Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NECO increases number of schools in Equatorial Guinea for BECE, SSCE NECO logo NECO increases number of schools in Equatorial Guinea for BECE, SSCE. The National Examinations Council on Wednesday announced that it has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination and the Basic Education Certificate Examination in Equatorial Guinea. According to a statement issued by NECO’s Acting Director of Public Affairs, Azeez Sani, the newly accredited schools are located in Bata, the largest city in Equatorial Guinea. The NECO Accreditation Team visited the schools to assess their readiness to write the SSCE and BECE. “The Accreditation…

Tinubu celebrates veteran journalist Azu Ishiekwene at 60 Azubuike Ishiekwene Tinubu celebrates veteran journalist Azu Ishiekwene at 60. President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, congratulated the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Leadership Newspaper, Azubuike Ishiekwene, on his 60th birthday, applauding his decades-long contributions to Nigerian journalism. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Ishiekwene—fondly known as Azu—as a seasoned journalist whose incisive commentary and analysis have shaped public discourse in politics, the economy, and society. “Azu Ishiekwene has built an outstanding career spanning over three decades in journalism. His sharp…

Reasons Why CBN Is Yet To Release Funds To 774 LGAs Yemi Cardoso Reasons Why CBN Is Yet To Release Funds to 774 LGAs The Federal Government explained on Wednesday why, despite the Supreme Court’s order, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has not commenced the direct release of funds to the country’s 774 Local Government Areas, LGAs. In separate presentations, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and CBN’s Director of Legal, Mr. Kofo Salam-Alade, maintained that modalities that would enable the various LGAs to draw funds directly from the federation account were…

Darkoo shines winning big at 2025 MOBO Awards Darkoo Darkoo shines winning big at 2025 MOBO Awards Darkoo shines winning big at 2025 MOBO Awards. British-Nigerian rapper and singer Oluwafisayo Isa, popularly known as Darkoo, has emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2025 MOBO Awards, taking home two major honours. Darkoo won Best Female Act and Song of the Year for her hit track ‘Favourite Girl’ featuring Dess Dior. The awards mark a significant milestone in her career, further cementing her influence in the UK and global music industry. Favourite Girl has been widely praised for its…

Actress Mosun Filani, Simeon celebrate 13th wedding anniversary Mosun and Simeon Actress Mosun Filani, Simeon celebrate 13th wedding anniversary Popular Nollywood actress Mosun Filani, also known as Ayaba Oduoye, and her husband, Simeon Oduoye, are celebrating 13 years of marital bliss. Marking the special occasion, Mosun took to her Instagram page to share stunning photos of the couple dressed in traditional attires. She expressed gratitude for their journey together, cheering for more love, grace, endurance, and happiness in their marriage. “Happy 13th wedding anniversary to us. More wine, more grace, more endurance, more happiness, and more love. Happy 13th wedding…

Air Peace To Feature At European Market ITB Berlin 2025 As Exhibitor Air Peace To Show Up At European Market ITB Berlin 2025 As Exhibitor Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and West Africa’s largest carrier, is proud to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the world-renowned ITB Berlin, scheduled for March 4-6, 2025. Air Peace will join over 10,000 exhibitors from around the globe at the prestigious international travel trade show to showcase its services, growth, and commitment to enhancing connectivity within Africa and beyond. Air Peace’s exhibition at ITB Berlin will highlight the airline’s exceptional growth trajectory, its…

Nwoko’s aide asks for Bailout for Media to Cushion Economic hardship in Nigeria Ned Nwoko Nwoko’s aide asks for Bailout for Media to Cushion Economic hardship in Nigeria. Chief Press Secretary to Senator Ned Nwoko, Ifetayo Adeniyi, has pleaded with the Federal Government to provide bailout to media outfits in Nigeria due to the harsh economic hardship affecting the industry. Adeniyi made the appeal in his welcome address at the official commissioning of a Public Relations outfit, Reigh Advertising & Consulting in Abuja. The Chief Executive Officer of Megastar Media Communications lamented that an average Nigerian media has been struggling…

South-West Govs Decide To Give Befitting Funeral To Honour Late Adebanjo – Sanwo-Olu Late Chief Adebanjo South-West Govs Decide To Give Befitting Funeral To Adebanjo – Sanwo-Olu. State Governor and the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said the governors from the geopolitical zone will give the late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo a befitting funeral. Governor Sanwo-Olu, spoke on Tuesday when he paid a condolence visit to the Lekki residence of the late foremost nationalist to commiserate with his family. Sanwo-Olu, who was accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; the…

As Governor Okpebholo marks 100 Days in Office, First Lady displays prowess as catalyst by Empowering Edo Women First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani As Governor Okpebholo marks 100 Days in Office, First Lady displays prowess as catalyst by Empowering Edo Women. The Office of the Edo First Lady, led by Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has within the 100 days of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo becomes a catalyst for change in Edo State with a steadfast focus on women’s empowerment, support for survivors of violence, and community health. The Edo State Governor’s initiative to deliver quality empowerment…

SABER: FG disburses $68.36m to 28 states for business reforms – Jafiya World Bank SABER: FG disburses $68.36m to 28 states for business reforms – Jafiya The Federal Government has disbursed a total of $68.36 million to 28 states under the States Action on Business Enabling Reforms Programme, a $750 million loan initiative supported by the World Bank to improve the ease of doing business across Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday at the 2025 National Sensitisation Workshop on the SABER Programme. The workshop, organised by…