Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Alex Iwobi releases debut single, joins Nigerian music industry I’ve always loved music, I am not going to lie – Iwobi Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has released his debut single titled, ‘Don’t Shoot’, produced by the Nigeria International with fellow footballers Chuba Akpom and Medy Elito. The Fulham player said although his main focus would continue to be football, making music gives him the freedom of being someone else. He described music as a certain way of just expressing yourself and letting oneself be. The track’s lyrics, according to Iwobi, was aimed at encouraging young people to pursue their…

Dangote to buy crude from NNPC, payment in Naira – President Tinubu “…Federal Executive Council today adopted a proposal by President Tinubu to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira.” The face-off between NNPC Limited and Dangote Refinery may have come to an end as President Bola Tinubu orders that crude should be sold to the refinery in naira. This was disclosed on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on his X handle. Onanuga said the decision was taken at the Federal Executive Council meeting to ensure the stability of the…

Energize Music Enters Strategic Partnership with Orchard to Revolutionize Family and Gospel Music In the vibrant heart of Lagos, Energize Music’s new headquarters is a hive of creativity and innovation. This studio and creative hub represents the label’s commitment to becoming a formidable player in the global music industry. With ventures into TV, film, podcasts, gaming, and social media, Energize Music is more than a record label—it’s a multimedia powerhouse. CEO and founder Tochukwu Macfoy, known as Dr. FOY, encapsulates this vision, stating, “This is the label of the future.” A landmark moment for Energize Music is its strategic alliance…

Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela wins third term as President elect Maduro, 61, addressed supporters minutes after the announcement, saying: “There will be peace, stability and justice.” Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro won re-election with 51.2 percent of votes cast Sunday, the electoral council announced, after a campaign tainted by claims of opposition intimidation and fears of fraud. The President of the CNE electoral body, Elvis Amoroso, in its majority loyal to the government, told reporters 44.2 percent of votes had gone to opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Independent polls had predicted Sunday’s vote would bring an end to 25 years of…

CBN: Inactive 10-year accounts are classified as dormant, for investment purpose • Eligible accounts are dormant account balances that have remained with the FIs for 10 years or more. The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified that only accounts that have been inactive for over 10 years are eligible to be classified as dormant and will be used for investment purposes. It also stated that a dedicated office would be created to manage dormant accounts and unclaimed balances. The apex bank disclosed this in its recently issued document titled, “FAQs – Guidelines on Dormant Account and Unclaimed Balances – July…

Telcos commences final phase of SIM disconnection, NIN linkage  Source: Forbes Telecommunication companies in Nigeria have commenced the final phase of disconnecting Subscriber Identity Module numbers (telephone lines) not linked to National Identification Numbers. Two senior officials from the telcos who were not in a position to speak publicly on the matter confirmed this development to The PUNCH on Sunday. The disconnection was initially scheduled for April 15, 2024, but the Nigeria Communications Commission postponed it to July 31, 2024, after carefully considering the various challenges encountered by subscribers and requests for extensions. “This is not only about MTN; it’s…

Soludo at 64, APGA national chairman extols his virtues and achievements … stressing that “under his leadership, APGA has seen a revitalization and rebranding, positioning itself as a formidable force in Nigerian politics. ” As the Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo marks his 64th birthday today, the National Chairman of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Sly Ezeokenwa, has extolled his outstanding virtues, describing him as a visionary leader, trail blazer, and one with unwavering commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency. He said Soludo’s tenure has been a mosaic of significant achievements in all sectors, particularly in…

PLWDs shower praises on Uzodimma, FRSC on collaboration in inclusivity initiatives FRSC Orlu Unit Commander, Joshua Ohagwa presenting a gift to the Orlu PLWD Coordinator People living with disabilities, PLWDs, have commended the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma and the Federal Road Safety Commission for their collaboration on inclusivity initiatives mainstreaming them into official activities with attendant benefits. The group gave the commendation at a one-day road safety sensitisation seminar organized by the RS9.41 Unit of the FRSC, Imo Sector, for People With Disabilities in collaboration with the state government and other sponsors. In his remarks at the event,…

Zulum Distributes Foodstuff, Agric Input To 35000 Borno Male Heads of Household Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has supervised the distribution of food items and agricultural inputs to over 35,000 male heads of household in Monguno local government area of the state. Each of the 35,000 beneficiaries received one bag of 25kg of rice and cowpeas to enable them cultivate their farmlands. Zulum revealed that the rice package was part of the 20 trucks donated by the federal government to the state to alleviate the hardship faced by people due to high cost of food items. He said: “We are…

Lawmaker diaspproves, Dangote refinery oil not inferior to foreign products …wondered why a regulator would go all out to frustrate the efforts of his country’s entrepreneur to give foreigners the oxygen to continue to run their imperialistic businesses in the country. The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Hon Philip Agbese, has defended the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company against allegation that products of the refinery are inferior to the imported quality. Agbese insisted that the allegation was part of desperate efforts by some persons to demarket the indigenous company for the selfish interest of saboteurs who are bent…