Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Emefiele Spent N74bn To Redesign Naira – CBN report It costs the Central Bank of Nigeria under the leadership of suspended governor Godwin Emefiele and its subsidiary about N74.84bn to produce and roll out currencies, including new naira notes, in 2022. Despite the scarcity of naira that plagued the country in the latter months of 2022, the CBN spent 40.42 per cent more than the N53.29bn it spent in the preceding year, to rollout currencies. According to the apex’s bank recently released financial statements, the CBN spent N29.65bn on currency issue expenses in 2022, a 94.66 per cent increase from…

“Let’s Meet At 2 a.m.” — Kanayo O. Kanayo Invites Portable For Sacrifice Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has responded to controversial singer, Habeeb Olalomi Oyegbile, popularly known as Portable, following his declaration on the importance for sacrifice. Portable in a video via his Instagram page had called out the actor’s name multiple times while attributing rituals and sacrifice to him. “Kanayo Kanayo we pray for money 💰 and Grace wey no dey disgrace Prayer 🙏 is the key 🔑 to success…If you do ritual you go die if you no do ritual you go die kuku do ritual…

“It Has Always Been You, Will Always be you” — Annie Idibia Responds To 2baba’s Fears Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has reassured her husband, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2baba of her love for him. The mother of two via her Instagram page on Friday night shared a photo of her and her husband, as he assured him of her love. Annie stated that it has always been her husband and would always be him, No one else because he is her soulmate. She noted how they are made for each and also promised to love him till death. She…

Carmona’s Strike Ends England’s Dream of World Cup Title England will have to wait for another time to end their Women’s World Cup title drought.  Spain inflicted a painful 1-0 defeat on the Lionesses in the final played in Sydney on Sunday to give La Roja the bragging rights to the 2023 edition. The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men’s team in 1966 to win the World Cup, were outplayed by a Spanish side full of flair and creativity. Spain captain, Olga Carmona, slotted the winner past goalkeeper Mary Earps in the first half,…

New US envoy Kathleen Fitzgibbons arrives in Niger Kathleen Fitzgibbons Kathleen Fitzgibbons, the new U.S. Ambassador to Niger, has arrived in the capital, Niamey, but will not formally present her credentials due to the “current political crisis,” the U.S. State Department announced on Saturday. Fitzgibbons’ arrival in Niger “does not reflect a change in our policy position but responds to the need for senior leadership of our mission at a challenging time,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement. The United States has been pressing for a diplomatic resolution of the crisis that erupted on July 26 when…

I can only run if I hear gunshot, says Crazy Legs, physically-challenged ace comedian Physically challenged comedian, Peter Odiaka, professionally known as Crazy Legs, organised the very first physically-challenged music concert in 2018. He has gone on to do other amazing thing since. In this interview with Vanguard, he spoke about his career and how he learned the trade of comedy from ‘the Master’, Ali Baba. Crazy Legs also spoke on the struggles of being a physically-challenged person, the limitations and how he has chosen to rise above the struggles. Vanguardngr.com

I can only run if I hear gunshot, says Crazy Legs, physically-challenged ace comedian Physically challenged comedian, Peter Odiaka, professionally known as Crazy Legs, organised the very first physically-challenged music concert in 2018. He has gone on to do other amazing thing since. In this interview with Vanguard, he spoke about his career and how he learned the trade of comedy from ‘the Master’, Ali Baba. Crazy Legs also spoke on the struggles of being a physically-challenged person, the limitations and how he has chosen to rise above the struggles. Vanguardngr.com

Soludo Awards Certificates Of Recognition To Anambra Monarchs Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has issued certificates of recognition to four traditional rulers in the state. He gave the monarchs their certificates on Saturday in a private ceremony held at the government house in Awka. While issuing the certificates, he acknowledged that many unauthorized persons in various communities were usurping the positions of traditional rulers. He stated that henceforth, people who indulged in such would be sent to jail for six months. A release by the press secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, listed the traditional rulers who received…

From turmoil to triumph, Spain clinches its first Women’s World Cup title with a win over England Spain has won the Women’s World Cup for the first time with Olga Carmona’s first-half strike giving La Roja a 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia Spain’s Olga Carmona celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the final of Wo… SYDNEY — Spain wanted to celebrate its first Women’s World Cup trophy, not dredge up the turmoil that surrounded the team. Olga Carmona scored in the first half and Spain held on for a 1-0 victory over England…

Efe Omorogbe: Expanding the Frontiers for Nigerian Creatives The Niger Delta region, home to the country’s largest export – crude oil, grapples with negative narratives arising from climate change and oil-related issues. Thankfully, a transformative initiative, Naija to the World, is determined to reshape not only this perception, but also Nigeria’s overall international image. The initiative aims to highlight the creative talents from the region, who have achieved remarkable milestones on the global stage in its debut. In an exclusive conversation, Vanessa Obioha engages Efe Omorogbe, one of the driving forces behind the project, discussing the upcoming event set to…