Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Renowned Actor Nkem Owoh unveils  ‘Game of the Gods’ Nkem Owoh Renowned Actor Nkem Owoh unveils  ‘Game of the Gods’ “Game of the Gods”, a new film is ready to hit the screens soon. The announcement was made by actor Nkem Owoh, known for his captivating performances in Nollywood, who shared the news on social media. Movie lovers have shown their enthusiasm, with comments flooding in from followers. A user, Ekene Umenwa, affectionately referred to Owoh as “Daddy,” showing admiration for the veteran actor. Another fan, Constance Cee, praised Owoh as a “legend,” highlighting his enduring impact on the film…

Events as Lions Clubs encourage students  with donations, tree planting Events as Lions Clubs encourage students  with donations and tree planting. In celebration of International Literacy Day 2024, the Lagos Metropolitan Lions Club and Ikeja Lions Club has organized a charitable event at Anifowose Primary School on Friday. The initiative included the distribution of free exercise books and stationery materials, as well as a tree-planting effort on the school premises. The event aimed to improve educational resources for students, with 2,000 exercise books provided to pupils from kindergarten through primary six. Also, over 3,000 various writing materials were given to…

PHOTOS: GOVERNORS SANWO-OLU, ABIODUN, EX-PRESIDENT OBASANJO AT 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE OF BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO AT THE FAITH TABERNACLE (WINNERS’ CHAPEL), CANAANLAND, OTA

Olori Atuwatse III Honored With US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award This is the highest recognitions given to individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving lives. Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, of Warri Kingdom, has received the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and also been recognized by the New York State Assembly for her humanitarian efforts. US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honor conferred by Americorps and the office of the President of the United States. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr award is in recognition of the Olori ‘s lifelong dedication to community building and humanitarian…

Ned Nwoko To Join Senate To Review 1999 Constitution, Already Submitted Six Bills For Endorsement Ned Nwoko Ned Nwoko To Join Senate To Review 1999 Constitution, Already Submitted Six Bills For Endorsement Yesterday, I arrived in Kano for the 3-day retreat of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. This review is long overdue, and I am honored to be part of the select few entrusted with this critical task. It is something I’ve been looking forward to, especially as I’ve submitted six bills for recommendation. These include: A bill for an act to alter the constitution…

Nigeria, Mastercard collaborate to support 1million African farmers Nigeria, Mastercard collaborate to support 1million African farmers. Nigeria and Mastercard have announced a groundbreaking partnership to support one million African farmers, aimed at improving yield and agricultural productivity. The project plan includes support for one million agricultural workers across Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania, with a focus on enhancing financial inclusion and digital access to critical services, as well as support from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The partnership deal was sealed during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and executives of Mastercard Corporation on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th…

The duo, Kanayo O Kanayo, Fausat Balogun To Be Honoured With 2024 BON Lifetime Achievement Awards Kanayo O Kanayo and Fausat Balogun The duo, Kanayo O Kanayo, Fausat Balogun To Be Honoured With 2024 BON Lifetime Achievement Awards. Nollywood actors, Kanayo O Kanayo, and Fausat Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, will be recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2024 Best of Nollywood event. Both actors have been regarded as some of the best to have graced Nigerian TV screens for their various contributions to the growth of the movie industry. The BON Awards are dedicated to honouring…

FG plans to cut transportation fares by 40% with CNG adoption FG plans to cut transportation fares by 40% with CNG adoption The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to reduce transportation fares by over 40 per cent through the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas for commercial vehicles. This initiative was unveiled during a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony held in Abuja on Friday, where key stakeholders, including the National Union of Road Transport Workers from Itakpe, Adavi and Ajaokuta train station units gathered to formalise the agreement. The Programme Director of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, Michael…

Tinubu Had Special Jumat Prayer To Mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Tinubu Had Special Jumat Prayer To Mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence As part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined other Muslim faithful for a special Jumat prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement and video shared on X.com by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. According to the statement, the prayer is part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The statement reads, “As part of the activities of…

In 10 months, NIS settled 204,332 passport applications – Interior Minister The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) cleared over 204,332 backlog of passports in 10 months. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while reeling out his ministry’s achievements in the last year, at a media event organised by the ministry on Friday in Abuja. He said assured Nigerians that never again will there be backlogs of passports in Nigeria, with the reform measure in place. “In the last year, we introduced advanced border management technologies, including GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and other surveillance tools and infrastructure, to…