Author: Khadijah Olowode

Over a hundred technical experts including government officials, policy makers, donor representatives, and researchers from Education, Agriculture, Gender and Social Protection sectors, from West Africa and beyond on Tuesday kick-started a meeting in Dakar, Senegal to share knowledge and best practices on the implementation of school meals programmes using locally-sourced food. Led by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the two-day high-level conference is entitled, “Investing in homegrown school meals to strengthen human capital, women’s economic empowerment and contribute to economic development”. According to a statement, it offers a unique opportunity for participants to take stock of and…

Ogun State Government has solicited for partnership with the United States of America in developing the critical sectors of the State’s economy. The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who stated this when he received the American Consul General to Nigeria, Mr. Will Stevens, who led a 5-man delegation on a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan Abeokuta on Wednesday, 5 October, 2023, noted that the State considers the United States as a progressive partner in the areas of economy, good governance, security, climate change and human capital development around the world. Governor Abiodun posited that the State apart from…

A broad based implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government must not only include strategic development of the agricultural sector, but must also recognize role of women and create an atmosphere that empowers them. First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, offered this counsel while granting audience to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike who was at the State House Abuja, to discuss areas of collaboration. The Minister who was accompanied on the visit by the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariya Mahmood, said the collaboration becomes necessary in…

Prevention, management and control of high blood pressure could become a lot easier for Nigerian patients as a new breakthrough natural organic All-in-one supplement for high blood pressure management has debuted in the Nigerian bio-health market. The breakthrough supplement which offers revolutionary control of High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar levels, neutralizes pressure within blood vessels, cleans up excess glucose, harmful chemicals, excess salt, blood vessel plaque as well as dead cells in the blood system. It promises a noticeable reduction in BP reading within 15 to 25 minutes of ingestion. A statement from Elkris Bio-Health, nation-wide distributor of…

Following his failure to honour police invitation successfully sent to him since the commencement of investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Mr Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad, the Lagos State Police Command has Owodunni Ibrahim popularly called Primeboy wanted. Police also put a N1 million ransom on his head as reward for anybody who can come up with information leading to his arrest. Part of the police release on the declaration said: “Ibrahim is approximately 1.64-m tall, male, dark-complexioned with tribal marks and Yoruba by tribe. His last known address is 3rd Power, Oke Eletu, Ikorodu. Ibrahim is…

The Chief of Staff to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Princess Olayinka Balogun, has debunked a report credited to the monarch on threat to disown any of his children or wives found to be involved in the allegation of financial impropriety against his brother, Senator Kola Balogun. The Princess, who was reacting to a report published on Page 8 of the Nigerian Tribune newspaper, dated October 3 with the headline ‘Olubadan threatens to disown children, wives over financial allegations against brother’, and some other online media platforms, said it was mere falsehood. She frowned at the publication which, according to her, was…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has rejoiced with Lieutenant General Alani Akinrinade (rtd.) on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Senator Akpabio, in a message endorsed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described Akinrinade as an enduring icon in the struggle to keep Nigeria one. Noting Akinrinade’s role in keeping Nigeria as a nation bound in Unity, Faith , Peace and Progress, he said: “Your patriotism is seen in the heroic role you played in the fight for Nigeria to remain an indivisible nation. You did not, like some, walk away from the line of…

The Port Harcourt’s Zonal Commander of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Ahmed. M. Ghali, has cautioned students of Federal Government College, Obi/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, to stay away from internet fraud, stressing that every indulgence in it, comes with grave and devastating consequences. He gave the warning in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday, 29 September, 2023 at a One- Day Sensitization Lecture organized by Cot Cyber Consults, a representatives of an international health insurance firm, AXA. Speaking through Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, DSE Adie Placidus, on the topic: “The Financial Consequences of…

MTN Foundation through its annual scholarship initiative has awarded scholarships to 360 undergraduate Nigerian students in addition to 651 current scholars, totalling 1,011 scholars. The awardees were celebrated at award ceremonies held in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja. Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Taxation and Revenue, Abdulkabir Ogungbo; Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University, Professor Nlerum Okogbule; Chairman, House Committee on Telecommunications, Honourable Peter Akpatason and other notable dignitaries were present at the different ceremonies. The annual scholarships recognise and reward high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. They are usually presented to three categories of students -…

Not being a depositors’ bank, AFREXIM is unable on its own to raise the $3 billion loan it agreed to provide to the NNPC Ltd in August, Empowered Newswire can now authoritatively reveal. The money, – the $3bilion- it is said in official Federal Government circles, besides supporting NNPCL, is also meant to help with foreign exchange liquidity as a strategy of stabilizing the Naira in the FX market. The NNPCL came up with the idea in what was deemed a brilliant concept just as the Tinubu administration terminated the Dual Foreign Exchange policy two months ago in a bid…

