Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

No More Flying Lowkey: Otedola Unveils New Artistes, Entertainment Brand For the past six years, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 10dollar Entertainment Groups, Muyiwa Otedola, has been operating lowkey in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. The producer, however, is coming to the limelight, with the recent release of 10dollar’s music label’s newest artistes, Queen Staphire, and Iboy MP; and an unveiling of several of the entertainment group’s brands, including the 10dollar show, 10dollar music, 10dollar entertainment and the 10dollar App. Speaking to the media, Otedola who brings his twenty years’ experience of working in entertainment industry abroad, said he has supporting…

Agatha Christie’s Film Adaptation A Haunting In Venice To Hit Cinemas September 15 Literature lovers and fans of mystery writer, Agatha Christie will be happy to know that a film adaptation of her novel, Hallowe’en Party, will hit the cinemas on September 15, 2023. A Haunting In Venice, stars a diverse, talented cast – including Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, and yes, Michelle Yeoh. Set in the eerie, post-World War II Venice on All Hallows’ Eve, Christie’s series popular, sleuth protagonist Hercule Poirot played by Branagh, comes out of self-imposed exile, on account of his longtime friend Ariadne Oliver (Fey), to…

Wedding Bells Ring For Ex-Beauty Queen Wedding Bells are around the corner for former Queen of Aso Nigeria 2021, Florence Mamah Ojugbeli. Ojugbeli is set to marry her long-time boyfriend, Hon. Godfrey Lord-Michael Adigwe, a director and shareholder at Global Oil & Gas Integrated Services Limited, on August 26, 2023 at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, West End, Asaba, Delta State. Expected to attend the event are dignitaries from the south-south region and across the country, including some celebrities, royalties, politicians and media executives. Leadership.ng

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, ISIA, OKEHO REELS OUT ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE ITS 120th ANNIVERSARY ….. Rev Dr. Israel Akanji, NBC President, headlines grand finale Plans are in top gear for the week-long activities that will culminate in the grand finale of the 120th anniversary of First Baptist Church, Isia, Okeho. The anniversary will commence on August 20, 2023, and the grand finale take place on August 26, 2023. In a statement made available and co-signed by the under-shepherd of the Church, Rev. Dr. T.G Olawuwo, Chairman Planning Committee, Mr. J.A Makinde and Secretary, Planning Committee, Mr. J.T Ogunjimi. The week-long Opal…

Amusan cleared to compete at World Championships Amusan’s case was argued before the AIU panel on Wednesday, and after an exhaustive session, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles event was able to prove her innocence. Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has successfully secured the upturning of the provisional ban slammed on her by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for missing three whereabouts tests within 12 months. The AIU had on 19 July announced Amusan’s provisional ban, but the athlete vowed to challenge the decision along with her legal team, having insisted she was clean and had nothing to hide. PREMIUM…

Chinedu Ikedieze considered killing himself at age 9 over stunted growth   Chinedu Ikedieze [Austine Media] We are thankful that he didn’t give in to the dark thoughts. Legendary Nollywood actor and half of the iconic Aki and Pawpaw duo, Chinedu Ikedieze, has disclosed he considered suicide because he was bullied for his stunted growth. He was recently a guest star in the popular With Chude Podcast hosted by Chude Jideonwo where he recalled his struggle with accepting his condition at nine years old. The star of the big screen revealed that there was a point when the thought of…

Commission lauds FG for allocating 5% employment opportunities to PwDs Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has lauded the Federal Government for allocating five per cent employment opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Lalu gave the commendation in a statement signed by the commission’s Head of Public Relations, Mr John Mbanefo and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday. He explained that the five perceent employment opportunities to the PwDs has been captured in the newly unveiled Public Service Rules. He urged the PwDs to be patient and support President Bola…

Davido Davido, AY, others among 100 most notable peace icons in Africa Nigerian music superstars David Adeleke, also known as Davido, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema and ace comedian AY Makun have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stars were named in the ‘Peace building row call’ at unveiling news conference by the organisers on Friday in Abuja Other Nigerians who made the list include former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo; Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and President of the…

2023 Okpekpe race champions ready to battle for medals in Budapest Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Caroline Chepkoech Kipkirui, the 2023 Okpekpe international 10km road race champions will be seeking to replicate their record-breaking feats at the World Athletics Championships, which starts this weekend in Budapest, Hungary. Both Ebenyo and Kipkirui broke the men and women’s course record at the gold label race in Okpekpe at the end of May. The duo will be competing in Budapest after securing qualification to the World Athletics flagship event and are rearing to extend their dominance in the long distance events from Okpekpe to…

Oyo approves car loan for teachers Oyo State Government has approved the immediate release of car loans for primary school teachers across all zones in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan by the Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Mr Jacob Dairo. According to him, the loan scheme was approved by the state Gov. Seyi Makinde, who has instructed that there should be no favouritism. The coordinating director advised the beneficiaries to use the loan for the intended purpose.The facility which is to be granted by financial institutions…