Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Regina Daniels marks 10/10 birthday with 10 stunning slides of gratitude Nollywood actress Regina Daniels is celebrating her birthday today with a series of 10 stunning photos. In these pictures, she’s wearing a striking red dress, and she’s marked the occasion on October 10(10/10)with a heartfelt message to herself. Reflecting on the past year, Regina described it as both full of wonder and turbulence. Despite the challenges, she remains optimistic that the upcoming year will be a positive one. She expressed deep gratitude to her Creator for her life, her achievements, and her family. Regina noted that she’s added another…

CHAFHEIN hosts medical outreach in Jahi Community, Abuja The youth-led non-profit organization, Connected Hands for Family Health Empowerment Initiative, (CHAFHEIN), hosted its medical outreach to women in the Jahi community of the federal capital territory, Abuja. The initiative is to serve mothers in underserved communities, especially those with basic interventions in health, nutrition, and education. However, the purpose of this year’s outreach program is to drive the anti-malaria campaign and provide 2000 mothers with basic nutrition, education, and health intervention; while it was held at the primary health care centre in Jahi. The outreach had over 50 women in attendance…

Yoruba Movie Gist Awards Announces 6th Edition, Calls for Nominations” Olakiitan Adetutu Communications, owned by renowned Nigerian Journalist Gbolahan Adetayo, is set to host the highly anticipated Yoruba Movie Gist Awards for the 6th consecutive year. This annual ceremony, dedicated to celebrating excellence in the Yoruba movie industry, has become a significant event on the entertainment calendar. The Yoruba Movie Gist Awards first took the stage in 2018 and has consistently delivered outstanding celebrations of Yoruba cinema ever since. With each edition, it continues to grow in prominence and significance within the industry. The organizers have officially announced the date…

Medplus to Give Female Entrepreneur $30,000 Grant Pioneer pharmaceutical and beauty retail brand, Medplus Pharmacy Limited, has announced plans to give at least, one female entrepreneur a $30,000 grant as it marks its 30th anniversary.  The company also disclosed plans to reach 30 communities across Nigeria offering free healthcare services as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to assist individuals who cannot afford healthcare services considering its soaring cost. Speaking with journalists at the company’s headquarters in Lagos, Medplus Managing Director, Joke Bakare, said the projects are in tandem with the theme for the company’s 30th anniversary celebration,…

Automobile NGO rewards excellence to reduce accidents on Nigerian roads …set to hold industry award As part of its efforts to protect lives and property, Automobiles And Road Safety Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, is working to promote safety and reduce the number of accidents that occur on Nigerian roads. Speaking in Lagos on Monday in an event to announce the upcoming Nigeria Annual Automotive Industry Awards, Samuel Oloyede Oriowo, president of the initiative, said the organisation is actualising its core objective through campaigns, seminars, and workshops on safety on the roads for stakeholders in the Nigerian automotive sector. “We have…

Super Eagles star ready to donate blood as he asks fans to pray for Israel in battle against Palestine A building in Tel Aviv destroyed by Hamas rocket attacks. Photograph: Abir Sultan/EPA Credit: The Guardian Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu is the latest to show support for Israel after Hamas attack. Nigerian midfielder John Ogu has shown support for Israel following the recent attack from the Hamas group.  The 35-year-old midfielder currently plays for Maccabi Jaffa, a club in Israel, and has amassed 34 appearances for the Super Eagles.   Hamas attack on Israel The decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine…

Sha’Carri Richardson: World’s fastest woman set to be honoured with a track in her name Dallas Board of Trustees set to rename stadium in Sha’Carri Richardson’s honour Newly crowned US and world champion in the women’s 100m event, Sha’Carri Richardson is set to be honoured in her hometown of Dallas for her outstanding performances this season. World’s fastest woman Sha’carri Richardson is set to be honoured with a track in her name in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees discussed naming the track at John Kincaide Stadium to the Sha’Carri Richardson Track, according to a Twitter user Track…

Borno is peaceful, ready for business investors – NACCIMA Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state [National Accord] He revealed plans for his company to engage in multi-billion Naira business ventures in Borno before the year’s end. Borno State, once plagued by insurgency, is now experiencing a revitalised sense of peace and stability, creating an environment ripe for business and investments. The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) expressed their optimism during the Annual General Meeting/Election of the executive members of Borno Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BOCCIMA) held in Maiduguri on Tuesday, October…

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, A Trail-Blazer At 61 In the grand tapestry of life, we gather to celebrate a luminous figure in Nigeria’s political realm, Dr. (Hon) Kafayat Abike Oloruntoyin Dabiri-Erewa, who clocks 61 years on the surface of the earth on October 11, 2023. Her life story shines brightly as a beacon of a natural leader, a humanist and a trail blazer, illuminating the hearts and minds of whoever comes her way. A Trailblazing Odyssey: Right from her youthful days, she has demonstrated her acumen as a born natural leader with no impossibility in her dictionary. Prior to her sojourn in…

OIL THEFT IN NIGER DELTA. Sen. Ned Nwoko moves Motion for Investigation SENATOR NED NWOKO’S MOTION TO INVESTIGATE THE INCESSANT ACTS OF CRUDE OIL THEFT IN NIGER DELTA HAS BEEN STEPPED UP The senate has advanced a motion seeking to investigate the persistent and malicious problem of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The motion was moved by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko of Delta North senatorial district, and co-sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone Omueya (Delta Central), and Senator Joel Onowakpa Thomas (Delta South), during the plenary session on Tuesday, October 10. In his motion, Senator Nwoko called upon the…