Author: Akintayo Adams

The Ogun State Government has flagged off the harvest of 1,400 metric tonnes of rice from a 200-hectare rice plantation in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. Governor Dapo Abiodun, who officiated the event, announced plans to expand the farm from 200 hectares to 2,000 hectares, aiming to enhance food security and self-sufficiency in the state. Governor Abiodun encouraged the youth to embrace agriculture, emphasizing its role in ensuring food security and boosting economic development. He promised infrastructure development to support both state and federal agricultural initiatives. The rice farm project involves 200 farmers, predominantly women and youths from across…

The Ademola Adélékè-led Osun State Government has declared Tuesday August 20, 2024 as a work-free day. This was declared in honor of Ìṣẹ̀se Day, a day of celebration for traditional religion adherents. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Hon.Abdul-Rasheed Kayode Aderibigbe, the State’s Commissioner for Home Affairs. “This is to inform the General Public that the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has declared Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 as a Public Holiday to celebrate “ISESE DAY”, it read. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

A Nigerian lady is currently trending on X, formerly known as Twitter for attending a wedding uninvited and stealing the bride’s mobile device. The gist was shared by Twitter User @UnclePamilerin. “The lady circled came to my friends wedding and stole from them,” the tweet read. “Apparently she lied to the event planner that she’s the wife’s sister, and lied to the couple that she works with the event planner 😭 “She even had a vendor tag, so it made her legit. “She stole all the money the sprayed the couple and even stole the bride phone.” Get instant and…

A woman has taken to social media to accuse her best friend of allegedly “snatching” her man, leaving her to raise four children on her own. In a video that has gone viral, the distraught woman shared images of herself with her best friend, followed by footage from the friend’s traditional wedding, which she claims is with her former partner. The video was captioned: “My best friend stole my man, after all I did for her. He married her, leaving me with 4 kids, all alone.” The post has sparked numerous reactions: Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

The Kenyan government, led by President William Ruto, plans to raise approximately $1.2 billion by reinstating certain taxes from a finance bill that was previously scrapped due to violent street protests. Finance Minister John Mbadi announced that about 49 tax measures are being considered, including the reintroduction of an “eco levy” on electronic goods and plastic packaging to help reduce environmental waste. The original finance bill, which was set to raise around $2.7 billion, was dropped after significant public unrest and clashes in Nairobi. In response to the funding shortfall, Ruto’s administration implemented spending cuts and increased borrowing. The new…

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly approved the use of 2023 dividends due to the federation by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to cover petrol subsidy costs. This decision comes despite the government’s earlier stance on subsidy removal, which Tinubu had described as necessary to alleviate economic strain. The approval, granted on June 6, 2024, also includes suspending the payment of 2024 interim dividends to the federation to support NNPCL’s cash flow. NNPCL had informed the president that all strategies to ensure a stable gasoline supply had been exhausted, leaving the company unable to remit funds to the Federation…

Raadaa is a versatile platform designed for individuals, authors, and organizations—including publishing houses—to publish, share, and monetize a wide range of content. This includes everything from small articles and research papers to full-length books, magazines, blogs, and newspaper content. The organization is currently looking for a qualified Real Estate Marketing and Sales Executive to join its team. Job Overview Job Description: Job Requirements: Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@raadaa.com using the position as the subject of the email. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Oil marketers have attributed the current scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol, to lingering logistics challenges. This was disclosed by the President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association, (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry who was a guest on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday. He revealed that the marketers are currently constrained and could “distribute only what we have”. He said, “I think until we get our supply challenges sorted out efficiently and abundantly, we will not be able to get out of this circle. “I believe you must have heard the NNPC’s communications director who explained…

The food you eat can affect your stomach ulcer pain. While fruits are healthy, not all are ulcer-friendly. Here’s a guide to the best Nigerian fruits for ulcers. Stomach ulcers, more deadly in Nigeria than liver cancer or suicide, are commonly caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria and prolonged NSAID use, not lifestyle choices. These factors damage the stomach lining, making it vulnerable to acid. Though food doesn’t cause ulcers, it can worsen symptoms. We’ve compiled a list of ulcer-friendly Nigerian fruits to help you manage your condition. Here are three ulcer-friendly fruits that can help manage your symptoms:…

Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge, known as the duo Streeze, have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ House. The pair Floruish was also evicted during the Sunday show. Neither Streeze nor Floruish was saved by the viewers or by custodian holders Wanni and Handi, who had previously used their power to save the pair Beta from eviction. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced that the custodian challenge has concluded, and starting Monday, the nomination process will shift fully to the viewers. Additionally, the Head of House voting by housemates has ended. Get instant and latest news updates via…