Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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 company’s…

Osimhen wants United, Madrid moves – Bagni Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen prefers a move to either Manchester United or Real Madrid ahead of other top clubs seeking his talents in Europe, Saturday PUNCH reports. Former Napoli legend, Salvatore Bagni who was part of the Napoli side that won the Scudetto and Coppa Italia double in 1987, alongside Diego Maradona has said that he does not expect Osimhen to return to a country where he has already played and will accept nothing less than Champions League football. “Victor Osimhen won’t return to France because he already played there. The same thing…

Why I don’t like being compared to Gbenga Adeboye — Lekan KingKong Olalekan Olaleye, popularly known as Agba Inaki and Lekan KingKong, is one man who cracks the ribs of many on social media. The South Africa-based social media content creator, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, tells TOFARATI IGE about his career How did comedy and skit making start for you? I would say it was coincidental, because before I started, my friend (Tayo Faniran) had participated in Big Brother Africa. We started a record label together and any time we were putting out a song, I would…

Some people unwilling to pay price of fame-Yomi black An actor and filmmaker, Yomi Black, has said some people cut corners instead of paying the price to become famous. He told Saturday Beats, “Fame comes at a very high price. A lot of people are not willing to pay the price to become famous. It also comes with a bit of luck. Timing is very important too. Many people become famous by getting the right things done at the right time. Sometimes, some people still do the right things but they come out at the wrong time.” Speaking on if…

DJ Brightstar lauds Grammy on new African music category A budding disc jockey, Markson Uwanaobong, aka Dj Brightstar, has commended the the Grammy Recording Academy for adding the ‘Best African Music Performance’ category to the prestigious awards programme. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, he noted that although the goal was to get an afrobeats category at the apex music awards, the new step was a good move. He said, “I am glad they (Grammy) finally listened to us. Our music is everywhere already and it is undeniable that afrobeats has taken centrestage in global music, so I see…

Ex-service chiefs get four bulletproof SUVs, 36 soldiers, 20 domestic aides The Chief of Defence Staff and service chiefs, who were retired by President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, June 19, 2023, are to get bulletproof Sport Utility Vehicles, personal aides, guards and other perks of office, including generous allowance for medical treatment abroad, as retirement benefits. The affected senior military officers are the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor; Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao. The Harmonised Terms…

From Jenifa’s Diary to YouTube Queen Jennifer Nnoruga Jennifer Nnoruga is a versatile and talented actress who has featured in many Nollywood movies and series. She rose to fame with her role as Amina in Jenifa’s Diary and since then, she has been a notable face adorning Nollywood channels on YouTube, where she impresses her audience with her acting charisma and delectable poise. In this interview with Chinedu Ibeabuchi, she reveals how she got into acting, overcame her challenges and improved her skills and what exciting projects she is working on or looking forward to. She also throws a clue…

‘Almajiri’ the Movie, a Compelling Drama Clips of the movie ‘Almajiri’ have been trending on various social media channels and handles since it hit cinemas nationwide on June 23, 2023, generating tremendous excitement among fans it’s cast and of the producer and Nollywood enthusiasts. Based on true-life events, the movie, directed by Toka McBaror, is centered on the ‘Almajiri’ system prevalent in northern Nigeria. Toka McBaror expertly helmed the project, ensuring its artistic and cinematic excellence. The film’s production team is led by Ayo Makun and Darlington Abuda, who have collaborated to bring this thought-provoking story to the big screen.…

BMW Celebrates 50 Years, Announces Electrification of Plant Rosslyn Fifty years ago, Plant Rosslyn was the BMW Group’s first foreign facility, and has since become a mainstay of the global production network. To mark its silver jubilee, Milan Nedeljković, BMW AG Board Member for Production, has now announced the electrification of Plant Rosslyn. Speaking in South Africa, he said: “From 2024 we will manufacture the BMW X3 as a plug-in hybrid for global export in South Africa. An investment of 4.2 billion rand (over 200 million euros) will ready Plant Rosslyn for electromobility.” The investment will be accompanied by specialist…

Runsewe Commends Ijebu National Museum, Presents Plaque to Curator, Wanda Ibru The Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, yesterday commended the Curator of Ijebu National Museum, Wanda Ibru, for doing a brilliant job together with her committee members in sustaining the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebus in a well secured in-house museum. Runsewe, who presented a plaque to Ibru, during a tour of the Ijebu National Museum, said a country without history would find it difficult to make progress. He called on other states across the country to take a…