By Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu Ottawa, Canada The Association of Nigeria Theatre-Arts Practitioners (ANTP) may soon record another first. At its 2nd Iwure Day, the Gbegande of Ososa, HRM Oba Alatise advocated for the yearly special prayers to become a national event among theatre practitioners. Recently, the ANTP observed their second “Iwure Day,” a yearly prayer session initiated by the National President, Dr. Rasak Oyadiran, in Ososa. The event aims to seek God’s guidance and blessings for the Association’s endeavors throughout the year. This year’s ceremony where High Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, Pastor Bisi Sunday, and Alfa Mukadam offered prayers for the wellbeing…
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The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu has assured that government will continue to pursue policies and programs aimed at making life better for Nigerians. She stated this in Benin, the Edo State capital during the distribution of essential food items to vulnerable groups under the Food Outreach Programmes of RHI under its Social Investment Scope. Represented by the Wife of the Vice President and National Vice Chairman of the RHI, Hajia Nana Shettima; the First Lady pointed out that the food supplies were made possible by an anonymous public-spirited…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has partnered with three internationally renowned African artistes: Fally Ipupa, Democratic Republic of Congo; Diamond Platnumz, Tanzania; and Simi, Nigeria; to engage customers on how to enhance their digital experience by making the most of their data bundles. Through this collaboration, Airtel Africa aims to enable customers to make informed decisions about their data usage habits. The artists have collaborated with Airtel Africa to create a special song to provide customers with practical tips and tools that will help them to maximise their data for…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, 21 January, 2025, said his administration has completed the formalities of allocating about 100 hectares of land at Ode-Omi in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area of the state for the purpose of citing a Naval Base and Dockyard for the Nigerian Navy. Governor Abiodun also stated that the state government has waived all fees and charges, which amounted to several billions, and has forwarded the Certificate of Occupancy to the Naval headquarters. The Governor made this statement in his office when he received the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral…
The Yobe State police Command has killed three armed robbers involved in a robbery attack on the Ngalda market and recovered a locally-made pistol. The Yobe State Police Command Public Relations Officer, the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the development in a statement, just as he also revealed that the robbers were killed during a gunfire exchange with police officers.Three others managed to escape with severe injuries, while the gang leader, identified as Alhaji Dadji, a native of Ngalda, was arrested. Abdulkarim disclosed that the robbers killed seven people, injured 11 others, and carted away N16.5 million during the attack,…
The Association of Mobile Money & Bank Agents in Nigeria has said its members may have no option but to increase service charges. The National Public Relations Officer at AMMBAN, Ogungbayi Ganiyu, disclosed this during an interview with DAILY POST on Monday, 20 January, 2025 Ogungbayi’s comments followed the Federal Government’s 50 percent telecommunications services tariff hike approval. AMMBAN image maker said that its members’ businesses are centered around telecom services, especially data, and hence would be most impacted. He, however, noted that POS operators may want to bear the cost of the increased telecoms tariff. “The telecom tariff hike will…
Yobe State Police Command has confirmed that three suspected armed robbers have been killed by mob action after robbing shop owners at the popular Ngalda weekly market in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Yobe State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Monday, 20 January, 2025 “On January 20, 2025, at approximately 2100hrs, a group of six armed robbers, led by Datti Alhaji Dadji of Ngalda Town, attacked three shops at Ngalda Market. The incident resulted in seven fatalities and eleven injuries. “The robbers made off with approximately…
A High Court in Bauchi State presided over by Justice Sa’ad Muhammad Sambuwal has sentenced Usman Abdullahi to death by hanging for the murder of Zaidu Adamu Kofar Dumi following an argument over a phone charger. The judgment, delivered by Justice Sambuwal of High Court No. 9, found Abdullahi guilty of grievous harm and culpable homicide, offences contrary to Sections 239 and 221 of the Penal Code. The prosecution, led by Barrister Abubakar Ahmed Kobi from the State Ministry of Justice, informed the court that on May 12, 2021, the defendant had a disagreement with Zaidu Adamu and his friend,…
The World Bank Group has offered reasons why it slammed a 30-month debarment of two Nigerian companies, including Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited. The ban also affected their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Norman Didam. The Washington-based bank in a statement on Monday, 20 January, 2025, said the companies and their CEO were banned for fraudulent, collusive, and corrupt practices linked to the National Social Safety Nets Project in Nigeria. Accordingly, the bank explained that the project aimed to provide targeted financial assistance to poor and vulnerable households, which was compromised due to several unethical practices during…
Famous Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has revealed why she opted for surrogacy instead of carrying the baby herself. The actress made this known during the ongoing season 3 of the ‘Young Famous and African’ reality show. Ini Edo during an interaction with her co-stars, also spoke about her child’s paternity. Responding to questions about her marriage and her daughter’s paternity, the actress stated that she had issues carrying pregnancies. One of her colleagues, Nadia asked: “Do you have a kid? Ini Edo: “Yes, a baby girl.” Nadia: “Are you married?” Ini Edo: “ I’m not married.” Nadia: “Are you together…