Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Pastor Adeboye talks about romance between husband and wife RCCG General Overseeer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye and wife, Foluke Pastor Adeboye talks about romance between husband and wife as essential. RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has opened up about the importance of maintaining romance in marriage, even in the midst of spiritual responsibilities. “Don’t let romance die,” he counselled. In a candid revelation, Adeboye shared that he and his wife, Foluke, still nurture their love with pet names when they are alone, emphasising that “anointing does not reduce romance.” Th pastor in a Friday post on his official Facebook handle,…

In Q2, rail transport generated N1.69bn with 53.14% increase from 2023 Passenger train In 2023, the Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N1.07bn as revenue from passengers. Rail system of Nigeria generated N1.69bn in revenue from passengers in the second quarter of 2024, reflecting a 53.14 per cent increase compared to the N1.10bn recorded in the same period of 2023. This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics in its report released on Thursday. Referring to the report, a total of 689,263 passengers travelled by rail in Q2, representing a growth rate of 45.38 per cent compared to 474,117 passengers in…

FG Insists Private Employers Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage Compulsorily FG Insists Private Employers Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage As A Matter Of Compulsion. The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviation would not be tolerated. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is necessary to address the current economic reality, emphasising that no Nigerian worker, whether in government or private employment, should be paid less than the minimum wage. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Kachollom Daju, stated this on Wednesday while speaking…

FG works on train locomotives to accommodate dual-fuel system Alkali explained the retrofitting process, noting that before the modification, the locomotives ran entirely on diesel. The upgrade now allows them to operate primarily on LNG, with diesel comprising just 30 per cent of their fuel consumption. The Federal Government is set to achieve over 60 per cent savings on diesel costs following successfully retrofitting train locomotives to operate on a dual-fuel system. The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, expressed his satisfaction with the test run in a statement released by the ministry on Friday. He said, “This achievement is…

As Kunle Afolayan wraps up final shoot for ‘Anikulapo’ series, expectations on high side Kunle Afolayan As Kunle Afolayan wraps up final shoot for ‘Anikulapo’ series, expectations on high side. Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has reached the final stage of production for his highly anticipated Anikulapo series. The last part of filming is currently underway in Cape Coast, Ghana, marking the climax of the project, which is being produced by his company, KAP Motion Pictures. Afolayan shared the exciting update on social media, alongside a nod to the support from the National Film Authority of Ghana. The director’s choice to…

Tinubu asks participants of Edo governorship election to conduct themselves appropriately President Tinubu Tinubu asks participants of Edo governorship election to conduct themselves appropriately President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The election is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024. Tinubu implored the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will. A statement by his Special Adviser, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said: “He (Tinubu) believes in the voters’ ability to make informed decisions about their future leaders.…

Iyabo Ojo talks about her upcoming epic movie Iyabo Ojo Iyabo Ojo talks about her upcoming epic movie In her post, the actress shared a sneak peek into the magic unfolding on set, promising fans an unforgettable experience. Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has taken to social media to tease fans about her latest cinematic project, “Labake Olododo.” In an exciting post, the actress shared a sneak peek into the magic unfolding on set, promising fans an unforgettable experience. “Good morning, beautiful people! Another day, another scene, and another step closer to cinematic greatness!” Ojo wrote on her Instagram…

Edun says Nigeria’s Foreign reserves is at $2.35bn net inflow Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun Edun says Nigeria’s Foreign reserves is at $2.35bn net inflow. Nigeria’s foreign reserves have seen a net inflow of about $2.35bn into the Central Bank’s coffers. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the Corporate Customers Forum in Lagos state on Thursday. “There has been a net inflow in the first seven months of this year of about $2.35bn every month,” Edun stated, adding that this increase has played a…

The President Sets Aside UNGA79 Trip For National Issues President Bola Tinubu The President Sets Aside UNGA79 Trip For National Issues. President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this year. In his stead, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual summit. Tinubu “wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding,” a statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed on Thursday. The statement is titled ‘Vice President Shettima…

Hilda Baci, prepared to mentor more chefs in the country Upon successful completion of the class, participants will receive a certification signifying their newly acquired culinary expertise. Celebrated chef, Hilda Baci, has announced plans to empower aspiring chefs across Nigeria and beyond. In a statement issued to PUNCH Online on Thursday, unveiling her Christmas Menu Cooking Class as part of her ongoing mission to equip women with culinary skills, Baci emphasised that the more women who are trained to become economically stable, the better it will be for Nigeria’s economy. In her words, “The more women we can train to…