Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Umo Eno’s plan to build 18-storey in Lagos I am not surprised that Gov. Umo Eno’s plans to invest in property development in Lagos and a hotel in Abuja have generated some controversy among his people. Few trust their governments in Nigeria, so every action is taken with a high dose of cynicism. The Akwa Ibom government is erecting an 18-story building for commercial use on Bishop Aboyade Cole Street, Victoria Island, while the state’s liaison office in Abuja would be converted into a four-story hotel. The VI building, to be known as Ibom Towers, will consist of one- and…

APC Emerges Winner of Ebonyi Council Polls The chairman of the electoral body, Jossy Eze, announced the election results in Abakaliki, the state capital. All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the local government and councillorship elections conducted in the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State at the weekend. He said three political parties participated in the election which he described as free, fair and credible. He said that in Abakaliki local government, Ebere Stephen Nwogba won with 9,4071 votes, while Timothy Nwachi polled 5,186 votes in Afikpo local government area to emerge victorious. According to Eze, Chima Ekumankama and…

Nigerian doctor’s record-breaking attempt: ‘King of steeze’, Oreagba, Aproko Doctor cheer The artist has already surpassed the existing Guinness World Record of 629.98 metres and is determined to exceed 1,000 square metres of artwork. The Managing Director of NG Clearing, Farooq Oreagba, fondly called “King of Steeze,” visited the Onikan Stadium in Lagos on Saturday to show his support for Dr. Fola David in his record-breaking attempt. Oreagba’s visit comes as David strives to create the world’s largest painting by an individual. The image of Oreagba, who stole the show at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival, is among those featured…

Dangote advises National Assembly to test his products, refinery is having repeated orders from abroad …challenging National Assembly, Dangote claimed having received repeated orders for its products from all those who have purchased same since the commencement of production. President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, over the weekend revealed that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has continued to receive repeated orders for its products from all those who have purchased same since the commencement of production. The refinery has so far exported its products to some European countries, Singapore and offshore Lome. Speaking during a tour of both Dangote Petroleum Refinery &…

Sir Kesington Adebutu said he’ll continue giving back to the public till his last moment Many have described it as a wonder. Some others believe it is the best move towards curbing the menace of medical tourism that has sulked the nation dry of resources; it is the DIAMED CENTRE, a diagnostic and medical facility located in the heart of Lekki, and singlehandedly build and donated by giver extraordinaire, Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu. In this chat, Sir (Dr) Adebutu took the Ovation Crew, led by the Chairman, Chief Dele Momodu, on a mind-blowing expedition to revealing the intricacies surrounding the…

Wakanow CEO said International Airlines Make N80bn In Nigeria Monthly Adedeji disclosed this on Thursday, in Ilorin, Kwara State at the 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP). The Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, has disclosed that international airlines operating in Nigeria make at least N80 billion monthly. He asserted that increased public-private sector cooperation will have a significant effect on advancing the national economy, adding that if Nigerians and industry participants woo foreign visitors into the country, tourism will increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country. Speaking…

Sport: CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifier Draw Set For Cairo The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will hold the draw for the 2024/2025 Women’s Champions League qualifiers on Wednesday, July 24 in Cairo. The event, scheduled for 11:00 am, will be live-streamed on CAF TV and CAFOnline.com. This marks the official start of the women’s interclub football season in Africa. The draw will cover four zones: UNAF (North Africa), UNIFFAC (Central Africa), WAFU B (West Africa B), and CECAFA (East Africa). Each zone has a set of teams entered and specific dates for their qualifying tournaments. WAFU B will run…

Sport: Oshoala, Nkwocha, Drogba, Salah Make Africa’s 25 Best Athletes Of 21st Century List The list of Africa’s 25 Best Athletes of the 21st Century was compiled by ESPN. Super Falcons star striker , Asisat Oshoala, and former Nigeria international, Perpetual Nkwocha, have been included in Africa’s 25 Best Athletes of the 21st Century list. Aside Oshoala and Nkwocha, other Nigerians who made the list include Mix Martial Art (MMA) stars Israel Adesanya, Kamaru Usman and American Football star Osi Umenyiora. Samuel Eto’o, Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane made the cut while athletics greats such as…

Biden action: His statement in full as US President quits 2024 election race Joe Biden has dramatically withdrawn from the 2024 US presidential race. Here is his statement in full: My Fellow Americans, Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the world. We’ve made historic investments in rebuilding our Nation, in lowering prescription drug costs for seniors, and in expanding affordable health care to a record number of Americans. We’ve provided critically needed care to a million veterans exposed to toxic substances. Passed the…

MFM CHOIR WINS GOLD FOR NIGERIA IN NEW ZEALAND The Dr Daniel Olukoya led Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Worldwide has done it again. The ministry known for excellence and precision has put Nigeria into the global map musically. This is not unconnected to the fact that one of the Church’s choir groups – MFM Mountain Top Chorale, has won a gold medal at the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. The World Choir Games is a prestigious international competition that celebrates the rich tapestry of choral music from around the globe. According to WCG’s website,…