Author: Akintayo Adams

The federal government has announced plans to ensure that Nigerians enjoy at least 20 hours of stable electricity daily by 2027. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, revealed this during the Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa, emphasizing that this goal depends on sufficient investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Related || National Grid suffers 11th Collapse of 2024 Verheijen highlighted the government’s commitment to providing more reliable electricity access for the 86 million Nigerians currently underserved. This initiative aims to improve revenue assurance and collection. The announcement comes amid frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election, calling him “courageous” and expressing his readiness to hold discussions with him. Speaking at the Valdai forum in Sochi, Putin said, “I take this opportunity to congratulate him” and confirmed he was open to talks with Trump.. Putin had previously expressed a preference for Joe Biden or Kamala Harris in the White House but acknowledged Trump’s anti-establishment stance and the impact he has had on American and global politics. The Kremlin has denied accusations of interfering in the 2016 presidential election to support Trump..…

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called for a 40-day prayer and fasting period to address the nation’s hardships and seek divine intervention. The program will run from January 6 to February 14, 2025, culminating in a national prayer gathering in Abuja. Related || Hardship: First Lady, Sultan to lead prayers to change Nigeria’s fortune President of the PFN, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, and Deputy President, Archbishop John Daniel, made the announcement during a press briefing. They noted that the prayers will precede the PFN’s 18th Biennial Conference, themed “The Rebirth of a Great Nation: Nigeria is Great,” scheduled…

Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has expressed disappointment over the outcome of the United States presidential election. He had earlier vowed to divorce his wife of 47 years if Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party doesn’t win the election. He wrote in Pidgin: “If dis my crush, Kamala Harris no win the USA presidential election, I swear, I go divorce my wife of 47yrs”. However, the outcome of the election went against his preferred candidate as the former president, Donald Trump of the Republican Party defeated Harris. Reacting via a post on his X handle, Charly Boy…

The Sèyí Mákindé-led Oyo State government is intensifying its infrastructure efforts, approving additional road and school rehabilitations in Ibadan. The approvals were given at the 12th State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday. Related || Makinde approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage Commissioners Prof. David Sangodoyin (Public Works and Transport), Prof. Musibau Babatunde (Budget and Planning), Prof. Soliu Adelabu (Education), and Prince Dotun Oyelade (Information) reiterated the administration’s commitment to infrastructure and socio-economic growth. The Executive Council approved the rehabilitation of 7.17 km of selected roads in Old and New Bodija, Ibadan North LGA, with a project cost of ₦5.63bn and an eight-month…

Comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has shared a personal experience involving spiritual monitoring by a friend who gifted him a pair of shoes. In 2016, during a vigil, Seyi Law claimed that God revealed to him that something in his house was being used to monitor him spiritually. He later discovered it was a pair of shoes gifted by a friend. After his wife disposed of the shoes, she became pregnant with their daughter. Following this incident, the friend who gifted the shoes has avoided visiting Seyi Law’s house despite numerous invitations. Seyi Law wrote on his…

Popular Nigerian musician Shallipopi has reportedly parted ways with Dapper Music, the label that propelled him to fame in 2023. Related || Seyi Vibez, Dapper part ways His social media bio no longer mentions Dapper Music, and he has unfollowed the label’s boss, confirming the split. This comes a few months after Shallipopi launched his own label, Plutomania Records, with Zerry DL and Tega Boi as flagship artists. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Confederation of African Football has announced the prize money for this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League. The winner will receive $600,000, while the runner-up will get $400,000. The third-place team will earn $350,000, and the fourth-place team will receive $300,000. All participating teams will get at least $150,000. Nigerian champions, Edo Queens, will make their debut at the competition, which will be held from November 9 to November 23 in El Jadida and Casablanca, Morocco. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Australian government, on Thursday, unveiled new legislation setting a minimum age of 16 for social media use, holding platforms accountable for compliance. The legislation is set to be introduced in Parliament on November 18, and the age restriction will take effect 12 months after enactment. Platforms like X, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook will have this period to block users under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated, “Social media is harming our kids, and I’m calling time on it,” expressing concerns shared by many parents and guardians. The legislation aims to address these concerns by regulating young people’s use of…

The government of Equatorial Guinea has dismissed Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the Director General of its National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), after about 400 tapes with explicit content of his encounters with high-profile women were discovered during an investigation. Related || Equatorial Guinea suspends officials involved in sexual misconducts President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo ordered Engonga’s dismissal following the disclosure of the intimate videos. Citing Decree No. 118/2024, the dismissal was based on alleged misconduct in office and family and social behavior deemed incompatible with public office. Engonga’s troubles began after videos of his intimate moments with some VIP ladies and…