Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Popular Fuji musician, Taye Currency has publicly apologised to his senior colleague, Pasuma, over his recent comment about him. Taye Currency had during a recent performance disapproved of fans calling Pasuma his ‘father’ in the music industry. He noted that Pasuma is like an elder brother to him and can’t father him, a comment which has generated controversy on social media. In response to the backlash, Taye Currency, in a viral video apologised to Pasuma and anyone hurt by his statements, stating that his words were misinterpreted. While expressing regret for any offence caused by his remarks, he said “Good…

An empowerment foundation, Webmark Empowerment Foundation has advocated the need to educate Nigerians on strategies to identify stressors and be conversant with with our to cope with them in order to significantly reduce the risk of mental health disorders in the country. The foundation said there is an urgent need to raise an awareness about the critical impact of stressors on mental health and the proactive measures that can be taken to prevent mental health disorders across the country, during a virtual event it held on Friday, 11 October, 2024, in Abuja in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Lugbe…

The Government of Namibia has approached the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to explore training opportunities as well as sharing of expertise with personnel of the Namibian Anti-corruption Commission in the fight against corruption. The position of the Namibian government was made known on Friday when its Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Humphrey Geiseb paid a courtesy call to the ICPC’s headquarters. According to him, Nigeria as a country occupies an exalted position in the fight against corruption in Africa and such expertise that it possessed needed to be shared with other countries in the continent like…

The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Dele Oshinowo, has emerged as the Best Local Government Chairman on Grassroots Governance of The Year for 2024. The award was bestowed on him by the National Association of Online Security Publishers of Nigeria (NAOSNP) at a well-attended Annual National Conference of the association held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was singled out among the 774 local governments in Nigeria given his excellent performance by turning hitherto Agboyi Ketu into a city which the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, applauded as a fast-growing LCDA. Since he…

The 4th Annual Pitch Communications Public Lecture and Award of Excellence is set to hold. Launched in 2021 as the organizers’ corporate social responsibility initiative, the event aims to inspire, motivate, and encourage leaders to do more. According to Mr. Idris Oseni Ayinde, CEO, Pitch Communications, the event is also to promote youth development and reorientation through carefully selected annual topics, such as; the dangers of hard drug consumption and youth involvement in elections. This year’s topic, “Roles of Youths for a Prosperous Nigeria: Strategies and Action Plans,” will be addressed by the Lagos State Commissioner of Wealth Creation and…

The member representing Alimoso State Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honorable Luqman Orelope, has urged his constituents to take up small-scale farming not only to fight hunger but also to ensure food security in Nigeria. He made the call while speaking at the Assembly’s 9th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting, held at Multi-Joy Hall in Ipaja, Lagos, with the theme “Ensuring Food Security for a Sustainable Future”. The meeting brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including elected officials, traditional rulers, community leaders, and youths.  Orelope assured his constituents that the Lagos State government is ready to support…

As the world celebrates the invaluable contributions of teachers on World Teachers’ Day, Wema Bank proudly joins this global recognition by launching the #MyTeacherMyHero Challenge to honor and reward exceptional educators in Nigeria. This initiative aligns with the bank’s commitment to the theme, “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” Abimbola Agbejule, Head of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility, shares her thoughts on this initiative: “At Wema Bank, our dedication to education extends far beyond providing financial services. It’s about celebrating the educators who light the path of knowledge for our future leaders.” She added, “Through the #MyTeacherMyHero…

Delta State Government, Friday, 11 October, 2024said it would next week Tuesday, distribute 9,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers’ associations to support food security and productivity in the state.  Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu disclosed this at a meeting with the leadership of the farmers’ associations in Asaba. The fertilizers were distributed accordingly to oil palm 1,490 bags; Cassava 1,100; Banana and plantain 350; Maize 70; Yam 120bags; Rice 150; Vegetables and green house farmers 200; Independent farmers 150 bags. He appealed to the farmers to utilise the fertilizers judiciously to improve food production in the state. …

The Federal Government has praised Savannah Energy, the British independent energy company focused around the delivery of Projects that Matter, for its substantial investment in Nigeria’s energy sector to date, saying that it appreciates what the company is doing, and encourages Savannah to sustain it. The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, made the commendation during a recent visit to the Uquo gas Central Processing Facility in Akwa Ibom State, which is owned by Accugas Limited, a subsidiary of Savannah. He said that Savannah’s substantial investment to date has helped in boosting domestic gas supply in the…

The Ogun State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has become the latest state to endorse former NURTW Lagos State Council Chairman Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (aka MC Oluomo), for the union’s National President position. Its Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Ismail (aka Yaro Ade) said Akinsanya is more desirous of the union’s top position going by his antecedents. With Ogun State Council endorsement, Akinsanya is poised to be elected as the National President of the NURTW. Three other states where the union is in operation Lagos, Ondo and Ekiti have earlier thrown their support behind Akinsanya for the…

