Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gov Sani, Kaduna receives encomium for free education, student feeding Governor Uba Sani received the prestigious 100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa 2024 plaque and certificate. [Facebook] “He runs free education from primary to secondary school. Additionally, the state government also operates a free feeding program for students to encourage their pursuit of education.” Amafibe said. All should be encouraged to follow suit as this will go a long way to affect the citizenry and youths healthy upbringing which will invariably have positive outcome on the state. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has received high praise for his administration’s…

TFAA prize for Acting: Genoveva Umeh, Uche Montana, Others nominated TFAA unveils nominees for its 18th edition [Instagram/@thefutureawardsafrica] ‘Celebrating the Great and Daring,’ the nominees’ list spans 23 categories. Nollywood’s Genoveva Umeh and Uche Montana have been nominated alongside others for the 18th edition of The Future Awards Africa Prize for acting. Umeh is a British–Nigerian Actress who gained popularity for her role in Nigeria’s first Netflix original crime thriller series Blood Sisters. She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2024 AMVCA for her role in the Prime Video Original, Breath of Life. Montana is a seasoned actress…

Olusegun Obasanjo: Nigeria will begin importing milk and coffee from Uganda soon Olusegun Obasanjo checking the products During his courtesy call on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Obasanjo toured Pearl Dairy Farms Limited in Mbarara City and met farmers from Kiruhura and Kazo districts. Former Nigerian President, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, revealed during his visit to Uganda that Nigeria will soon begin importing milk and coffee from the country. During his courtesy call on President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, Obasanjo toured Pearl Dairy Farms Limited in Mbarara City and met farmers from Kiruhura and Kazo districts. Impressed by Uganda’s ability to produce…

Here Are Things You Should Know About Monday Okpebholo Monday Okpebholo Here Are Things You Should Know About Monday Okpebholo, The New Governor Elect of Edo The candidate of the All Progressive Congress(APC),  Monday Okpebholo, has been pronounced the winner of the Edo state gubernatorial election by INEC. This outcome was announced on Sunday by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof Faruq Adamu Kuta, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology(FUT) Minna at the INEC collation centre in Benin City. According to the votes collated Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes winning 11 out of 18 Local…

FirstBank Sponsors Maiden Edition Of Nigerian Fintech Festival Event In Lagos The inaugural edition of the Nigerian Fintech Festival, the biggest fintech festival in Nigeria, sponsored by FirstBank, West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider is set to take place in Lagos on September 26, 2024. The Nigerian Fintech Festival 2024 will host over 1000 industry stakeholders within the fintech and financial service sector, with the aim to foster collaboration and partnership required to deepen digital payments and unlock value to drive sustainable growth for the business ecosystem in Nigeria. The event, scheduled to take place at…

Activity Report: Presentation of the Itsekiri Bible Activity Report: Presentation of the Itsekiri Bible On September 20, 2024, Their Majesties, the King and Queen of the Warri Kingdom, graced the Museum of the Bible with their presence for the historic presentation of the Itsekiri Bible. The event began with opening remarks by Mrs. Jackie Green, who later signed a copy of her book for the Queen as a special gesture. Dr. Carlos Campo continued with an introduction to the IllumiNations project. Their Majesties shared heartfelt remarks about the significance of the Bible translation for the Itsekiri people, acknowledging…

Journalist, Oladapo Sofowora recognized with UNESCO’S award Oladapo Sofowora Journalist, Oladapo Sofowora recognized with UNESCO’S award. Celebrity Journalist, Public expert, and top socialite, Oladapo Adekunle Sofowora, ANIPR has been awarded the highly coveted Children of African Descent Award from the U.S. Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers & Associations, UNESCO SDG at the Permanent Mission of Senegal to the United Nations during the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), New York, United States of America. The prestigious award which was conferred on Saturday, September 21, is in celebration of the 2024 International Day of Peace. The award celebrates the chairman of…

Adron Homes Visits Ooni, Unveils 6thYear Superb Partnership To Engrave Yoruba Culture – Olojo Festival In alignment with its commitment to promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage and supporting national development and sustainability, Adron Homes and Properties has recently unveiled sponsorship and partnership with the House of Oduduwa for the 2024 Olojo Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State. This significant collaboration was revealed during a courtesy visit by Adron Homes and Properties management, led by Managing Director Mrs. Adenike Ajobo, to the Ooni of Ife and the progenitor of Yoruba Race, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR, on September 19, 2024,…

US citizens in Nigeria receive voting guide ahead of elections Kamala Harris and Donald Trump The presidential race is a key battle between former president Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a comprehensive guide to assist American citizens residing in Nigeria in voting in the upcoming November 5, 2024 elections. In a statement shared by the mission on its X handle on Monday, It outlined the steps U.S. citizens must take to ensure their votes are counted. The statement reads, “Attention U.S. citizens residing in Nigeria! To vote in the November 2024 elections,…

Experts claimed CNG will save up to 70% in vehicle maintenance File photo: CNG Experts claimed CNG will save up to 70% in vehicle maintenance. Automobile experts have said that cars using Compressed Natural Gas save 70 per cent in maintenance and running expenses compared to those running on Premium Motor Spirit. They made the assertion during separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. Speaking on the benefits of converting cars from using petrol to CNG, the experts noted that beyond fuel efficiency, CNG is environmentally friendly, improved engine performance and extends its longevity The Director-General, Nigerian…