunities for African youths, emphasising that the continent’s future and relevance in global socio-economic discussions depend on its young population. The bank’s president, Benedict Oramah, made this assertion at the 5th edition of the youth summit organised by the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN), a pan-African non-governmental organisation, held in Abuja. The event was themed “Connecting Africa through Youth Entrepreneurship and Digital Innovation.” In a statement released…

Tiwa Savage Opts For Retirement After Next Release Tiwatope Balogun-Savage Tiwa Savage Opts For Retirement After Next Release Nigerian singer, Tiwatope Balogun-Savage popularly called Tiwa Savage has hinted at retirement after the release of her next album. Tiwa hinted in her Instagram story on Saturday morning that she was “tired”, adding that she has tried her best. “This might be my last studio album. I am tired, I don try,” she wrote. She, however, did not reveal the title and release date of the album. Tiwa broke even after releasing her breakout single ‘Kele Kele Love’ in 2010 and established…

There’s no presidential interference in NNPC’s operations and leadership movements There’s no presidential interference in NNPC’s operations and leadership movements The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has refuted claims that promotions at the nation’s oil company in recent years have been reduced to ethnicity, religion and political affiliations. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, in his rebuttal article titled ‘Setting the record straight: Meritocracy and milestones at NNPC’, said the important concerns raised by Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, necessitated his article to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership structure of the…

OONI VISITS WARM SPRING, PRAISES OYEBANJI FOR TOURISM AND AGRIC DEVELOPMENT OONI VISITS WARM SPRING, PRAISES OYEBANJI FOR TOURISM AND AGRIC DEVELOPMENT Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Saturday paid a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi at the Warm Spring Resort, Ikogosi- Ekiti. The Governor was accompanied on the visit by Senator Yemi Adaramodu, MHR Akintunde Rotimi, and Commissioner for Budget, Niyi Adebayo, among others. Also present during the visit were the Chairman, Cavista Holdings, Ltd, John Olajide and some directors of the company as well as the Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, HRM Oba Adebayo Adewole. HE…