Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Eniola Badmus, SA To Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, Officially Takes Up Position Eniola Badmus Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has officially begun her duties as the Special Assistant on Social Events and Public Hearing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas. … she can be seen standing attentively behind Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, actively engaged in her duties. The news of Badmus’ appointment first gained widespread attention on May 10 when photos of her receiving her appointment letter went viral. Confirming her new role, Badmus took to her Instagram account to share, “It’s Official. SA to the Speaker…

Obokun skills acquisition programme, 200 women participating The training is designed to provide practical knowledge and skills necessary for successful entrepreneurship. In a significant step towards empowering young women in the Obokun State Constituency, the Adewumi Adeyemi Foundation, in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Center (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has commenced the first phase of a comprehensive entrepreneurship training program. The initiative, which began this week, aims to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, fostering economic self-reliance and sustainable development. The initial phase of the program saw 200 young women selected from a large pool of applicants to…

Obaseki, CAN, PFN, Others, Flag Off Second Phase Of Christian Feeding Programme Obaseki noted that the scheme has nothing to do with politics as it’s being handled by the Church itself. Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki alongside leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), and other Christian bodies in the state have flagged off the second phase of the Christian Feeding Programme (CFP) as 56,250 of 10KG rice will be distributed across the three senatorial districts to alleviate the sufferings of the people. The governor who kicked off the distribution in Edo South Senatorial District…

Olympics 2024: Nigerians get data roaming packs from Glo Nigerians who are already in France or preparing to go for the one-month long summer Olympics in Paris, France, can “flex” like true champions with great data roaming packs from Globacom. The data roaming packs will help Glo subscribers capture incredible Olympics photos and videos and other great moments of their presence at the global sporting fiesta which holds every four years. They can also share such moments with friends and loved ones back home in Nigeria or in any part of the world. The Glo Data roaming packages will give…

9mobile Reconstitutes Board, Etuh, Danjuma, Edun, Ikpoki Others Join …As LH Telecoms Takes Majority Stake Following the approvals of the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as required by law, Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operating under the trade name 9Mobile, is pleased to announce the completion of an equity investment by LH Telecommunication Limited. The investment, which was approved by African Export Import Bank (AFREXIM), the senior lender to 9Mobile in May 2023 has resulted in a change in control of 9Mobile in favour of the new investor by the issuance of new shares…

NIGERIA Honours Her Diaspora Including Alistair Soyode, Dr, Prof, Cllr with Diaspora Merit Awards Chairman/Founder of BEN Television, Mentoring Commandant Alistair Soyode has again received a Diaspora Merit Award from Nigerian government through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). The Award was handed over to him at the just concluded 2024 Diaspora day held in Abuja the Nigeria Federal Capital. According to the organisers, the Award was based on merit as he (Alistair) has contributed in so many ways in projecting the image of the country in the positive side through his television in the UK and Europe, honouring with…

English-born Nigerian Footballer Pen Deal With Wimbledon An English-born Nigerian professional footballer, Goodman Owen, have pen a loan deal with league one side, AFC Wimbledon ahead of the coming season. AFC Wimbledon boss, Johnnie Jackson who made the announcement, said the deal is meant to further improve on Owen’s career that have been on steady rise since his discovery at Crystal Palace. Jackson however believed that acquisition of the goalkeeper will provide a better option for Wimbledon at the goalkeeping department. He said the Ex-Colchester loanee will join former Charlton stopper Lewis Ward in forming the goalkeeper department after…

Here are quick facts about late Ifeanyi Ubah Late Ifeanyi Ubah The news of the passing of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, broke on Saturday morning. The 52-year-old senator was said to have died of cardiac arrest in London. Here are 10 quick facts about the deceased senator. 1 He was born on 3rd September 1971 as the first son of seven children to Mr. & Mrs. Alphonsus Ubah in Otolo, Nnewi in Anambra State, Nigeria. 2 His parents were poor so Ifeanyi Ubah had to drop out of school (Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja).…

Amusan leads Nigeria in historic opening ceremony – Paris 2024 Olympics Tobi Amusan and Nigeria’s team captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori, lead Nigerian delegation at colorful Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. Flagbearer Tobi Amusan and Nigeria’s team captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori, led Nigerian delegation at a colorful and historic Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night. In spite the rain having its way on the night, athletes were cheered along the Seine as more than 200 national delegations sailed through the centre of Paris and past sights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. For the first time…

Enhancing Collaboration with EFCC, US Opens Cybersecurity Office in Nigeria The United States, US, has taken a significant step towards bolstering cybersecurity efforts in Nigeria by establishing a dedicated office at its embassy in Abuja. This new initiative aims to enhance cooperation between the United States and Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in combating cybercrimes. US and Nigeria Strengthen Cybersecurity Partnership The announcement of this strategic move was made by the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This marks…