Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Prof. Edoba Omoregie becomes 11th VC, UNIBEN Prof. Edoba Omoregie Prof. Edoba Omoregie becomes 11th VC, UNIBEN.  A legal luminary, Professor of Constitutional Law and Governance, Edoba Omoregie, has been appointed as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Omoregie, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), will assume office on December 1, succeeding the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Lillian Salami, whose tenure concludes on that date. The announcement was made on Friday by Prof. Shaibu Umaru, Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, who noted that Omoregie was selected from a pool of 27 applicants vying for the esteemed position.…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo gives insight on how he got debt relieve for Nigeria Former President Olusegun Obasanjo … not an impossible feat to secure a consideration for debt forgiveness from the world financial lenders, but leaders must present a just course. A former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has explained how he secured debt forgiveness for the country between 1999 when he assumed power as elected president and 2007 when he left. Obasanjo who lamented a deficit and waning of leadership and corruption in the country, explained that it was not an impossible feat to secure a consideration for…

Nigeria’s old naira notes remain valid indefinitely – CBN Old note and new naira notes Nigeria’s old naira notes still stands relevant.  The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified that the old series of N200, N500, and N1,000 banknotes will remain valid indefinitely, refuting claims that the notes would cease to be legal tender by December 31, 2024. In a statement released on Thursday by The acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, the CBN emphasised that such reports are false and intended to disrupt the nation’s payment system. The statement read, “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria…

Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams, gives explanation on her upcoming movie – ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn’ Faithia Williams [Credit: Instagram | #FaithiaWilliams] Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams, gives explanation on her upcoming movie – ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn,’ says not political. Popular Nollywood actress Faithia Williams late Thursday disclosed the intentions behind her upcoming biopic movie titled ‘Efunroye: The Unicorn.’ The movie has gained a large reaction on Nigerian social media space, especially X (formerly Twitter), as some netizens have given different views about the history surrounding the movie’s main character, Efunroye Tinubu. Tinubu (c. 1805–1887) was a prominent Yoruba businesswoman and political figure…

348 Retirees receive N740m pension backlog from Lagos Lagos State Pension Commission 348 Retirees receive N740m pension backlog from Lagos 348 retirees receive N740m pension backlog from Lagos. The Lagos State Government has paid N740 million accrued pension rights to another set of 348 retirees. The Director General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Babalola Obilana, confirmed this at the 107th batch retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony on Friday in Lagos. Obilana said the payment was for the retirees’ past service benefits before the start of the Contributory Pension Scheme in 2007. According to him, the state government is committed to supporting…

Nigerian military receives donation of counter-IED equipment from UK Nigerian military received donation of counter-IED equipment from UK. UK Government on Friday donated advanced counter-Improvised Explosives Devices to Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the donation of the equipment marks another milestone in the strategic partnership between the UK and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.j Counter-IED equipment is created primarily for military and law enforcement. They are used for standoff detection of explosives and explosive precursor components and defeating Improvised Explosives Devices. Did You Know A Tribe That…

Kogi’s move to build International Airport gets Federal Government’s go-ahead Kogi’s move to build International Airport gets Federal Government’s go-ahead The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has approved the bid by the Kogi State Government to build an international airport in the Zariagi community. The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, stated in a press release on Friday that the approval was conveyed in a letter from the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development dated 9 October 2024. He stressed that the administration of Governor Usman Ododo is committed to the timely completion of the…

For Progress Of Lagos, LCDAs Have Come To Stay – Obasa Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa For Progress Of Lagos, LCDAs Have Come To Stay.  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said there are no plans to scrap the 37 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. Dr. Obasa, represented by Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, said this at a second public hearing on the bill to amend the Local Government Administration law of the state on Thursday. “We are gathered here to consider and reflect…

2024 National Sports Festival Games: Gov Abiodun Gives Assurance Of Top Notch Facilities Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State Governor Abiodun Gives Assurance Of Top Notch Facilities Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has stated that preparations are in top gear for the 2024 National Sports Festival Games to be hosted by the State in January 2025. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing renovation of facilities at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto, and the Ijeja Sports Centre, all in Abeokuta, Abiodun, said his administration is committed to providing state-of-the-art facilities for the games. He said: “This stadium is probably anywhere between…

Olu of Warri disagrees with ‘Education is a scam’ notion, engages students in  quiz/debate competition Students participating in the seminar maiden edition Olu of Warri disagrees with ‘Education is a scam’ notion, engages students in  quiz/debate competition The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has disagreed with the confusing impression being created in the minds of adolescents/youths, which undermines the importance of education, stressing that education is not a scam. The Revered Monarch, made the assertion, today, Thursday October 24 in Warri Delta State, during the maiden ‘The Future of the Warri Child’ seminar organized for select-students, from different…