Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oshoala, Nnadozie make final 10-women shortlists for CAF awards 2023 Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala of Barcelona and Chiamaka Nnadozie of Paris FC have been announced in the final shortlists for the CAF’s Player of the Year in women’s categories of the CAF Awards 2023. On Monday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the final shortlists of 10 players for the Player of the Year category in the race for the individual honour. The other categories, Interclub Player of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year, Young Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, National Team of the Year and Club…

African Footballers and their endeavors in their chosen field of football business As football clubs become a more attractive asset class, African star players are increasingly keen on sharing in the rising value their efforts on the field helped create. African football stars and their business advisors are tapping into the investment trend. Football teams are becoming a more and more desirable commodity for large investors. Due to the growing value of media rights, clubs have seen a significant increase in value over the past 20 years, especially those at the top of the game in Europe’s major leagues. According…

The Founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch, honored with prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the CIO Elegbe was celebrated in recognition of his outstanding achievements and impact on the technology landscape in Nigeria. Mitchell Elegbe, the Founder and Group Managing Director (GMD) of Interswitch Group, Africa’s foremost integrated payments and digital commerce company, was honored with the prestigious 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the CIO Awards Africa which took place at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He emerged as the winner of this esteemed award after a meticulous selection process conducted by…

Dr DK Olukoya, MFM General Overseer Appears in Ghana for an International Crusade By Elegbede Abiodun Dr DK Olukoya has stormed Ghana for a miracle and healing, mega crusade. He is the G. O. of MFM worldwide which has it’s headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. The Ghanaians are expecting prophetic declaration of the man of God. In his entourage were Pastor Kehinde Adegbolahan, Pastor Gbesan Adebambo and AGO Special Duties, Pastor Abiodun Ladejola amongst other anointed men of God.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas price coming down from #1,100; A process initiated. By Elegbede Abiodun The Federal Government has moved to crash the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) otherwise known as cooking gas as it has initiated a process to resolve challenges bordering on the supply and pricing of the product. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said he waded into the issue following a rise in the price of LPG per kg from about N700 to above N1,100 in some parts of the country. According to a statement issued by the Spokesman to the…

Adeleke said he had denied himself many things known to be grace of office for the wellness of the state By Elegbede Abiodun “I deny myself many things our people call the grace of office” – Adeleke Governor Ademola Adeleke is a year old in office as a Governor of Osun state. He interacted with journalists before embarking on a working vacation to Europe and Asia where he said he is scheduled to meet investors and development partners. You were elected in an historical election where you beat an incumbent a year ago. How is governance in Osun state in…

Makoko community receives education materials for children and supports for women entrepreneurs from GBfoods GBfoods donates bags to students of Makoko Community GBfoods, a leading culinary company, has reaffirmed its commitment to Corporate Social Investment through a transformative initiative in the Makoko community, a riverine settlement in Lagos. This philanthropic endeavour targeted women and children, emphasising the company’s dedication to fostering positive societal impact. Commencing with a community visit, GBfoods donated its flagship brands to women in the community aiming to foster independence and self-sufficiency. This aligns seamlessly with UN Development Goal 1 for poverty eradication. Furthermore, GBfoods’ key representatives…

Presidential System of Government, Too costly for Nigeria, Parliamentary is better: NWOKO By Adeniyi Ifetayo Prince Ned Nwoko is a Senator representing Delta North senatorial district of Delta State, a Lawyer, Antarctica Explorer, Philanthropist, Founder of PNNFoundation, Initiator, Ned Malaria, as well as the Chancellor at Sports University, Idumuje-Ugboko. He told Isioma Madike in this interview that Nigerian leaders need to revolutionise governance if the country must work as expected. Excerpts: How do you perceive the current administration and what areas do you think need urgent attention? I want the new regime to bring an economy that is able to…

Mudashiru Obasa honoured by Igbogbo Community, His Royal Highness, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Lagos Dr. Obasa, the Speaker of Lagos House of Assembly, was honoured by His Royal Highness, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali and the community at an event held on Saturday to commemorate the Igbogbo Day celebration. The celebration brings indigenes and residents of Igbogbo together and further provides an opportunity for the development of the town. Speaking at the event, Dr. Obasa commended the people of the community for their unity, dedication and commitment to development. He assured them that the House of Assembly would continue to…

Appreciation: ‘The definite healer, comforter and greater doors opener.’ “Are there not ten that were cleansed, where are the other nine?” By Adeniyi Ifetayo Some months ago, social media was awash with a picture of a student who went to meet his father at the park where the man works as a commercial motorcycle rider. The one popularly called “Okada park” in our local parlance, and prostrated on the floor holding his father’s leg, not minding the white signing-out clothes he had on him. The picture went with the caption, “he did everything to ensure I am a graduate”.…