Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Mike Adenuga Lives On, Globacom Sources Dismiss Rumors of Death Mike Adenuga  Mike Adenuga Lives On, Globacom Sources Dismiss Rumors of Death. Reliable sources within Globacom’s establishments have confirmed that Otunba Michael Ishola Adenuga, popularly known as Mike Adenuga, the founder and chairman, is alive and in good health. The reassurance follows rumours and claims on social media suggesting the telecom mogul’s demise. A senior management source from Globacom disclosed that he and his colleagues recently spoke with Adenuga, often regarded as the “Pride of Africa,” dismissing the false reports. “No such thing happened. He is well,” the source affirmed,…

Okpebholo Starts With High Spirit, He Commences Construction of First Flyover in Benin Monday Okpebholo Okpebholo Starts With High Spirit, He Commences Construction of First Flyover in Benin. The new governor, Okpebholo has started with a high spirit as he commences with construction. The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commenced the construction of a flyover at Ramat Park, Benin, as part of immediate efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the city. This was contained in a press statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Tuesday. He said Okpehbolo has assured the people that his administration…

Tetrazzini Blames Ex-Minister of Attempt to Grab Lagos Landed Property Tetrazzini Blames Ex-Minister of Attempt to Grab Lagos Landed Property. Tetrazzini Foods Plc has said a land located at Wole Olateju Crescent, Lekki Lagos State, belongs to Drabella Nigeria Limited and not a former Minister of Transportation, Admiral Festus Porbeni (Rtd), urging the public to ignore the false claim. In a statement on Sunday issued by the Chairman of Tetrazzini Foods Plc, Chief Prince Don Okonkwo said the claim by Porbeni and certain Good Governance Alliance Nigeria (GGA-N) regarding their ownership of the property is false and baseless. “The property…

Ladi Adebutu explains the reason behind his arrest by DSS Ladi Adebutu Ladi Adebutu explains the reason behind his arrest by DSS. The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ladi Adebutu, said he was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services, DSS, over his objection to the conduct of the November 16 local government elections. Adebutu held a press conference on Monday to denounce Saturday’s election as not free and fair. However, shortly after the press conference, the DSS arrested and detained Adebutu. Adebutu, released at about 7 am on Tuesday, said that the allegations…

Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week Unveils Ambassadors for its 2024 “Fashion Forward” Edition Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week Unveils Ambassadors for its 2024 “Fashion Forward” Edition. As the Nigerian Student Fashion & Design Week (NSFDW) returns for its 7th edition, the organizers are thrilled to announce Isilomo Braimoh and Larry Hector as the official ambassadors for the highly anticipated 2024 edition. Since its inception, NSFDW has been a leading platform for young and emerging fashion designers in Nigeria, creating opportunities for creatives to showcase their talents, gain exposure, and understand the business of fashion. This year, NSFDW continues…

Globally, Nigeria takes seventh position for international students in US Nigeria’s passport Globally, Nigeria takes seventh position for international students in US. Nigeria has solidified its position as a leading source of international students in the United States, ranking seventh globally and first in Africa, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange. The US Embassy disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. For the 2023/2024 academic year, 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in US colleges and universities, marking a 13.5 per cent increase from the previous year. The report, released during International Education Week, revealed that US…

Stakeholders Shower Encomium on Military, NNPCL, PINL, others over boost in Oil Production Stakeholders Shower Encomium on Military, NNPCL, PINL, others over boost in Oil Production. Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region has applauded the combined efforts of the Nigerian Military, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, for their efforts at significantly increasing the country’s oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd). The Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress,NDYCPP, in a statement described the progress as a result of coordinated actions to combat oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline…

G20 Summit: Tinubu says Nigeria is prepared to represent Africa on UN Security Council Lula da Silva [2nd left] and Tinubu [3rd left] Tinubu says Nigeria is prepared to represent Africa on UN Security Council. President Bola Tinubu has shown Nigeria’s readiness to represent Africa in the United Nations Security Council. He called on the council to reflect global diversity by allocating two permanent seats to Africa, as Nigeria “stands ready and willing to serve as a representative of Africa in this capacity.” The president said this on Monday at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio de…

Phyno now raps in Igbo, a shift from what he used to be Phyno Phyno now raps in Igbo, a shift from what he used to be. Award-winning indigenous rapper, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, has revealed why he raps in his native Igbo dialect. He said he started his career rapping in English but later switched to Igbo because he wanted to offer something unique to the Western world. Speaking in the latest episode of the ‘In My Opinion’ podcast, Phyno stated that his upbringing also influenced his decision to rap in Igbo language. He said, “Growing…

Davido announces a gift of N300m to support orphanages, combats drug abuse in young ones Davido Davido announces a gift of N300m to support orphanages, combats drug abuse in young ones. Music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to mark his birthday this year with a donation of ₦300 million to orphanages and a charity dedicated to combating drug abuse and addiction among young people. The singer shared the news on Monday via X, writing, “Once again, my birthday this year, we are donating to orphanages and a charity that helps young people stay away from…