Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

SENATE CONSIDERS DIASPORA VOTING 10TH SENATE CONSIDERS SEN. NED NWOKO’S BILL FOR DIASPORA VOTING RIGHTS. The Nigerian 10th Senate has stated that it is considering a proposed bill that would allow Nigerian nationals living in other countries to participate in the country’s General Elections. This was disclosed by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) in a discussion held by ENGAGE DIASPORA FOUNDATION in collaboration with the DIRECTORATE OF DIASPORA & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. The dialogue was themed: “A PIVOTAL STEP TOWARDS ACHIEVING DIASPORA VOTING RIGHTS” The lawmaker revealed that the bill was already on the floor of the Senate,…

Top Businessman, Alex Nwoseh, Celebrates 59th Birthday in Style Alex Nwoseh Recently, successful businessman and man about town, Alex Olayinka Nwoseh, turned a year older to be 59, and to make the anniversary a memorable one, the Delta State born hosted a gig where his friends, family, and associates were in attendance to felicitate him. The event was sure to be well attended, with the crème de la crème of society as well as important personalities in the house to celebrate a man worthy of their presence. Often times, an impression of what a bash would look like begins with…

Liberian President, George Weah Concedes Election Defeat To Joseph Boakai Liberia President George Weah on Friday conceded election defeat to opposition leader Joseph Boakai after a tight race, ending a presidency marred by graft allegations but helping to ensure a smooth transition of power in the once volatile African nation. Boakai, 78, a former vice president who lost to Weah in the 2017 election, led with 50.9% of the vote over Weah’s 49.1%, with nearly all the votes counted, the country’s elections commission said on Friday. The result marks a stark turnaround from 2017, when global soccer legend Weah, buoyed…

Film production, cinema are my next frontiers to conquer – Mr Eazi Oluwatosin Ajibade popularly known as Mr Eazi is known to be a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur in the Nigerian music scene. From releasing mixtapes and singles with nationwide acclaim to setting up his own music label, Venture Capital and most recently after a decade in the music scene released his first feature album he aptly named ‘The Evil Genius.’ Self-described as a hustler in an exclusive interview with BusinessDay, the entrepreneur revealed his desire to delve into the world of filmmaking using his position and access to create…

CEPACS Hold 50th Anniversary, To Promote Africa Church Growth Through Digital Communication Ver. Rev. Fr. Andrew Kaufa Ulemu, Coordinator & Liaison Officer of Continental Planning Committee, Most Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Badejo (Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Oyo) / President of Assembly of the Pan – African Episcopal Committee for Social Communication ( CEPACS). Ver. Ref. Rafael Simbine junior, Secretary General, Symposium of Conference of Africa Madagascar ( SECAM). Ver. Rev. Germaine Rajoelison, 2nd Deputy Secretary General (SECAM) at the Press Conference of the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration and Assembly of The Pan – African Episcopal Committee for Social Communication (CEPACS)…

Culinary Art in focus on Glo-sponsored African Voices Playmakers This week, Cable News Network (CNN) top rated show, African Voices Playmakers, sponsored by digital services company Globacom, will explore the unique journey of success of two foremost chefs from Republic of Benin and Mauritius. The chefs are Georgiana Viou from Benin Republic and Ayushi “Chef Yu” Gooroochurn from Mauritius. 46-year-old Georgiana Viou, a mother of three, comes from a multi ethnic childhood in Benin. Earlier, Viou emigrated from the Republic of Benin to Paris, France, with the aim of becoming an interpreter, by a stroke of luck, however, she found…

Photos: Senator Gbenga Daniel Leads Oversight Visit to Nigerian Navy Headquarters In a strategic move to bolster legislative oversight, His Excellency, The Senator Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, led a delegation of committee members to the Nigerian Navy Headquarters in Abuja today. This oversight visit underscores the committee’s commitment to evaluating the operations, challenges, and achievements of the Nigerian Navy. The interactive session aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the Navy’s needs, ensuring effective collaboration between the legislative and defense sectors. Pictorial: Senator Gbenga Daniel Leads Oversight Visit to Nigerian Navy Headquarters Applesbite.com

Third edition of Africa Best XI to include new award for leading women players The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFPRO Africa will announce the Africa Best XI for men and women players at a ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on 11 December 2023. It will be the third edition of the men’s team and inaugural event for women players. The previous editions were in 2018 and 2019. The annual award returns next month after being suspended during the pandemic. As part of a partnership signed in 2018, CAF and FIFPRO Africa agreed to promote players in the region by…

SPORTS MINISTER CONGRATULATES FIRST LADY, SENATOR OLUREMI BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON HER CONFERMENT AS GRAND PATRON AFRICAN PARA GAMES The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has congratulated Her Excellency, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu as she was presented a Certificate as Grand Patron of the African Paralympic Committee, by Samson Deen, the President, African Paralympic Committee At the event, the Minister described the award as a testament to Her Excellency’s vision of giving hope to the less privileged, most especially, the physically challenged sports men and women.…

Kenya’s President William Ruto makes ‘Time Magazine’ 100 world leaders climate action list Time Magazine just gave a nod to President William Ruto, placing him on the debut TIME100 Climate list. He’s in the company of influential leaders globally who are steering businesses towards impactful climate action. Specifically labelled a “defender,” Time recognized Ruto as a “leader on green investment for Africa.” President William Ruto preparing to plant a tree in Ngong forest during the launch of the National Program for Accelerated Forestry and Rangelands restoration on December 21, 2022. In a chat with Time Magazine, Ruto dived into the…