Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

BetKing Celebrates Nigeria’s New Para World Champion from Morocco By Adeniyi Ifetayo Goodness Nwachukwu who returned from the Para Athletics Grand Prix in Marrakech, Morocco with two gold medals in shot put and javelin, was given a rousing welcome on Wednesday by BetKing Nigeria Limited at their corporate headquarters in Ikoyi Lagos. The leading sports betting company are also supporting two other para athletes in the country. Ms Nwachukwu who is the Commonwealth Games champion, launched 9.52m to break the women’s F42 shot put record in a dominant display in Morocco where four other Nigerian Para athletes where also on…

Ooni Reveals Agenda for Ojaja University By Adeniyi Ifetayo Following the recent launch of his multi-million naira retail outlet Ojaja More in Ile-Ife and Osogbo, Osun State with other outlets across South-West currently under construction, the Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has unveiled plans for the official commissioning of his citadel of learning, the Ojaja University, Eyenkorin Ilorin, Kwara State. The university, formerly known as Crown-Hill University, received full accreditation for the take-off courses from the National Universities Commission (NUC) aided by its substantial Vice Chancellor, Professor Jeleel Ojuade. Sharing the news on his verified social media handles,…

Wema Bank Celebrates Female Customers By Elegbede Abiodun Wema Bank Plc celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 on March 8 with a theme “Embrace Equity”, devoting the day to building an inclusive workplace and starting a conversation on gender equality. The bank’s MD/CEO, Mr. Moruf Oseni, explained that celebrating International Women’s Day helps recognize women’s achievements as the driving force behind social, cultural, and economic progress. He added that despite progress in recent years, gender inequality remains a significant issue globally, and IWD draws attention to the barriers women still face in education, healthcare, and representation in leadership positions. “Wema Bank…

Rite Foods Advocates Inclusion of Women in Tec Food and beverage manufacturer, Rite Food has called for more women involvement in digital transformation on the occasion of International Women’s Day, IWD, 2023. This according to the organisers would help address the issues of gender inequality and inclusiveness desired for a progressive nation. Marked every March 8, IWD is a day set aside to celebrate social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. This year’s IWD is themed, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”. Marking the day, Managing…

AFCON 2023 Race: Peseiro invites Musa, Osimhen, Lookman, 20 others for Guinea Bissau Head Coach José Santos Peseiro has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman as well as 20 other players to the Super Eagles camp, ahead of this month’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Djurtus of Guinea Bissau. Nigeria and Guinea Bissau clash at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja from 5pm on Friday, 24th March, and then make it a second date at the Estadio 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Monday, 27th March, also starting from 5pm.…

Breaking News: Aruna Quadri Sets A New Record In Table Tennis‏ No. 1 and World No. 14 table tennis player Aruna Quadri has beaten World No. 4 Tomokazu Harimoto in straight set to reach the quarterfinal of Singapore Smash. By Adeniyi Ifetayo Quadri won the Men’s Single Round of 16 with a commanding 3-0 (11-7, 13-11, 11-7) against the Japanese. His quarterfinal opponent will be determined much later. Source: FAJ Sports

FG pledges digital empowerment for women in business By Adeniyi Ifetayo The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to prioritise, promote and empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, particularly women-owned ones in the country. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mariam Katagum, said this on the commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises on Thursday. The minister said the theme of the event, ‘DigitAll: Innovation and technology for gender equality’ was most appropriate considering the current global realities, adding that technology had enhanced lives from better…

Nigeria Loses Future Goalkeeper Hopeful To England U20 By Adeniyi Ifetayo Nigeria’s Super Eagles hope to solve its goalkeeping department with the promising 19 years old England based kid sensation, Owen Olamidayo Goodman, now on the brink as he has been invited to the England U20 team ahead of the U20 World Cup. The goalkeeper who is born in United Kingdom to a Nigerian Mother and British Father, is one of the two goalkeepers invited in the 22 member team by John McDermott, Technical Director. The kid sensation who recently pen a new deal with his U21 Crystal Palace club,…

Olu of Warri, World Leaders Commemorate 2023 Commonwealth Day In London. By Adeniyi Ifetayo The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III has expressed strong optimism that the core values that bind the commonwealth nations will continue to flourish among all the nations. The revered Warri King who joins world leaders from commonwealth nations in London was part of the activities commemorating the 2023 Service of Celebration of the Commonwealth Day. The celebration is focus on highlighting the active commitment of the family of nations to support the promotion of peace, prosperity and sustainability, especially through climate action, to secure a…

UCL: Osimhen Double Fire Napoli into Historic Q’final Elegbede Abiodun with Megastar Magazine Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, scored twice as Napoli cruised into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time with a 3-0 (5-0 aggregate) comfortable win over German Bundesliga ‘s Eintracht Frankfurt. The two goals pushed Osimhen’s goal haul to 23 from 28 games for Napoli this season. With Luciano Spalletti’s side two goals up from the first leg, the Super Eagles striker’s thumping header in first-half stoppage time dispelled any lingering nerves at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Osimhen doubled the Italians’ lead on the night with…