FOREST GUARD INITIATIVE

 By Anu Awojobi

Ooni Of Ife Applauds President Tinubu's Statesmanship Efforts 

The Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi the Ojaja II has lauded President Bola Tinubu's  efforts to reposition the nation.

 FOREST GUARD INITIATIVE

RIFT RUMOUR

 By Anu Awojobi

President Tinubu, Sanwoolu Meet In Lagos Deny Alleged Feud Rumour 

President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu have met at the Bourdillon Ikoyi residence of the president in Lagos which has sparked speculations of a potential reconciliation between the two leaders. 

 RIFT RUMOUR

RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY RULE

By Anu Awojobi

Lawmakers Condemn Senator Dickson's Comments On Emergency Rule

The Rivers State caucus at the National Assembly has condemned the recent comments on emergency rule made by the Senator representing Bayelsa West Seriake Dickson describing his remarks on the political situation in the state as not only misleading but inciting and dangerous.

The leader of the caucus Kingsley Chinda senator representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency stated this while briefing journalists in Abuja.

 RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY RULE

NIGERIA: RURAL INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

By Anu Awojobi

NCC Engages Stakeholders To Address Bottlenecks 

In an effort to address the challenges confronting rural network connectivity in Nigeria; the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered the Association for Progressive Communications among other institutional agencies to put a lasting solution to the issues.

The telecoms industry regulator NCC made this known at a 2-day workshop held June 3rd to the 4th 2025 in Abuja to explore the policy framework that would smoothen community networks towards bridging the digital divide and accelerating socio-economic development in Nigeria’s underserved and unserved communities.

The workshop brought together industry regulators, community leaders, technical experts and potential foreign investors among others to examine policy and regulatory barriers, explore innovative funding mechanisms,as well ensure sustainable renewable solutions.

 NIGERIA: RURAL INTERNET CONNECTIVITY 

The Executive Vice Chairman NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida who was ably represented by the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services at the commission Abraham Oshadami said the workshop became necessary to bridge the digital divide; as well foster inclusive social economic development in Nigeria.

BET AWARDS 2025

By Anu Awojobi

Kendrick Lamar Emerges Biggest Winner, Nigeria's Ayra Starr Wins Best Intl Act

The 25th edition of the annual Black Entertainment Television Awards B.E.T hosted by American stand-up comedian and actor Kevin Hart; went down live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles California United States on Monday June 9th 2025; which saw Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr to pick up the Best International Act award.

 The BET awards is aimed at recognising and celebrating the achievements of African American entertainers and other individuals who have excelled in their chosen fields such as music film sports and philanthropy.

BET AWARDS 2025

GRAMMY HALL OF FAME 2025

GRAMMY HALL OF FAME 2025

Late Afrobeat Legend Fela Kuti Makes List Of Honourees 

The Recording Academy led by its Chief Executive Officer Harvey Mason Jr. has inducted the late Nigerian afrobeat legend and social crusader Fela Anikulapo-Kuti into its 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his classical album "Zombie".

Harvey Mason Jr. and the President/CEO of the Grammy Museum Michael Sticka made this known on the official "X" handle of the academy.

The Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Afrika 70 album "Zombie" which was released in Nigeria in 1976 by Coconut Records addresses societal ills.

FELA 2025 GRAMMY

Though Fela the "Abami Eda" as he is fondly called was posthumously nominated for the Grammy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021 he did not make the final list of inductees. 

Minister Harps On Talent Development

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy led by Bosun Tijani has reaffirmed commitment to raise generations of young people who see technology as a tool to build solve and lead.

The minister who was represented by the Director E Governance in the ministry Johnson Bareyei stated this in Lagos at the unveiling of the Akesan ICT centre to support the area's tech ecosystem as well foster an enabling environment for growth investment and talent development 

The Director General National Information Technology Development Agency NITDA Kashifu Inuwa-Abdullahi emphasised that no locality would be left behind in the digital inclusivity agenda.