Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

See teenagers with impressive skipping skills with World Records Three Nigerian teenagers have collectively set five world records showcasing their impressive skipping skills. Gbenga Ezekiel, 18, achieved two records for the most skips in one minute on one leg (278) and the most double under skips in one minute on one leg (144). Philip Solomon, 16, broke a record for the most rope crossovers while skipping on one leg in 30 seconds (69) and equalled another for the most rope crossovers while skipping on one leg in 30 seconds blindfolded (62). On his part, Dunsin Dubem, 16, set a record…

Spiraling: Folu Storms to play alongside Seun Ajayi in new series Elegbede Abiodun Seun and Folu Actress Folu Storms has joined the cast of the upcoming series Spiraling. Known for her thrilling role in the popular Showmax original Crime and Justice Lagos, Storms will star alongside Seun Ajayi, who was announced as a cast earlier this week. In a statement to BellaNaija, the director, Wande Thomas said that he wanted to cast an actress that will be more active and less reactive. “It’s a very substantial role…Not just reactive, but active,” Thomas said. “We wanted a cast that would elevate…

Opta’s AI Prediction: Senegal, The Winner Of AFCON 2023 The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the year 2023 is scheduled to commence on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Ivory Coast, the host country, will face Guinea-Bissau in the opening match. According to Opta’s artificial intelligence prediction model, Senegal, the current title holders, are the narrow favourites to win the tournament this time. If they win, they will become the fourth team to win consecutive AFCONs and the first team since Egypt, who won three in a row between 2006 and 2010. The prediction model uses betting market odds and Opta’s…

Lulu-Briggs Foundation starts new year with senior citizens, gifts N250,000 each Lulu-Briggs Foundation empowers eldersly The O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation began 2024 with a grand New Year Party for senior citizens under its ‘Care for Life Program’. The event, held in Abonnema, Rivers State, on January 1, was a vibrant mix of praise, worship, and dance. In a significant gesture of appreciation and recognition, the Foundation awarded a centenarian and six nonagenarians a cash prize of N250,000 each. These seniors, adorned in traditional Kalabari attire and recipients of personalized portraits and certificates, represented a living testament to the Foundation’s dedication…

Mike Adenuga resurfaces as the second richest Nigerian – Forbes Nigerian telecom and oil tycoon, Mike Adenuga, has had a comeback to the title of Nigeria’s second-richest individual, which he once lost, surpassing Abdul Samad Rabiu after Forbes reevaluated the worth of his mobile phone network, Globacom. Adenuga’s current net worth stands at $7.4 billion, reinforcing his prominent position in Africa’s business landscape. Founder of the third-largest telecom service provider in Nigeria, Globacom, Adenuga had temporarily lost the second-richest position to Rabiu a year and a half ago. However, following Forbes‘ recent reassessment, he now holds the title of Nigeria’s…

Simi distances herself from the supporters of predators Simi, a famous Nigerian singer Simisola Bolatito Kosoko has expressed her disappointment with those who publicly support predators. She announced on her Instagram page that she intends to distance herself from such individuals. In the now-deleted post, Simi made it clear that she wants nothing to do with people who continue to support predatory behaviour. Distancing herself from such people, she stated that there comes a time in life when one has to use one’s senses and there is no excuse. She wrote: “I really want nothing to do with people…

Actress Rita Dominic Becomes Ambassadorial Partner With Miyen Foods Rita Dominic-Anosike, Nigeria’s renowned actress and film producer, welcomes the new year with an ambassadorial partnership with Miyen Foods, the creators of Nuden Poundo. The unveiling ceremony, held in Lagos, marked Dominic-Anosike as the ambassador for this organic swallow, aligning with the shared goal of promoting healthier nutrition choices for Nigerians. Introduced to the market a year ago, Nuden Poundo addresses rising health concerns such as high blood pressure and diabetes. In response, it offers a nutritional alternative without compromising the enjoyment of our favourite meals. Certified as a superior option…

Central Bank of Nigeria announces new leadership for Union, Keystone, and Polaris Banks A few hours after the dissolution of the board of directors governing Polaris, Union, and Keystone banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria has appointed new executive directors to oversee the affairs of the deposit money banks. CBN has appointed new executive directors to oversee the affairs of Polaris, Union, and Keystone banks. The appointment is to take effect immediately. The implicated banks and their respective boards violate certain provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020, leading to this decision. The CBN revealed this in…

CBN appoints a new CEO, Hassan Imam for Keystone Bank In the early hours of Thursday, the Central Bank of Nigeria, appointed Hassan Imam as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Keystone Bank.  Imam takes over leadership of the commercial bank from Olaniran Olayinka, who served as CEO from March 2020 until the CBN dissolved the boards of Keystone Bank and two other banks on Wednesday. With over 25 years of banking experience, Imam has held various executive roles during his career. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Imam served as Executive Director for the North Region…

There is need for Machine Learning and AI for healthcare sector in Nigeria -Tech expert Funke Alabi, a US based Nigerian Public Health Advocate and healthcare Information technology expert, has mentioned on the need for healthcare practitioners in Nigeria to integrate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to enhance healthcare operating system in the country. In a recent press statement, Alabi explained that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds remarkable potential for transforming healthcare in resource-poor settings, notably in countries like Nigeria and Kenya. Alabi, who currently serves as both CEO of Cohexa and Leader of the ‘Physician Systems Optimizer Team’ at Tufts…