BREAKING: Kellyrae Emerges Winner Of BBNaija Season 9

Kellyrae has emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. Kellyrae edged Wanni who came in second and Onyeka third to emerge winner on the night. READ ALSO Actor Saheed Balogun Loses Daughter, Zeenat Why Nigeria Deserves UN Security Council Permanent Seat, By Tunde Rahman CAN Directs Lord’s Chosen To Vet Testimony Before Presentation ‘1,132 Bags,’ Adebule Distributes Fertilizer To Farmers As the winner, Kellyrae goes home with a cash prize of N60million and a brand new car worth N40m bringing the total…

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Actor Saheed Balogun Loses Daughter, Zeenat

Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun has announced the tragic death of his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, leaving the entertainment industry and fans in mourning. The actor shared the heartbreaking news on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posting a solemn image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis. The devastating news was confirmed by fellow Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi Oke, who also took to Instagram to express her grief. Posting an image of a candle, she wrote, “No words can ease the pain of losing someone so precious. My…

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Why Nigeria Deserves UN Security Council Permanent Seat, By Tunde Rahman

The Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators Association (HUTOA) has urged its members to begin early preparations for the 2025 Hajj, emphasizing the need to align with global best practices for a smooth exercise. In a statement marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, HUTOA expressed confidence in the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to deliver a more efficient and improved pilgrimage next year. The statement, signed by the association’s Chairman, Alhaji Muhammed Suleiman, also conveyed prayers for the nation’s continued prosperity. “We hereby use this medium to ask our members to continue their…

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CAN Directs Lord’s Chosen To Vet Testimony Before Presentation

The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed the leadership of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries to review how its members share testimonies during gatherings. This follows backlash over a viral testimony shared by one of its members, which the Christian body condemned as misleading. The testimony involved an unnamed member who claimed that an old man appeared to her during an examination and provided answers to questions, which she then shared with a member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries also…

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‘1,132 Bags,’ Adebule Distributes Fertilizer To Farmers

Lagos West Senator, Dr. Idiat Adebule, has distributed 1,132 bags of fertilizer to farmers across 28 local government areas and local council development areas (LCDAs) in her district. The distribution is part of a federal government initiative aimed at boosting agricultural output and easing economic challenges. Senator Adebule noted that the fertilizer distribution is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which promises to scale up activities in the agricultural sector. She highlighted that the federal government, under Tinubu’s leadership, has released the fertilizers to representatives for…

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Rivers LG Poll: ”Rejection Of Self-Serving God Father,’ Atiku Bombs Wike

Rivers LG poll: Atiku throws shade at Wike, says outcome a rejection of machinations of self-serving godfathers Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday hailed the just concluded local government election in Rivers State, saying the electorate were resolute in rejecting oppression. After a tense election, the Action Peoples Party (APP) swept 22 of the 23 LGAs in the state. However, the Action Alliance (AA) won just one LGA – Etche. Reacting to the outcome, Atiku commended the people of the oil-rich state for “their steadfastness in the face of adversity,…

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Why Dangote Refinery’s Operations Won’t Reduce Fuel Price – Pinnacle Oil CEO

‘What Naira devaluation got to do with this,’ Robert Dickerman bares it all at NAEC Annual International Conference While Nigerians anticipate reduction in the price of fuel to relieve hardship, Robert Dickerman, Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited has said Dangote’s oil production will not massively lower the price. According to Dickerman, the root cause of fuel hike in Nigeria is the devaluation of naira in the global market. He spoke during the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) annual strategic international conference in Lagos. READ…

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Ogun Declares Monday as Public Holiday for Teacher’s Day

What LEAMPS, GUPSA want private schools’ owners, educators to know and do about public holiday on Monday to commemorate day that earlier fell on Saturday   Ogun state government has declared Monday, October 8, 2024 as public holiday to commemorate the Teacher’s Day. Platforms Africa reports that the governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, declared this through the ministry of education, science and technology. Though the day fell on Saturday, 5th of October, the government declared Monday, the 7th of October due to significance of educators. 10As/10: Platforms College Students Excel In…

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‘Value-Added Scholar,’ Eulogies As Nuraen Bakenne Bags PhD

Adeola Yusuf, Akin Okudero, Tope Adaramola, Yemi Akintunde, Wole Efunnuga, Nurudeen Adegbenro; List of well-wishers and what they wrote about the CEO Benzo Media and his attainment of highest academic degree in communication   Nigerian Broadcaster and public relations expert, Nuraen Adesola Bakene has bagged his Ph.D in communication. His colleague, Akin Okudero, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) who announced this on his verified Facebook page, poured eulogies on Bakenne for the new feat attained at the Northwest University (NWU). United Nations Institute Names Adeola…

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