Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How Obasanjo missed opportunity to be UN Secretary-General – Gambari Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed how the former President Olusegun Obasanjo missed out the opportunity to become the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Gambari stated this at the public presentation of the biography of the first African UN Secretary-General, the late Boutros Boutros-Ghal. The late Boutros-Ghal assumed office in 1991 but served only one term till 1996. According to Gambari, Obasanjo’s military background disqualified him from being selected by the countries with veto power. Speaking on the event that led to…

Your Breast Not Only For You – Medical Doctor Tells Women Dr. Adamu Ningi, a General Surgeon and Specialist in Surgical Oncology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi State, said that a woman’s breast is not only for her if she wants to be prevented from breast cancer. Ningi stated this in Bauchi on Sunday during the 2023 breast cancer awareness day and 5-kilometre walk, organised by BIK Foundation in collaboration with Alheri YS Foundation, VC Jones Care Foundation and AABA Life Foundation. “I advise my sisters to please breastfeed. The breast is not only for you, it…

5 things men planning to ‘japa’ must not do Newly married men who are planning to japa with their wives must “shine their eyes” before concluding on their plan, a travel agent has said. Speaking with BDSunday, the agent, who helps prospective travellers to process their documents, said that not all men that go abroad remain married with their women. “The Western world is a different environment. What is not an issue here in Nigeria is a big issue in America, Canada or the United Kingdom,” he said. “The Western world is a different environment. What is not an issue…

VP Shettima hits US for World Food Prize International Dialogue VP Kashim Shettima in U.S Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the United States of America to participate at the African Development Bank (AfDB) World Food Prize-facilitated Norman Borlaug, International Dialogue slated for Iowa. As a special guest, Shettima would deliver a keynote address at the event which would commence on Oct. 24. In the itinerary of the Vice-President while in the U.S. are high stake meetings across some states of the U.S. with manufacturers, investors and top government officials. On the Norman Borlaug International Dialogue, Shettima will be…

Date set to stage ‘Fajuyi’ play in Lagos, 2 govs, Anyaoku to attend Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi November 5 has been set as the day to stage a play on the late military governor of the old Western Region, Col. Adekunle Fajuyi. The play, which was produced by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, a historical theatrical plays producing outfit, is to be staged in Lagos. Two state governors have reportedly confirmed their intention to be on the ground to watch the film. According to Mr Joseph Edgar, Chairman, Duke of Shomolu Foundation, the duo include AbduRahman Abdulrasaq of…

Why I chose acting over law in Nigeria- RMD Renowned actor Richard Mofe Damijo, known as RMD, has shared the reasons behind his decision not to practice law in Nigeria, despite being a qualified lawyer. In an interview with Cable Lifestyle, RMD opened up about his journey into the entertainment industry and the way he perceives his role in serving God and fulfilling his life’s purpose. The 62-year-old actor stressed that not all lawyers are meant to litigate in court, and he believes that there are various avenues through which individuals can honor God. RMD described himself as…

NPC partners FCTA, NASRDA, others to host GIS day in Abuja The National Population Commission (NPC) has collaborated with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Jamitan Tech Nig. Ltd, the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), and other critical Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Organizations and Societies, including the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation (OSGOF) to host a GIS Day Event on the 14th and 15th of November 2023 in Abuja. The two-day event, scheduled to start 14th November 2023, has been themed “GIS for Executives” for the Day 1, as…

Want to be as rich as Africa’s richest man? Here’s the one strategy you need • Diversification has been key to the success of some of the world’s wealthies individuals.  • Dangote has mastered this strategy controlling over 10 independent businesses.  • Dangote operates in diverse fields including Tomato processing, coal mining, cement, sugar and more. It is vital to stress right away that the route to becoming Africa’s richest man is not an easy one. Aiming for the topmost spot may seem like a nigh-impossible ambition, albeit possible. While many who aspired to be billionaires have found success in…

Nigerian startup GIFTY AI wins top prize at world’s largest tech event, putting Africa on the map GIFTY AI is a Nigerian startup, and its victory at the Super Nova Challenge by North Star at GITEX 2023 is a significant achievement for Africa as a whole. Image source: Twitter/@ONDINigeria • Nigerian startup GIFTY AI wins top prize at GITEX Global 2023. • Morocco was chosen as host of GITEX Africa for 2024. • GIFTY AI’s victory and Morocco’s selection as host of GITEX Africa are positive developments for the African tech ecosystem. GIFTY AI, a Nigerian startup that provides an…

Poor Product Quality: Nigeria Automotive Industry Awards To Withhold Recognition Of Automobile Battery Makers LAGOS – The Automobiles And Road Safety Initiative, organisers of the Nigeria Annual Automotive Industry Awards has disclosed that no single automobile battery brand maker and dealership category will be recognised during the 2nd edition of its forthcoming Award Ceremony slated for Monday 27th November, 2023. Mr. Samuel Oloyede Oriowo, the President of the Non-Governmental Organisatio, pointed out that there is undue influx of various low grade classifications of automobile batteries in the country. According to him, it has been established that Nigeria…