Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sanwo-Olu orders additional rolling stock for Blue, Red Lines from China Vice President, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), Mr. Michael Jiang; Chairman of CCECC Nigeria Ltd., Mr. Jason Zhang; Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Managing Director, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo and Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Seun Osiyemi during the governor’s working visit to CCECC headquarters in Beijing, China, on Thursday, 1 February 2024. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said his administration has procured additional rolling stocks for the Blue Line and Red Line rail operations, to bring more relief to…

Leaders Collaboration As SDNON Teams Up With EXMAN For Mutual Benefits Of Both Entities The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), a collective of seasoned journalists, has declared their eagerness to collaborate with the Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN). This announcement follows a constructive meeting between SDNON members and the principal officers of EXMAN in Lagos. The national president of EXMAN, Tolulope Medebem, emphasized the significance of fostering collaboration with the media for the mutual benefit of both entities. Medebem highlighted the pivotal role the media plays in ensuring the success of experiential marketing initiatives and the…

Nigerian Breweries Launches A Flavoured Stout Line Extension- ‘Legend Twist’ Nigerian Breweries Launches ‘Legend Twist’ – A flavored stout line extension of Legend Extra Stout In a bold move to meet the evolving demands of a dynamic consumer base and redefine the stout landscape in Nigeria, foremost brewer, Nigerian Breweries Plc has unveiled the latest addition to its teeming portfolio – ‘Legend Twist.’ This innovative addition stands as a testament to the company’s commitment to brewing excellence and an acute awareness of the evolving tastes of the modern consumer. Crafted to differentiate within the stout category and cater to the…

Erica Nlewedim, her preference to live a peaceful life and focus on business to being a celebrity Elegbede Abiodun “For the past few years, I see my name on blogs only when I respond to the trolls and never the loads of positive things that I have achieved,” she said. Erica Nlewedim, who rose to fame on BBNaija, said she is now tired of being a celebrity {instagram/ericanlewedim} The Popular Big Brother Naija star, Erica Nlewedim, took to her social media to share some heartfelt thoughts about her journey, personal growth, and her decision to distance herself from the celebrity…

Burna Boy & Pheelz Are Featuring On Usher’s New Album American R&B superstar Usher is set to drop a new album. Burna Boy and Pheelz are featured on Usher’s new album As Nigerian music continues to enjoy a global ascension, Nigerian stars are collaborating more with other music stars globally. Grammy-winning American music star Usher has announced a new album and among the artists featured on the project are Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy and hitmaking producer & artist Pheelz. The upcoming 20-track album titled ‘Coming Home’ is set for release on February 9, 2024, and it also features guest appearances…

Grammy moments of all time, memory lane of incredible performances Known as music’s biggest night, the Grammy Awards always deliver incredible performances and career-making wins. Elton John and Eminem stand united after their performance at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards on February 21, 2001.Hector Mata/Getty Images The 66th Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 4. We’re looking back on the most surprising and iconic moments from the show throughout its history. There have been several shocking wins, crashed acceptance speeches, and impromptu performances. Occasionally, the award show goes rogue with crashed acceptance speeches, impromptu performances, and technical difficulties.…

Asisat Oshoala moves to another US club, dumps Barcelona Nigerian Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker, has left FC Barcelona Femini to join a new National Women’s Soccer League team, Bay FC, in the United States. Bay FC announced the new signing in a statement on Thursday. The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year signed a two-year deal with Bay FC with an option to extend the contract by one year till 2027. “Bay FC, the Bay Area’s new women’s professional soccer franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League, have acquired the rights to Nigerian international Asisat Oshoala through a…

Dapo Abiodun Gives Cash Reward Of N2m To each of Four Overall Best Graduands Of Ogun University The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced a cash reward of N2m each to four overall best graduands of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Abiodun announced the cash reward at the combined 32nd and 33rd convocation held on Wednesday. The convocation which covered two academic sessions of 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 saw over 15,000 graduands receiving degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees as well as PhD awards in various disciplines. The management of the OOU had announced three students; Talabi Ayomide from the…

Here Comes The Guinness World Record For Longest Marathon Singing Hour By Elegbede Abiodun Ewa Cole  A Nigerian elegant lady, Ewaoluwa Olatunji also known to be Ewa Cole, has become the Guinness World Records (GWR) for the longest marathon singing hour with Christmas songs. She -Ewa embarked on 24 hours of singing Christmas songs from December 27 to 28 and completed the task in 31 hours. The certification by the GWR sees Ewa become the first holder of the record in the world. In her attempt to set the record, she did a rendition of several classic Christmas songs…

Kebbi State: Yauri Emirate Ready To Display Rigata Cultural Festival The Yauri Emirate Council holds her famous Rigata and Cultural Festival which comes up on the 8th to 10th February, 2024 in the ancient city of Yauri in Kebbi State. The National Chairman of the Festival who is the Secretary to the state Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafidan Yauri, announced this at a news briefing in Birnin Kebbi Thursday. The SSG said, the reinvigoration of Rigata and its adoption by Kebbi State Government as paramount cultural event was facilitated by the present 42nd Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi.…