Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Osimhen’s acrobatic performance caps Galatasaray’s victory over Antalyaspor Osimhen’s acrobatic performance Osimhen’s acrobatic performance caps Galatasaray’s victory  at Antalyaspor. Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen delivered a moment of brilliance on Saturday, capping off Galatasaray’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor with a jaw-dropping acrobatic goal that left fans in awe and his team firmly atop the Turkish League table. The evening began with an early statement of intent from Galatasaray. In just the 10th minute, Dries Mertens swung in a perfect corner for Mauro Icardi, who soared above everyone to plant a bullet header into the back of the net, giving the…

See Governors Who Agree To Pay N70,000 As Minimum Wage See Governors Who Agree To Pay N70,000 As Minimum Wage Governors Who Have Made Up Their Minds  To Pay N70,000 As Minimum Wage President Bola Tinubu in July 2024, decided to increase the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000. However, the implementation across states has been gradual, with some still yet to adopt the new minimum wage. While a number of states have pledged to meet the N70,000 minimum wage, others have gone further, committing to pay amounts higher than the federal mandate. Below is a list…

Oba of Benin’s 8th coronation anniversary, Tinubu showers praises on him Oba of Benin and Tinubu Oba of Benin’s 8th coronation anniversary, Tinubu showers praises on him At Oba of Benin’s 8th coronation anniversary, Tinubu showers praises on him. President Bola Tinubu has noted that the kingship of Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has heralded a new era of peace, understanding, and civility among the people. The President said this in his 71st birthday congratulatory message to Oba Ewuare II on Saturday. The coronation anniversary also coincided with the eighth anniversary of Oba Ewuare on the throne. He was coronated…

Celebrating Gowon at 90: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Adesina, Sultan other dignitaries honour him Celebrating Gowon at 90: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Adesina, Sultan other dignitaries honour him Tinubu, Obasanjo, Adesina, Sultan other dignitaries honour Gowon at age 90 Former military head of state, General Yakubu Gowon has been described as a man of worthy achievements worthy of emulation by younger generations of Nigerians by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other distinguished Nigerians. The dignitaries, who spoke at the public lecture in commemoration of Gowon’s 90th birthday anniversary also said the former military’s head of state’s stand on uniting the country should also be…

CAC: Aims for better service delivery through transformation and restructuring Corporate Affairs Commission CAC aims for better service delivery through transformation, restructuring and modernization. The Corporate Affairs Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to taking significant steps to reposition itself as a customer-focused organisation, meeting the needs of both national and international businesses. The Registrar-General/CEO of the CAC, Hussaini Magaji, made this statement while declaring open the 2024 Management Retreat, themed “Repositioning the Corporate Affairs Commission for Enhanced Service Delivery,” held in Jos, Plateau State. A statement released by the commission on Friday highlighted its determination to transform and restructure the…

Borno appoints Iliya as Special Adviser on Media Dauda Iliya Borno appoints Iliya as Special Adviser on Media. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved the appointment of Dauda Iliya as spokesperson and Special Adviser on Media. His appointment was confirmed in a statement released on Friday by the SSA to the governor on new media, Abdulrahman Ahmed Bundi. The appointment follows the demise of Mallam Isa Gusau, who, until his death in February 2024, served as Zulum’s spokesperson. Dauda Iliya is currently the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Borno State Chapter. He hails from the Kwaya-Kusar Local…

Ayra Starr features on YouTube live concert in Nairobi, first of its kind Ayra Starr Ayra Starr features on YouTube live concert in Nairobi, first of its kind Ayra Starr features on YouTube live concert in Nairobi, first of its kind.  YouTube says it has partnered with Raha Fest, a creative industry in Kenya, to host Ayra Starr’s first YouTube live concert in Nairobi. The Head of Music Sub-Saharan Africa at YouTube, Addy Awofisayo, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Awofisayo said that YouTube was not just a platform for music, but a place where artists from…

Police declares Lizzy Anjorin innocent of gold theft Lizzy Anjorin Police declares Lizzy Anjorin innocent of gold theft.  The Lagos State Police Command, on Friday, confirmed that no case of stealing was established against Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin-Lawal, who was accused of stealing gold at the Oba Akintoye Market in the Lagos Island area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to our correspondent, who requested an update on the case. He said during the command’s investigation, it was established that the video showing people, including traders, accusing Anjorin-Lawal of stealing was a…

Tiwa Savage shines with new single ‘Forgiveness’ Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage has come up with new single, ‘Forgiveness.’ Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage has released her highly anticipated single ‘Forgiveness’. The new song, which marks Savage’s first major single of the year, was released on Friday. In “Forgiveness,” Savage yearns to mend relationships with her love interest, pleading for absolution. ‘I don’t want material things/ What I need is a little more everyday/ I just want forgiveness/ Forgiveness for my craziness,” she sings. Produced by Supa Dups and Digenius, ‘Forgiveness’ masterfully blends Afrobeats and RnB elements, showcasing Savage’s…

Chevron locates a fresh oil-field with capacity of 17,000 bpd daily Chevron locates a fresh oil-field with capacity of 17,000 bpd daily Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, has announced the discovery of a new oil field estimated to hold 17,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), a move expected to boost Nigeria’s ailing oil production. The “near-field discovery” was made by the Meji NW-1 spud in Petroleum Mining Lease 49, representatives of Chevron told S&P Global Commodity Insights in a statement on October 18. The block is located in the shallow offshore area of the Western…