Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Media: Stanbic IBTC Hosts Training to Promote Excellence in Journalism Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a South Africa’s Standard Bank Group member, has recently concluded a pivotal media training workshop to enhance journalistic standards and promote accurate reportage in the banking and finance sector. The event, held at the Stanbic IBTC Towers on Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, brought together seasoned Journalists from different media houses nationwide. Dr Demola Sogunle, the Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC, delivered a compelling speech at the event, emphasising the crucial role of accurate reporting in the face of challenges brought about by social media’s increasing influence.…

itel emerges winner at the prestigious Beacon of ICT Awards 2024 In a remarkable showcase of excellence and innovation, itel, a leading smartphone brand, emerged victorious at the prestigious Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Awards 2024. The annual awards ceremony, which celebrates significant contributions to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria, honored itel with three distinguished accolades, solidifying its status as a formidable player in the industry. itel was awarded the title of “Most Outstanding Mobile Phone Brand 2024,” a testament to its consistent delivery of high-quality, affordable smartphones that cater to the diverse needs of Nigerian consumers.…

Gov Bago Reduces  Registration Fees For Students of Kure University by 50% Niger State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved the reduction of registration fees for all students studying in the Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna by 50%. The governor’s action is said to be part of the administration’s efforts to ease the burden on parents following the removal of fuel subsidy. A statement by the Pro- Chancellor of the university Professor Muhammed Yahaya Kuta, made available to newsmen in Minna on Friday, said the governor’s gesture was also aimed at “alleviating the compounding financial hardships of parents”. Governor Bago…

Sports: Cross River Gov Gifts Super Eagles’ Moffi N10m For AFCON Success The Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has gifted the Super Eagles forward, Terem Moffi N10m for winning the silverware with the Super Eagles at the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Moffi received the gift Thursday night in Calabar alongside his father and younger brother. Otu also commended the player for being a good ambassador of Cross River and for leading an exemplary life for the youths of the State to emulate. The governor promised continued support for the Nice of France player,…

Sunday Baruwa’s N20bn Suit Against MFM, Dr Olukoya and His Lawyer Dismissed Recall that one Sunday Baruwa Olowoyeye and Ayotunde Richards both of whom were former members of MFM but have since joined the league of LIARS (certain online paid bloggers) in a conspiracy and on a mission to bring down the ministry of MFM and Dr Olukoya, had filed separate suits before the High Court of Lagos State claiming Billions of naira as damages for Fundamental Right abuse by the man of God and his lawyer against them. After the hearing of all parties in the matter, the presiding…

WITNESS AS SANWO-OLU SWEARS IN 13 JUDGES FOR STATE HIGH COURTS • Imploring the judiciary, particularly the new benchers, to dispense justice quickly and fairly, without fear. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, swore-in 13 new judges for the state high courts, urging the state judiciary to always be the best that can compete favourably with the judiciary across the globe. He implored the judiciary, particularly the new benchers, to dispense justice quickly and fairly, without fear or living and acting above board in all circumstances. Speaking during the swearing-in of the judges at the Lagos House, Ikeja,…

Donald Trump Found Guilty Of All Charges In Hush Money Trial Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be convicted of felony crimes as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to an adult film actress who said the two had sex. Newsonspot reports that Jurors convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for nine-and-a-half hours. Donald Trump As the verdict was read, he sat stone-faced in court, looking down. The verdict is a stunning legal reckoning for Trump…

As Ondo State Secures $1 Billion Investment in Bitumen Exploration, Promises Incentives for Local and Foreign Investors Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced that his administration is open to offering incentives to attract local and foreign investments into the state’s economy. This announcement came during a courtesy visit from the management of Owena Bitumen Exploration Nigeria Limited, led by Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Mantu, which was made known in a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary Ebenezer Adeniyan. The company, which specializes in mining, refining, and processing of bitumen and other allied resources, has secured approximately $1 billion…

Super Eagles To Officially Sing ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ Anthem At World Cup Qualifiers Super Eagles’ coach, Finidi George may have to include one more item in the lessons to his players who are expected to assemble any time now for their Match Day 3 duel in the World Cup qualifiers. The players will have to learn the lyrics and the tune of the former but now current Nigeria National Anthem, Nigeria We Hail Thee. Even the coach may also have to learn the anthem which will certainly be sung at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on 7th June when…

Recognition of Dr. Tinuade Sanda as the winner of 2023 Vanguard Energy Icon of the Year Award  L- R: Taiwanese envoy to Nigeria, Ambassador Andy Liu presenting the Vanguard Energy Icon Award to Dr. Tinuade Sanda, Former Managing Director, Eko Electricity Distribution Company at the Vanguard Personality of the Year 2023 Award held at Eko Hotel and Suite, Victoria Island Lagos. • For demonstration of professional excellence and outstanding service to humanity Dr. Tinuade Sanda, the former Managing Director of Eko Electricity Distribution Company and a prominent figure in the Nigerian energy landscape, has been honored with the prestigious Vanguard…