Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Social media has been thrown into a heated debate following public reactions from fellow influencers Sarah Martins and VeryDarkMan, who questioned the absence of medical documentation in connection with recent discussions involving media personality Blessing CEO. The controversy intensified after both Martins and VeryDarkMan openly expressed concerns online, suggesting that the situation lacked sufficient transparency due to the unavailability of verifiable medical reports. Their remarks quickly gained traction across platforms, fueling widespread commentary and dividing public opinion into opposing camps, with some users demanding clarification while others defended the right to personal privacy. In response to the…

Manny Ita  – The star-studded Afrobeats drama Evi officially premiered in cinemas nationwide on Friday, March 27, drawing attention from film enthusiasts and industry stakeholders eager to experience one of the latest productions from Nigeria’s growing creative film sector. Directed by Bolaji Ajayi, the film has been described by early commentators as a “visual love letter to the Lagos creative scene,” reflecting the vibrancy, culture, and evolving identity of the city’s entertainment ecosystem. The production brings together a cast of notable Afrobeats-linked personalities and actors, blending music culture with cinematic storytelling in a way that underscores the continued crossover between…

Manny Ita  – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG), extending its mandate to include electric vehicles as part of a broader national clean mobility strategy. With the new directive, the initiative—previously focused on promoting compressed natural gas adoption as an alternative to petrol and diesel—will now operate under an expanded framework known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas & Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The restructured body is expected to oversee the deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly nationwide charging stations, while continuing to drive adoption of…

Manny Ita  – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has formally submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy Senate President, signaling a significant step toward the decentralisation of policing in Nigeria. The submission, made in Abuja, is seen as part of ongoing efforts to address persistent security challenges across the country through structural reforms that would allow sub-national governments play a more direct role in law enforcement. The proposed framework outlines operational guidelines, jurisdictional boundaries, funding mechanisms, and accountability structures intended to guide the creation and management of state-controlled police formations. Speaking during the…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) commenced its 8th National Convention in Abuja on Friday, drawing thousands of party faithful, stakeholders and delegates from across the country to elect a new set of national officers. Party officials confirmed that no fewer than 8,453 accredited delegates have converged on the Federal Capital Territory for the exercise, in what is being described as one of the largest political gatherings in recent years. The influx has significantly increased activity around key parts of the city, with heightened security presence observed at major entry points and within the convention venue. In…

By Manny Ita  – The Federal Government has commenced the rollout of a new HIV prevention injection following the arrival of 52,000 doses in the country on Friday morning, marking a significant step in ongoing public health interventions aimed at reducing new infections. Officials from the Federal Government of Nigeria confirmed that the shipment represents the first batch in a phased distribution plan designed to expand access to modern HIV prevention options across priority populations. Health authorities said the introduction of the injectable formulation complements existing prevention methods, including oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and is expected to improve adherence due…

Elegbede Abiodun The platform will allow service providers to verify mobile numbers flagged for suspicious activities. The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled plans to introduce a Telecoms Identity Risk Management System platform to tackle SIM-related fraud, strengthen digital security and boost confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy. The Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Aminu Maida, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at a stakeholders’ consultative forum on the proposed platform and planned regulatory changes. Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama, said the Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number, commonly known as SIM or mobile…

Elegbede Abiodun The proposal, championed by Ned Nwoko, remains a priority for the 10th Senate and continues to receive legislative attention. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced the latest on Anioma State declaration, says Anioma “will be created,” giving support to the long-running agitation to split Delta State. Akpabio made the assertion on Wednesday while addressing party faithful at the South-South zonal congress of the All Progressives Congress in Asaba, Delta State. He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the proposal, describing it as part of broader efforts to drive development and balance governance structures. According…

File: Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack. … all access roads to and around the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phases I, II and III, will be closed from Friday, March 27, to Saturday, March 28, 2026. The Federal Government has ordered civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress. The directive was contained in a circular issued and signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, for the Head of the Civil Service of the…

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. The event will equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge and tools to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business growth. This edition is strategically curated to inform and educate SMEs on how AI can be applied to scale their businesses in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The chosen theme, “AI for Business Growth: From Adoption to Integration and Scalable Impact,” reflects the growing importance and…