To identify and initiate lasting solutions to critical challenges in the music industry, AFRIMA Music Business Summit in partnership with the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Record Label Proprietors Initiative (RELPI), Association of Music Artist Managers of Nigeria (AMAMN) and Music Publishers Association of Nigeria (MPAN) is holding an emergency summit of stakeholders, Sunday, 1 October, 2023. The summit, which focuses on the rebirth of the music, entertainment, arts, culture, and hospitality sector/industry in Nigeria commences at 6:00 PM (Nigerian time) takes place virtually via Zoom. According to the President of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mike…

The Kogi State Police Command has said that it has begun investigations into the circumstances that led to the killing of a supporter of the All Progressives Congress in Kotonkarfe, Kogi LGA of Kogi State on Saturday, 30 September, 2023. The Police, in a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer in Kogi State, SP William Ovye Aya, for the state Commissioner of Police, said the Command received a report where some persons were said to have been killed and injured in the process through political violence. While assuring the people of the state that no stone would be left…

The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023 met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The parties noted the following: i) The Federal Government has announced N25,000 only as provisional wage increment for all treasury-paid federal government workers for six months. ii) The Federal Government is committed to fast-tracking the provision of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to ease public transportation difficulties associated with the removal of PMS subsidy. iii) The Federal Government commits to…

Ilebaye, a Kogi born professional model, has been crowned the 2023 BBNaija All-Stars season winner. The grand finale saw Ilebaye defeat Mercy Eke to claim the grand prize of N120 million. Ilebaye won with 30.08% of the votes to be crowned champion. Ilebaye was a fan favourite throughout the season, and her victory was met with cheers from viewers across the country. Ilebaye was known for her intelligence, wit, and charm, and quickly became one of the most popular housemates. In her final speech, Ilebaye thanked her fans for their support and said she was grateful for the opportunity to…

Lagos State is set to experience a unique Shopping Festival that will be a fusion of commerce and entertainment that will stamp her destination proposition as a premium destination for business and leisure in December. The state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka disclosed this during the visit of a delegation from the organisers of the planned Lagos Shopping Festival to the Ministry on Tuesday, 26 September, 2023, adding that she is excited and anticipatory of the good development. The Commissioner declared that the Lagos Festival is an idea whose time has come and that the State…

Former star actress Regina Askia who is a certified medical practitioner in the US, has decided to run vaginal rejuvenation services. The procedure is being run alongside other micro-needling procedures as well as other medical services at her centre, Regina Medical Services in New York. According to her, many women are now taking advantage of the procedures to solve medical issues relating to their privates. Vaginal rejuvenation consists of surgical and nonsurgical treatments that firm up the skin around the vagina or tighten the vaginal canal. It helps improve issues such as sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence and vaginal dryness. The…

“Dear Compatriots, “It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. “On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers of colonialism, their activism, dedication and leadership gave life to the belief in Nigeria as a sovereign and independent nation. “Let us, at this very moment, affirm that, as Nigerians, we are all endowed with the sacred rights and individual…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has said it has trained 185 collation officers across the nine states of the Niger Delta region to create awareness in the rural communities for its youth development scheme, tagged: Holistic Opportunity Projects of Engagement, HOPE. Addressing newsmen on the progress made on the youth empowerment scheme at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Commission’s Director, Agriculture and Fisheries, Mrs. Winnifred Madume, stated that another batch of 185 supervisors were being trained for the programme. She said that over one hundred thousand youths of Niger Delta region have so far registered in the…

Organisers of ArtsForChange have confirmed that the closesing entry for the art talent hunt competition is October 15th. The competition aimed at uncovering, and promoting creativity amongst Nigerian youths in the area of painting, sculpture, visual arts, drawing and ceramic, among several others is the brainchild of White & Black Ideas. At a press conference held recently, organizers informed journalists about the progression of the competition, confirming entries across the nation have started pouring in. According to Mr. Titiloye Amzat, a representative of ArtsForChange, entry for the competition closed on October 15, with a torrent of entries coming from six…

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Saturday, 30 September, 2023, distributed over 6,000 Food Packs to vulnerable members of the society in the Lagos East Senatorial District. It will be recalled that the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District launched the quarterly Food Packs Programme in June, 2023. This is the second edition of the well applauded programme targeted at vulnerable people, namely: widows, unemployed youth, aged, women and People living with disabilities; drawn from across the 98 wards in the five local government areas and 11 Local Council…