Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Super Eagles star ready to donate blood as he asks fans to pray for Israel in battle against Palestine A building in Tel Aviv destroyed by Hamas rocket attacks. Photograph: Abir Sultan/EPA Credit: The Guardian Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu is the latest to show support for Israel after Hamas attack. Nigerian midfielder John Ogu has shown support for Israel following the recent attack from the Hamas group.  The 35-year-old midfielder currently plays for Maccabi Jaffa, a club in Israel, and has amassed 34 appearances for the Super Eagles.   Hamas attack on Israel The decades-long conflict between Israel and Palestine…

Sha’Carri Richardson: World’s fastest woman set to be honoured with a track in her name Dallas Board of Trustees set to rename stadium in Sha’Carri Richardson’s honour Newly crowned US and world champion in the women’s 100m event, Sha’Carri Richardson is set to be honoured in her hometown of Dallas for her outstanding performances this season. World’s fastest woman Sha’carri Richardson is set to be honoured with a track in her name in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees discussed naming the track at John Kincaide Stadium to the Sha’Carri Richardson Track, according to a Twitter user Track…

Borno is peaceful, ready for business investors – NACCIMA Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state [National Accord] He revealed plans for his company to engage in multi-billion Naira business ventures in Borno before the year’s end. Borno State, once plagued by insurgency, is now experiencing a revitalised sense of peace and stability, creating an environment ripe for business and investments. The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) expressed their optimism during the Annual General Meeting/Election of the executive members of Borno Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BOCCIMA) held in Maiduguri on Tuesday, October…

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, A Trail-Blazer At 61 In the grand tapestry of life, we gather to celebrate a luminous figure in Nigeria’s political realm, Dr. (Hon) Kafayat Abike Oloruntoyin Dabiri-Erewa, who clocks 61 years on the surface of the earth on October 11, 2023. Her life story shines brightly as a beacon of a natural leader, a humanist and a trail blazer, illuminating the hearts and minds of whoever comes her way. A Trailblazing Odyssey: Right from her youthful days, she has demonstrated her acumen as a born natural leader with no impossibility in her dictionary. Prior to her sojourn in…

OIL THEFT IN NIGER DELTA. Sen. Ned Nwoko moves Motion for Investigation SENATOR NED NWOKO’S MOTION TO INVESTIGATE THE INCESSANT ACTS OF CRUDE OIL THEFT IN NIGER DELTA HAS BEEN STEPPED UP The senate has advanced a motion seeking to investigate the persistent and malicious problem of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The motion was moved by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko of Delta North senatorial district, and co-sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone Omueya (Delta Central), and Senator Joel Onowakpa Thomas (Delta South), during the plenary session on Tuesday, October 10. In his motion, Senator Nwoko called upon the…

Senator Gbenga Daniel Talks Mental Health on World Mental Health Day On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Senator Gbenga Daniel emphasized the pressing need to address mental health issues in Nigeria. He underscored that the nation’s social and economic challenges often exert immense strain on mental health, particularly for many Nigerians currently enduring trying times. Senator Daniel stressed the importance of leveraging access to quality healthcare systems and robust awareness campaigns as critical steps towards overcoming the stigma associated with mental health. He highlighted that World Mental Health Day serves as a platform to raise awareness and promote…

I Lost Movie Roles Because People Tagged Me Ugly – Funke Akindele Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has recounted how she was denied playing major roles during her days as a struggling thespian because people tagged her as “not fine.” Speaking in the latest episode of the TokeMoments podcast, hosted by Toke Makinwa, Akindele said she lost major roles even in Yoruba indigenous movies because of her physique. She recalled that actress Iyabo Ojo helped her several times during her altercations with filmmakers who turned her down because of her looks. The ‘Jenifa Diary’ actress said producers were giving…

I’ll Choose Her 1,000 Times – Pere Chooses Between Mercy, KimOprah Big Brother Naija reality show star, Pere Egbi has revealed his preference between colleagues, Mercy Eke and KimOprah. In the latest episode of Clout Africa’s Getting Persona, Cross asked Pere who he preferred if he were to choose between KimOprah and Mercy, and without hesitation, Pere picked the latter. Cross asked: “Pere, be honest if you were to choose between Mercy Eke and KimOprah, who would you choose?” Pere responded: “Mercy Eke 1000 times. I’ll choose Mercy Eke aka Lamborghini.” Recall that houseguest KimOprah was in an entanglement triangle…

I Didn’t Take Bribes From FG To Suspend Strike – Ajaero The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has rejected suggestions that the labour leaders were monetarily induced by the government to suspend the recent planned nationwide strike. Ajaero submitted that those spreading such narratives do not understand how labour relations and industrial practice operate. KOKO TV NG recalls the organized labour on Monday, suspended the proposed indefinite strike over the removal of petrol subsidy and disagreement with the government over palliatives to cushion the effect of the policy. Following the suspension, there were allegations that the…

Zlatan Ibile Gave My Career Life – Singer Shallipopi Sensational singer, Crown Uzama, also known as Shallipopi, has revealed the important role rapper, Zlatan Ibile played in his music career success. According to the Edo-born singer, the ‘Zanku’ crooner gave his career “life” free of charge. The 23-year-old disclosed this via his Instagram story recently. He wrote, “Big shoutout to Zlatan Ibile. Bro literally gave my career life. He didn’t ask for anything in return.” Recall that Shallipopi became an internet sensation after his song ‘Elon Musk’ went viral. He later remixed the song with Zlatan Ibile and Fireboy DML…