Omolabake Ndako, an exceptional 26-year-old undergraduate, emerged as one of the title holders of the prestigious Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant held recently in 2017/2018. As an accomplished queen, Omolabake is now set to represent Nigeria at the upcoming Miss Heritage International 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Omolabake Ndako, beauty, intelligence, and captivating personality will be one the country will be looking to hinge on as to impress the judges at the biggest stage Internationally, enroute leading to her victory at the Face of Nigeria Beauty Pageant she was an epitome of a thorough charisma woman. And now her remarkable achievement…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike The internal war in the global United Methodist Church(UMC) has taken a new dimension as the Southern Conference of the church in Taraba State disassociated itself from the recent decision by the General Conference to approve same-sex marriage among its adherents. The group, on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 in a press briefing held in Jalingo, the state capital, labelled the move as “unholy” and “unethical,” saying the South Conference rejects the legislation adopted in the General Conference of the church in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America. Led by the Director of Connectional Ministries, Rev Philip…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Director-General of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria(MAN), Ajayi Kadri, has confirmed that the organised private sector has accepted the Federal Government’s proposal for a new minimum wage of N60,000. Ajayi , who made this disclosure this during an interview with Channels TV in Abuja on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 clarified that ongoing negotiations between the government, the private sector and labour were focused on establishing a minimum wage rather than a living wage which represents the lowest amount that can be paid to any worker in the country. According to him, both labour and private businesses have…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Ahead of the 2024/2025 season, Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun, has penned a one year contract extension with Scottish giants, Rangers FC The experienced centre-back who arrived Ibrox for the first time in 2020, rejoined Rangers for a second spell last summer The Nigerian enjoyed a successful first spell in Glasgow, playing a crucial part in the title winning season in 2020/21 and lifting the Scottish Cup in 2021/22. “I am very, very happy and privileged to be able to extend my contract at a club like Rangers. I have said in the past I wish I…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least 172 players from across the country are expected to converge at the Ibom golf course for the 2024 Ibom championship tourney, which kicks off Saturday, 1 June, 2024 ( in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The players, including former governors, deputy governors, and senators, among others, will slug it out for the various prizes during the tournament tagged “Ibom 2024 Open.” The captain of the golf course, Usenobong Akpabio, who made this disclosure while addressing a press conference at Ibom Golf Country on Friday, 31 May, 2024, said all is set for the tournament. “We are…
The wait is finally over! ‘Offshoot’, a thrilling new film that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on Friday, 14 June, 2024. Produced by Oluwatoyin Adewumi and Benjamin Abejide Adeniran and directed by a Ugandan filmmaker Ayeny T. Steve, this film delivers an emotional and action-packed narrative that explores the depths of familial bonds and personal sacrifice. ‘Offshoot’ opens with Modesire Mbakwe, affectionately known as Dee, celebrating her 40th birthday following her recent appointment as the Acting Head of Investigation and Operations at the National Drug Agency (NDA). Dee’s…
By Adebanjo Mokolu When President Bola Tinubu took office at the helm of Africa’s largest democracy, he said in my inaugural address that Nigeria is “too great a nation and too grounded as a people to rob ourselves of our finest destiny.” It was a statement of commitment to govern and not rule, to consult and dialogue but never dictate. Now that we are a year into the Tinubu era, it would be useful to reflect on its achievements and the foundations it is building for a prosperous future. President Tinubu inherited an economy that despite its latent advantages -…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Niger State-born popular Islamic cleric Abdullateef Aliyu Maiyaki, popularly known as Mufti Yaks is dead. According to reports, Mufti Yaks, who is also a well-known motivational speaker died early hours of Saturday, I June, 2024, at the age of 20 at the National Hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. Renowned cleric and Islamic scholar, Mufti Ismail Ibn Menk revealed this Vis his Facebook page on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 Menk, the Zimbabwean Islamic speaker who is said to be the role model of the late Mufti Yaks paid his last respects praying that God should grant…
A staff of one of Nigeria’s first generation banks, First Bank Nigeria Plc, is on the run over alleged diversion of $29 million (N829 billion) into private accounts one of which belongs to his wife, reports thegazellenews.com. The fleeing staff, Tijani Muiz Adeyinka, worked at the Iganmu branch of the bank. The extent of the fraud which reports said went on for about two years is rocking the bank to its foundation as it struggles to meet the recapitalisation requirements recently put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to reports, the initial amount of the stolen money…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company(AEDC) has listed 25 customers who have unpaid electricity bills. The power company stated in a notice released on Saturday, 1 June, 2024 that it will disconnect all clients who do not settle their debts by June 3. The customers include: the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Airforce, Kogi State Government, and Niger State Government among others. The notice reads, “This is to inform the general that AEDC will disconnect all customers with outstanding electricity bills on June 3, 2024.” Emphasising the importance of timely payment for the continued operation, the company said, “Timely payment…