Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

My Mum Supported My Acting Career, Despite My Father’s Objection – Jim Iyke Jim Iyke, the Nigerian filmmaker, says his mother’s belief in him shaped him into the man he is today. The movie star spoke about his introverted childhood and the support he got from his late mum when he was featured on the a podcast. The 46-year-old actor said when he told his parents that he wanted to become an actor — as a teenager — his father was against it, arguing that he “was excruciatingly shy”. Iyke said his mother, however, believed in him, adding that her…

Nollywood Makes History with Groundbreaking Film Production ‘Plan C,’ Shot on Sony Venice 2 Camera in Africa In a momentous stride forward, a collaboration of production studios has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of principal photography for the comedy film ‘Plan C,’ using the groundbreaking Sony Venice 2 camera. This historic achievement marks the first-ever usage of the Sony Venice 2 camera in Africa, renowned for its exceptional contribution to major Hollywood blockbusters such as ‘Avatar,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and ‘Maverick.’ Directed by the talented Samuel ‘Bigsam’ Olatunji, ‘Plan C’ boasts an impressive cast of Nollywood stars, including Nkem…

Nwoko champions call for investigation into NDLEA operation after tragic child death by stray bullet In a significant development during today’s plenary session, Wednesday, July 19, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, senator representing Delta North senatorial district, took a strong stand by raising and supporting a petition written by Nwanna Matthew on behalf of the family of the two-year-old boy Ivan Omhonrina, who was killed by a stray bullet while operatives of the NDLEA were conducting a raid in Asaba, Delta state, on July 13, 2023. The petition seeks immediate investigation and justice for the unlawful and brutal killing of Ivan…

Lagos Business School executive MBA Champions visit the most sophisticated building in Banana Island – Lucrezia Passion is the passport for champions. This very spirit has propelled the Executive MBA champions from Africa’s esteemed institution, Lagos Business School (LBS), to great heights. Renowned as one of the finest business schools, LBS stands shoulder to shoulder with the likes of INSEAD Business School in France, the Stern School of Business at New York University, and the Saïd Business School. It is the ‘Mecca’ for entrepreneurs and the ‘Jerusalem’ for CEOs, as countless successful business leaders owe their triumphs to their education…

Senator Gbenga Daniel Announces Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Petty-Traders and Artisans in Ogun East The Gateway Front Foundation (GFF), an initiative led by former governor and Ogun East Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, is gearing up to make a positive impact in the lives of the people of Ogun East. The foundation will officially launch an interest-free microcredit scheme designed to support petty-traders and artisans in markets within the senatorial district. The launch event for the Remo Federal Constituency will take place at the Asoludero Hall, GRA, Sagamu on July 23, 2023, starting at 1:00 pm. The following day, July…

Why African rulers are to blame for mass migrations to Europe, America – Prof Osundare Professor Niyi Osundare, the keynote speaker at the event. Professor Niyi Osundare, multiple award-winning poet, scholar and distinguished Professor of English at the University of New Orleans, in the United States makes no bones about issues that affect humans. And in sync with his interventionist bent, he has taken a swipe at African rulers (he prefers to call them rulers rather than leaders), putting the blame for the current exodus of Africans to Europe and America in search of greener pastures right on their doorstep.…

Fuel subsidy palliative: 12m Nigerians to receive N8k via digital transfers — FG Federal Government on Tuesday disclosed plans for the disbursement of the proposed N8,000 palliative to 12 million poor Nigerians. The disbursement which is to be coordinated by the National Social Safety Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), headed by Mr. Yowa Apera, would be paid through the National Cash Transfer Office (NCTO). In an exclusive interview with Nigerian Tribune, Mr Apera the payments of the N8,000 will be done by digital transfers direct to the bank accounts or mobile wallets of the beneficiaries through the National Cash Transfer Office…

Nigerians ‘smartest people’ in the world — Akon Nigerians ‘smartest people’ in the world — Akon Senegalese-American singer, Akon says Nigerians are the “smartest people” in the world. In a recent interview on the Drink Champs podcast, the music executive described Nigerians as “extremely talented people”. The 50-year-old Senegalese also said “more billionaires are being made in Nigeria” than in any other country. “Nigeria is compared to New York City.This could be debatable but Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet,” he said. “I promise you, there is nobody smarter than a Nigerian. Now of course there are a…

GIPLC Presents N100m to Transform Lives The Global Initiative for Peace, Love, and Care (GIPLC) orchestrated a gift-giving ceremony that would forever change the lives of Nigerian children battling critical health conditions. With hearts brimming with hope and anticipation, the beneficiaries and their families gathered, their spirits uplifted by the generosity of Igho Charles Sanomi and his donors to his esteemed foundation. The event, a testament to the unwavering dedication of GIPLC, was a celebration of unity and the power of collective action. It was a moment when the symphony of humanity reached its crescendo, as over N100 million ,…

Ekiti Former Speaker, Aribisogan, Inaugurates Journalism School A former Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Gboyega Aribisogan, has suggested ways to address the problem of unemployment in Nigeria, saying the youths need to be equipped with vocational and entrepreneurial skills. Aribisogan noted that this would enable them to not only become self-employed but also become employers of labour themselves. He made the remarks at the inauguration of a journalism school, ‘Africanvoice International Training and Development Academy’ in Ado-Ekiti, which took place at the academy complex. Aribisogan said the focus of the academy is on equipping the youths with…