Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Abuja Body of Comedians Congratulate New CP Benneth The Abuja Body of Comedians (ABC) has congratulated the newly deployed commissioner of police (CP) Benneth Igweh to the nation’s capital and urged him to intensify the ongoing efforts at making the city safe for all. While recalling the CP’s track record in fighting crime, appealed to him to apply the vigour and tactics in routing out all forms of criminalities in Abuja. The group’s president, Onome Ohwodo popularly called MC Onome Da Saint in a statement at the weekend, particularly charged the police boss to tackle kidnapping, banditry and “one-chance” a…

Veteran Actor Charles Inojie To Host LOVE & MEDICINE Event Renowned Nollywood actor and director, Charles Inojie, is set to host “LOVE & MEDICINE,” a night of music, comedy, and health and wellness. The news reports that the event which was organised by Island Tranquility Integrated Wellness Solutions and Trophies and Classics Entertainment, will feature discussions on health and wellness in the industry. Veteran actress Kate Henshaw, AGN’s Director of Public Communications, will deliver a paper. Dignitaries attending include Chief Dr. Emeka Rollas, Dr. Victor Okhai, Amb Blessing Ebigieson, and Segun Arinze. Special guests include DG of the National Film…

Fubara approves promotions and N30,000 minimum wage for workers with immediate effect, still adding more… Governor Fubara and leaders of Local Government staff in Rivers Local Government workers in Rivers State were thrown into jubilation on Monday following approval of their immediate promotion with the full financial benefits by Governor Siminalayi Fubara The Governor also approved the immediate implementation of N30,000 minimum wage for local government workers. Fubara gave the approvals during a meeting with NULGE leadership and principal officers of the Local Government Councils held at the banquet hall of Government House, Port Harcourt. He also approved the immediate…

GAC Motor Celebrates Funke Akindele’s Hallmark Movie ‘A Tribe called Judah’ On the 7” of February 2024, the giants of Filmmaking in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry gathered at the world class GAC Motor G-Style Showroom to celebrate the monumental success of Funke Akindele’s latest film, “A Tribe called Judah.” GAC Motor Nigeria, leading automobile brand partnered with Filmone, Nigeria’s biggest film distribution business for this exclusive event aptly titled “A Toast to Funke Akindele; with top Nollywood actors and Industry legends such as Sola Sobowale, lyabo Ojo, Yvonne Jegede, Bisola Ayieola, Enyinna Nwigwe, Timini Egbuson, Adduni Ade, others and…

Entrepreneurship: Isime And Sir Dustin To Host Global Entrepreneurship Festival, Networking In a groundbreaking collaboration bridging continents, Nigeria’s esteemed actor, model and TV personality, Nancy Isime, will be teaming up with America’s renowned social entrepreneur, TV host and the Editor-in-Chief of Monaco Voice Magazine, Sir Dustin Plantholt, to co-host the upcoming Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Nigeria. This exciting event is set to be a fusion of cultural insights, entrepreneurial expertise, and global innovation. Nancy Isime, an influential name in Nigeria, brings her charismatic charm and wealth of experience as a TV personality and advocate for entrepreneurship to the forefront. Her…

Messi: Lionel Gets Open Invitation To Play At Paris 2024 Olympic Messi Lionel Messi has an open invitation to play with Argentina’s Olympic squad this summer, according to Albiceleste under-23 coach Javier Mascherano. Argentina beat reigning gold medallists Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot at the Olympic Games in Paris. “Everyone already knows my relationship with Leo [Messi], the friendship I have,” Mascherano said. “A player like him has the doors open to accompany us [at the Olympics], then it will obviously depend on him and his commitments,” he added. Messi, who captained his country to their third World Cup…

Appreciation: Otunba Gbenga Daniel set to embark on Thank You Tour of Ogun East Senatorial District, Ijebu Ode Otunba Gbenga Daniel The senator representing Ogun East District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, is set to embark on a thank you tour of the senatorial district, starting with Ijebu Ode Local Government. The interactive session will take place at Obanta Club, beside Obalofin Court, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on February 19, 2024. The event aims to provide a platform for Senator Daniel to receive feedback on his senatorial activities, as well as to engage with constituents on empowerment initiatives, eye surgeries, and distribution…

Access Holdings: Bolaji Agbede Becomes Acting CEO, Days After Wigwe’s Death Access Holdings has named Bolaji Agbede as acting CEO, days after its former boss Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States. Agbede joined Access Bank in 2003 as an assistant general manager and was responsible for managing the Bank’s portfolio of chemical trading companies. She became the head of human resources for the Access Bank Group in 2010, overseeing the human capital development of the Group. She held the position until June 2022 when she was appointed the executive director of Access Holdings after the…

Ecobank: Jeremy Awori explains plan to strengthen communities through innovation   In a revealing interview with Business Insider Africa, Jeremy Awori, the visionary leader of Ecobank, unveiled the bank’s strategic direction less than a year into his tenure. Seizing the vibrant platform of the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, Ecobank launched an innovative brand campaign, leveraging the continent-wide appeal of football to strengthen its connection with communities across Africa. This move, Awori explains, is just a part of a broader agenda to reinforce Ecobank’s presence and enhance its services across its 35-country network. Jeremy Awori, CEO,…

Super Eagles clinch silver as Cote d’Ivoire win AFCON final Two second-half goals from Franck Kessie and Sébastien Haller cancelled out William Troost-Ekong’s first-half opener as hosts Ivory Coast beat Nigeria 2-1 to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil on Sunday.  After a disastrous group stage that almost saw the Elephants eliminated and only managed to qualify after picking the last best losers slot, with coach Jean-Louis Gasset sacked, it was all worth it for a night that will live long in the memory of Ivorians. The victory means the Elephants have won the AFCON for…