Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Designer of Nigeria’s flag Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi dies at 87 Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi (OFR), who designed Nigeria’s flag, Pa. is dead. Akinkunmi died in the early hours of Tuesday after a brief illness. One of his children announced his death on Facebook. He wrote: “Life is indeed transient; I can say boldly that you live a life with a landmark. Continue to rest, my father! Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi (O.F.R.): Great Man has gone.” The native of Abeokuta in Ogun State was born on May 10, 1936 but lived in Ibadan until his demise. He attended Baptist Day Secondary School,…

Oyebanji Presents N150 Million Gratuity Cheques To Retired LG, Workers … restates commitment to welfare of senior citizens Barely three months after presenting N130 million naira gratuity cheques to retired local government workers and primary school teachers, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday again, distributed gratuity Cheques of 150 million naira to another batch of retired local government workers and primary school teachers in the state. Speaking during the presentation of Cheques to the 64 beneficiaries at the conference hall of the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji said his administration would continue to prioritize the welfare…

Osas Ighodaro and Terrence J announced as hosts for 16th Headies Awards Award-winning actress and producer Osas Ighodaro and American actor, TV presenter, and model Terrence J have been confirmed to host the 16th annual Headies Awards. The show, tagged ‘Celebrating African Renaissance,’ is slated for Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. On Wednesday, the organizers of the award shared the exciting news on social media alongside a video to generate buzz for the award ceremony scheduled to take place in a few days. In the video, Terrence J, who is set…

Oyebanji Presents N150 Million Gratuity Cheques To Retired LG, Workers … restates commitment to welfare of senior citizens Barely three months after presenting N130 million naira gratuity cheques to retired local government workers and primary school teachers, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday again, distributed gratuity Cheques of 150 million naira to another batch of retired local government workers and primary school teachers in the state. Speaking during the presentation of Cheques to the 64 beneficiaries at the conference hall of the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti, Governor Oyebanji said his administration would continue to prioritize the…

Haaland stokes Ballon d’Or flames with PFA Player of the Year win Erling Haaland claims the PFA Player of the Year award with the 2023 Ballon d’Or in view Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has been rewarded for his exceptional 2022/23 season by being named the PFA Player of the Year, to go with his Premier League Player of the Year and EPL Golden Boot. Haaland adds PFA award to catalogue The Norwegian giant has continued to present himself as one of the favourites for the 2023 Ballon d’Or after an exceptional year with Manchester City, which saw him score 52…

Generous Ronaldo passes up hat-trick to help teammate in Al-Nassr win Cristiano Ronaldo shines as Al-Nassr win consecutive games. Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr to a 4-0 victory win. The 36-year-old forward, in front of a packed Al-Awwal Park, powered the Faris Najd to their second consecutive league victory and third win in all competitions. The hosts established their dominance early on and had a chance at an opener from the penalty spot as early as the 11th minute of the match. New signing Otavio was fouled in the box, and his compatriot Ronaldo stepped up to take responsibility for the…

Real Warri Pikin opens up about weight loss journey, slams critics Real warrri Pikin speaks on the challenges she faced during her weight loss journey [IG/realwarripikin] She warned critics to keep her name out of their mouths, especially if they did not watch her YouTube video. Popular Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, fondly known as Real Warri Pikin, has revealed that she had to undergo weight loss surgery for health reasons. In the exposé posted to her YouTube channel, she said that her husband encouraged her to have the weight loss surgery because it was negatively affecting her health. She revealed…

 Nigerian Actress, Lizzy Anjorin Renounces Islam, Drops ‘Alhaja’ Title Lizzy Anjorin, the Nigerian actress, has renounced Islam. She rained fire and brimstone on anyone who addresses her as an ‘Alhaja’. She launched an attack on unyielding fans who chose to address her with the Islamic titles she wholeheartedly embraced as a Muslim. The actress, in the video, said she has opted to sever connections with Islam and Muslims, having undergone intense online bullying and harassment. According to her, this decision stems from the perceived lack of backing from fellow Muslims or Islamic organizations during her ordeals. Lizzy said: “Don’t ever…

OAU bans hugging, sitting on laps, tattoos, others on campus Threatens to rusticate violators The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has launched battle against immorality and indecent dressing on campus by placing ban on public kissing and hugging by opposite sex, any skimpy dress, making of tinted hair, tattoos and others. It also asked the students to desist from wearing any dress or items that cover their faces and also banned opposite sex students from sitting on each other’s lap. The school management said sexually provocative dresses would no longer be allowed in the school. These were part of the…

Lagos ranks 5th best African city to live, work in – Report Lagos has emerged as the fifth best African city with high desirability by people to live, work, and invest, according to a report by Brand Finance City Index 2023. The survey puts Lagos at 56.7per cent behind Cape Town (South Africa), Cairo (Egypt), Johannesburg (South Africa), and Casablanca (Morocco) as the first four best African cities with 62.9, 60.7, 59.7, and 59.3 per cents respectively. Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, also makes the chart by coming behind Nigeria, as the sixth African city with 55.1 per cent. Cape…