Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Rite Foods Limited Appoints Top-Class Chief Operating Officer To Boost Operations Dr Kehinde Onijingin Rite Foods Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kehinde Onijingin as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective November 1st, 2023. Dr. Onijingin, a seasoned professional with over 21 years of experience in human resources and strategy, brings his wealth of expertise to further strengthen the company’s position as the market leader in the food and beverage industry. Having previously served as the Head of Human Resources and Administration, Dr. Onijingin has played a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the…

There is no dictatorship in Pentecostal churches in Nigeria – JohnPraise JohnPraise Daniel is the presiding Archbishop of Dominion Chapel International Churches; chairman of Northern Coalition of Bishops and Apostles. In this interview, Daniel, who is also the National Deputy President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), spoke on the allegation of dictatorship in Nigerian churches; Nigeria at 63, among other issues. Excerpts by SEYI JOHN SALAU Nigeria Labour Congress called off its planned strike; what is your take on the current economic situation of the country? I am not the mouthpiece of PFN. I am only the National Deputy President…

Cancer care health-tech IRETI wins Wema Bank’s Hackaholics 4.0 IRETI, a health-tech startup that helps women to manage breast cancer, has emerged winner of the Wema Bank’s Hackaholics 4.0. The winner was announced on Friday during the Wema Bank/ALAT Hackaholics Digital Summit and Grand Finale tagged ‘Re-imagine: Disrupting the Ecosystem for Scale’ held in Lagos. IRETI won the N15 million cash prize for the best pitched business, while GRIP – a fintech startup won N10 million as the first runner-up and Trakka won N7 million as the second runner-up. Also, Outsidee won N5 million for the Women Led Award –…

Igbo Migrated From Ife —Ooni The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has challenged academia in Nigerian universities to properly document the history of Yoruba race rather than relying on jaundiced history. He said proper documentation will not only foster unity but reveal the ties across ethnic groups, saying evidence showed that the Igbo race migrated from Ile-Ife. The monarch put the challenge before the academia while addressing journalists ahead of an International Conference on ‘Ile-Ife and Yoruba Civilization: Nexus between Tradition and Modernity’, at his palace in Ife. He said Yoruba race has about a quarter of its history…

Nigerians in U.S. honour MohBad at independence carnival Fans of the late singer Mohbad Nigerians in the U.S. gathered for the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary carnival on Saturday in New York and observed a minute’s silence in tribute to the late Nigerian Afrobeat artist, Illerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The deceased had been slated to perform at the carnival on his first visit to the U.S. The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), the organisers of the carnival greatly mourn the death of the artists. The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, in his…

10 things that make K1 De Ultimate ‘tick’ K1 De Ultimate In the realm of Nigerian Fuji music, one name has consistently shone brightly over the years, and that name is K1 De Ultimate. The musical journey of Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshal, widely known as K1 De Ultimate, has been marked by remarkable achievements and unparalleled popularity. Here, we delve into the ten crucial factors that have played a pivotal role in making him a true musical legend: 1. Early Musical Passion: K1’s musical journey began at a tender age when he discovered his love for music. This unwavering passion, which…

Illegal Refineries: Rivers Legislators Calls For Extension Of PINL Surveillance Contract  Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol, Member Representing Gokona State Constituency & Deputy Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly. …rate Firm High On Pipeline Surveillance. Some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol, Hon. John Dominic Iderema and Hon. Sokari Goodboy Sokari, representing Gokana, Abua/Odual and Ahoada West constituencies respectively, have called on the federal government to extend the surveillance contract of Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd, PINL beyond the current three months. This is as the lawmakers have rated the company high on its performance on…

Afrobeats lacks something special without my presence – Orezi Singer Esegine Allen, known as Orezi, has declared his intention to return to the music scene and make a significant impact in the Nigerian music industry. In an interview with Gehn Gehn TV, the artist confidently stated that afrobeats music lacks something special without his presence. Orezi, famous for his hit song “Shoki,” compared himself to a lion and expressed his determination to elevate the afrobeats genre to new heights. He boldly claimed that he would be the driving force behind this transformation. In asserting his uniqueness as an artist, Orezi…

Budding Nigerian singer Nissi releases much-anticipated EP ‘Unboxed’ Budding Nigerian singer-songwriter Nissi is set to enchant the music planet with the release of her much-anticipated Extended Play (EP), “Unboxed.” The EP is a showcase of Nissi’s artistic prowess and her commitment to pushing creative limits in the global music world “Unboxed,” a collection of 7 tracks, is a sonic voyage that encapsulates Nissi’s unique blend of Afro Jazz, R&B, and Soul. Each song is a chapter in the artist’s narrative, exploring themes of love, empowerment, and self-discovery. The EP promises a musical experience that is both refreshing and emotionally resonant.…

FG to establish petrol stations in border towns – Customs CG Adeniyi Customs CG Wale Adeniyi speaking at Ogun Area 1 NCS Command The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has said the Federal Government will establish petrol stations at border areas of the country to curb the hardship being inflicted on the people by measures introduced to curb smuggling of the product and removal of fuel subsidy. The Controller General of Nigeria Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, revealed this during his visit to Customs Area 1 Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital on Friday. According to him, the establishment of the filling stations…