The music superstar has announced his plan to donate ₦300 million to a charity organisation for victims of drug abuse and orphanage homes. In a new announcement made on X, Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, is ready to kick off his annual donation to charity and orphanage homes. The…
MULTI-TASKING OR TASK-SWITCHING IMPACT ON WORK FLOW By: Agboola Kabirat Jadesola Oftentimes, I’ve heard people say I am good at multi-tasking, task switching and all. I silently disagree and wonder if anyone can be so good at these two concepts. Multi-tasking and task switching is mostly used interchangeably. While multitasking means performing two…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, on Wednesday said they embarked on nation wide strike because the Federal Government had refused to address their demands. This was revealed to newsmen, by the Chairman of MDCAN, Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri, Dr Samuel Emdin, while reading the statement signed by ,MDCAN, National…
The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated an online Compendium of Circulars—a service-wide portal designed to make circulars easily accessible to civil servants irrespective of their locations. Inaugurating the portal in Abuja, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), said the initiative was a significant leap for advancing progress…
Chidimma Adetshina, the first runner-up at the recent Miss Universe pageant, has revealed her next steps, focusing on personal growth and career development. In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Adetshina revealed she plans to take a break from pageantry to concentrate on her education and burgeoning careers in modeling and acting. “I…
The move to let Kyiv to use powerful long-range ATACMS missiles represents a major US policy shift, sparking a furious response from Moscow which on Tuesday broadened the scope of when it can use nuclear weapons in a clear warning to Ukraine and the West. “This step by (US President Joe) Biden will…
Chelsea midfielder Joao Felix has told manager Enzo Maresca that he will “perform best” in a central attacking position. Felix signed for the Blues in a permanent deal for £45 million from Atletico Madrid in the summer. However, the 25-year-old has found it hard to break into Maresca’s starting XI. So…
Manhattan prosecutors, on Tuesday, rejected President-elect Donald J. Trump’s request to dismiss his criminal conviction following his electoral victory, instead suggesting a potential four-year freeze of the case while he served as president. This marked a pivotal legal development as Mr. Trump prepared to become the first convict to hold the United States…
The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Onilu, has expressed concern over the high rate of Lassa Fever infections in Nigeria, revealing that as of October 2024, over 1,025 cases have been recorded across 28 states. Onilu, who was represented by Simon Idoko, Deputy Director of the Health and…
The lineup of 24 countries for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is complete, with Mozambique claiming the final spot following a 2-1 win over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, set to begin in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically have a place in the competition as the host nation….
The Federal Government on Tuesday revealed a plan to establish a National Youth Development Bank and a Youth Data Bank. President Bola Tinubu, represented by his Vice, Kashim Shettima, disclosed this at a Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, in Abuja. The President described the banks as…
The Federal Government has revoked all restrictions on the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, paving the way for corps members to be deployed to private sector organisations such as banks and oil and gas companies. The new directive will take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C Orientation Course, according…
By Damilola Adeleke November 19th marks International Men’s Day (IMD), a global event aimed at recognizing and appreciating the contributions, achievements, and struggles of men. This day serves as a platform to promote positive male role models, challenge stereotypes, and address pressing issues affecting men’s well-being. The History of International Men’s Day International Men’s…
By Agboola Kabirat Effective communication is vital to creating organizational goodwill. It is the glue that holds the entirety of the organizational publics together. Effective communication helps to promote unity and understanding among the top management of an organization, its internal and external publics. *Why do you need effective organizational communication* ? Why…
A new report has revealed that cyberattacks could inflict unprecedented financial damage on the global economy, with costs projected to soar to $10.5 trillion by 2025, $12 trillion by 2026, and a staggering $16 trillion by 2030. These alarming figures were highlighted by the founder of Digital Encode, Adewale Obadare, during his keynote…
At least eight out of 25 countries have arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, for the 2nd African Military Games (AMGA 2024) holding from 18-30 November 2024. The chairman local organising committee, AVM Abidemi Marquis, disclosed this while giving updates on the planning and preparation for the sports in Abuja yesterday. He…
