Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

MTN Nigeria has stated that the Nigerian telecom sector is in an Intensive Care Unit, warning that it could collapse if urgent steps are not taken. Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Karl Toriola, stated this on Tuesday., 13 August, 2024 while speaking virtually at a hybrid telecom investment forum organized by Financial Derivatives Company in Lagos, the Nation reports. According to him, there’s an urgent need to rescue the sector from collapse. Meanwhile, Airtel Nigeria CEO, Carl Cruz, had expressed optimism that the sector would continue to attract investment. Cruz noted that telecom tariff hike was a necessity due to soaring…

Tragedy occurred on Sunday, 11 August, 2024 at Dundaye, a community in Wamakko Local Government Area, LGA of Sokoto State as four persons died in a boat mishap. The Head of the Sokoto Field Operation Office of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Alhaji Aliyu Kafindangi, confirmed the sad incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024 in Sokoto. According to Kafindangi, a combined rescue team from NEMA, State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, the Nigerian Red Cross, Fire Services and local divers recovered the dead bodies on Monday, 12 August, 2024. He disclosed that 19 out of…

The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of lifeless body of a baby suspected to be a day old in a farmland in Tayi village of Minna, Niger. The Command Public Relations Officer, SP Waisu Abiodun, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024 According To Abiodun, on 9 August, 2024, the GRA Police Division received information that a lifeless body of “about a day old child was found in a farmland in Tayi village, Minna”. The state police image-maker said police operatives of the GRA Division moved to the scene and invited…

This is indeed best of times for the famous Nigerian singer, Ololade Ahmed, popularly addressed as Asake, has made history as the first African musician to top the global Spotify debut chart. The singer acclaimed the feat after his recently released third studio album ‘Lungu Boy’ peaked at number one on the chart. The 15-track album, with guest features from Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy, Central Cee and Ludmilla, broke the record for the biggest first-day streams for an African album on Spotify. The album garnered 9.42 million streams on the Global Spotify Chart on its first day. One of the…

Ahead of the Edo State Governorship Election scheduled for 21 September, 2024, a former federal lawmaker who represented Ovia Federal Constituency, Hon. Omosede Igbinedion, has resigned her membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It was gathered that Omosede, the daughter of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom, submitted her letter of resignation from the party, which was dated 11 August, 2024. The letter was addressed to Mr. Lucky Edosomwan, the PDP Chairman in Okada West Ward 1, in Ovia North East Local Government Area. She also copied the party’s chairman in Ovia North-East Local Government, the…

Famous Jamaican dancehall music legend, Buju Banton, has accused afrobeats artistes of stealing from Jamaican reggae and dancehall music without crediting their source. The musician also berated afrobeats artists for using their music to enriched themselves instead of using the platform to fight for the liberation of the African continent. Banton, who stated this while appearing on the ‘Drink Champs’ podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ EFN, claimed that afrobeats music has no substance and would fade with time. “A lot of culture vultures out there. They’ve focused on our music so hard and stolen our culture. I’m not knocking nobody…

YouTube has removed the Nigerian Afrobeat musician Davido’s much-celebrated wedding hit, ‘Ogechi Remix,’ from its page over copyright issues. The song was performed live on June 25, 2024, at Davido’s lavish wedding to Chioma. ‘Ogechi Remix’, a collaboration featuring BoyPee, Brown Joel and Hyce, quickly gained popularity among fans after its release. The music video was subsequently uploaded on July 19, 2024. However, in the latest development, YouTube removed the ‘Ogechi remix’ music video over a copyright claim. While the video is no longer accessible, the audio is still available on BoyPee’s official YouTube page. Current information indicates that Davido…

The Federal Government has revealed that National Identity Number enrollment has increased to over 109 million in August 2024 from 107.3 million in May. The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Abisoye Coker-Odusote made this disclosure in a statement issued on Monday, 12 July, 2024 by the commission’s spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke. The DG, who said of the latest enrolment figure, 20 percent were children, assured that the Commission will ensure that the NIN Database is safe and secure. “Over 109 million NINs have so far been issued to Nigerians and legal residents, amongst which children’s enrolment was 20…

No fewer than three lost their lives have from severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Bauchi North Senatorial District. It was learnt that the rain which fell for three consecutive days also claimed the lives of domestic animals, destroyed farmlands and other valuable properties worth millions of naira. Following the sad development, Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, established a high-level committee headed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr Ibrahim Kashim Mohammed, to assess the extent of the damage in the affected areas. Accompanying the SSG on the visit were several key officials, including the State…

