Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Guinness Record: Fubara receives Wosu who trekked from Lagos to Port Harcourt Gov Siminalayi Fubara receiving Promise Wosu,aka Wene who trekked 606 km from Lagos to Port Harcourt in quest for Guinness World Record. Gov Siminalayi Fubara in Port Harcourt on Saturday received Promise Wosu, also known as Wene, a 28-year-old man, who trekked 606 kilometres from Lagos to the Rivers state capital in his quest to set Guinness World Record. While welcoming Wosu, Fubara advised youths in the state to stay away from criminality by engaging in meaningful ventures and productive activities that would reflect positively on their immediate…

Being a single mom is heck of a job – Teebillz lauds ex-wife, Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage and her husband, Tunji Balogun a.k.a TeeBillz Renowned talent manager, Teebillz has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for his former wife, Tiwa Savage. The couple, who share a son named Jamil, were married for just five years before parting ways. Nevertheless, it’s evident that Tiwa Savage has made commendable efforts to maintain Teebillz’s presence in their son’s life, even going as far as to provide for him, a gesture for which he is immensely grateful. The caption accompanying his post on Instagram reads: “When…

Chef Dammy in hot water with church members for trolling Pastor in leaked chats Dammy and her pastor Renowned Nigerian chef, Chef Dammy, has found herself facing a wave of curses and threats from members of her church recently. This backlash comes after she publicly mentioned her pastor, Adegoke Jeremiah, as a person of interest in case any harm befalls her. Just a few days ago, Chef Dammy, also known as Damilola Adeparusi, took to her Instagram account to reveal that her pastor, Adegoke Jeremiah, had allegedly subjected her to threats and demanded that he should be held accountable if…

See why Zimbabwe’s biggest diamond producer shifted sales to Dubai   Diamond • Zimbabwe’s largest diamond producer has shifted the majority of its sales operations to Dubai. • Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Co. has conducted auctions for 4 million carats of gemstones in Dubai this year • The state-owned mining company aims to achieve revenue of $1 billion by 2030. Zimbabwe’s largest diamond producer has shifted the majority of its sales operations to Dubai, with a focus on direct transactions with cutters, polishers, and traders, effectively bypassing intermediaries. Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Co. has conducted auctions for 4 million carats of gemstones…

Soun of Ogbomosho inaugurates 36-member Coronation committee A 36-member Central Coronation Planning Committee (CCPC) has been inaugurated for the coronation of Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Ọba Ghandi Afọlabí Ọlaoye (Orumogege III). In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Media and Publicity sub-committee, The Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, Chief Sunday Dare, the traditional ruler inaugurated the committee via a Zoom meeting. Chief Sunday Dare said Oba Olaoye thanked and appreciated members for accepting to serve on the committee and taking the time to attend the inauguration. The royal father charged the committee to organise and execute a programme…

Out-of-school children: EU commits £5.4M to teachers’ training In line with its commitment to crash the high number of out-of-school children in the Northwest region of Nigeria by improving access to quality education and empowering youths in the region, the European Union has announced the investment of an additional 5.4 million euros in building the capacity of teachers. EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, disclosed in Abuja at the official launch of the €4O million intervention programme on education and youth empowerment in North Western Nigeria through the Global Gateway initiative according to a statement obtained by Punch on…

How Obasanjo missed opportunity to be UN Secretary-General – Gambari Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed how the former President Olusegun Obasanjo missed out the opportunity to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Gambari stated this at the public presentation of the biography of the first African UN Secretary-General, the late Boutros Boutros-Ghal. The late Boutros-Ghal assumed office in 1991 but served only one term till 1996. According to Gambari, Obasanjo’s military background disqualified him from being selected by the countries with veto power. Speaking on the event that led to…

Your Breast Not Only For You – Medical Doctor Tells Women Dr. Adamu Ningi, a General Surgeon and Specialist in Surgical Oncology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi State, said that a woman’s breast is not only for her if she wants to be prevented from breast cancer. Ningi stated this in Bauchi on Sunday during the 2023 breast cancer awareness day and 5-kilometre walk, organised by BIK Foundation in collaboration with Alheri YS Foundation, VC Jones Care Foundation and AABA Life Foundation. “I advise my sisters to please breastfeed. The breast is not only for you, it…

5 things men planning to ‘japa’ must not do Newly married men who are planning to japa with their wives must “shine their eyes” before concluding on their plan, a travel agent has said. Speaking with BDSunday, the agent, who helps prospective travellers to process their documents, said that not all men that go abroad remain married with their women. “The Western world is a different environment. What is not an issue here in Nigeria is a big issue in America, Canada or the United Kingdom,” he said. “The Western world is a different environment. What is not an issue…

VP Shettima hits US for World Food Prize International Dialogue VP Kashim Shettima in U.S Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the United States of America to participate at the African Development Bank (AfDB) World Food Prize-facilitated Norman Borlaug, International Dialogue slated for Iowa. As a special guest, Shettima would deliver a keynote address at the event which would commence on Oct. 24. In the itinerary of the Vice-President while in the U.S. are high stake meetings across some states of the U.S. with manufacturers, investors and top government officials. On the Norman Borlaug International Dialogue, Shettima will be…