A 34-year-old Australian woman is in a critical condition after her right arm was severed in a dog attack in Townsville, north Queensland. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 07:00 local time on Friday, 11 october,2024 where they found the woman suffering from life-threatening injuries. Her right arm had been severed below the elbow, but paramedics were able to retrieve the detached limb before rushing her to a local hospital. She remains in a serious but stable condition.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has unveiled the next-generation humanoid robot, Optimus, declaring its capabilities as boundless and setting the stage for a new era in robotics. Musk made the bold announcement at the highly anticipated “We, Robot” event, on Thursday night, just as the tech tycoon unveiled his company’s latest innovation in self-driving vehicles with two new autonomous models; the Cybercab robotaxi and the Robovan. The Tesla boss claimed that Optimus “can do anything you think of,” emphasizing the robot’s potential to revolutionize everyday life with tasks such as walking your dog, babysitting, mowing the lawn, and even serving drinks…

The ruling All Progressives Congress has stated that the Tinubu-led administration’s policies are not anti-people, explaining that that the present administration is focused on uplifting the socio-economic well-being shortly. Recall that Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja had expressed concerns over the country’s deteriorating socio-economic situation, which he blamed on policies of the APC-led government. Reacting to the former Senate President’s allegations the APC Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, said that the ruling party had no intention of jeopardising democracy. “The APC as a…

A suspected car thief, Joseph Ada, arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command, has narrated to them that that he intends to use the proceeds from selling his former boss’ car to fund his father’s burial. This was disclosed in a statement made available on the RRS Facebook page on Friday, 11 October, 2024 According to the statement, Ada had duplicated the key of the vehicle while working as a driver to his former boss before he was sacked in June. Ada allegedly stole the vehicle on Wednesday. 9 October, 2024 where it was…

A 14-year-old student, simply identified as Sulaiman Abubakar, has been apprehended by the security officers at Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba in Ibadan, Oyo State, for allegedly stealing wire and cables within the complex, Punch Online reports. The mother of the suspect, who lives at Sabo Area, Mokola, was said to have fainted when she saw her son being handcuffed. “It took the intervention of the stadium workers to revive her. When she later regained consciousness, she stated that the boy offended her the previous night and he was penalised,” one source told Punch online. Abubakar, a JSS 2 student of…

The Gombe State Government has disclosed that that it will commence paying the N70,000 new national minimum wage with effect from October. The Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Negotiation Committee, Dr Manasseh Daniel Jatau, made this disclosure to newsmen on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 after a meeting with labour leaders in the state. Jatau, who said the state government was ready to pay the new minimum wage from October, adding that a technical committee had been assigned to finalise the process within 72 hours, added that immediately the technical committee completes its assignment, the committee will reconvene to work out the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday, 11 October, 2024 inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a charge on members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes. Shettima asked the council to set National Road Safety Strategy targets and ensure effective coordination between federal, state, and local governments to achieve shared road safety objectives. Speaking during the ceremony on Friday, 10 October, 2024 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Shettima emphasized the critical nature of road safety, stating, “Road safety is not merely a matter of policy but a critical part of the lifeline…

Former Sweden head coach, Janne Andersson has made public his reason for rejecting chance to manage the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Andersson was among the coaches linked with the vacant Super Eagles managerial job in the summer. The 62-year-old was reportedly the leading candidate for the position at that period. The gaffer said he rejected overtures from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the terms of the contract. “Nigeria was very persistent and wanted me to take the job. There were many appealing aspects, but the overall situation wasn’t perfect. It didn’t feel 100 percent right, and it has to feel…

Famous Cuban singer , El Taiger is dead, a week after being shot in the head. The 37-year-old died on Thursday, 10 October, 2024 His family confirmed the incident in an official statement share on the singer’s Instagram stories. “On October 3, shortly after 7 a.m., officers responded to NW 17th St. 10 Ave and discovered El Taiger was shot in the head inside a black Mercedes SUV. And was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. “He underwent surgery and was placed on life support, but he succumbed to his injuries. From the moment of his arrival, a team of…

Armed robbers who waylaid 13 Bishops of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star on Episcopal tour of some states of Nigeria pleaded for prayers for them not to be caught. The incident happened Wednesday evening on a federal highway in Benue State enroute Abuja, according to leader of the team, Archbishop Benjamin Ogwutum. Narrating the experience to journalists, the clergyman explained that they needed to spend the night in Abuja, which reason they decided to drive through the evening. “As we left North Bank area of Benue State, we came in contact with men who initially looked like Fulani Herdsmen.…