Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NAUB: MR PRESIDENT, WHO ARE THOSE PLANNING TO KILL THE ONLY FEDERAL UNIVERSITY THAT DOES NOT GO ON STRIKE? Higher education in Nigeria, quite frankly, is facing immense challenges including but not limited to poor infrastructure, unrealistic academic calendars resulting in extra years against stipulated durations, lack of teaching equipment, social menace, poor funding, amongst others. Interestingly, Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB) is quite unique from other federal universities in the sense that since inception, there has not been any issue of strike, cultism, protest, or anti-social conduct. Rather, the university is reputed for its excellent condition of learning environment.…

Police Reportedly Apologise To Olu Of Warri Over Invitation For Questioning The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reportedly tendered an unreserved apology to Delta State first-class monarch, Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, over an invitation to question him regarding alleged cases of attempted murder, assault and others. An online publication had Monday reported that the Olu of Warri was invited by the Delta State Police Command following a petition allegedly written against the monarch. Reacting to the invitation by the police, the respected traditional ruler, who spoke through his palace secretary, Kenneth Uyebi, said the invitation was the handwork…

Appointment: Access Corporation Appoints Olakunle Aderinokun As Head Of Media And Public Relations A media, PR and art enthusiast, Mr Olakunle Aderinokun has been appointed the Head, of Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation. Olakunle Announced the appointment on his LinkedIn handle, saying “I’m pleased to share that I’ve resumed a new position as Head, Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation.” Olakunle was the Editor at Arise News Channel where he was responsible for selecting, cutting, and putting together video footage and turning it into a cohesive sequence that tells the story as the director intended. Our medium…

I attracted Ogwashi-Uku dam project when I was in house of reps…Sen. Ned Nwoko I attracted the Ogwashi – Uku dam project when I was in the house of reps. The first design was done by South Koreans that I paid privately before Benin Owenna basin took over. Then Pascal Adigwe continued with the project. Upon my election, management and staff of Benin Owena River Basin Authority paid me a visit on what remains to be done to make sure that the dam is maintained and properly utilized for the purposes for which it was built. I visited the dam…

In business, MTN, Dangote Cement, 11 Others Outpaced Headwinds, Generated N9.44tn Revenue in 2023 Thirteen companies quoted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) survived macro economic challenges in 2023 to generate N9.44 trillion revenue, representing an increase of 30.5 per cent from N7.23 trillion reported 2022. Analysis of the companies’ results showed that MTN Nigeria Communication Plc generated the highest revenue in the period under review, followed by Dangote Cement Plc. Companies operating in Nigeria last year were faced with low purchasing amid hike inflation that spread across Africa, foreign exchange crisis, insecurity and bad road networks that prolonged delivery…

Ali Nuhu assumes duty as new managing director of Nigerian Film Corporation, promises to bring speedy changes to the industry Dr. Ali Nuhu has officially assumed duty as the new and seventh Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) with a pledge to fast track the growth of Nigeria’s film industry to be predicated on commitment, vigor and determination. At the brief but memorable handing over ceremony, witnessed by film stakeholders, NFC Management and Staff, as well as top –government officials at its headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Nuhu said he was determined to deploy his vast experiences…

Inauguration as ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù wants a new music genre for Nigerian In a new interview with Pulse Nigeria, the actress says that music was her first love and she will debut new songs in May. Before Fọlákẹ́ Olówófôyekù started playing Abishola in the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, music was her first love. After several attempts to get into the University of Lagos, at age 18 she left the country altogether and settled in New York, a city that will bring her multiple creative opportunities. Her first university major was Economics, but it wasn’t for her, so…

As Adams Oshiomhole congratulates Edo APC gov candidate, Idahosa replaces former running mate Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomole, on Monday, congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo on his emergence as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state. His congratulatory message is coming one month after his alleged anointed candidate, Dennis Idahosa, lost to Okpebholo in the February 22 APC primary election. Okpebholo polled 12,433 votes to defeat Idahosa, Dr Blessing Agbomhere, and nine other aspirants after the previous poll was declared inconclusive. Idahosa, however, rejected the result and dragged the ruling party to court for allegedly robbing…

“My job is to make sure that there is enough money budgeted by the federal government for the maintenance/ repairs of the dam,” – Ned Nwoko I attracted the Ogwashi – Uku dam project when I was in the house of reps. The first design was done by South Koreans that I paid privately before Benin Owenna basin took over. Then pascal Adigwe continued with the project. Upon my election, management and staff of Benin Owena River Basin Authority paid me a visit on what remains to be done to make sure that the dam is maintained and properly utilized…

Consumer rights: For us, the consumer remains king – Dangote L-R: Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations, Dangote Industries Limited, Fatima Aliko Dangote; Lagos State Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Office of the Head of Service, Sunkanmi Oyegbola; and Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, at a One-day Conference and Exhibition to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day 2024 organized by LASCOPA, sponsored by Dangote Industries Limited, in Lagos on Friday, March 15, 2024. Lauds Lagos Government on consumer rights advocacy *Says, manufacturers must focus on consumers’ rights. The Group Executive Director, Commercial Operations of Dangote Industries…