The China Cultural Centre in Nigeria (CCCN) in collaboration with the FCT Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have hosted the 6th edition of China- NUJ Table Tennis annual tournament which brought together players from both countries in a celebration of friendship and sportsmanship The tournament, which was held on Saturday…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are poised to conclude their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign with an encounter against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Nigeria secured their spot in the AFCON tournament, set to take place in Morocco, after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in their last outing. …
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi said Chidimma Adetshina demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and dedication in emerging the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Monday, Obi said Chidimma held on to faith, hope, and her determination to rise to…
A Florida-based cruise company, Villa Vie Residences, has offered Americans a four-year escape from President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, the Independent News reported on Monday. Villa Vie Residences recently announced the launch of its Tour La Vie programme, allowing passengers to spend up to four years visiting over 140…
The Presidency has launched a scathing critique of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of a lack of sincerity and moral authority in his recent comments on governance in Nigeria. In a statement addressing Obasanjo’s remarks at Yale University, Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, in…
Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote, has started discussions with some foreign banks to secure billions of dollars for crude oil importation. The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a pan-African development lender is one of the institutions involved in the talks to raise money, according to Financial Times, FT. The report noted Dangote Refinery…
As of 2024, the United Nations recognises 17 territories as non-self-governing with these territories still linked to colonial powers, even though some have substantial autonomy. Decolonisation efforts continue, but in some cases, the residents prefer to maintain their current status due to economic or security reasons. Here are 10 territories still under…
The Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX has proposed amendment to the trading license holders’ rules. In a statement during the weekend, the Exchange said that a block divestment and large volume trades would be amended. https://punchng.com/ngx-proposes-tougher-rules-for-large-volume-trades/ It stated: “On 12 February 2018, the Amendments to Trading License Holders’ Rules (Part XIIIA), which include the…
Super Eagles superstar Victor Osimhen has declared late Rashidi Yekini as Nigeria’s best striker regardless of whether he breaks or surpasses his goal-scoring record. Having scored 23 goals, the Galatasaray star is now 14 goals shy of the Super Eagles’ all-time goals record of the legendary Yekini, who netted 37. https://leadership.ng/forget-record-yekini-remains-nigerias-best-striker-osimhen/#:~:text=Super%20Eagles%20superstar%20Victor%20Osimhen,legendary%20Yekini%2C%20who%20netted%2037. However, reacting…
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has identified Ivory Coast, Morocco, Mali, and Senegal as the four teams to watch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. https://dailypost.ng/?p=1143291 The Nigerian international, who came on as a second-half substitute in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Benin last week Thursday, stated this in a chat with the Football…
World number three Rory McIlroy ended the season on a high by winning the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai on Sunday, two strokes ahead of Rasmus Hojgaard, to seal his sixth Race to Dubai title. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/leaderboard The 35-year-old Northern Irishman carded a 69 in the final round at the Jumeirah Golf Estates to…
Hezbollah’s media chief, Mohammed Afif, has been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit the headquarters of the Lebanese Baath Party in central Beirut on Sunday. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-strike-beirut-kills-hezbollah-media-relations-chief-security-sources-say-20 The strike targeted the Baath Party office in the densely populated Ras al-Naba neighborhood, resulting in the deaths of at least four people, according to Lebanon’s state-run…
American rapper Drake has lost a staggering $355,000 following Jake Paul’s victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson. The much-anticipated boxing match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, after a year of heated exchanges between the two fighters. Despite Tyson’s iconic status, it was Paul who triumphed with a unanimous decision,…
Medplus Pharmacy has emerged as the ‘Most Sustainable Retail Organisation’ at the Africa Retail Congress and Awards. The prestigious Africa Retail Awards for Sustainability and Responsible Business Practices is given to a company that has made sustainability an integral part of its business practice and has had the greatest positive impact on society…
Without being immodest, I will begin by saying that it is appropriate that I was invited to deliver the keynote address at a gathering in honour of the late Professor Chinua Achebe. Not just because I have been Head of State and President of Nigerian on two different periods of our beloved nation’s history –…
