Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Neymar beats Pele record as Brazil defeats Bolivia In a historic moment for Brazilian football, Neymar has surpassed Pele as Brazil’s all-time leading goal scorer, scoring his 78th goal for the Selecao in his first appearance in six months. The match against Bolivia showcased Brazil’s dominance, with Raphinha and Rodrygo also finding the back of the net. From the start of the second half, Brazil asserted their dominance as Raphinha and Rodrygo scored within minutes of each other. The crowd’s anticipation grew with each Brazilian attack, while the Bolivians grew tired and frustrated. Despite a missed penalty by Neymar, Brazil…

Chief Gabriel Igbinedion: A Trailblazer and Visionary Celebrating 89 Remarkable Years Introduction: In the heart of the ancient land of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion has been a towering figure throughout his life. As he graciously marks his 89th birthday on 11th September, this iconic personality, often referred to as the Esama of Benin Kingdom, invites us to reflect upon a legacy studded with exceptional achievements. A philanthropist, entrepreneur, and visionary, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion has not only transformed his community but has also left an indelible mark on Nigeria as a whole. A Legacy of Philanthropy: Chief Gabriel Igbinedion’s life has…

I don’t want fame to ‘manipulate’ me into making costly mistakes – Fireboy Nigerian singer, Adedamola Oyinlola Adefolahan, aka Fireboy DML, has likened fame to a “manipulative spirit.” He said just like money and sex, fame manipulates one into making “costly mistakes.” He stated this in an interview with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo. According to Fireboy, “Fame is a f*cked up spirit. It’s like money, it’s like sex. Those three things can f*ck you up mentally. “They can affect your thoughts. They can manipulate you into doings that ordinarily you wouldn’t have done. They make you feel on top…

Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is with Jesus, I want to be where he is right now: Bishop David Abioye Bishop Abioye and Pastor Taiwo Odukoya Bishop David Abioye, the First Vice President of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, said late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is now with Jesus and he will love to join him. Bishop Abioye stated this while preaching at the burial ceremony of Odukoya at his church, in Ilupeju, Lagos, on Saturday. Bishop said: “Pastor Taiwo is now with Jesus, not because he is a pastor but because he gave his life to Jesus. “I want to be where…

Toke Makinwa Men take overly nice women for fools -Toke Makinwa. Toke Makinwa has said men are not particularly fond of women who are excessively nice. According to her, when women display an excessive amount of kindness, men tend to perceive them as gullible or can be easily taken advantage of. She shared her thoughts on the most recent episode of her podcast, TokeMoments. Makinwa said, “Men don’t like women that are nice…” However, her guest on the show, skit maker, Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, Kiekie, countered her saying: “No, let me rephrase that. This is what I believe. For lack…

Nigeria, Ghana sign MoU to boost rice, wheat, soya beans farming Ibrahim described the cooperation between both companies as an extension of the historic relationship between Ghana and Nigeria. From L-R: Mr George Blavo, Lead Coordinator, Rice Project, Jospong Group of Companies and Mr Bashir Ibrahim, Group Managing Director of ECTA Investment Ltd. (NAN) A Nigerian company, EGTA Investment Limited on Saturday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Ghanaian conglomerate, Jospong Group of Companies, to boost of food production. The MoU signed by the two entities at the Ghana High Commission in Abuja, was centered on boosting rice farming,…

Osinbajo congratulates Tinubu, Shetimma on victory at tribunal Osinbajo said the tribunal ruling was a great victory for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. Nigeria’s former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima over their recent victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). The PECP affirmed the victory of Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25 election after dismissing all the petitions filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and the duo of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi and their respective parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party.…

Firm Proffers Ways to Create Employment for Youths Worried about the growing population of unemployed youths in Nigeria, the Managing Director and CEO of M. P. Masterpiece, producers of Kubanah Whisky, Mr. Emeka Ike has proffered ways to create employment opportunities for youths. Speaking recently with journalists, Ike decried the rate of unemployment in Nigeria especially among the youths, describing it as alarming. He, therefore, said that the only way to reduce unemployment, create employment opportunities and promote national, social and economic growth and development was to encourage local production across the different industries, this is another reason we are…

Strengthening Nigeria-India Ties is a Win-win for All President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s G20 Summit visit to India, on the special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is coming almost exactly sixty-one years after Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of the Republic of India, visited Nigeria. Since that historic September 1962 visit, hosted by Alhaji Tafawa Balewa, the first (and only) Prime Minister of Nigeria, in Lagos, Nigerian and Indian leaders have exchanged several visits, and presided over a bilateral relationship that has grown in leaps and bounds. It is auspicious that this latest visit by a Nigerian President is…

Firm Proffers Ways to Create Employment for Youths Worried about the growing population of unemployed youths in Nigeria, the Managing Director and CEO of M. P. Masterpiece, producers of Kubanah Whisky, Mr. Emeka Ike has proffered ways to create employment opportunities for youths. Speaking recently with journalists, Ike decried the rate of unemployment in Nigeria especially among the youths, describing it as alarming. He, therefore, said that the only way to reduce unemployment, create employment opportunities and promote national, social and economic growth and development was to encourage local production across the different industries, this is another reason we are…