By abiodun KOMOLAFE “We have a moral obligation to help those in need.” – Peter Singer. On Sunday, November 10, 2024, the Ayanfe Kristi Society of All Souls’ Anglican Church, Osogbo, Diocese of Osun, marked its 32nd anniversary with a heartwarming philanthropic gesture. Defying Nigeria’s education-for-the-privileged norm, Ayanfe Kristi empowered sixteen intelligent-but-indigent students – eleven from All Souls’ and five from other parishes – with cash awards. This generous act instilled hope in a society where financial constraints often dictate academic prospects. This charitable gesture, which has now become an annual event, aims…
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Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to give greater priority of cash disbursement through automated teller machines (ATMs), instead administering through individuals. In a statement on Friday, Solaja Olayemi, acting director, currency operations department at CBN, also warned that banks disbursing Naira notes to persons hawking the Nigerian currency will be penalised and appropriately sanctioned. The apex bank said as the Country approaches yuletide season, it will intensify efforts with relevant security agencies to monitor development to curtail new Naira notes sale and abuse. READ ALSO:
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja in a renewed effort to address the challenge of out-of-school children, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, in collaboration with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE), is set to formally hand over children mopped up in and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for enrolment into classrooms. This milestone marks the culmination of the “Back2School” enrolment drive, which was launched earlier this year to tackle the issue of educational inclusivity. The handover ceremony which is commence on Friday, 15th to Saturday, 16th November 2024, at designated locations across the FCT. …
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Hon. Bukola Olopade as the Director General and Secretary of the NSC. Dikko stated that the appointment will usher in an additional value for Nigerian sports, emphasizing the experience and energy Hon, Olopade will bring to the Commission. On Thursday, the Presidency announced Hon. Bukola Olopade as the Director-General and Secretary of the National Sports Commission (NSC). Olopade, also serves as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the upcoming National Sports Festival in Ogun State coming up in…
***As Masar fancy semi-final ticket By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Nigeria’s champions, Edo Queens’ quest to secure a semi-finals ticket at their first appearance in the Confederation of African Football Women’s Champions League (CAF WCL) faces an uphill task as Mamelodi Sundowns pose a big threat in the decisive Group B last match slated for Stade Laarbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco on Saturday night. Both teams will be fighting to secure full points that will guarantee them a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing competition with the Queens hard pressed to secure all three points because a loss…
**SNEPCo MD pledges sustained efforts towards energy security Shell companies in Nigeria and staff won awards in recognition of their robust participation at the 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the National Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) which ended in Lagos last night. This was as the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) Ronald Adams pledged sustained efforts by Shell to address “the Nigerian energy trilemma by powering progress towards energy security in a sustainable manner,” while addressing the closing dinner of the conference. Shell was declared Best Overall Exhibitor and Best exhibiting Energy company (International)…
Ace Nigerian comedienne Anita Asuoha , popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has released to her much anticipated comic web series titled “Base On Street” on YouTube channel. The multi-talented artiste hinted fans on the release of the series in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, expressing gratitude for her fans’ support and encouraged them to watch the series. She wrote: “Your love and support mean the world to me.Keep streaming ‘Base on Street’ on REAL WARRI PIKIN YouTube Channel Only!.” The cast of ‘Base on Street’ includes, Anita Alaire Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin); Ruth Dickson (Pretty Mamah);…
Practitioners in the Nollywood industry met with their Hollywood colleagues in Los Angeles, U.S., in deliberate attempt to bridge cinematic divides between the two industries. This was during the second edition of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) International Festival tagged “Nollywood meets Hollywood”, held recently at the Dream Magic Studio in Los Angeles. Emeka Rollas, National President of AGN in a statement on Friday described the festival as an outstanding one which recorded huge success. Rollas said that the event was attended by representatives of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), casting…
***TP Mazembe aims for victory By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau It is a decision day in Group A of the ongoing Confederation of African Football Women’s Champions League (CAF WCL) as one-time winners AS FAR Rabat battles the rejuvenated University of Western Cape (UWC) women’s team from South Africa in the final match of Group A at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi in El Jadida tonight at the same time Senegalese’s Aigles de la Medina will take on TP Mazembe at Stade Larbi Zaouli also in Casablanca to determine two clubs that will qualify for the semi final stage…
The mother of the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon Oba Francis Alao, Deaconess Margaret Oyeronke Alao, is dead. The monarch, in a statement on Friday, said Mama Oyeronke Alao died early Friday morning after a brief illness. She was 81 years old. Mourning his loving mother, Oba Alao, who is the second child of the deceased, described Mama as a devout Christian who spent her active years in the work of ministry, working with her late husband Pastor Amos Alao. They both served as priests with the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) until the times of their passage. Pastor Alao slept in the…