Author: Akintayo Adams

Chidimma Adetshina, the runner-up of Miss Universe, has announced her decision to step away from pageantry. In a recent interview with Silverbird TV, Adetshina revealed that her experience in pageantry has been traumatic. She cited personal reasons for her departure and shared her plans to relocate to Nigeria from South Africa. “Finishing in the top 2 [at the Miss Universe competition] is still a shocker for me… Honestly, I am done. Pageantry was a real traumatic experience for me,” she said. “People still don’t understand how I felt. There were times when I almost quit during the Miss Universe contest.…

Pastor Adewale Giwa, the Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, urged the Federal Government to arrest any pastor involved in propagating fake miracles. He emphasized that the church is not a business center and called for the arrest of pastors selling miracle soap and anointing oil to their congregants. During a press conference in Akure, Ondo State, Pastor Giwa also stated that the government has no justification for taxing the church. According to Pastor Giwa: “In any church they see pastors performing fake miracles using one person on different occasions then the government has to come in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has awarded Certificates of Return to Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Adelami Olayide, following their victory in the Ondo governorship election. The certificates were presented by INEC National Commissioner for Ondo, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Ajayi praised the people of Ondo for their peaceful conduct during the election, noting that there were no major incidents of violence. He also commended the professional conduct of security agencies, electoral observers, and media organizations that contributed to the success of the election. Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude to INEC for conducting…

Nigeria’s federal, state, and local government councils shared a total of ₦1.1411 trillion from the October 2024 Federation Accounts Allocation Revenue. This was disclosed by Bawa Mokwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), in a statement on Wednesday. The ₦1.1411 trillion allocation was part of the ₦2.668 trillion gross revenue available in October 2024. This amount was ₦293.009 billion higher than the ₦1.043 trillion distributed in September 2024. The ₦1.411 trillion total distributable revenue comprised ₦206.319 billion in statutory revenue, ₦622.312 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue,…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns about the presence of substandard and unregistered sugar in Nigerian markets. The FCCPC revealed that several smuggled sugar brands from Brazil, including Grupo Moreno, Terous, USI S. Joao, Alvean, and Arapora Bionergia, failed to meet mandatory Vitamin A fortification standards. The absence of fortification, which is essential for good vision and immune health, poses significant health risks, particularly to vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women. The FCCPC also highlighted the economic impact of these substandard imports, noting that they create unfair competition and undermine the integrity of…

The small village of Ollolai, located on the Italian island of Sardinia, is offering homes for as little as one euro (approximately $1.05) to Americans looking to escape the Trump administration. This initiative is part of the village’s efforts to combat decades of depopulation and attract new residents. The mayor of Ollolai, Francesco Columbu, has launched a website specifically targeting American expats, offering dilapidated homes at giveaway prices and move-in-ready homes for up to $105,000. The village’s website invites prospective buyers with the message: “Are you worn out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing…

A Florida-based cruise company, Villa Vie Residences, is offering Americans a unique opportunity to escape the Trump administration by traveling the world on a cruise ship. The company’s “Tour La Vie” program allows passengers to spend up to four years visiting over 140 countries, with prices starting at around $160,000 per person. The program offers four different packages: the one-year “Escape from Reality” cruise, the two-year “Mid-Term Selection” cruise, the three-year “Everywhere but Home” cruise, and the four-year “Skip Forward” option. Villa Vie Residences’ founder and CEO, Mikael Petterson, stated that the marketing campaign was designed to offer an escape…

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has discovered his ancestral roots in Cameroon through a DNA test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in partnership with AfricanAncestry.com. The test revealed that Vinicius Jr’s ancestry is linked to the Tikar tribe in Cameroon. This discovery was part of the CBF’s “Roots of Gold” campaign, which aims to celebrate the pride and history of the Afro-Brazilian community, particularly in football. Vinicius Jr received a certificate confirming his Cameroonian heritage during a ceremony at Fonte Nova, just before Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. In honor of his newfound roots, he wore…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N112 billion to finance the Safe School Initiative over the next three years. This initiative aims to safeguard learning environments and ensure that schools remain safe and inclusive spaces for all children. Minister for Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, announced the allocation on Universal Children’s Day, emphasizing the government’s commitment to advancing children’s rights and creating an environment where every child has access to education, health, and a life free from fear and harm. The initiative is part of broader efforts to protect children from violence and abuse, including the implementation of the Violence…

Oyo State Government, through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced the release of the first batch of newly employed primary schools teachers and caregivers. Related || Oyo State Ministry schedules CBT for Adhoc Staff Recruitment This was contained in a tweet by the chairman of the OYO SUBEB, Nureni Adeniran. “The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has released the names of 5,600 newly recruited primary school teachers and 80 caregivers in the State,” the tweet read. Related || Oyo announces CBT dates for Civil Service Applicants “Check your portal from November 23,” it added. Get instant…