Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oyebanji Presents Armoured Personnel Carriers, Vehicles, Gadgets to Police in Ekiti Worried by the recent news of insecurity threats in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has donated two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), 10 operational vehicles and other security equipment and gadgets to the Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Police to ensure safer and more peaceful environment in the state. Presenting the vehicles and equipment during the weekend at the Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji said that the vehicles were meant to assist the activities of the command and boost the morale of its officers and men, adding…

Malaria deaths in Nigeria reduce by 55 percent – WHO Nigeria has recorded a 55 percent drop in malaria deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, said it fell from 2.1 per 1,000 population to 0.9 per 1,000 population. Speaking in Abuja yesterday during the launch of the 2022 Nigeria Malaria Report, she said Nigeria accounted for around 27 percent of the global burden of malaria cases, adding that malaria incidence in the country had also fallen by 26 percent since 2000. She said it fell from 413 per 1,000 to 302…

Success isn’t money to me, says Davido Afrobeats maestro, David Adeleke aka Davido has offered a personal definition of success, stating it has nothing to do with money. He noted that money doesn’t equate to success, noting that the latter was basically about the transformation of lives around one’s community. He said: “Success to me is not money. To me, it’s the organisations and the lives you change around the community. That is success to me.” In a bid to provide more insight into his point of view, the “Timeless” crooner tried to give life to his imagination with spoken…

I can never split bills with my husband, Chizzy Alichi rebuffs Kiekie Chizzy Alichi-Mbah, a Nollywood actress has opposed her colleague, Kie Kie’s view on splitting household bills with one’s spouse. She emphatically stated she would never be caught in that web regardless of her financial worth. She wrote: “I refuse to be in this Whatsapp group, no matter how much I make, the bill is for my Oga only.” The movie star’s reaction followed a remark made by Kie Kie in a podcast with Toke Makinwa where she suggested couples ought to split bills. She illustrated her recommendation citing…

Captain America Star, Chris Evans Marries Actress Alba Baptista Captain America star Chris Evans has married actress Alba Baptista in a ceremony at their home in Massachusetts, according to reports in the United States. Page Six reports that 42-year-old Evans married his 26-year-old girlfriend, Baptista, in an intimate ceremony on Saturday. An insider told the celebrity news site the wedding was “locked down tight” as guests signed NDAs and phones were forfeited. The guest list reportedly included some of Evans’ co-stars from the Marvel franchise, including Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Renner. A source told People magazine that…

Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race ends with pomp and pageantry [Photo] LOTUS BANK MD KAFILAT ARAOYE AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS AT THE RACE The 2023 edition of the Lotus Bank Abeokuta 10km Race has been concluded with many cheers and accolades from participants and all-round spectators. The exciting race was a showcase of the bank’s commitment to community growth, unity and the spirit of sportsmanship. The 10km marathon race which was held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, started at Iyana Oloke and the finishing point was the iconic Ake’s Palace. Participants in the race include both local and international athletes…

Shatta Wale performed on Basketmouth’s new album ‘Uburu’ for free The first chapter of the two-part album, Uburu, will be available for streaming on October 20. Basketmouth is set to release his third album since 2020 [Instagram/@basketmouth] Nigerian comedian and producer, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, is set to release another studio album, Uburu, and one of his featured stars worked for free. The 44-year-old announced at an album listening party in Lagos on September 10, 2023 that Ghanaian superstar, Shatta Wale, didn’t charge for his feature on Goalkeeper, the first song on the album. He told the party,…

Biden praises Tinubu for his effective leadership United States’ President, Joe Biden, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his “strong leadership”, especially in the crisis triggered by the coup in Niger Republic. Nigerien military led by Amadou Abdramane, toppled the democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The military leadership also announced the dissolution of the nation’s constitution, suspension of all institutions, and closure of the country’s borders. Tinubu in his role as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – a sub-regional group to which the Niger Republic belongs – had swiftly condemned the coup and imposed sanctions…

United Arab Emirates Lifts Visa Ban On Nigerians After President Tinubu Intervention President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, have finalized a historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers. Furthermore, by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria, without any further delay. As negotiated between the two Heads of State, this immediate restoration of flight activity, through these two airlines and between the…

Doyen Of Accounting, Akintola Williams: A Pioneer’s Legacy Pa Akintola Williams, the doyen of accounting in Nigeria, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the remarkable age of 104 in the early hours of Monday, September 11, 2023. Touchaheart Nigeria reports on the life and legacy of a man who not only pioneered Nigeria’s accounting profession but also left an indelible mark on the nation’s financial sector. The Early Years Born in 1919, Akintola Williams was destined for greatness. His journey to becoming Nigeria’s first indigenous chartered accountant began with a strong foundation in accounting. He pursued his passion at…