Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Agbu Kefas of Taraba State:  Achievements and Imperatives of Interstate and International Travel Governor Agbu Kefas Agbu Kefas of Taraba State:  Achievements and Imperatives of Interstate and International Travel Achievements and Imperatives of Interstate and International Travel As the chief executive of Taraba State, Governor Agbu Kefas plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, development, and investment which is crucial for growth. One crucial aspect of this role is traveling outside the state’s jurisdiction to showcase Taraba’s abundant but little known potential and attract investors to grow the local economy. Traveling has allowed Governor Kefas to personally interact with…

Sanwo-Olu decides to give minimum wage of N85,000 monthly Babajide Sanwo-Olu Sanwo-Olu decides to give minimum wage of N85,000 monthly Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiledd arrangements to raise the national minimum wage to N85,000 instead of N70,000 for workers in the state. Speaking during a live interview on Channels TV’s “One-On-One with Babajide Sanwo-Olu” on Wednesday evening, the governor confirmed the decision had already been discussed with labour unions. He explained that the higher wage reflects the state’s capacity to afford it and addresses the elevated cost of living in Lagos. He also hinted at the possibility of…

DJ Cuppy, Ready To Allow God Have His Way All Through Journey DJ Cuppy DJ Cuppy, Ready To Allow God Have His Way All Through Journey DJ Cuppy has expressed herself about how busy she has been on social media post, giving fans a hint into her current journey. The daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, DJ Cuppy revealed that her life is driven by a newfound sense of purpose and intention. In her post, she wrote, “Busy has always been my rhythm, but this new era of busy is different ✨ There’s purpose, intention, and I’m being selective with my…

Sanwo-Olu at the inauguration of Lagos Red Line rail ride for commercial operations Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (third right); Managing Director of LAMATA, Engr. (Mrs) Abimbola Akinajo (third left); Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa (second left); Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa (left) and others during the flag off of commercial operations of the Redline rail at the Oyingbo Terminal on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Sanwo-Olu at the inauguration of Lagos Red Line rail ride for commercial operations. In a major milestone for the state’s transportation infrastructure, Lagos Governor Babajide…

Lagos Waterway needs expansion, BRT’s recovery from tyranny of mini buses, tricycles Babatunde Fashola Lagos Waterway needs expansion and BRT  recovery from tyranny of mini buses, tricycles. Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has urged the incumbent Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to prioritize the reclamation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and to expand the state’s waterway transport infrastructure. Fashola delivered his speech during the 2024 Lagos Physical Planning Summit held on Tuesday, where he spoke on the theme: “Rethinking Lagos: A New Vision for a Regional and Integrated Megacity.” Emphasizing the need for government intervention, Fashola highlighted…

Allen Onyema pleads for speedy reversal of multiple charges imposed on aviation sector Allen Onyema Allen Onyema pleads for speedy reversal of multiple charges imposed on aviation sector. Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has pleaded to the federal government to facilitate the removal of numerous charges imposed on players in the aviation sector. He made this appeal while addressing state house correspondents after a meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday in Abuja. He expressed confidence that the present administration would listen to the stakeholders’ demands. He had said that since the start…

President Bola Tinubu celebrates Oshodi’s election as ATTF’s President Wahid Enitan Oshodi, President of African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF) President Bola Tinubu celebrates Oshodi’s election as ATTF’s President. President Bola Tinubu has congratulates Wahid Enitan Oshodi of Nigeria on his election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). Oshodi, the Deputy President of ATTF and former Lagos state commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development, was elected at the organisation’s elective annual general meeting on Tuesday, October 15, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. President Tinubu. in a statement issued by his special adviser on media and strategy on Tuesday…

America’s Billboard: Burna Boy tops Hot 100 hits Burna Boy Burna Boy tops Hot 100 hits. Nigerian Burna Boy, on the globe, now leads the Nigerian contingent on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart. Burna boy has reached another achievement by becoming the Nigerian artiste with the most entries on America’s Billboard Hot 100. Burna Boy‘s latest achievement comes with his appearance on Coldplay’s ‘We Pray’, featuring British rapper Little Simz. The song debuted at No. 87 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of October 19, 2024, marking Burna Boy’s sixth entry on the chart. America’s Billboard: Burna…

World Bank backs up Tinubu’s economic reforms, says it’s sustainable World-Bank World Bank backs up Tinubu’s economic reforms, says it’s sustainable. The World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist, Mr. Indermit Gill, has said the current economic reforms being embarked upon by the Federal Government are necessary. He, however, pleaded with the Federal Government to ensure that safety nets are provided for poor people who sre most affected by the harsh impact of the reforms. Gill who was speaking at the opening session of the #NES30# in Abuja on Monday, said, “I am going to say something unpopular perhaps, Nigeria’s…

Lookman may leave Atalanta in January Ademola Lookman Lookman may leave Atalanta in January. His exceptional performance did not go unnoticed, as he was recently named the sole African nominee for the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Ademola Lookman could be on his way out of Atalanta during the January transfer window, with reports suggesting the Nigeria forward may be available for as little as €25m. ESPN reports that several Premier League clubs have expressed strong interest in the 26-year-old, who is said to be seeking a “new challenge” despite being contracted to Atalanta until 2026. His stock has risen dramatically following…