Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

For best overall performance in School of Health & Psychology in UK, Nigerian surfaces as winner Nigerian Douye Nomayo has received the prize for best overall performance in the School of Health & Psychological Sciences at City, University of London. The Medical doctor who graduated with a distinction received the prize after obtaining a Masters degree in Health Policy from City, University of London. Before migrating to the United Kingdom, UK, Nomayo worked at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for nine years. Nomayo in a press statement said she decided to pursue a second degree in Health…

Olu of Warri, Dangote, Elumelu Win Big At Sun Awards It was an array of the crème dela crème at the 2023 Sun Man of the year award with prominent Nigerians that have distinguished themselves and made impacts carted away awards in different categories. The event was the annual Sun Man of the year to celebrate iconic individuals, business giants, traditional rulers, impact makers, industrialists, Entrepreneurs and other categories. His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, won the Most Impactful Royal Father of 2023 and was presented by the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Peter Mbah. According to the organizers,…

Joeboy says he wasn’t ready when he hit stardom Joeboy Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has said he wasn’t ready for fame when he hit stardom. He said he was surprised to see his first hit song, ‘Baby’, become an international sensation barely three months after its release. He said that at the time he became famous, he didn’t even believe that people would recognise him yet. Speaking in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, Joeboy said his fame was sudden and he had to pack out of his neighbourhood to adapt to…

BON Awards: Feranmi Olaoye replaces Seun Oloketuyi Seun Oloketuyi and Feranmi Olaoye Popular film producer, Seun Oloketuyi has bowed out as the Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON) after 15 years in charge. The longest running Nigerian movie award in a statement also named Feranmi Olaoye as the acting executive producer of the awards. The statement also disclosed that the organisers of the BON Awards have partnered with Group 8 Ltd, the media firm, for the next five editions of its awards. Group 8 LTD is a media-tech organisation “renowned for its diverse mass and new media assets,…

NiBUCAA Partners Access Holdings, Provides Free HIV Testing Services As part of its “No Gree for HIV” campaign from February 9th to February 10th, 2024, The Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NiBUCAA) partnered Access Holdings Plc to provide free HIV Testing Services and counseling at the just concluded Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Over 10,000 persons were screened for HIV and equally received counseling across eight selected communities: Surulere, Ijora, Ajegunle, Igando, Lagos Island, Lekki Phase 1, Berger/Ojota, Apapa Road and the finish line of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon- Eko Atlantic- all in Lagos State.Screening activities led to…

Idahosa Emerges Winner, Wins APC Gov Ticket In Edo State Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has declared House of Representatives member Dennis Idahosa winner of the All Progressives Congress(APC) direct governorship primary contest.  Uzodinma made the declaration at Protea Hotel in Government Reservation Area (GRA) Benin, Edo State. Idahosa, who represents Ovia constituency in the House of Representatives, will fly the APC ticket in the September governorship election. Idahosa was declared winner with 40,453 votes while Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo Central) got 100 votes. The declaration was affirmed by the leader of the elected delegates, Mr. Charity Amayaenvbo.

Peter Obi: Winner Of The Sun’s Political Icon Of The Year Award In 2007, His Excellency, Mr Peter Obi was named Man of the Year by Sun (The first governor to win The Sun Man of the Year award). Today, February 18th, 2024 he was awarded the Sun Political Icon of the year award .

Multitude made up their minds to join APC, dumping other parties in Ohafia A group called Ikenna Ukwa progressive group, has announced its defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A group called Ikenna Ukwa progressive group, has announced its defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group has thousands of members from different political parties in Abia but has formerly decided to pitch its tent with the All Progressives Congress APC. This was disclosed on Friday 16th February 2024 at Amaekpu Ohafia LGA Abia State. While addressing the members, the Ohafia Local Government chairman of APC, Hon Emmanuel…

Erastus Akingbola’s Petition exposes Bukola Saraki, Lamido Sanusi Erastus Akingbola, former MD/CEO Intercontinental Bank PLC The Honourable Attorney-General & Minister Of Justice Attorney-General’s Chambers Federal Ministry Of Justice, Abuja. Dear Sir: 1. About two and a half years ago, Dr. Bukola Saraki requested that we merge Societe Generale with Intercontinental Bank (IB) Plc. We conducted a due diligence exercise and noticed N30bn negative capital – so the board of IB Plc turned it down. Dr. Saraki was very unhappy. 2. When time came for the renewal of Gov. Soludo’s appointment as CBN Governor, Dr. Saraki blocked it with late President…

Cement Prices: FG summons Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge and other Manufacturer over escalation The Federal government has said it cannot fold its arms and see the price of cement spiralled out of control. The Minister of Works, David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister on. Edward, Uchenna Orji, the Minister was “Worried by the escalating cost of cement despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement manufacturers.” Those invited to the urgent meeting include…