Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Abia Cocoa Produce Capable Of Sustaining Chocolate Factory – Emetu Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, the deputy governor of Abia State, has expressed optimism that the cocoa farm in the state, at optimal produce, has the capacity of sustaining a chocolate factory. The deputy governor made this known during a courtesy visit to his office by the Abia State Chapter of Cocoa Farmers Association. Chairman of the association, Mr John Kalu, in his speech, informed the deputy governor about a forthcoming event being the 2nd Annual Cocoa Festival in Nigeria which comes up on October 18 and 19, 2023. He stated that…

Hoffner died before being certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to ever jump from a plane. Her close friend, Joe Conant, said she was found dead Monday morning, Oct. 9, by staff at the Brookdale Lake View senior living community. Conant said Hoffner apparently died in her sleep on Sunday night, Oct 8. Conant, who is a nurse, said he met Hoffner — whom he called Grandma at her request — several years ago while he was working as a caregiver for another resident at the senior living center. He said she had amazing energy and remained…

Housemates felt intimidated by me – Ilebaye Big Brother Naija All-Stars winner Ilebaye has asserted that housemates were intimidated during her reign as Head of House. The housemates did not fully cooperate with Ilebaye during her tenure as the Head of the House in week 9 which made them lose their wager task that week. Fielding questions from fans during an Instagram live session, Ilebaye claimed her colleagues may have disregarded her during the reign as Head of House because they were “intimidated” by her. She said: “I really don’t know why housemates disrespected and didn’t have regard for me…

Soyinka to speak at Naija Times 3rd anniversary lecture, book presentation. Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has formally accepted to honour the invitation to the third anniversary lecture and book presentation of Naija Times, which comes up on October 19, 2023, at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The acceptance to speak at the event by the professor of comparative literature, civil rights activist, and humanist is viewed as an endorsement of Naija Times which, in three years, has emerged as a prominent and independent online newspaper. A statement issued by the Acting Editor, Udo Prince Toby, said Soyinka would be giving…

Dilemma and the ‘Ka la ba ya do sha’ Shenanigans (A Movie Review) Paul Dada There is no better dramatic representation of the horns of the dilemma that the modern professing Christian may be locked on than the movie, “Dilemma” whose script was written by our beloved Bro Stephen Alamu (Stephen Dayo on Facebook). As the movie depicts, some Christians in the dilemma cage would find grace to break through while others would fall for what I call the ka la ba ya do sha shenanigans. I would explain what that means in the course of this article. The 36…

A look into how business in Nigeria has fared since President Tinubu’s election President Bola Tinubu rings the closing bell at NASDAQ in New York. [X:@NasdaqExchange] • Business Insider Africa presents a critical look into how business has fared in Nigeria since President Tinubu’s election • Here, the PMIs of Nigeria from September 2022 to September 2023 were analyzed. • A survey of 400 businesses in the sectors is analyzed to come up with the monthly PMIs. The performance of the business ecosystem in Nigeria, in 2023 is a subject of keen interest, as it plays a pivotal role in…

Eutelsat’s Konnect: Reshaping Nigeria’s satellite Internet landscape Eutelsat’s Konnect, in partnership with Internet service provider, Coollink, has been quietly revolutionising the Nigerian market. Nigeria’s satellite Internet space is evolving rapidly, and while SpaceX’s Starlink has been making waves, Eutelsat’s Konnect, in partnership with Internet service provider, Coollink, has been quietly revolutionising the Nigerian market. If you’ve ever tuned in to watch Big Brother or the UEFA Champions League on MultiChoice’s DStv, you’ve likely used Eutelsat’s satellite service. But the European behemoth has ambitions beyond broadcasting; it’s challenging Starlink in ways that could redefine the satellite internet landscape in Africa. For…

I want to play till 42: Cristiano Ronaldo urges Al Nassr to extend his contract till 2027 Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to renew his Al-Nassr contract until 2027 to keep himself in competitive shape for the 2026 World Cup. Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo set his sights on participating in the 2026 World Cup; hence, he wants to renew his contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, according to reports. Ronaldo, 38, joined the Saudi Arabian club in December last year and has thrived so far, staving off talks of a decline with his 25 goals and eight assists in 30 games…

5 young girls who changed the world and achieved great things   These girls prove you are never too young to be a star. Malala Yousafzai [Pinterest] Today is International Day of the Girl Child, and we are celebrating girls who changed the world before they became women. Their activism, skill, and talent made them stand out at such a young age. Here are five girls who changed the world: 1. Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani human rights activist, was the victim of an assassination attempt in 2012 at the age of 15 by a Taliban gunman because she…

TM Global announces 2nd edition of annual conference TM CON 2023 – ‘Reimagining Creativity’  TM Global announces 2nd edition of annual conference TM CON 2023 – ‘Reimagining Creativity’ The Creative Director of Takeout Media Global (TM Global), Elijah Affi, is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual technology and media conference event, TM CON 2023, scheduled to take place at the Center-point Event Center in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, on November 11, 2023. TM CON is an immersive and experiential conference designed to nourish, connect, and empower African creatives, positioning them as the trendsetters of the future. It’s…