Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Gov AbdulRazaq Restates Support for Tourism to Boost Economic Growth in Kwara Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, at the weekend said the administration would double down its efforts to make the state a tourism hub through the rich cultures of its peoples. Speaking in Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area of the state during the Emirate’s Sallah Nko festival, the governor said the state is endowed with beautiful cultures that can attract tourists and boost local economy. The Sallah Nko festival is a yearly socio-cultural gathering where the people of Lafiagi Emirate, including village heads, pay homage to the…

“Women Die In Marriages Over Fear To Speak Out” — Chisom Flower Controversial influencer, Chisom flower shares her take on why women fail to speak up in marriages when they undergo abuse and other life-threatening challenges. It is worth noting that Chisom alongside others called out the sensational singer, Davido Adeleke for having a relationship that led to pregnancy. Calling out the singer, however, cost the young lady her job after which she apologized to the singer’s fans for crossing paths with them. In a follow-up post, Chisom Flower justified speaking up as a form of bravery that many women…

IGP restores awards, commendation tradition in NPF •ears up for Nigeria Police Awards Night The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has ordered the resuscitation of the Awards and Commendation system for the Nigerian Police Force, to be implemented under his guidance to enhance motivation and encouragement among police personnel nationwide. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, “this renewed commendation system represents a significant advancement from the past, as it now covers all officers involved in…

NEWSFIRSTBANK INTRODUCES THE FIRST HUMANOID ROBOT, REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS NEWSFIRSTBANK INTRODUCES THE FIRST HUMANOID ROBOT, REINFORCES ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS FirstBank has launched an industry first Humanoid Robot at its Adetokunbo Ademola VI, Lagos Digital Experience Centre (DXC) Branch The robot is among the phased configuration of the bank’s state-of-the-art digitally led self-service branch The Humanoid Robot is equipped with Video Banking and Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking on the role of a friendly branch staff. In furtherance to its leading role in providing innovative financial solutions in Nigeria,…

Nigerian lady moves to break Guinness World Record for longest massage A Nigerian masseur, Joyce Ijeoma, has declared her interest to start a 72-hour longest massage on different individuals in Lekki, Lagos State. The lady revealed her interest in making the Guinness World Record in a video that went viral on Sunday. In the 30-second video, Ijeoma revealed that she has done over 18 hours of massage in preparation for her record-breaking streak. Ijeoma is looking to break Alastair Galpin’s record for the longest full-body massage in 25 hours and 4 minutes which was held in South Kalimantan, Indonesia in…

Nigerian, 25, bags international award for contribution to health research. Iyiola Oladunjoye, a young Nigerian microbiologist from Ogun State, has been honoured with the prestigious 2023 Diana Award for his outstanding contributions to microbiology and his dedication to promoting one health approach, The PUNCH reports. The Diana Award, established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, celebrates the remarkable social action and humanitarian work of young individuals between the ages of 9 and 25. “Through his groundbreaking research, community engagement, and advocacy efforts, Iyiola has taken on the daunting challenges of antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic infectious diseases. By emphasising the…

Elon Musk and Sam Altman founded OpenAI together, but now they publicly trade barbs. Here’s the history of their relationship and feud Elon Musk cofounded OpenAI with Sam Altman and others in 2015 but has criticized the company and its partnership with Microsoft since leaving in 2018. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk have a long history.Getty *Elon Musk helped found OpenAI, but he has frequently criticized the company in recent years. *OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called Musk a “jerk” but said the Tesla CEO “really does care” about managing AI risks. *Here’s a history of Musk and…

My BP would have risen if I lost my Senatorial bid—Oshiomhole Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo) has said that if he lost his senatorial ambition, his blood pressure would have risen to 360 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) Oshiomhole said this during the post inauguration/thank you party hosted in his honor by friends and well-wishers at his country home, Iyamho, Etsako, Edo, on Saturday. “If you have voted against me, I don’t know my blood pressure will now be 240/0360 that is if I’m still alive. “Because the jubilations by the opponent would have been such that they will come and…

Making Money From Banking Stocks The banking or financial sector comprises companies that provide consumers with financial services. This includes retail banks, insurance companies, and investments services firms. This sector has a great impact on the economy. The stronger it is, the stronger the economy becomes. But as the sector weakens, as evidenced by the events leading up to the Great Depression, the economy begins to trail. So, a healthy, stable economy requires a strong financial and banking sector. Many of the stocks in this sector pay dividends, which many value investors believe is a good sign of a…

Senator Adeyemi Lauds Gov Bello for Establishing University in Kogi West Former Senator, who represented Kogi West senatorial district in the National Assembly, Smart Adeyemi, has commended the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for siting a new university in the senatorial district. This commendation was expressed in a statement signed by Adeyemi, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Lokoja yesterday. The statement read: “This is to commend Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello for siting the proposed university in Kogi West district,” explaining that there is no doubt that education is a catalyst for economic development. According to…