Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Hospitality: Primate Ayodele Clears Hospital Bills, Visits Aged Members Of His Church In continuation of his three-week annual thanksgiving programme, The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has cleared the hospital bills of some of his church members with sight problems. He also visited aged members and the less privileged in their homes to spend time with them, pray with them and offer them financial assistance. In addition to his visit to the aged and less privileged, Primate Ayodele paid visits to his church members that attend services from far distance. According to Primate Ayodele, the essence…

Yoruba ‘Wikimedians’: Hosting first storytelling event in Nigeria In a bid to foster free access to knowledge in the Yoruba language, the Yoruba Wikimedians User Group, an affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation dedicated to hosting Wikipedia, has initiated Nigeria’s inaugural storytelling event. The initiative forms a crucial component of their Yoruba Oral Traditions project, aimed at cataloging and conserving Yoruba oral heritage. The event unfolded at the esteemed Tunde Odunlade Art Gallery in Ibadan, drawing the participation of 15 accomplished storytellers and attracting an audience of approximately 40 attendees eager to immerse themselves in the rich narratives. Notable luminaries in…

A New Radio Station Commences Operation In Ekiti Radio contents and programmes are set to be redefined in Ekiti and neighboring states as the Midas FM 90.5 commenced 24hour broadcast in Ado-Ekiti. According to a statement by the General Manager of the station, Ayobami Olugbega-Wyse, the station boasts of state-of-the-art facilities and experienced and dynamic staff that will deliver best contents to its audience. Olugbega-Wyse said, ” It all began with a desire to make a bold statement of representing and repositioning radio broadcasting in Ekiti State and its immediate environs. However, the reality is now upon us that the…

Essential Resources: Lagos Empowers PLWDs With Assistive Devices The Lagos State government has celebrated and empowered People Living With Disabilities (PWDs) with assistive devices and essential resources to ease their participation in the society, as well as advance their course in life. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, made the presentation of the devices during a programme to commemorate the International Disability Day, themed: “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities,” as well as the World Braille Day. Ogunlende said that the programme, organised by Lagos State Office…

Seating Arrangements for Grammy Awards Unveils Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, Ayra Starr earn Grammy nominations.  The suspense ahead of the 66th annual Grammy Awards is growing as the seating arrangements for the ceremony have been unveiled. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the organisers of the awards ceremony, Recording Academy, in videos on social media platforms, revealed how the award nominees will be seated. Nigerian Afrobeat singers, Davido and Burna Boy have their tables close to A-list artists, just as they prepare for a historic night in their respective careers. Davido is expected to sit at the…

International Actress: Stop calling elderly ‘old school’, they should be referenced, Ajai-Lycett Taiwo Ajai-Lycett Ajai-Lycett is an acclaimed international actress with over 50 years of experience in film, stage and television. Nigerian veteran actress, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, on Saturday, appreciated God for attaining the age of 83, as she advised the youth to imbibe the African culture of respect. Ajai-Lycett, also a cosmetologist, gave the advice during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to her, the youth are fond of referring to the aged as “Old School”, which she described as a lack of…

Nigeria’s Present Structure Constituted Has Outlived Its Usefulness, Let’s Redesign – Ooni of Ife The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has once again, lent his voice to the call for devotion of power, and has canvassed the urgent redesigning of the Nigerian structure, saying the structure as presently constituted has outlived its usefulness. The royal father, revered as the custodian of the Yoruba culture, made the remarks while moving a motion for devolution of power as a guest speaker during a one-day dialogue on “Youth, Religion, and the Fight Against Corruption” organised by the Economic and…

Senegal: Billionaire Industrialist, Aliko Dangote Bags Country’s Highest Honour, National Order of the Lion In recognition and appreciation of the services that billionaire businessman and industrialist, Aliko Dangote, had rendered to the Republic of Senegal as well as a tribute to his business acumen, philanthropy, and developmental projects, which are capable of transforming Africa as a whole, the President of Senegal, Macky Sall, on behalf of the government and people of Senegal, has bestowed the country’s highest honour due a civilian on the President/CEO, Dangote Group. Dangote, at an elaborate ceremony on Friday, was conferred with the prestigious award of…

MULUDUN NIGHT 2.0; CELEBRATION EDITION MULUDUN NIGHT Is Here Again And This Time It’s The Celebration Edition. If You Missed The Last One Then You Have No Idea What’s Coming Your Way. DO NOT MISS THIS!!! It Is An Evening Of Live Music Laced With Humor Good Food And Drinks, Enchanting And Intimate Atmosphere. Get Ready For Episode 2.0 of MULUDUN NIGHT with Koffi Tha Guru And Family. Details Date: March 10 Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Cost: ₦10,000.00 – ₦100,000.00 Event Category: Events Organizer KOFFI THA GURU Venue: MONTANA RESIDENCE 16 Oduduwa Way Ikeja G.R.A, Lagos Nigeria

Taaooma Reveals She Is Not A Social Person Though A Public Figure Taaooma Nigerian comedienne, content creator, and YouTuber, Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam, popularly known as Taaooma has revealed that despite being a public figure, she is not an outgoing person. According to her, she enjoys staying home since it allows her to reflect on herself and makes life easier for her. Taaooma revealed this in a recent interview with The Punch when asked how she deals with the expectations that come with fame. However, the content creator revealed that when she feels overwhelmed, she goes to the movies and spends…