Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigerian Firm, Godilogo Wins Best Honey Award in UK Nigerian agric firm, Godilogo Farms Limited, producer and exporter of organic bee honey, has won the best in the Gold category at the 2023 London International Honey Quality Competition. The event is a global competition that promotes high-quality honey products in every aspect of the spectrum of its use and consumption. It features three categories; the Platinum, Gold and Silver. Godilogo, which was founded by Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of State, Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, CON, over 25 years ago is also into production of rice, garri, as well as dairy…

Nigerian Student, Noel Alumona, Shortlisted For $100,000 Global Student Prize LAGOS – A Nigerian student studying at Vanderbilt University, United States, Noel Ifeanyi Alumona has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Chegg and Varkey Foundation’s Global Student Award with a prize of $100,000. Alumoma was among the 50 finalists for the award scheduled to be announced later this year and was selected for the global award based on his work on ending gender-based violence in the country through his non-governmental organisation, Boys Champions. He founded the Boys Champions in 2018 to educate male youths on responsible living and respect for…

Anthrax is here: Eat ponmo and die – NCDC insists (Interview) Dr Ifedayo Adetifa is the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. In this interview, Adetifa speaks on the case of anthrax discovered in a farm in Niger State, insisting that people should refrain from eating animal hides, also known as ponmo, bush meat and dead animals “you did not kill”, reports Saturday Vanguard. How do you describe the case in Niger State? Is it an outbreak? We are worried about any case of anthrax; one case as we have at the moment is an outbreak.…

Nigerian gold medallist turns voluntary Lagos road worker A Nigerian gold medallist, Bassey Etim, aka Ironbar, has resorted to using his inbuilt energy to work on roads in the Ajah area of Lagos State. However, it is unclear if this had been what Etim had been doing to fend for himself, but while granting an interview with a TikTok user, @_egungun, our correspondent observed the weightlifter receiving money from a motorist in appreciation for his hard work on the collapsed road. Dressed in all-black attire, Etim, who was seen holding a shovel after using both of his hands to carry…

Avail International Consult Bags Oxford Education Group Award Avail International Consult Limited (AICL) recently received the award for the ‘Best Performing Agent’ in Nigeria from the Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), aimed at recognising and appreciating their exceptional contributions to the organisation. Speaking at a gala night in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer, AICL, Mrs Bola Agunbiade, thanked OIEG for the support and opportunities the university partners had provided. She acknowledged the remarkable role, culture, and values deeply ingrained within OIEG. Agunbiade said, “You will recall that very recently, we received a similar award from NAVITAS and QA Higher Education.…

No Motion as Eagles Retain 39th Spot in July FIFA Ranking With no activity in the last one-month, Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained their 39th position in the July FIFA Men’s world ranking released on Thursday. After a period of free fall, Eagles moved up to 39th last month following the 3-2 away win against Sierra Leone in Liberia. It was a Match-day five win in the on-going AFCON 2023 qualifiers. Eagles similarly retained their sixth spot in the CAF standings behind Morocco (1st), Senegal (2nd), Tunisia (3rd), Algeria (4th) and Egypt (5th). Nigeria’s highest ranking since the introduction of the…

Seyi Oshewa-Oyedeji: Empowering Lives through Personal Transformation, Support for Widows, Widowers and Single Parents Seyi Oshewa-Oyedeji, a renowned Personal transformational coach, grief specialist, speaker, author, mentor, and project consultant in this interview with MARY NNAH shares how she has been making a significant impact in the lives of individuals seeking personal growth and transformation. As the Lead Coach & Trainer at Seyi Oyedeji Coaching & Consulting, she offers a range of services and initiatives designed to help people overcome grief, find purpose, and unlock their full potential. Tell us more about yourself and the work you do at Seyi…

No Motion as Eagles Retain 39th Spot in July FIFA Ranking With no activity in the last one-month, Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained their 39th position in the July FIFA Men’s world ranking released on Thursday. After a period of free fall, Eagles moved up to 39th last month following the 3-2 away win against Sierra Leone in Liberia. It was a Match-day five win in the on-going AFCON 2023 qualifiers. Eagles similarly retained their sixth spot in the CAF standings behind Morocco (1st), Senegal (2nd), Tunisia (3rd), Algeria (4th) and Egypt (5th). Nigeria’s highest ranking since the introduction of the…

Seyi Oshewa-Oyedeji: Empowering Lives through Personal Transformation, Support for Widows, Widowers and Single Parents Seyi Oshewa-Oyedeji, a renowned Personal transformational coach, grief specialist, speaker, author, mentor, and project consultant in this interview with MARY NNAH shares how she has been making a significant impact in the lives of individuals seeking personal growth and transformation. As the Lead Coach & Trainer at Seyi Oyedeji Coaching & Consulting, she offers a range of services and initiatives designed to help people overcome grief, find purpose, and unlock their full potential.  Tell us more about yourself and the work you do at Seyi Oyedeji…

I’m Richer Than Every Yahoo Boy – Gospel Singer, Frank Edwards Frank Edwards, the Nigerian gospel singer, has boasted about his wealth, saying “I am richer than every Yahoo boy”. Speaking at a recent religious gathering, the music evangelist argued that the comfort he enjoys from his wealth cannot be the same as people who engage in internet fraud. To buttress his points, Edwards added that he can spend his money freely unlike “internet fraudsters;” some of whom he claimed do not “sleep at night or in peace”. The singer added that he can support his family members financially, unlike…