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Glo Festival of Joy Winners Emerge in Abuja
Globacom has continued spreading joy to its subscribers across the country as it presented prizes to another set of winners of its Festival of Joy promotion in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
While the winners were all ecstatic about their prizes, the day belonged to 42-year-old automobile engineer, Mr. Adeosun Adedayo, who drove home a brand-new Kia car.
He said Glo had fulfilled his dream of owning a brand-new car. “I never had a premonition of this coming at this time, even though I opted to participate in the promo. Dr. Mike Adenuga and Globacom have proven to be real ‘talk and do masters’ who have changed my life. Nothing compares to a brand-new car”, he stated. Mr. Adedayo said the news was too good to be believed initially and that it was only after he confirmed the authenticity of the calls from Glo informing him of the car prize that he shouted in delight.
One of the winners of the sewing machines was Mr. Aruwa Samuel, who is a police officer with the FCT Police Command. He described the sewing machine as an appropriate gift for his wife, a fashion designer who had only one machine and had always designed to have a second one. He thanked Globacom for making it possible for him to win the prize.
Other winners equally expressed their appreciation to Glo. One of the rechargeable fan winners, Tamar Yahaya, an Entrepreneur from Kaduna, declared: “Globacom has solved the problem of coping with heat, especially at night when I desire sound sleep and there is poor supply of power. Now, sleep can be fun again for me, she affirmed.
Globacom’s Regional Manager for Abuja and Nasarawa, Kemi Kaka, who spoke at the event said that the company had always touched the lives of its subscribers through unique promos that gave them opportunities to win life-changing prizes.
“Two days ago, we began presenting prizes to winners of Festival of Joy promotion. The first house winner, Ibrahim Akindele, who is a student of Ekiti State University, took possession of a three-bedroom house in Ibadan. Just yesterday, several subscribers who also emerged winners in the Ibadan area also went home with their prizes including a brand new car, power generators, sewing machines and rechargeable fans”, he disclosed. Kaka informed the audience that the grand prize of a three-bedroom house was still available to be won in Abuja, along with other prizes such as power generators, sewing machines, and rechargeable fans.
He, therefore, called on Glo subscribers to dial *611# to participate in the Festival of Joy promo. “Subscribers are required to recharge with N500 weekly to stand a chance to win the rechargeable fans, N2,500 monthly recharge for the Sewing Machine, N5,000 monthly recharge for the generator, and N10,000 monthly recharge for the car. “Those subscribers who have their eyes set on winning the grand prizes of 3-bedroom houses, have to make data subscription(s) of at least N20,000 during the promo period”, he explained.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has debunked reports about an ongoing recruitment in the Commission, saying it is not true.
The Public Relations Officer of the FCSC, Mr. Taiwo Hassan, quoting the Chairman Tunji Olaopa on Monday night, clarified that there is no fresh recruitment currently going on at the commission.
“The attention of the FCSC has been drawn to information making the rounds on various media platforms about advertised vacancies and recruitments in the commission.
“The commission unequivocally declares that the information containing the commission’s website and the name of the Director (Recruitment and Appointment) did not emanate from the commission.
“It is fictitious and should be disregarded,” Hassan said.
He warned members of the public to be wary of activities of fake recruitment syndicates and racketeers.
He said the commission would officially announce to the public on national dallies and through its website whenever such recruitment exercise commenced.
Nigeria has extended invitation to foreign investors with the assurance that the electricity sector is ripe for investment and transformative growth.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, extended the invite during his address at the African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Speaking to a gathering of selected investors and development partners ahead of the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit, Edun noted the government’s commitment to achieving macroeconomic stability, advancing clean energy goals, and ensuring universal energy access.
He described Nigeria’s power sector as a pivotal area for investment and collaboration, aligning with the country’s broader energy transition goals under the “Mission 300” initiative.
A statement from the ministry said Edun detailed the Federal government’s focus on ensuring energy security while pursuing the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions. According to the minister, the Nigerian electricity sector offers vast opportunities for foreign and domestic investors. With a focus on clean energy transition and grid modernization, the government aims to increase the capacity and reliability of the power sector, unlocking its potential to drive economic growth.
Edun also informed the audience that President Bola Tinubu would personally participate in the summit, signifying Nigeria’s commitment to leading conversations on energy access and clean energy in Africa. The president’s attendance is expected to strengthen collaborative efforts among African nations, investors, and development partners toward achieving the continent’s energy and climate goals.
“Nigeria’s electricity sector is poised for transformative growth, and investors are invited to be a part of this exciting journey,” Edun said. He expressed optimism that Nigeria’s robust investment climate, supported by the government’s economic reforms, would attract global stakeholders to help drive progress in the energy sector.
“With one of the largest populations in Africa, Nigeria’s demand for reliable electricity continues to grow, presenting immense opportunities for investment. The federal government has already taken steps to reform the power sector, focusing on expanding access to renewable energy sources, encouraging private-sector participation, and ensuring regulatory stability to attract investors.
“As President Tinubu is set to join the discussions, Nigeria aims to build on its energy ambitions, securing investments that will empower its citizens, strengthen the economy, and contribute to Africa’s clean energy future,” he said.
Impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the corruption allegations against him as “fictitious and unsubstantiated”.
Speaking during a welcome rally at his residence in GRA, Ikeja on Saturday, Obasa maintained that he was not afraid of being impeached but emphasised that due process was not followed.
The former Speaker alleged that his removal was orchestrated while he was away, and accused the state commissioner of police of aiding the process.
He claimed security agents, led by the police commissioner, invaded the assembly complex and his homes in Agege and Ikeja, locking his family indoors with over 200 officers present.
Obasa dismissed allegations of misappropriation.
He mocked claims that a gate construction had cost N16 billion, saying, “Is it the wall of Jericho?”
He said: “I am not afraid of being removed, after all, it is not my father’s chieftaincy title. I am representing my people and they have returned me six times. If you want to do anything, do it well.
“They did the removal all because I was out of the country. Lagos is a special place, we cannot denigrate the state.
The former Speaker cited the case of the former speaker, Rt. Hon Jokotola Pelumi.
He said when Pelumi was removed, he was in the assembly and “we did not invite policemen.
“When my sister, former deputy speaker of the House, Hon. Adefunmilayo Tejuosho was removed, we did not invite the police.”
Obasa said an innocent person should not be discredited, and there must be proof of allegations showing exactly what he has done.
“The Lagos State House of Assembly is above common standard of excellence.
“I appreciate the members of the governance advisory council and Governor Babajide Olusola Aanwo-Olu of the state. He is my brother and he always calls me his younger brother.”
Obasa was impeached on January 13 by more than two-thirds of the 40-member legislative house over alleged misconduct and sundry offences.
His Deputy, Mojisola Meranda, was immediately elected the new speaker, becoming the first female to take charge of the legislative body in the State.
