Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu The Association of Nigeria Theatre-Arts Practitioners (ANTP) is set to embark on regular awareness creation and education of its members and general social media influencers on the dangers of illicit and careless digital contents. In his interview with this reporter after his attendance of the National Film And Video Censors Board (NFVCB)’s Digital Content Regulation Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, ANTP National President, Alhaji Razak Oyadiran, popularly known as Baroka said the ANTP identified with NFVCB’s ideologies on safe digital contents for youths and children. He added: ” We will try our best as the…

The Yoru’Bar Restaurant Experience is the 6th product in a series of 52 unique tourism products created by Tourism Icon Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, products which are being launched over a period of one year. In the words of Otunba Akinboboye ‘Nothing compares to the Yoru’bar Experience’. Although the name Yoru’Bar suggests an alliance with Yoruba food only, the intention is for this restaurant to showcase food from all parts of Africa. Its brand name was however coined to reflect the African roots of the food and entertainment it showcases. Yoru’Bar is not just a restaurant and eating in a Yoru’Bar…

The newly appointed Acting National Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon (Arc) Setonji Koshoedo, has said that he is going to commit his stay in office to translating the reunification and rebuilding agenda of the National Working Committee (NWC) to reality through all the critical organs of the party. Hon. Koshoedo said that having been part of the NWC before his elevation as the party’s scribe, he knew the vision of the NWC under the leadership of the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Ilya Damagun, and he would follow suit to bring everyone together as one united family to re-present…

The alumni of the New Era Girls’ Secondary School, Lagos have revealed a line-up of events to mark the 75th anniversary of their alma mater. The President, New Era Girls’ Secondary School Old Girls’ Association, Mrs. Adenike Bankole alongside with the association’s General Secretary, Mrs Folashade Ladiju; its Public Relations Officer, Mrs Rainat Ajibike Onigbanjo and the entire anniversary committee, disclosed the association’s plans through a statement released and made available to journalists on Thursday, 16 November, 2023. The statement added that the 75th anniversary celebration of their alma mater will take off on Friday, 17 November, 2023 with the…

The Federal Government has flagged off the release of 4,068 inmates sentenced to various terms of imprisonment with option of fine and compensation in Custodial Centres nationwide. Speaking at the flag off ceremony on Saturday, 18 November, 2023, where 37 inmates with option of fine were released at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the innovation was “in our bid to decongest Custodial Centres and make them humane for proper reformation and rehabilitation of offenders to take place.” He said: “As at yesterday, the 17th day of November, 2023, there were about 80,804…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of former military Governor of old Ondo State comprising of present Ondo and Ekiti states, Major General Ekundayo Babakayode Opaleye (rtd), as a great loss to the state and Nigeria. Maj. Gen. Opaleye reportedly died on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital of heart attack. He was Military Governor from August 1986 to 1987, during the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He took over from late Admiral Mike Akhigbe before handing over to Commodore Bode George. Opaleye, until his death, was the Balogun of Erunmu, Owu, Abeokuta. Prince Abiodun…

The Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun on Friday, 17 November, 2023, commissioned a legacy project, executed by the Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira led administration of Itire Ikate Local Council Development Area. The project, named after Nigeria’s First Lady and the immediate past Senator representing the Senatorial District, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is a structural edifice that houses an ultra- modern market, a customary court, a library and ICT centre. The structure, which is the second phase of the Akorede ultra modern market project, is situated at Ijesha bus stop, along Mile 2 Oshodi…

Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is a visionary leader, dedicated and committed to transforming the Niger Delta region. He has proven to be a steady hand behind the wheels of the Commission that has assumed its rightful place as a vehicle to drive the socio-economic development of Nigeria’s oil-rich region. The man, described as a capable leader and navigator, was born on August 19, 1975, to parents from Ayakoro in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Ogbuku boasts an impressive profile spanning over twenty years of experience and expertise in crisis…

The Nigerian Archery Team has successfully completed its campaign at the 13th African Archery Championship in Nabeul, Tunisia which ran from Tuesday, 7 November to Sunday, 12 November, 2023. The continental championship had in attendance 20 African countries who competed across all the bow categories and events. The Nigerian Archery Team, comprising of Emmanuel Oyekele (Captain), Olatayo Olasehinde, Damilola Sholademi and Kachollom Eyenihen, competed in the Compound Bow category and in the individual men and women’s event, male team event and mixed team event. The team won a bronze medal in the male team category, silver medal in the mixed…

Ogun State is to benefit from a N500 billion financial support being packaged by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in conjunction with Access Bank. The Gateway State is to benefit from the fund along with three other states in the country. This was disclosed in Cairo, Egypt by Governor Dapo Abiodun, while speaking at the end of the Intra-African Trade Fair, put together by Afreximbank. Prince Abiodun said the fund would be helpful in financing and accelerating infrastructural development in the state, noting that the state government has already signed the framework agreement. He said: “The highlight of our participation…

