Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Mmobousi still in Sheffield takeover bid‌ DOZY MMOBOUSI By Elegbede Abiodun As per journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, Nigerian tech entrepreneur and billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is still pursuing his ambition of taking over English championship club, Sheffield United. The 43-year-old businessman had tabled a £90 million bid for the Blades having held talks with the present owner, Prince Abdullah last year. After the interest was made known last year, talks about the deal have gone down following what Mmobousi perceived as excessive scrutiny in the takeover process. However, it appears the deal will eventually see the light of day, as…

Fayemi, Akeredolu, Sanwo Olu, Bisi Olatilo, Abike Dabiri Erewa to receive Southwest Advancement Award 2023. By Adeniyi Ifetayo All is now set for Lagos State to host the 3rd Edition Southwest Advancement Award and Investment summit 2023, Theme “The New Future, Oiling the wheels of a Nation to Prosperity” is scheduled for Saturday 17th June 2023 at the Prestigious Lagos Oriental Hotel.Lagos State ,Nigeria SOUTH-WEST ADVANCEMENT AWARD & INVESTMENT SUMMIT is an annual one day conference convened to foster the development of trade and investment in South Western Nigeria. This premier event is also designed to unravel the untapped resources…

British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, has won in just over 12 rounds his match against Jermaine Franklin. This is Joshua’s first win in over two years. How Anthony Joshua Won The former heavyweight boxer returned to winning ways on Saturday night with an unanimous victory over the American. Anthony Joshua marks his return to action with a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 in favour of the former two-time world champion. …Before His Win Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) had suffered defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in his two previous fights and had not won since he knocked out…

British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, has won in just over 12 rounds his match against Jermaine Franklin. This is Joshua’s first win in over two years. How Anthony Joshua Won The former heavyweight boxer returned to winning ways on Saturday night with an unanimous victory over the American. Anthony Joshua marks his return to action with a unanimous decision victory. The judges scored 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 in favour of the former two-time world champion. …Before His Win Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) had suffered defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in his two previous fights and had not won since he knocked out…

Anthony Joshua edges Franklin by unanimous decision Former World Heavyweight Boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has claimed an unanimous points decision against America’s Jermaine Franklin in London. The fight which took place London’s O2 Arena, saw the British-Nigerian fighter dominating the contest, his first fight since losing a rematch to heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk. Three judges scored the fight 118-111, 117-111, 117-111 for Joshua. The BBC reports that tempers flared after the final bell as the two fighters squared up to each other, prompting their teams to enter the ring and be separated by security. It is Joshua’s first win in…

Barcelona in contact with Lionel Messi over possible return, says vice president Barcelona vice president Rafa Yuste has said the club has been in contact with Lionel Messi about a possible return to the Camp Nou. Messi made a tearful farewell to Barcelona in 2021 after the Catalan club were unable to offer him a new deal amid major financial woes, instead signing a two-year contract with Paris St Germain which expires this summer. Barca have made little secret of their desire to bring the World Cup winner back to the club, and at a press conference on Friday Yuste…

PIC, FCDO Establish Community Of Practice For Nigerian Digital Economy The Policy Innovation Centre in collaboration with Foreign Commonwealth Development Office yesterday launched the Digital Economy Community Practice (DECoP). Speaking at the event, Minister of… The Policy Innovation Centre in collaboration with Foreign Commonwealth Development Office yesterday launched the Digital Economy Community Practice (DECoP). Speaking at the event, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami said the DECoP was to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development for stakeholders in the Nigerian digital ecosystem. He said: “According to statistics, Nigeria is positioned to be one of the leading economies…

PIC, FCDO Establish Community Of Practice For Nigerian Digital Economy The Policy Innovation Centre in collaboration with Foreign Commonwealth Development Office yesterday launched the Digital Economy Community Practice (DECoP). Speaking at the event, Minister of… The Policy Innovation Centre in collaboration with Foreign Commonwealth Development Office yesterday launched the Digital Economy Community Practice (DECoP). Speaking at the event, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami said the DECoP was to drive inclusive growth and sustainable development for stakeholders in the Nigerian digital ecosystem. He said: “According to statistics, Nigeria is positioned to be one of the leading…

FG Inaugurates Committee To Boost Energy Efficient Cooling Systems   The federal government on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated a technical committee to drive Nigeria’s renewable energy drive, especially in the area of cooling and air… The federal government on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated a technical committee to drive Nigeria’s renewable energy drive, especially in the area of cooling and air conditioning systems. The inauguration was part of a one-day National Stakeholders Consultative workshop aimed at accelerating the transition to climate friendly low global warming refrigerants and energy efficient Air Conditioning systems in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, the Minister…

Zlatan Celebrates Son, Shiloh On His 3rd Birthday Superstar music artist and rapper, Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael popularly known as Zlatan Ibile pens an emotional message to celebrate his son, Shiloh on his 3rd birthday. While sharing the news on his official Instagram page, Zlatan dropped a collection of pictures showing the little boy being celebrated by both his parents. Under the post, the rapper wrote a beautiful message to express how dear the young boy is to him. Zlatan and his current girlfriend, Davita welcomed Shiloh on the 29th of March, 2020. “Your presence is the greatest gift we’ve ever…