Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Toyin Falola bags honourary degree A Distinguished African historian and scholar, Prof Toyin Falola, was on Saturday honoured with an honorary degree by the University of Mktar, Benue State. Falola, the university’s convocation guest lecturer, was awarded the title of Doctor of Letters (D. Litt) during the ceremony that brought together academics, students, and guests from across the nation. This latest feather was in recognition of his contributions to academia and a reminder of the enduring impact he has had on the field of African Studies. In his convocation lecture titled, “Religion and Values”, Falola delved into the intricate relationship…

Nine-year-old Delta boy bags David Mark’s scholarship A former Senate President, David Mark, on Friday offered scholarship up to secondary school level to a nine-year-old boy, Divine Okoacha. Mark announced the gesture in Igbogili-Abavo, in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State where he attended the funeral of Mrs Catherine Mumeh, mother of his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh. He said, “Today, I have decided to please God. So I am extending an academic scholarship to this nine-year-old boy whose swag I admire a lot. The boy arranged himself very well, his poise and comportment were superb. “I am…

Why some female artistes’ careers die after marriage Talking drummer and vocalist, Ara performing at 2023 edition of Felabration Why some female stars’ careers die after getting married-Ara. Popular female talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, aka Ara, has revealed the challenges that female artistes face in Nigeria, including sexism and lack of support from their spouses. In a recent interview with PUNCH, Ara said that many men cannot handle women in the spotlight, and this is one of the reasons why some women’s careers die. Ara, who is the new Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria Governor, Lagos chapter, said that…

Nollywood actress Omowunmi Dada bags important role at University of Michigan The African Studies Center (ASC) and the Department of Afro-American and African Studies (DAAS) of the University of Michigan has welcomed award-winning actress, Omowunmi Dada to campus as the 2023 Global Artist in Residence. Established through a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education and administered by ASC and in collaboration with DAAS, the Global Artist in Residence program will see the actress working with DAAS language instructors in developing audio-visual materials for teaching African languages as well as engaging with the broader University of Michigan (U-M)…

Breach of Contract: Tunji Afolayan gives Kunle Afolayan a seven day ultimatum Tunji Afolayan, an award winning Art Director through his legal representatives, Osifowora & Co. has berated the Managing Director of KAP Productions Limited, Kunle Afolayan over what he termed a “breach of contractual terms”. In the letter signed by the firm’s lead counsel, Olatubosun Osifowora, Tunji accused Mr Kunle Afolayan of making a deliberate attempt to undermine his creative input and relevance on the movie, ‘Ijogbon’. The letter to KAP Productions and Netflix stated that Mr Tunji was contracted by one Mr. Segun Akintunde, a Line Producer…

‘Alaghodaro economic summit is game changer in forging prosperous future for Edo State’ Chairperson, Local Organising Committee (LOC) and Executive Secretary, Alaghodaro Economic Summit Limited/Gte, Eire Ifueko Alufohai, in this interview with MICHAEL EGBEJULE, speaks on the seventh edition of the yearly summit. According to Alufohai, the summit is a game changer and a forum that looks, not only to showcase the strides and scorecard of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, in the last seven years, but also opportunities available to engage with the government and people in the pursuit of the economic and transformational agenda of Making Edo…

Uduaghan, A Perfect Gentleman And Leader Par Excellence, Says Alema Of Warri Uduaghan-1 Former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has been hailed as an extraordinary leader, an epitome of humility, selflessness and patriotism. “Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan is a perfect gentleman and a leader par excellence. In a congratulatory message on Uduaghan’s 69th birthday, the Alema of Warri and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Webster Group of Companies, High Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, expressed his admiration for the former governor’s wisdom, humility and courage. ‘’For exceptional leaders and patriots like you, every birthday is a milestone not just because…

Sijibomi Ogundele (Sujimoto): Meet the Agege boy that built a $400million company Sujimoto Dressed in a simple Polo T-Shirt on a Friday Evening, Sijibomi Ogundele, Nigeria’s youngest Billionaire and Luxury Real Estate Czar, can be seen on the Lucrezia project site, in the prestigious Banana Island neighborhood, inspecting the work done and ensuring every ‘i’ is dotted and every ‘t’ is crossed. No one would have thought that this man, who is currently worth billions, was once a Souvenir hawker in France and also did alabaru for his trader Mum in Africa’s most populous market – Oke-Arin, where he was…

Why I maltreated Ilebaye in the All-Stars season – Doyin Reality star, Doyin David, has spoken up regarding her sweet and bitter treatment towards her friend Ilebaye in the All-Stars season. In a comment via the Snapchat platform, a fan confronted the reality star for doing too much on the show and how she threw Ilebaye under the bus every time they were not on good terms. In her defence, Doyin stated that she lashed at her friend on the show many times because Ilebaye enjoyed associating with the people she was saving her from. She added that at some…

Nigeria Makes History on World ATC Day Nigeria recently made history by having an all-female Air Traffic Control (ATC) Crew taking charge of all its control units nationwide including Area, Approach and Terminal Control. This was part of activities to mark the World Air Traffic Controllers Day celebrated globally on October 20, 2023. The initiative was the brain child of most of the senior female Controllers with the first female Controller in Nigeria, Mrs. Hauwa Danboyiwho led the pack by taking it up to the management to get the approval. DGM, Air Traffic Management (ATM), Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)…