Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Two Millionaires, 920 Cash Prize Winners Emerge in FCMB Promo Draw A driver, Mohammed Abdulrasheed and a businessman, Fatai Olanrewaju, have emerged as the latest millionaires in the ongoing First City Monument Bank (FCMB) promo season 9. They each won the star prize of N1 million at the second draw of the Promo held on July 26, 2023. While Mohammed is based in the Hausa Tsoha Kasuwa community, Kaduna State, Fatai resides in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. In addition, 920 customers of the Bank won cash prizes of N100,000, N50,000, N20,000, N10,000 and N5,000, respectively. The electronic selection of the winners…

How Drinking Warm Water Improves Your Digestion, Metabolism, Overall Health LAGOS – Water is essential for human life. It not only keeps the body hydrated, but it also has a number of other health benefits, including boosting brain function and helping to treat kidney stones.  According to research, an adult human body contains approximately 60 percent water. Drinking a lot of water is very important for the overall health of the body. A blog published by Harvard Medical School states that most people need four to six cups of water every day. Having an adequate amount of water not only…

SMEs Development: Ayoba, Adanian Labs Open Applications For Accelerator Programme ABUJA – Efforts to foster growth and innovation within the Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) landscape, has seen Ayoba, one of Africa’s leading communication platform, sealing a partnership deal with Adanian Labs to open applications for Accelerator Program. According to the Country Head, of Adanian Labs, Killian Mayua, the program is aimed at identifying and supporting businesses that align with Ayoba’s vision of driving progress through technology. Mayua said over the course of the three months program, the selected SMEs will benefit from tailored mentorship, intensive training, and access…

Is black soap good or bad for the skin? Here’s what science says about it Black soap and it’s benefits [stylecraze/orami] Many black soaps are marketed as being the cure for a variety of skin diseases. How true is this? In Osun and Oyo states, Western Nigeria, a study was carried out by Igbeneghu OA to evaluate the antibacterial qualities of 20 different herbal soap brands. The soaps were gotten from herb vendors and shops in five different marketplaces and then brought to the lab. Here’s what the outcome of his research was: What is in black soap? The amount…

SDNON President, Otunba Femi Davies, Finally Regains Freedom from DSS Detention Lagos, Nigeria – Otunba Femi Davies, the President of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria (SDNON), has been released from detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). Otunba Davies was taken into custody on August 7, 2023, after he honoured an invitation from the security agency. According to sources close to the matter, Otunba Davies is well and healthy. However, the exact reasons behind his arrest and subsequent release have not been made public. The DSS, on the other hand, has not issued a formal statement…

Ayra Starr’s songs mostly streamed in US, france, Uk – Spotify Spotify, an online streaming platform has revealed the top 10 countries where Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr’s songs were most streamed across the globe. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, in Lagos. Okpala said Ayra Starr’s music were mostly streamed in the United States of America, France, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Sweden, South Africa and Kenya. He said this was released to keep her fans abreast of how far her music had been embraced globally as…

Lateef Jakande: The man, his journalism, his politics Late Lateef Jakande SPEAKING about Hadj Jakande is like trying to describe an elephant. You know an elephant when you see one, but attempting to describe it is a herculean, if fruitless, exercise! In other words, Hadj Jakande described himself. And I dare say that there is hardly anyone in this audience who would not recognize an elephant if or when he sees one! Born July 23, 1929, at Epetedo, Lagos Island, Lagos, Abdullateef Olukayode’s parents had migrated from Omu-Aran, in present Kwara State to Lagos. Young Lateef began his elementary education…

Subsidy Removal: Ondo Has 6000 Bags of Rice, Others to Distribute, Says Finance Commissioner As part of its palliative measures to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal, Ondo State Government has disclosed that it has taken delivery of 6,000 bags of rice from the federal government and the lot it has paid for. This was disclosed yesterday by the Ondo State Commissioner for Finance and Chairman, Palliative Strategy and Implementation Committee, Mr. Wale Akinterinwa, when he fielded questions from journalists at a media forum that was organised by the state’s council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), tagged…

MC Day Shares His Challenges, Achievements In The Stardom Journey So Far MC Day, known by his real name as Olumide Samson Olagoke, has emerged as a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment landscape. A distinguished influencer and event host, MC Day has successfully carved out a niche for himself in an evolving industry that demands innovation and uniqueness. In a candid conversation with the media, MC Day provided insights into his life’s journey, the hurdles he has overcome, and the remarkable accomplishments he has achieved over the years. Hailing from Oyo State, MC Day is a talented comedian, master…

I once slept in Port Harcourt brothel due to financial constraint – I Go Dye Comedian Francis Agoda, widely known as ‘I Go Dye’, has shared a personal story detailing a challenging experience from his past. In a recent Instagram post, the entertainer revealed that he had once found himself sleeping in a brothel in Port Harcourt due to financial limitations. According to I Go Dye‘s account, the incident transpired over two decades ago following his participation in a comedy event. After delivering a performance, he received a payment of 10,000 Naira (Nigerian currency). However, the comedian was unaware that…