Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Imtiaz Sooliman, a South African altruist, has emerged as the 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year Mr Sooliman, a medical doctor who gave up his career to pursue the field of humanitarian aid, which for him transcends the boundaries of race, religion, culture, class and geography, was chosen out of nine finalists drawn from a list of 736 nominations received at the end of the first phase of the selection process for the award in October 2023. “He has guided the Gift of the Givers Foundation for more than 30 years to respond to and dispatch humanitarian and medical…

Paragon Multi-Purpose Detergent Becomes Winner At National Quality Conference Award 2023 Paragon Lemon Multi-purpose Detergent manufactured by Juleon Nigeria Ltd has been recognised as the ‘Most Innovative Premium Multi-purpose Detergent’ brand at the National Quality Conference (NQC) Award held in Lagos recently. According to the Convener, the award is the highest recognition in the detergent industry, noting that the company “has demonstrated exceptional creative originality within the industry in the period under review.” Mr Obinna Ndukwe, Secretary of the Organising Committee of NQC, stated that Paragon Multi-Purpose Detergent won the award, based on the standard products consistency, customers referrals and…

A Germany-based Non-profit Tech Organization Partners Tech4Dev To Train Tech Talents Imagine Foundation, a Germany-based non-profit tech training and job placement organisation, has partnered with the Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative (Tech4Dev) to train tech talents on how to secure global market jobs.  The training, which took place in Lagos, attracted a diverse pool of talented individuals from various levels of experience, all united by their desire to pursue full-time tech careers outside of Nigeria.  The workshop themed: ‘Tech Careers 360: A Deep Dive into Succeeding in the Global Job Market’, provided valuable tips on how to…

DJ Jeff Paschal makes waves in music industry in Germany, flies Nigeria’s flag in Berlin A talented Nigerian Disc Jockey and Record Producer, DJ Jeff Paschal, has been making waves in the music industry in Germany. Paschal Chisom Onwumah, born on April 21, 2000, in Imo State, has swiftly become a household name among music enthusiasts and partygoers in Berlin. Originally from Edenta in the Awo-Idemili Community of Orsu local government area in Imo State, DJ Jeff Paschal has admirably represented his Nigerian roots while thriving in the international music scene. Spinning more of Nigerian’s music with His unique blend…

Delta Christmas: An Initiative Targeted At Exploring The Tourism Potential Fred Onojeta, a member of the organizing committee for Christmas in Delta, a 45-day extravaganza of fond memories served daily has said that the initiative is targeted at exploring the tourism potential of the state. He stated this while accompanying the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Culture and Tourism, Dr (Mrs) Josephine Odunze on an inspection tour of projects that promises to elevatte the holiday experience in the state. Onojeta who commended the the state Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff for creating an enabling environment for such…

Senator Ned Nwoko was awarded the Humanitarian Man of the Year at Nigeria Most Influential Award 2023 Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, the representative of Delta North senatorial district and the founder of the Ned Nwoko Foundation, was awarded the Humanitarian Man of the Year at the Nigeria Most Influential Award 2023 held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Saturday night, December 2. The Nigeria Most Influential Award (NMIA), organized by VGlamour Magazine, aims to reward, recognize, and celebrate outstanding personalities and organizations in both the government and private sectors who have made significant impacts on nation-building in Nigeria. Senator Ned Nwoko…

Hon. Romeo’s 50th Birthday: Colloquium on Nigeria’s Future and Good Governance Celebrating Hon. Romeo Aloaye Omoike: Colloquium On Nigeria’s Future And Good Governance Romeo’s 50th Birthday Colloquium.  As the issue of good governance continues to take center stage during the transition from President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – the agent of renewed hope, the 50th birthday of our esteemed brother and friend presents an opportunity for a colloquium. The theme, “Renewed Hope for the Nigeria of Our Dreams,” will be addressed by Professor Abiodun Adeniyi as the Keynote Speaker… This colloquium will include a…

Kizz Daniel Clocks 10 Years On Stage Performance By Elegbede Abiodun The Singer, Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, just got himself a Rolls Royce to mark his ten years on music career. The Buga crooner shared a video of the new car on his Instagram stories on Thursday. He wrote, “Officially a decade on stage today… Alhamdulillah. Decided to gift myself. Cheers to many more decades. Love 2 Vado Nation.” Kizz Daniel, formerly known as Kiss Daniel, rose to limelight with his 2014 hit song, Woju.

S. Korea launches first spy satellite with Elon Musk’s SpaceX A SpaceX rocket on Friday launched South Korea’s first military spy satellite, intensifying a space race on the peninsula after North Korea launched its first military eye in the sky last week. Seoul’s reconnaissance satellite, carried by one of Elon Musk’s SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets, lifted off from the Vandenberg US Space Force Base in California at 10:19 am local time (GMT 1819 GMT). “It is a beautiful day for launch and Falcon nine has successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force base,” a SpaceX announcer said during a live…

Music and Creative Industries need regular intervention of the government for support: Evang. Bose Adeiwa A gospel singer, Evangelist (Dr) Bose Adeiwa Music Ministry International, has lamented that people in the creative and entertainment industry are not getting the needed support from the federal and state governments. The social worker turned musician who said the industry needs the regular intervention of the governments to address the myriads of challenges confronting those in the industry particularly, the musical artistes, advised government at the federal and state levels to design a policy that will identify and support people with special talents. She…