Former United States President Barrack Obama has included the duo of music superstars Tems and Rema, as well as South African singer, Tyla in his annual summer playlist. The former American leader picked Tems’ ‘Love Me Jeje’, Rema’s ‘Yayo’, and Tyla’s ‘Jump’ featuring Gunna and Skillibeng as his favourite African songs of the summer. Nigerian-American country music star Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ is number one on Obama’s list. Sharing the playlist via X on Monday, Obama wrote, “With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I’ve been listening to lately – and it wouldn’t be my…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to imbibe the virtues of transparency, accountability and integrity and to shun all forms of corruption, economic and financial crimes. He gave the charge on Monday, August 12, 2024 while addressing the students of Epitome Model Islamic School in an event tagged: “12th Teenagers Workshop,” organized by Alhabibiyah Islamic Society for teenagers with focus on positioning the youth on the path of anti-corruption lifestyle. Olukoyede who was represented by the Head, Enlightenment and Reorientation of the Commission, Assistant Commander of…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has reaffirmed her office’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youth with digital skills as a key driver of the 2030 Agenda. Princess Orelope-Adefulire made this known in a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media, Desmond Utomwen, to mark the 2024 International Youth Day, themed “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” She highlighted that the 2024 IYD theme underscores the crucial role of digital technology in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since 2016, her office, in collaboration with various partners,…

The Truth Alliance, a coalition of civil society organizations dedicated to exposing the recruitment tactics of terrorist groups, has cautioned young people, especially in the NorthEast region to avoid being infiltrated by terrorist elements through violent protests. This is as the organisation made an assessment of the fallout of the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country with Borno State experiencing terrorist bombing within the period. The organization in a statement yesterday by its Spokesperson, Mustapha Ahmed, advised against being lured by terrorist groups that use moments of unrest to recruit vulnerable individuals, encouraging them to join their ranks under the guise…

Government have no excuses to make on why the life of the citizens are not being impacted as it remains accountable for policies that are not compatible to the needs of its people. This was the main thrust at the celebration of the International Youth Day in Abuja on Monday. This year celebrates the power and potential of young people, focusing on how government will be more committed to action and held accountable for the policies that are not compatible to the needs of citizens, and key discussions centered on gender equality, climate action, decent work, and employability. Tagged, “From…

Three hundred students across the seven wards of the Agbado-Okeodo Local council Development Area, received free forms for the General Certificate Examination (GCE) from the Executive Chairman, Engr. David Oladapo Famuyiwa, at the Council Secretariat on Tuesday, 13 August, 2024. Addressing the beneficiaries, at the presentation of the free GCE forms, the council chairman, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Alhaja Aminat Moromoke Ajoke Obe, stated that the motive behind the presentation is to lay a solid foundation, for the youth in Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area. “You cannot build anything without a solid foundation, we are laying the…

In the face of Nigeria’s challenging economic landscape, and with businesses seeking innovative solutions to stay agile and responsive, Strategic Outsourcing Limited (SOL), a leading outsourcing firm, has introduced its Temporary Staff Services (TSS) to provide businesses with a flexible, efficient, and a more cost-effective approach to workforce management. The current economic climate in Nigeria requires that businesses remain adaptable to survive and thrive and SOL addition to its suite of solutions offer a lifeline to companies needing to quickly scale their workforce without the long-term commitment and overhead costs associated with permanent hires. A statement issued in Lagos on…

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Lottery Trust Fund, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has been described as a blessed ‘child’ capable of transforming lives through good causes. The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, made this known while receiving Adeyanju at his palace as part of the programme to mark the presentation of vital medical equipments to Ijebu Jesa General Hospital in Osun State. The Ooni of Ife praised Adeyanju as a responsible son and thanked the president for appointing him, “He is our son and a fortune child, who is responsible and deserve commendation, “I want to…

The Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, has donated vital medical equipments to Ijebu Jesa General Hospital in Osun State. Adeyanju, who was received by Governor Ademola Adeleke, expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for appointing him to lead the NLTF. He praised the President’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians, particularly in the areas of health. The NLTF boss noted that the agency has implemented various projects in Osun State, including the distribution of sports equipment to 62 primary schools and first aid equipment to nine public schools between 2017 and…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, 12 August, 2024, in Abuja presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, preceded by the swearing-in of the newly appointed Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack. Addressing Mrs. Walson-Jack, after she took her oath of office, President Tinubu asked the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to serve the nation with integrity and transparency. The President also paid tribute to the immediate past Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, describing her tenure as exceptional. ”We must learn from her…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, 12 August, 2024, flagged off the first phase of the distribution of fertilizers to different categories of farmers with a promise to aggressively tackle food scarcity in the state. About 7,000 out of 12,000 farmers earmaked for the scheme, will benefit from the first phase, im which a total of 24,000 fertilizers will be distributed. Speaking at an event held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Prince Abiodun acknowledged the growing disparity between food supply and global food production, which has led to scarcity. He said: “It is widely known that the…