Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigerian women have the highest beauty standards across Africa, according to survey Nigerian women have the highest beauty standards across Africa, according to survey • 59% of Nigerian women have a daily skincare routine because they believe it is important to look good in public. • Ugandans and Ghanaians jointly secured the second position. • Senegalese women appeared least likely to prioritise looking good in public. In 2022, a survey was carried out in several African countries to gauge women’s perspectives on beauty. The survey conducted by Sagaci Research revealed that Nigerian women place the highest emphasis on beauty…

FCMB, Tulsi Chanrai Foundation restore sight of over 2,000 in Kebbi First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Tulsi Chanrai Foundation (TCF) have restored the sight of over 2,000 visually impaired people in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The beneficiaries received free eye testing, optical services, surgeries, glasses, and other preventive/corrective treatments for various eye defects. The initiative is part of FCMB’s Priceless Gift of Sight programme, which has been running for 14 years in partnership with TCF. The programme aims to prevent avoidable blindness and restore the sight of disadvantaged and lower-income Nigerians. Cross section of beneficiaries of the Priceless Gift…

Phatiah dazzles at Emperor Awards 2023 It was all glitz and glamour at this year’s Emperor Awards held recently at Watercress Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. It was indeed an unforgettable evening as top acts like Sule Alao Malaika and rising star, Fatiah Kanyinsola Ojediran aka Phatiah, thrilled guests and celebrities to exhilarating performances. With Pencil Gee and MC Relax as comperes, attendees got more than they bargained for when guest artiste and Soji crooner, Rasqie mounted the stage to entertain them. Phatiah also stunned the guests with her rendition of some of her favourite songs, while also carting home a…

Roberto Mancini Named New Saudi Arabia Coach Ex-Italy coach, Roberto Mancini has said that he is keen to make history after being appointed as new Saudi Arabia national team coach. Mancini signed a four-year contract worth around €30m-a-season on Sunday.  This is coming less than a few weeks after he resigned as the manager of Italy national team. Reacting to his new appointment, Mancini said in a video posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter: “I made history in Europe, now is time to make history with Saudi.” The Italian added on his Twitter account: “I thank…

AGN NEWS RELEASE DATE CHANGE FOR AGN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL! The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the AGN International Festival, Alex Okoroji regrets to announce the date change of the event which was scheduled to hold from 9th-11th November in Miami, USA. The date change is as a result of the Guild’s strategic partnership with the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF, slated for November 5th-11th, 2023, which coincides with the AGN Festival in MIAMI. AFRIFF is a major Nollywood event which our Guild and members participate actively in the activities. In view of this, the Committee has shifted the AGN…

Warri agog as monarch marks second anniversary on throne Two years into his coronation, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has become an object of admiration to his subjects, particularly on achievements and developmental strides. At home and in the diaspora, he has been seen to be marshalling solutions to the nagging issues dogging Iwere land, as the oil-rich domain of Warri is also traditionally known. OLUSEGUN OLANREWAJU writes on the experiences of a revered monarch, one of the youngest in his cadre in the country, who is changing the fortunes of his people, as the…

Soludo’s daughter Adaora is engaged Adaora Ifeatu Soludo, the daughter of Anambra governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has agreed to marry her fiance, Arinze Ibekwe. She shared the good news on her Instagram page on Saturday, along with pictures from the proposal. Rocking an emerald ring, she captioned the photos with ‘Allow me to introduce you to the love of my life ♥️’. The two lovebirds are currently in Marrakech, Morocco. Adaora holds a Master’s degree in Management from Imperial College Business School, London, United Kingdom, and a Diploma in Fashion Communications from Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design, also…

US doctors develop breast cancer prevention vaccine Vaccine to stop the spread of breast cancer in people has been developed by a team of US specialists, one of whom is Turkish. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s research has been dubbed a “very important development” by US media. The research’s principal investigator, Atilla Soran, a breast surgery oncologist, told Anadolu that the US has shown a lot of interest in their vaccination. It is currently being tested on 10 participants in a clinical study. He stated that 50 participants would eventually take part in the trial. He claims that among…

Palliative Distribution Will Fail Without Our Input, Ogun Monarch Tells FG The Olu of Imasayi in Yewa North Local government area of Ogun State, Oba Lukmon Kuoye, has asked the Federal Government to carry traditional rulers… The Olu of Imasayi in Yewa North Local government area of Ogun State, Oba Lukmon Kuoye, has asked the Federal Government to carry traditional rulers along in the collation of the beneficiaries’ data and the distribution of the fuel subsidy palliatives. Oba Kuoye said the process will fail without the input of traditional rulers. He spoke on Sunday while addressing journalists in his palace…

32nd Anniversary: Agba Congratulates Edo Govt, People Immediate past Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, has congratulated the Edo State Government and the good people of the state on the 32nd anniversary of the state creation. Agba, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said in a statement that Edo had come so far as a result of unity and hard work. He stated that “while we are still a work in progress, I believe that we will achieve a greater Edo.” He commended successive administrations, both military and civil, for contributing their…