Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

“Potbelly, high risk of hypertension, diabetes,” Group links. By Elegbede Abiodun An advocacy group, the National Action on Sugar Reduction, has cautioned Nigerians against the misconception that having potbellies is an indication of living a ‘good life’, noting that belly fat has been linked to an increased risk of hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The advocacy group lamented that many Nigerians associate obesity with simply being chubby or fat, adding that people do not recognise that a build-up of abdominal fat, or a ‘pot belly’, amounts to obesity. The group in a statement released by its secretary, Omei…

OGD in retrospect: Legacies and Testimonials of Former Governor of Ogun State – Flashback Today, Friday. By Adeniyi Ifetayo OGD in retrospect: Legacies and Testimonials of Former Governor of Ogun State – Flashback Today, Friday. We take a moment to reflect on some of Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s, OGD, legacy as the third democratically elected governor of Ogun State between 2003 and 2011 as he prepares for his new assignment in the public service, where he was overwhelmingly elected on February 18 to represent Ogun East senatorial district in the hallowed red chambers. Additionally, we will share some testimonials from…

Faith Oyedepo: “… I Almost Lost My Pregnancy” By Elegbede Abiodun Wife of the Living Faith General Overseer, Faith Oyedepo has related how her husband’s response strengthened her faith when she thought she would lose her first pregnancy. In a post she shared on her social media page, she explained that while she was heavily pregnant with their first child, she had noticed sudden blood flowing from her. According to Mrs. Oyedepo, the sight of blood triggered her fear of losing the pregnancy. She narrated the incident to her husband when he came back from work and to her surprise,…

If A Man Caters For Your Needs And Introduces You To His Family, He Is In Love – Laurie Idahosa According to the wife of Bishop Feb Idahosa, Laurie there are certain things a man would do that will make a lady know that he is in love with her. Clergy woman, Laurie Idahosa has listed certain actions of a man that would make a woman know he is in love. According to the wife of Bishop Feb Idahosa, if a man protects his woman, cares for her, introduces her to his family and friends, plans his future with…

MTN’s Funso Aina named ‘Innovator of the Year’ in Europe, M-East, Africa.‎ By Elegbede Abiodun Funso Aina, MTN Nigeria’s Senior Manager, External Relations, has been announced ‘Innovator of the Year’ in the brands category at the SABRE IN2 awards. The SABRE IN2 awards recognise works that highlights the expanding scope of the PR profession, from content creation to the evaluation process using data and analytics to inform, enhance and evaluate campaign successes across the globe. The award was presented at the PRovoke EMEA Summit in Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten Frankfurt, Germany. Funso, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations…

Next to Messi: Bukayo Saka the best player – Tony Adams‎ By Elegbede Abiodun Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams has claimed that England star Bukayo Saka is the best player in world football apart from World Cup winner Lionel Messi. Saka, who has been Mikel Arteta’s talisman at the Emirates this season with 22 goal contributions in 28 league appearances, is bidding to clinch Arsenal’s first title in two decades – and is impressing on the international stage as well. Continuing to impress under England boss Gareth Southgate, the 21-year-old winger netted a glorious goal from outside the box…

Falcons’ Oparanozie’s Return Brings Delight Fans‏ By Elegbede Abiodun There was massive jubilation among some football faithful following the return of displaced Super Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie to the national team ahead of the country’s pre-World Cup friendlies in Turkey next month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Head coach, Randy Waldrum, on Sunday released the list of the invited for friendlies against Haiti women’s national team and World Cup co-hosts New Zealand. The exhibition in Turkey is part of the Nigeria Football Federation’s plan to prepare the Falcons for the World Cup scheduled holds July 20 to August 20. The…

Offia: 18-year-old inspired by NBA star Curry By Adeniyi Ifetayo Few basketball prospects can boast of squaring up against their national teams at the age of 13, but for Abel Offia, who turned 18 on February 14, 2023, this opportunity came just a year after he started playing the sport. The Edo-born basketball athlete revealed to PUNCH Sports Extra that his love for the game was influenced by a female basketball player he met at a court in Benin. “I started basketball when I was in Benin at 12 years old. I saw a lady playing basketball, so I…

Victor Boniface to replace Victor Osimhen!‍ By Elegbede Abiodun Napoli identify Boniface as Osimhen replacement According to media reports on Belgian portal Nieuwsblad Serie A leaders Napoli are reportedly considering signing Union Saint-Gilloise striker Victor Boniface as a potential replacement for compatriot Victor Osimhen who has been on the radar of top clubs in Europe. Apart from the fact that both players were born in Lagos, they also share some similarities. The 22-year-old Nigerian forward joined the Belgian side last summer from Bodo/Glimt in a deal worth around €2m, a price that looks like a bargain in hindsight…

Kidjo Angelique Bags 2023 Polar Music Prize By Adeniyi Ifetayo Iconic Benin singer and Grammy award winner, Angelique Kidjo won one of Europe’s top music prizes,the 2023 Polar Music Prize. The music star, Kidjo would be honoured along with Britain’s Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, and Estonian composer Arvo Part. The five-times Grammy winner, described by the organizers of Sweden’s Polar Music Prize as “one of the greatest singer-songwriters in international music”, sings in native Fon and Yoruba languages as well as in French and English. Dubbed “Africa’s premier diva” by Time magazine, Kidjo is best known for…