Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Okpebholo, Idahosa receive Certificates of Return – INEC Okpebholo receiving his certificate of return The presentation of the Certificates of Return ceremony took place at the headquarters of INEC in Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented Certificates of Return to the Governor-elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Hon. Dennis Idahosa AS winners of last Saturday’s Edo governorship election. The presentation of the Certificates of Return ceremony which took place at the headquarters of INEC in Abuja was witnessed by the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi…

Victoria Okumu Wins Gold In 1,500m Freestyle At University Of Lagos Victoria Okumu Wins Gold In 1,500m Freestyle At University Of Lagos With just nine laps remaining, Okumu accelerated, creating a slight gap that she maintained until the finish line to secure the gold medal. Victoria Okumu from the United States International University of Kenya emerged victorious in the highly competitive 1,500m freestyle event held at the University of Lagos swimming pool on Wednesday, September 25. She faced fierce competition from Egypt’s Zelha Haytham, who put up a strong fight for the gold medal. The race featured several talented swimmers,…

Oyebanji, Sanwo-Olu, Olanipekun To Lead 2024 Edge’s Brands Award The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji; his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and former Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) President, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) will lead other prominent dignitaries and industry giants at the 2024 Marketing Edge’s Brands and Advertising Excellence Award in Lagos on Saturday. According to a release by Mr. John Ajayi, the CEO Marketing Edge Magazine, organisers of the event which is slated to hold at the Balmoral Convention Center, Ikeja, Governor Oyebanji will be presented the Governor of the Year Award (Inclusive Leadership and Grassroots Development), in recognition…

More Than 50 Accredited Observers Declare Edo Election Credible The Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA) yesterday declared that the Edo State governorship election was free, fair and credible, adding that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conformed with most of the standards. The centre, a coalition of 51 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accredited observer organisations, at a press conference in Benin city, Edo State capital, said, through its convener of the centre, Dr. Gabriel Nwambu and secretary, Mr. Osaretin Omoh, that the coalition was presenting an unbiased report of findings. The position of this coalition of…

Etebo Explains Reason Behind His Move To Turkish Division 2 Club Etebo Explains Reason Behind His Move To Turkish Division 2 Club Oghenekaro Peter Etebo, former Super Eagles midfielder, has opened up on his decision to join Turkish second division club, Genclerbirligi. Etebo, 28, made a surprise move to the Red and Black this summer. The combative midfielder rejected offers from Israel and first division clubs in Turkey to pitch tent with the modest side. The former Warri Wolves player was sidelined for close to one year with injury. He trained at Genclerbirligi’s facilities, while recovering from the injury. The…

Champions League Final: Bidding Reopens For UEFA 2027 Bidding Reopens For UEFA 2027 The new host stadium for the 2027 final is expected to be announced in May or June 2025. UEFA has reopened the bidding for stadiums to host the 2027 Champions League final, after the match was stripped from Milan. The San Siro was to be the venue for the showcase final but, after Milan officials failed to assure Uefa that planned redevelopment work would not hamper the event, European football’s governing body opted to take it away from them. AC Milan and Inter Milan are considering building…

Soludo Ready To Pay N70,000 To Workers, Announces Free Education In Public Schools Chukwuma Soludo Soludo Ready To Pay N70,000 To Workers, Announces Free Education In Public Schools Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has pledged to commence implementation of the N70,000 new national minimum wage for the state workforce from October, 2024. He also declared a full free education in the state public schools, including primary, junior secondary and senior secondary schools. Governor Soludo made the declaration on Thursday at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center, Awka while meeting with head teachers and principals in public primary and secondary…

FG Planning To Have NIN Registration,  Taxing Income Earning Foreigners In Nigeria FG Planning To Have NIN Registration And Taxing Income Earning Foreigners In Nigeria FG through Federal Executive Council (FEC) is proposing an amendment to the National Identity Management Commission Act No. 23, 2007 to allow for foreigners living in the country to be issued the National Identification Number. The FEC, on Wednesday, also proposed the Economy Stabilisation Bill to pave the way for the taxing of foreigners living and working in Nigeria. The two proposed legislation are aimed to “expand the scope of registrable persons to include foreign…

Egbin Power Drives: Promoting Academic Excellence with 9th Scholarship Awards Ag. CFO, Egbin Power, Yetunde Sorinola; CEO, Egbin Power, Mokhtar Bounour; School Administrator, Powerfields Schools, Ngozi Emezue and Head of Corporate Communications & CSR, Egbin Power, Felix Ofulue (right)with the scholars during the award presentation to beneficiaries of Egbin Power’s 9th Scholarship Programme, held in Ikorodu, Lagos. Egbin Power Drives: Promoting Academic Excellence with 9th Scholarship Awards Egbin Power continues its unwavering commitment to promoting academic excellence and sustainable development through its annual scholarship programme. In its 9th edition, the initiative welcomed a new cohort of beneficiaries, reinforcing the company’s…

From N33000 to N77 000, FG lifts Corps members’ monthly allowance Corps members From N33000 to N77 000, FG lifts Corps members’ monthly allowance The Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to N77,000, effective from July 2024. In the former, Corps members received a monthly allowance of Thirty-Three Thousand Naira (N33,000). This adjustment aligns with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act of 2024, aimed at improving compensation for workers across the country. The approval was communicated in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, dated September…