Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigerian elections are won by most rugged politicians – Davido Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has asserted that elections in Nigeria are won by the most “rugged” candidates. Davido made the remark via his X page, on Wednesday. He wrote, “Nigeria Election nah by who rugged pass.” A curious fan asked if his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State also won by ruggedness and Davido confirmed that rugged men were on his uncle’s side. The fan with the X handle @chief_ochuko wrote via the comment section; “Na ruggedity ur uncle take win Abi?” Davido replied: “Men mount.” Pmnewsnigeria.com

Paris Olympics: Amusan, Nathaniel Qualify As Long jJumper, Ese Brume Narrowly Misses Former World 100m hurdles champion, Tobi Amusan, and 400m hurdler, Ezekiel Nathaniel have secured their spots at next year’s Olympic Games in Paris, France. Last December, World Athletics revealed the pathway to qualify for athletics at Paris 2024, including the entry standards athletes will need to achieve between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to secure her place at the Games. She achieved this feat at the BAUHAUS-Galan Diamond League event in Stockholm, Sweden, on July 2, where she clocked an…

Osimhen Bags 2023 Ballon d’Or Nomination Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, has been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or award. The award is one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. The nomination follows his outstanding performances in the just concluded season. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star, Aitana Bonmati, leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. Messi, who recently left Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Miami, is in with a chance of succeeding Karim Benzema and winning the Ballon d’Or…

Boniface battle Kane for Bundesliga award Following an impressive start to the 2023/24 season since joining Bayer Leverkusen, Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, has been nominated for Bundesliga Player of The Month award, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The striker will battle Bayern Munich duo Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies as well as Union Berlin’s Kevin Behrens. Wolfsburg’s Jonas and Wind and Leipzeig’s Benjamin Henrichs are the other players nominated for the Bundesliga Player of The Month award. Boniface joined Bayer Leverkusen this summer from Belgium club Union Saint-Gilloise and has scored four goals and added two assists in only three league…

My father deserves to be celebrated every day – Femi Adebayo Yoruba Nollywood actor, Femi Adebayo Salami has celebrated and extolled his father who is also one of the famous, veteran Yoruba actor, actor Adebayo Salami. Taking to his Instagram page to share the a photograph in which he appeared with his father in twinning matching outfit, Femi expressed how glad he is to celebrate Adebayo, whom he described as his mentor, and closest friend. He affirmed that he doesn’t play with the partnership he has with his father. Femi added that his father father deserves to be celebrated every…

Subsidy: Kwara Palliative Committee takes distribution of 250,000 bags of 10Kg rice to Asa, Oke-Ero The Kwara State Palliative Committee has commenced the distribution of 250,000bags of 10Kg rice palliatives across the 16 local government areas of the state. The exercise kick-started on Wednesday with Asa and Oke-Ero being the first two local government areas to benefit from the initiative. “What is going on here is giving to people what they actually deserve and government is doing everything for the people to get what belongs to them through the distribution of 10kg rice. “The funding of the rice palliatives was…

UNICEF Nigeria Names Cobhams, Kate Henshaw, WAJE, Others Child Rights Advocates United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has named celebrities in the entertainment industry as its champions of children’s rights. They include Cobhams Asuquo, WAJE, Kate Henshaw, and Ali Nuhu, who will work for 12 months, serving as powerful voices to amplify issues around child rights in Nigeria. In a statement, the UN agency’s representative in Nigeria, Ms. Cristian Munduate, explained that the child rights ambassadors would work with UNICEF to elevate pressing concerns related to children, spanning sectors such as health, education, nutrition, child protection, water sanitation, and hygiene. “We…

Oyekan Marks Anniversary of Miraculous Escape from Life-threatening Accident in Canada Gospel singer, Dunsin Oyekan, has marked the first anniversary of his miraculous escape from a life-threatening car accident. Oyekan marked the anniversary of the incident, which served as a profound turning point in his life and ministry, on Sunday in a truly exceptional way – by hosting a nationwide Outpouring crusade in Canada. Live from the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, the ice hockey stadium was transformed into a sacred space for divine worship and prayer. Thousands of attendees from various denominations were enveloped in a powerful…

Subsidy: Kwara Palliative Committee takes distribution of 250,000 bags of 10Kg rice to Asa, Oke-Ero The Kwara State Palliative Committee has commenced the distribution of 250,000bags of 10Kg rice palliatives across the 16 local government areas of the state. The exercise kick-started on Wednesday with Asa and Oke-Ero being the first two local government areas to benefit from the initiative. “What is going on here is giving to people what they actually deserve and government is doing everything for the people to get what belongs to them through the distribution of 10kg rice. “The funding of the rice palliatives was…

A representation of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin and dogecoin are seen in this illustration photo.Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Two African countries have emerged as the most crypto-savvy countries in the world • Cryptocurrencies have transcended their niche status and now captivate the world’s attention. • Two African countries were on the list of the most crypto-savvy countries in the world • However, the use of cryptocurrency remains a contentious issue in numerous markets across the region. The adoption, utilization, and awareness of cryptocurrencies have transcended their niche status and now captivate the world’s attention. According to a 2023 global survey…