Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Final shortlist for CAF Awards 2023 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the final three nominees for all categories in the 2023 CAF Awards, just days before the ceremony in Morocco on Monday, December 11. The ultimate winner of each category will be decided by votes from a panel consisting of the CAF Technical Committee, media professionals from Member Associations, Head Coaches and captains of Member Associations and clubs involved in the group stages of the Interclub competitions and will be announced at the Palais des Congrès, Movenpick, Marrakech, Morocco. Here’s a full list of the final nominees…

Okocha, Osimhen Africa’s soccer king, deserving Former Super Eagles captain Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has tipped Victor Osimhen to be named CAF Player of the Year for 2023 after his exploits with his Italian club Napoli. Osimhen, 24, was top scorer in Serie A as Napoli won the Italian league last season for the first time since 1990. Okocha said Osimhen’s consistency at the highest level has won him the prestigious gong. “He (Osimhen) deserves it because for me, he was the most consistent player of last season,” remarked the former PSG midfield star. Nwankwo Kanu was the last…

‘Mami Wata’ features At Afrika Eye Film Festival Afrika Eye Film Festival returned recently for its 17th edition and had an array of films that dug deep into political issues and highlighted the creative spirit of the continent. From musical trilogies, and folklores to afrofuturism stories, the festival thrilled audiences in Bristol, U.K. for the eight days it held. One of the films that captivated audiences and sparked vibrant conversations about African culture was ‘Mami Wata,’ the Sundance-winning film by Nigerian film director C.J. Obasi. The film which had its U.K. premiere at the festival, was praised for its cinematography…

Lanre Alfred: Conferred with Honourary degree – Doctor of Letters Lanre Alfred was conferred with an honorary doctoral degree (Doctor of Letters) at the Achievers University Atlanta, USA on Saturday 2nd, December, 2023. As he stood on the podium to speak, Lanre Alfred squinted under the limelight and remembered his journey to that particular moment. But it was neither the day nor hour for a teary recourse to the past; this was his moment of attainment, a diadem on his wall of laurels. Soon after the conferment, Alfred stood on the podium before graduating students of the prestigious institution in…

US is willing to support the Nigerian military in the adaptation and implementation of Artificial Intelligence Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the US Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS), Paul Dean US will support Nigerian military in application of Artificial Intelligence – Official Mr Dean’s brief visit to Nigeria is largely to deepen conversations around diplomatic efforts to increase stability and prevent conflict. The United States is willing to support the Nigerian military in the adaptation and implementation of Artificial Intelligence to fight terrorists in the West African country. This was stated by the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary…

The Celebration of Love, Commitment And A Lifetime Together Of Otunba Olufemi Davies’ And Iwalewa Daodu At Luxury Party Event Centre, MKO Garden, Ikeja Luxury Party Event Centre on MKO Garden Road, Ikeja, shimmered with the vibrant colours of celebration on that sunny Monday afternoon. It was a day that marked not only the union of two hearts but also the celebration of love, commitment, and a lifetime together. The occasion? The wedding ceremony of Otunba Olufemi Davies, the publisher of Metronews NG and the esteemed president of the Society of Newspapers Owners of Nigeria, and his beautiful heartthrob, Iwalewa…

The Esteemed Yoruba Movie Gist Awards 2023 To Hold At Magodo Olakiitan Adetutu Communications, spearheaded by Gbolahan Adetayo, the brains behind the esteemed Yoruba Movie Gist Awards, has disclosed RM Place, Opposite Brook Estate, CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos State, as the designated venue for the much-anticipated 2023 edition of the awards. The prestigious ceremony is set to commence with a glamorous red carpet session at 2 pm, strictly adhering to a punctual schedule, and the main event will follow suit at 4 pm. The organizers emphasize a strict “No African time” policy, ensuring a timely and seamless experience for attendees.…

Federal government signs Air Services Agreement with Kuwait This is an air transport agreement between two countries that allows designated airlines to operate commercial flights, covering transportation of passengers and cargoes. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this in a post on Tuesday on ‘X’. Keyamo said the agreement was signed at the ongoing international civil aviation negotiation (ICAN) event organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to him, the agreement would facilitate the commencement of direct flights (passengers and cargo) between both countries. He said, “Earlier today, at the…

The President of Benin Republic-  Talon Visits Nigeria President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic arrived at the State House in Abuja today for a visit with his Nigerian counterpart, President Bola Tinubu. Gatekeepers News reports that the meeting is coming a day after President Tinubu returned to Nigeria from a six-day trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he participated in the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (CoP28) and attended various side events.

Nollywood, Actress Bisola Badmus Narrates Her Ordeal With Encephalopathy The actress, Bisola Badmus has recently opened up about her battle with “encephalopathy,” a brain disorder.  Encephalopathy is a condition or disease that impacts the brain, characterized by various neurological symptoms, including cognitive dysfunction, altered consciousness, and changes in behavior. In her post on Tuesday, Badmus revealed that she has been grappling with the illness for over a year. She shared her experiences dealing with a condition that affects mental states, leading to confusion and a departure from one’s usual demeanor. “Over a year now I have been battling with health…