Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How Fela sought to marry me – Onyeka Onwenu Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Legendary Nigerian singer, Onyeka Onwenu, has revealed how the late Nigerian musician and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, once sought her hand in marriage. In an interview with Kadaria Ahmed on her podcast, Quarter to 12, the celebrated singer, author, actor, and activist recounted her experience with Fela and how she criticized the military when he was arrested. Onyeka said, “When he was arrested for taking money out of the country, there was a decree that you don’t take money out of the country, and this is money he had…

Ogun set to convert mass transit buses to CNG Compressed Natural Gas Switching from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) can save Nigeria as much as N3 trillion yearly. A team of technical engineers from India has arrived in Ogun State to begin the process of converting vehicles from fuel to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The move signals the commencement of the E-Mobility and Gas Mobility Programme of the state government, which involves the conversion of mass transit buses from fuel to gas and tricycles and motorcycles to electric, according to a statement on Wednesday It said the four-man technical…

Tinubu’s ministerial list ready, to be submitted any moment – Presidency source Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu will submit his list of cabinet ministers to the National Assembly today, July 20. BusinessDay sources at the Presidential Villa, on Wednesday, revealed that the list is ready for submission as nominees have completed preliminary security checks. Our source, however, blamed the ongoing intrigues within the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for the delays. BusinessDay investigations also revealed that the president will surprise Nigerians, as he has meticulously nominated people he feels can deliver on all fronts. It was also gathered…

2023 FIFA WWC: African players to watch As the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 gets underway in Australia and New Zealand today, the following players are some of the key African players to look out for in the tournament. These players are among the most talked about and followed players on the continent on the back of their contribution during the CAF Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). They are Asisat Oshoala; Chiamaka Nnadozie; Ghizlane Chebbak; Onome Ebi, and Andile Dlamini. Asisat Oshoala Asisat Oshoala. 28-year-old Nigeria and Barcelona of Spain forward. She is a five-time African Women’s Player of…

Primate Ayodele Donates N500,000 To Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo, Places Him On Life Salary The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has donated the sum of N500,000 to veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Olumo Aka Agbako and placed him on life salary to celebrate his 100th birthday. This was done at an event held in Abeokuta today Thursday, 20th Of July, 2023. The event which was to decorate Primate Ayodele as the life patron and spiritual father of the Theatre Arts And Motions Pictures Practicioners Association Of Nigeria (TAMPAN) had several Nollywood actors and actresses including Bolaji…

A year-on-year ranking of the Headies Next Rated category since its inception The 2023 Headies nomination list is out and eyes will be on the Next Rated category where Asake, Seyi Vibez, Spyro, Victony and Young Jonn will be vying for the coveted award. Wizkid, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince At the first Headies, the prize for the Next Rated category was NGN100,000 and it was won by Asa. By the third edition, a car was presented to the winner of the category, which was Wande Coal. Since then, the award has held significant value because it serves as a…

Nigerians who are International Chess Masters Tani and Daniel are chessmasters [NYT/FIDA] Who are the Nigerian chess champions and masters? Today is International Chess Day. Every year on July 20 we mark the anniversary of the formation of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). UNESCO introduced the concept of commemorating this day as International Chess Day, and it has been done so since 1966. On this day, chess tournaments and events are held all around the world by FIDE, an organization with 181 chess federations as members. Tanitoluwa Emmanuel “Tani” Adewumi American-Nigerian chess player Tanitoluwa Emmanuel Adewumi was born in 2010,…

Pulse Nigeria announces 3rd edition of Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 has streamlined the category list from 29 to 23 to focus on core areas of influence. Pulse Influencers’ Awards is back for a third edition Pulse Nigeria, part of Africa’s leading innovative media company, Pulse, is excited to announce the return of the Pulse Influencer Awards for the third year running. With the theme of The Golden Era – Bold & Elegant, the event is set to take place on October 7, 2023. Online voting commences on Pulse Nigeria’s website on September 5, 2023. The Pulse…

Again, FG to shut section of Eko Bridge for 40 days repair The Federal and Lagos State governments have earlier reopened the Apongbon section of Eko Bridge after 15 months closure FG, Lagos govt reopen Eko/Apogbon bridges after 15 months closure. [Twitter:@jidesanwoolu] The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, has announced 40 days closure of the Island-bound lane of the Alaka-Costain-Iganmu section of Eko Bridge, beginning from Sunday. Kesha, in a statement on Thursday, in Lagos, said the announcement, made in collaboration with Lagos State Government, was as a result of damage noticed on some of the…

Top 10 African countries with the weakest currency exchange rates in 2023 Top 10 African nations in 2023 with the weakest currency exchange rates •Business Insider presents the top 10 African nations in 2023 with the weakest currency exchange rates. •This list is courtesy of Trading Economics • The list shows Africa’s 10 worst currencies compared to the dollar. Exchange rates are important in the global economy because they influence international trade, investments, and tourism. Understanding how exchange rates function and how they affect different sectors of the economy is critical for businesses, tourists, and governments. Exchange rates show how…