Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FirstBank presents December concert with Tiwa Savage, Simi, others FirstBank Nigeria Limited, one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, has announced its lead sponsorship of the concert ‘A Night of Queens.’ The bank disclosed this on Saturday via information from its website, as obtained by PUNCH Online, adding that the concert will help to” further foster family bonding, entertainment, and nation-building during the festive season.” The concert which is part of the bank’s annual campaign, ‘DecemberIssaVybe,’ will be graced by top Nigerian heavyweight Afrobeat female singers such as Tiwa Savage, Teni, Simi, Waje, Niniola, Yemi Alade, amongst others. The bank stated that…

Journalist, Precious Eze’s sudden arrest and disappearance by security operative, shocking-SDNON The Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) has announced with concern the sudden and mysterious disappearance of journalist Precious Eze, a dedicated member of SDNON and the publisher of Precious Eze’s blog. According to the limited information available as of press time, it has been reported that on Monday morning, at approximately 1 a.m., operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly stormed the residence of Precious Eze and apprehended him. Shockingly, no details have been provided regarding his current whereabouts. Disturbingly, all attempts to reach…

Dr Mumini Alao: “My dad almost withdrew me from school because of football. ” Award-winning sports journalist, columnist and Executive Consultant at Complete Sports, Dr Mumini Alao in this interview with JOHNNY EDWARD recounts his nervy touchline experience during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying game against Algeria in Algiers Growing up, what sport did you enjoy engaging in? I played football, I also played table tennis, volleyball, badminton and I think I made a short appearance on the handball field when handball was newly introduced to my secondary school where I went to, Iganmode Grammar School in Otta, Ogun State. But…

Nigeria has great future despite setbacks – Adeboye The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said that Jesus Christ may return to the world on October 1st, a year that has yet to be known. Adeboye disclosed this in a video played on Thursday during the homecoming reception ceremony organised for the immediate past Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sharafa Tunji-Ishola, in Abeokuta, capital of Ogun state. The video was said to have been recorded when the General Overseer visited Tunji-Ishola during his tenure as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the…

Victor Osimhen Told Story of His Journey to Stardom As a young boy who came from the streets of Olusosun, who had to hawk in traffic almost every day of the week while growing in-order to survive the numerous challenges my family and I were facing, becoming a Treasure in Africa and World Football was a wild dream. Words can’t express the joy in my heart, this is a very special moment to me. My football journey has been a rollercoaster of highs, tough lows and emotions. The goals, echoes and jubilation of victories keeps me going even when the…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa Addresses The People Of Ondo The Acting Governor, Aiyedatiwa, who took over the reins following Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s medical leave, acknowledged the recent political situation as a “temporary delay” but emphasised that the government had “recovered”. Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has addressed the Ondo people for the first time after assuming office. It was gathered that the Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has addressed the people of Ondo state for the first time since assuming office, calling for renewed unity and commitment to the state’s development. This Nigeria news platform understands that Aiyedatiwa, who took over the reins following…

Delta Governor Oborevwori Congratulates Obaigbena on Achievement Award At DAME Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated media mogul and Founder of THISDAY/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena on his well deserved Lifetime Achievement Award at the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) held in Lagos. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said the award was a befitting recognition for Obaigbena’s exemplary contributions to the growth of journalism, media ownership and practice in Nigeria. He remarked that Obaigbena has made significant contributions to the noble profession with well-deserved…

Watch Out For New Music Stars In All Genres Watching their performances were not just electrifying but held everyone spellbound. And not only were they dexterous with musical instruments such as the saxophone, keyboard, drums, guitar and trumpet, they dished out all genres of music endlessly. And the audience couldn’t help asking for more. Still, the intriguing thing about them is that they exuded a kind of rare confidence associated with geniuses. Yet they are under 16 years of age. Under 16 years of age? Sure. This is the life-changing story of the prodigious kids set to take the world…

Greenwich Gardens Unveils By Sanwo-Olu, A-101 Housing Units Project Babajide Sanwo-Olu,  Lagos State Governor, on Friday officially unveiled the Greenwich Gardens, a 101 housing units project at Ajelogo in Agboyi- Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State. The Greenwich Gardens comprises 66 units of two-bedroom flats, 20 units of three-bedroom terraces, 14 units of three-bedroom semi-detached houses, one unit of four-bedroom detached houses and 65 residential plots (sites and service scheme.) Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the Greenwich Gardens, delivered by the Hon. Dele Oshinowo-led administration in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA in conjunction with the private sector, Governor Sanwo-Olu,…

Engen Ghana Claims 48th Spot At The Prestigious Ghana Club 100 Award Getting Double Honours Brent Nartey, the Managing Director of EGL receiving the award In a landmark moment, Engen Ghana Limited (EGL), one of Ghana’s leading oil marketing companies, has secured its position among Ghana’s top-performing companies by claiming the 48th spot at the prestigious Ghana Club 100 awards. The 20th edition of the esteemed awards, organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), took place at the Grand Arena in Accra on Friday, December 8, 2023, under the theme “Accelerating Economic Growth: Amplifying ‘Ghana’s Global Market Footprint through…