Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

I apologise for error I made during National Anthem – Actress Descushiel Nigerian actress and singer, Mercy Isoyip, widely recognized as Descushiel, has issued an apology to both the Nigerian populace and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for inaccurately reciting the national anthem during the Conference for Senior Police Officers in Imo State. Descushiel, who donned a police uniform during the event, gained widespread attention on Monday for faltering while reciting the national anthem. This prompted criticism from some Nigerians on social media, assuming her to be a policewoman based on her attire. Nevertheless, in a video posted on her…

I have no problems with my dad, Winners Chapel – Isaac Oyedepo The son of Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Isaac Oyedepo, has addressed recent speculations about his status within the church and his relationship with his father. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, the younger Oyedepo clarified that there are no complications in his relationship with his family, particularly his father, and he remains a steadfast member of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel International. I have no problems with my dad, Winners Chapel – Isaac…

Lontor unveils music star, Patoranking as Brand Ambassador Chairman, Choice International, Chief Diana Chen and Pantoranking (seated) and other top management of the company A Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, Patrick Okorie, popularly known as Patoranking, has been unveiled as the Brand Ambassador of Lontor products in Nigeria. Okorie was unveiled as an ambassador of Lontor during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Nigerian singer and Choice International Group (CIG), the manufacturers of Lontor products on Monday in Victoria Island, Lagos. The MoU between Patoranking and CIG is to drive e-commerce through entertainment. Speaking during the signing…

Lola Mewu breaks Guinness World Record for longest painting marathon   Nigeria might have a new Guinness World Records holder. Lola Mewu has broken the Guinness World Record [Instagram/lolamewu] Nigerian artist Lola Mewu sought to break the Guinness World Record for the longest time spent painting, and she has achieved this great feat. From Saturday, October 28, 2023, to Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Lola Mewu painted different artworks, some of which have already been auctioned. Now she has completed the feat, having painted for 72 hours, beating the previous record holder, Roland Palmerts of France, who painted 60 paintings in…

Messi Wins Record 8 Ballon d’Or, Osimhen, Oshoala Make History Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world on Monday in Paris, France. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Messi beat Norway’s UEFA player of the year, and treble winner Erling Haaland of Manchester City to the prestigious prize. France and Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe completed the list of the top three best players in the world. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala both made history for Nigeria and Africa as they finished in an impressive 8th…

8 Assets That Make People Rich And Never Need To Work Again (Financial Freedom, Passive Income, Cash Flow) Financial freedom, passive income, and positive cash flow are the holy grails of personal finance and investing. Achieving these milestones can mean the difference between a life tied to a 9-5 job and a life free to pursue your passions and interests. Imagine a life where your assets work for you, generating enough income to cover not just your necessities but also your wants. From traditional investments like real estate and stocks to more unconventional avenues like intellectual property, each asset class…

Lionel Messi Wins 8th Ballon d’Or Award Lionel Messi Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has won the 2023 Ballon d’Or, making it a record-extending award for the 2022 World Cup winner. With the current feat, the Argentine player has won a total of eight Ballon d’Or awards. He clinched the award in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021. The Inter Miami star was named the winner of the prestigious prize on Monday night in the French city of Paris in what many see as a fitting reward for leading the Abiscelete to a World Cup triumph late last year. Messi,…

Nigeria, Germany sign MoU on solid minerals exploration The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) and GeoScan GmbH of Berlin, Germany, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on solid mineral development.  Mr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made this known at a news conference after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Alake said that the significant agreement was formalised on Sunday during the visit of German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, to Abuja. He said the partnership with GeoScan GmbH would help Nigeria fully explore its solid mineral resources, which could make a…

“God Will Judge You” – Saidi Balogun Calls Out Kiekie, Wumi Toriola Famous Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun sometimes referred to as Saheed Balogun, publicly calls out junior colleague, Wumi Toriola and skit maker, Kiekie in a somewhat homourous manner. The actor who was on a movie set with the duo took to the image-sharing platform, Instagram to post a photo of himself with Kiekie, and Wumi Toriola who was in a pregnancy costume. While sharing a photo Saidi Balogun jokingly expressed confusion at how he could have impregnated the junior colleague in the movie role. In his words; “@kie_kie__ God…

Afe Babalola, Olanipekun, Late Fajuyi, others inducted into Ekiti Elders Hall of Fame In acknowledgement of the professional achievements and philanthropic gesture of some eminent figures in Ekiti State, the Ekiti Council of Elders today inducted the Legal Luminary, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, and 4 others into the Ekiti Elders Hall of Fame. The notable inductees also include: the Late Military Governor of Old Western Region, Adekunle Fajuyi; the Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola; renowned educationist, Professor Olufunke Egunjobi; and Elder Statesman, Chief Deji Fasuan. Speaking at the Maiden Edition of the induction ceremony in Ado-Ekiti,…