A media veteran just landed a major communications role. Penny Lebyane has been appointed to lead communications for the Collen Mashawana Foundation. She will act as the organization's primary public voice, providing strategic direction for its messaging. Lebyane brings an extensive media career, having hosted prominent television programs like Sunrise and Motswako.
Foundation chairman Collen Mashawana expressed honor in formalizing their longstanding relationship. He described Lebyane as a trusted supporter since the organization's beginning. Her new mandate involves shaping the foundation's public vision and managing partner engagements. She officially assumes the position of Foundation Champion, leveraging her platform for advocacy...
Family drama keeps exploding around a reality TV star. New allegations involve Tsekeleke, a content creator whose real name is Mixon Tholo. His niece, Neo Tholo, claims the performer's girlfriend orchestrated her mother's removal from home by individuals presented as police officers. Neo publicly expressed confusion over the incident, stating she did not comprehend the reason for her mother's taking.
The girlfriend, known as Black Cat Girl, is also an artist. She countered these claims by revealing she filed a crimen injuria case against Tholo's sister. She accused the sister of making harmful online statements regarding a past family tragedy. Black Cat Girl asserted that the situation damaged her reputation, compelling her to pursue...
A celebrity hairstylist is fighting for her life after a brutal alleged assault. Snenhlanhla Mthembu, known as Nenezane, remains in intensive care following a violent incident involving her younger boyfriend. The hairstylist, from Umlazi near Durban, operates the popular Nenezane’s Hair Studio, serving well-known clients like MaWhoo and Sithelo Da DJ. Her family confirmed her ongoing recovery in a statement, requesting privacy while thanking the public for their support. They noted her salon continues normal operations.
A video showing Mthembu’s visibly bruised face circulated widely online, drawing sharp reactions. The footage prompted actress Nomzamo Mbatha to call for the suspect’s arrest. However, police spokesman Robert Netshiuda...
The anti-graft boss just told a new agency chief not to mess up. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede charged the North West Development Commission's head, Professor Shehu Abdullahi Ma'aji, to pursue its mandate with extreme diligence. He emphasized accountability and transparency during a meeting at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja.
Olukoyede stated that regional commissions exist to let zones develop at their own pace. He warned the leadership to show tangible projects after budget releases to maintain public trust. The EFCC boss urged preventive measures against financial mismanagement from the very beginning.
He advised against signing any unclear documents and stressed rigorous staff profiling. Ultimate responsibility rests with the...
A former president honors a late first lady's true legacy as an educator. Olusegun Obasanjo praised Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of Ogun State's first civilian governor, for selfless public service as a teacher. He highlighted the success of her many students as proof of her impactful career.
Obasanjo called her a role model who inspired generations through mentorship. His condolence letter noted her dedication to guiding younger people toward achievement. She remained a champion for women's rights and a source of inspiration for Nigerian women.
Her role as a women's leader in her parish church underscored her community commitment. Obasanjo also recognized her supportive presence during her husband's governorship. He stated her...
Professors in public universities are getting a fat new monthly bump. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa stated that professors will receive a top-up allowance exceeding N140,000. This forms part of a settled agreement between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
Alausa called the payment a professorial cadre allowance, an enhanced package created by President Tinubu. He confirmed funding exists for a forty percent salary increase already granted to lecturers. Nine enhanced earned academic allowances are also included within the newly structured agreement.
The minister emphasized that implementation matters more than simply signing a deal. He claimed processes started beforehand, with a critical...
A state prepares to lay its deputy governor to rest. Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri announced funeral arrangements for the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo following a state executive council meeting. A burial committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government developed a multi-day program for the proceedings.
The schedule includes sporting activities followed by a day of tributes. Valedictory sessions will occur at the State High Court and the Executive Council Chambers. A requiem mass is planned at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ofoni before the interment.
Governor Diri stated that the government, the family, and the church agreed on all planned burial activities. The coordinated effort aims to honor the deputy governor who passed away...
The Senate President's office just shut down some fake appointment gossip. Senator Godswill Akpabio's media team dismissed social media claims linking him to a role within a political support group called Team Akpabio for Tinubu. They labeled statements from a person named Hon. Aondoaver Nyakuma as completely false and misleading.
The office stated Akpabio has no affiliation or operational knowledge of that group's internal affairs. Such voluntary associations form independently without requiring his approval or endorsement. The clarification noted that the Senate President does not know Nyakuma and never appointed anyone to a position within such circles.
Addressing implied tensions, the office mentioned Akpabio maintains a cordial...
Falling food prices might actually be a disaster for farmers. Agricultural expert Dr. Imam Isah Musa warns that the recent drop in staple costs like rice and maize could spark a long term crisis. He argues the present situation signals an unhealthy economic imbalance, likely driven by eased import restrictions rather than increased local production.
The NAERLS researcher notes these crops engage millions of farmers nationwide, with many more dependent on their value chains. While lower prices offer households temporary relief from high costs, they devastate local producers. Sustained low prices would disincentivize farmers, leading to reduced planting and wider production deficits.
He points out input costs for fertilizers...