Kwara State Government has struck a deal with global telecoms giant IHS Towers on how to effectively deploy the Ilorin Innovation Hub to deliver on its core objectives of making the state the go-to place for innovation, technology and entrepreneurship as well as drive rapid socioeconomic growth. “Today’s MOU signing represents a dream come true for our administration,” Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said on Saturday, 18 November, 2023, shortly after signing the deal in Ilorin, the state capital, at an event attended by top government officials and IHS leaders led by its chief executive officer Mohammed Darwish. “In an age increasingly…

Nigerian adult males have been enjoined to improve their health life by taking advantage of the free prostrate cancer screening being provided by the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation. Nollywood Actors: Keypee Ekpenyong and Fred Amata made the plea at the lecture held at the end of the Walk organised by the Foundation to create awareness for the scourge of the disease said to be on the top list of ailments that kill black African men. The health talk was anchored by Urologist, Dr. Adebowale Oyebade who counseled that prostrate screening should be done at least once a year by adult males…

In a dazzling spectacle set to illuminate the African entertainment scene, bridgeAfric, a revolutionary initiative led by the dynamic Victoria Nkong, is gearing up for its grand launch. With an unwavering commitment to uniting Africa’s diverse cultures, preserving its rich heritage, and showcasing an authentic image to the world, bridgeAfric is poised to make a significant impact in the global entertainment landscape, Nkong stated. Nkong, the President of BridgeAfrica, recognizes the discrepancy between the global perception of Africa and the vibrant reality of its culture. In response to this, bridgeAfric was born, set to be officially launched next week in…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the government and people of Liberia on the successful conduct of the Liberian Presidential Election. The President also congratulated President-elect Joseph Boakai, who won the mandate of the people, enjoining him to unite the country and build on the popular support expressed through the ballot box to deliver good governance to the people of Liberia. President Tinubu commended President George Weah for demonstrating uncommon leadership by conceding the election and averting any form of socio-political crisis. The President said President Weah’s great act of democratic sportsmanship is exemplary, particularly at this time in West Africa,…

At a solemn Christian wake ceremony, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has bid farewell to the two sanitation workers (sweepers), Adejoke Adefuye and Afolashade Odufuwa, who lost their lives while sweeping the highway in the Charley Boy area of Gbagada, Lagos. The wake organised for the deceased at Ladi-Lak Primary School Compound, Bariga, Lagos, had in attendance, family, friends, colleagues, and officials of LAWMA, who gathered to pay their respects, in honour of the memory of Adejoke and Afolashade. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, eulogised the late sanitation workers for their unalloyed commitment to the Authority’s…

By Olufolahan Pelumi There is another side, A place where our struggle, A place where our inner pain, A place where our burdens Fade away. There is another side. There is another side, Though we all live in this world, Though we all live on this Earth, but, There is another side. There is a better place too. We live on this Earth as humans, Looking the same as humans should, but, We have different pains. To me, it might be the pain of loneliness, To another, sickness and failure, To another, Infirmity and depression, To another, Starvation and Frustration.…

From London, United Kingdom (UK) on Friday, 17 November, 2023, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sends a statement of assurance to the global investment community on the positive results that will come out of the economic reforms being implemented by Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The President, Sanwo-Olu said, took the “courageous step” by ending the fuel subsidy regime, which, he stressed, was a necessity to save the nation’s economy from the edge of catastrophe. The Governor said, although the action led to inflation, the money saved had been re-invested in various interventions geared towards stabilising the economy. Sanwo-Olu shared…

President Bola Tinubu will, on Saturday, 18 November, 2023, depart Abuja for Berlin, Germany, to attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference on November 20, 2023, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. During the conference, President Tinubu will join other Heads of State and Government of CwA member countries, bilateral partners, as well as Heads of International Organizations to deliberate on the immediate enhancement of economic and business cooperation with a view to outlining concrete measures to boost investments in critical areas such as energy, trade, infrastructure, and new technologies, among others. The G20 CwA Conference will be taking…

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Board said its attention has been drawn to a letter from a certain Total Promotions Ltd laying false claims to the Television Broadcast rights of the league. Chairman of the NPFL, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye noted that the recent letter which was sent to StarTimes, the NPFL Broadcast partners is only intended to hold the league down, describing the company as unknown to the NPFL Board and the claims as totally without basis. He said a similar irritant letter was sent to the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) last season when the NPFL concluded arrangements to…

A rare opportunity for men to check their prostrate cancer status is being provided on morning of Saturday, 18 November, 2023, by a medical outreach, Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation as they organise a 3.3km Walk to create awareness for the adult male disease. Founded by United Kingdom based Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur, Dozy Mmobuosi, the Foundation offers free prostrate cancer screening for men above 45 years and enjoys the endorsement of the Nigeria Cancer Society. Martin’s Ebuwa, the Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation said the Walk is organised to promote awareness for the World Prostrate Cancer Day and would involve a…