Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams, gives explanation on her upcoming movie – ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn’ Faithia Williams [Credit: Instagram | #FaithiaWilliams] Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams, gives explanation on her upcoming movie – ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn,’ says not political. Popular Nollywood actress Faithia Williams late Thursday disclosed the intentions behind her upcoming biopic movie titled ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn.’ The movie has gained a large reaction on Nigerian social media space, especially X (formerly Twitter), as some netizens have given different views about the history surrounding the movie’s main character, Efunroye Tinubu. Tinubu (c. 1805–1887) was a prominent Yoruba businesswoman and political figure…

348 Retirees receive N740m pension backlog from Lagos Lagos State Pension Commission 348 Retirees receive N740m pension backlog from Lagos 348 retirees receive N740m pension backlog from Lagos. The Lagos State Government has paid N740 million accrued pension rights to another set of 348 retirees. The Director General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Babalola Obilana, confirmed this at the 107th batch retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony on Friday in Lagos. Obilana said the payment was for the retirees’ past service benefits before the start of the Contributory Pension Scheme in 2007. According to him, the state government is committed to supporting…

Nigerian military receives donation of counter-IED equipment from UK Nigerian military received donation of counter-IED equipment from UK. UK Government on Friday donated advanced counter-Improvised Explosives Devices to Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the donation of the equipment marks another milestone in the strategic partnership between the UK and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.j Counter-IED equipment is created primarily for military and law enforcement. They are used for standoff detection of explosives and explosive precursor components and defeating Improvised Explosives Devices. Did You Know A Tribe That…

Kogi’s move to build International Airport gets Federal Government’s go-ahead Kogi’s move to build International Airport gets Federal Government’s go-ahead The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has approved the bid by the Kogi State Government to build an international airport in the Zariagi community. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, stated in a press release on Friday that the approval was conveyed in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development dated 9 October 2024. He stressed that the administration of Governor Usman Ododo is committed to the timely completion of the…

For Progress Of Lagos, LCDAs Have Come To Stay – Obasa Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa For Progress Of Lagos, LCDAs Have Come To Stay.  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said there are no plans to scrap the 37 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. Dr. Obasa, represented by Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, said this at a second public hearing on the bill to amend the Local Government Administration law of the state on Thursday. “We are gathered here to consider and reflect…

2024 National Sports Festival Games: Gov Abiodun Gives Assurance Of Top Notch Facilities Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State Governor Abiodun Gives Assurance Of Top Notch Facilities Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has stated that preparations are in top gear for the 2024 National Sports Festival Games to be hosted by the State in January 2025. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing renovation of facilities at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, and the Ijeja Sports Centre, all in Abeokuta, Abiodun, said his administration is committed to providing state-of-the-art facilities for the games. He said: “This stadium is probably anywhere between…

Olu of Warri disagrees with ‘Education is a scam’ notion, engages students in  quiz/debate competition Students participating in the seminar maiden edition Olu of Warri disagrees with ‘Education is a scam’ notion, engages students in  quiz/debate competition The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has disagreed with the confusing impression being created in the minds of adolescents/youths, which undermines the importance of education, stressing that education is not a scam. The Revered Monarch, made the assertion, today, Thursday October 24 in Warri Delta State, during the maiden ‘The Future of the Warri Child’ seminar organized for select-students, from different…

BRICS: Nigeria and 12 nations join as partner countries Nigeria and 12 nations join BRICS as partner countries.  BRICS has officially expanded its alliance, adding 13 new nations as partner countries, though not as full members. The announcement was made during the BRICS summit, held in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24, 2024. The 2024 summit, themed “Strengthening Multilateralism for Fair Global Development and Security,” marked the sixteenth annual gathering of the bloc, with a focus on enhancing economic integration with key emerging nations. A post on X (former Twitter) from the bloc on Thursday read, “BRICS officially adds…

Old naira notes to phase out, Reps urges CBN to circulate new ones Yemi Cardoso Old naira notes to phase out, Reps urges CBN to circulate new ones.  The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged the Central Bank of Nigeria to commence the gradual withdrawal of old naira notes and make available to Nigerians new notes in N200, N500, and N1,000 denominations. This is just as the Green Chamber charged the apex bank to direct Money Deposit Banks to transact businesses with their customers in new naira notes to kick off the mopping up of the old ones. The resolution…

Airline Operators celebrate Tinubu for not sacking Keyamo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo Airline Operators are pleased with Tinubu for retaining Keyamo The Airline Operators of Nigeria have praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for retaining Festus Keyamo as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development following the recent cabinet reshuffle. The Head of Press and Public Relations for the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Odutayo Oluseyi, announced this in a statement released on Thursday. AON President Abdulmunaf Sarina expressed his appreciation for the decision, stating that it reflects the President’s commitment to the continued growth and…