May 2025 – Page 50 – Rise Africa

NDPHC Invests Over N500b In Transmission Projects – MD

25.05.2025

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Limited, Jennifer Adighije, has disclosed that the company has invested over N500 billion in transmission infrastructure since the inception of the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP). Adighije made this known in a statement issued on Sunday by the Technical Adviser (Media) to NDPHC, Mr....

A Solo Ascent Through Struggles To Afrobeats Spotlight

25.05.2025

Ayodeji Akinde’s journey into the Afrobeats scene has been marked by resilience and determination. Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, and the youngest of eight siblings, Ayodeji’s musical foundation was built early in life through his active participation in a Cherubim and Seraphim church. Music was more than just a pastime . It was woven into his...

May Edochie Beams With Pride As Daughter Lands Major Brand Ambassador Deal

25.05.2025

Nigerian entrepreneur and influencer, May Edochie, has proudly celebrated a new milestone in her daughter Danielle’s blossoming journey, as the young star signs on as a brand ambassador for Zandas Beauty and Fragrance. Taking to Instagram, May shared a heartwarming video of herself and Danielle dancing and celebrating the exciting partnership. In the caption, she...

Seyi Vibez Inks Deal With EMPIRE, Drops New Single ‘Pressure’

25.05.2025

Nigerian music sensation Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, widely known as Seyi Vibez, has officially signed a partnership agreement with global music label EMPIRE. The announcement came through an official statement, in which Seyi Vibez described “Pressure” as a smooth and emotionally charged departure from his typical street-style sound. “It leans into melody, intimacy, and raw emotion....

Champions League Battle Heats Up As Liverpool Lift Title

25.05.2025

The curtain drops as the 2024/2025 Premier League season comes to a close on Sunday, May 25, bringing to an end another action-packed campaign filled with triumph, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments. Liverpool have been officially crowned champions, while Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton have been relegated to the Championship. Despite some key outcomes already...

FG to sanction airlines bringing passengers without valid visas

25.05.2025

The Federal Government has threatened that any airline caught airlifting passengers into Nigeria without a valid entry visa, Landing, and Exit cards would be sanctioned. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this during a stakeholders’ engagement programme on the implementation of the E-Visa, Landing and Exit Cards on Friday in Lagos. The Minister, who...

We Tried, But It Just Didn’t Work, Mr P Opens Up On P-Square Breakup

25.05.2025

Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has spoken candidly about the split from his twin brother and musical partner, Paul Okoye (Rudeboy), marking another chapter in the saga of the iconic P-Square duo. In a recent interview on Cool FM Lagos, Mr P revealed that despite their efforts to stay united, maintaining...

A Memorable Farewell For Mama Morolagbe: Ondo City Stood Still

25.05.2025

It was indeed a memorable burial outing as children, grandchildren, extended family members, and well-wishers gathered in Ondo City, Ondo State, to bid a glorious farewell to Mama Morolagbe Joanah Ademoyo on Friday, 16th May 2025. The week-long celebration of life commenced on Wednesday, 14th May, with a private family visit to the Ondo...

2027: Obi Can’t Diminish Tinubu’s Re-election Alone

25.05.2025

Primate Elijah Ayodele, Spiritual Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has said that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, does not possess the capacity to single-handedly undermine President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking in a statement released by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, on Sunday, Primate Ayodele...

Movie Producers, Indian Envoy Move To Boost Nollywood, Bollywood Collaboration

25.05.2025

Association of Movie Producers of Nigeria (AMP) and the Indian Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria have taken another step to deepen cross-cultural cooperation and foster international growth in Nigeria’s creative sector aimed at exploring opportunities in Nigeria’s movie industry- Nollywood and India’s Bollywood.Indications to this development emerged when the national president of AMP Amb. Dr Queen...