Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

First Lady, Ajose Foundation, Others Offer Free Medical Treatments to Ogun Indigenes Over 120 indigent patients in dire need of health services across communities in Ogun State have received various kinds of medical treatments, including surgeries, through a medical mission initiated by a team of medical doctors from the United States in collaboration with Ajose Foundation and the Office of the Ogun State First Lady. The state First Lady, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, during the inspection of the medical operations at the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu recently told journalists that the programme was committed to extending medical services to people…

Oyebanji: I Imbibed Principles of Humility, Hard Work, Integrity from my Father  The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, at the weekend, described his father, Pa Ezekiel Oyebanji, as a man who places great value on honesty, integrity, humility, hard work and self-discipline-these virtues-which, according to him, have helped in shaping his own personality. The governor also stated that those who have been speculating over possible political crisis between him and the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, will be grossly disappointed, adding that the cord of their relationship stands strong and unbreakable. Oyebanji stated these during a thanksgiving service…

Borno Govt enrols 63,000 vulnerable persons for free healthcare The vulnerable persons comprise pregnant women, children under five, people living with disabilities, the elderly and the poorest in the state. Gov Babagana Zulum of Borno State (Channels TV) Borno State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (BOSCHMA) has so far registered 63,000 vulnerable persons for free healthcare. Executive Secretary of the agency, Saleh Abba-Kaza, made this known while briefing newsmen on Monday in Maiduguri. Abba-Kaza said that the vulnerable persons comprising pregnant women, children under five, people living with disabilities, the elderly and the poorest in the society, were registered in 25…

David Beckham welcomes Messi, Busquets to Inter Miami amid sold-out crowd David Beckham, the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF has unveiled Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets as their latest signings. The event, called La PresentaSIon, took place at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and attracted a sold-out crowd of around 20,000, despite a delay caused by heavy rain and lightning. Messi, along with his former Barcelona teammate Busquets, has signed deals that will keep them with the MLS club until 2025. This marks the first time they will be playing together outside of Barcelona, where…

Inter Miami Dazes The World With Lionel Messi’s Unveiling “I have come to win”-Messi It was one of the best memorable moments of sports and football especially, all over the World, Lionel Messi, one of the best footballers of our time was officially and flamboyantly presented to the globe by his new team Inter Miami, of Florida, USA. He is now becomes the biggest acquisition of the American Major League Soccer, MSL. The event held on Sunday, attracted turn out of sports fans and millions watch on Television and online, had the unveiling of Miami’s two new other great…

 Adron Sport Foundation opens a gym house in Surulere lagos With a vision to discover and develop talents

Adron Sport Foundation opens a gym house in Surulere lagos With a vision to discover and develop talents

Christopher Nolan withdraws from filmmaking career over actors, writers strike Christopher Nolan The director of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, has temporarily withdrawn from filmmaking amidst the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Nolan’s gesture comes as part of effort demonstrating his solidarity with the striking actors and writers. Recall that during the London premiere of his latest film, the cast departed before the screening in anticipation of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Nolan has openly discussed the importance of the strike, underscoring that its significance surpasses his personal involvement or that of the film’s stars. “It’s very important that everybody understands it is a…

$800m World Bank facility NOT loan to Nigeria, Senate clarifies Senate clarifies World Bank facility as non-loan assistance to vulnerable Nigerians Nigerian senators with Senate President Godswill Akpabio (left) [Tope Brown] The Nigerian Senate has issued a clarification regarding the $800 million World Bank facility, stating that it is not a loan but an assistance package from the multilateral institution. The facility is aimed at providing support to vulnerable Nigerians who are facing difficulties due to the challenges arising from the petrol subsidy removal. The government’s statement comes amidst criticism from human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, who labeled the decision…

World Emoji Day: The incredible story of how emojis were invented Can you imagine a world where you text without emojis? Here’s how it all started. shigetaka kurita designed the first emojis [torontostar] The word emoji comes from the Japanese 絵 (“e,” picture), 文 (“mo,” write), and 字 (“ji,” character). Japanese characters, or “kanji,” are largely based on Chinese ideograms, whose writing system is already highly pictorial. The fact that “emoji” sounds like it was developed from the English word “emotion” is a coincidence. Emojis have their own day, which further show how well they have assimilated into popular culture.…