Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Broda Shaggi, Oga Sabinus clash in ‘A bag of Trouble’ as film premieres Friday Theatre goers are in for a season of comic relief as ‘A bag of Trouble’ , Nigerian psycho-comedy hits the cinemas this Friday. Starring Broda Shaggi, and Oga Sabinus in a mesmerizing performance, “A Bag of Trouble” is produced by Collis T.Miller and Michael Chimex Onwunali for Spinning Films and Tehilla Films. The film delves into the complexities of human behaviour and mindset through a blend of drama, comedy, and psychology. It’s beautifully blurs the boundary between humour and psychological depth. With the ensemble cast that…

Okafor Chinedu earns Humanitarian Award Amidst Records Successes of his Business While people know the different business facets of Okafor Chinedu Emmanuel, the chairman of the VGH group, who is fondly called VGH Boss, the philanthropic dimension of his persona often surprises those who don’t know about it. The Anambra State-born entrepreneur, who married in 2022, has a Humanitarian Foundation that caters for widows and indigent people who cannot afford a basic livelihood. Given his altruistic nature, it did not come as a surprise when he was named among the recipients of the humanitarian awards held recently in Anambra State…

The Best of Edo Award Begins, Modalities and Processes The veritable and quintessentially reputable award platform, The Best of Ẹdo Awards has released its nomination list of illustrious Nigerians of Ẹdo extraction, who will be honoured in this year’s event with prestigious awards. The critically acclaimed Award platform has nominated prominent personalities from all walks of life to this year’s award event. The Best of Edo Award, 2023 Planning Committee and its partners are pleased to inform the general public that the 6th edition of the Best of Edo Award has kicked off with modalities and processes leading to the…

Palliatives: Akwa-Ibom receives N2bn, 3000 bags of rice President Tinubu with Governor Eno at the State House, Abuja The Akwa Ibom Government has confirmed receipt of N2 billion and 3,000 bags of rice palliatives promised by the Federal Government. Governor Umo Eno announced this in Uyo on Tuesday, when he received the Palliatives Committee Report set up by the state government. These palliatives are part of the federal government’s assistance to citizens through various state governments to help cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. Eno said that as part of the palliatives, the state government would ensure that a…

Emergency Communication Centres Creating Job Opportunities, Says NCC The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that beyond providing essential emergency response services to the Nigerian public, the Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) being implemented by NCC, now provide employment placements for many Nigerian youths and professionals, as well as offering informal business activities to the citizens across the country. NCC in a statement signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Muoka, said the centres, which are now fully operational in a total of 27 state capitals across the country, are reachable on Toll-Free Number 112, and are operating in similar…

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa wins second term Zimbabwean President, Mnangagwa, points the way to Africa’s economic development.  Emmerson Mnangagwa, the president of Zimbabwe, has been elected for a second and last term in office, an outcome that has been criticised by the opposition and questioned by observers. Analysts said the election was heavily skewed in favour of the ZANU-PF party, which has ruled the nation since independence and the end of white minority rule in 1980. Mnangagwa, who succeeded longtime leader Robert Mugabe after a 2017 army coup, was widely expected to win re-election. According to official results released by the…

ANG Consulting targets Nigerian startups, SMEs for international expansion AN Global Consulting has pledged to promote startups, small and medium-scale enterprises in Nigeria by offering effective business solutions, strategies and partnership that will facilitate the expansion of these businesses into international markets. The Chief Executive Officer and founder of AN Global Consulting, Avinash Nichkawde, at a media parley in Lagos on Saturday to flag-off its operations in Nigeria revealed the company’s ambitious plans to providing integrated out-of-the-box customized solution for business to improve scalability and growth. While admitting that small businesses in Nigeria were faced with a barrage of challenges…

Anglican Bishop Urges Clergymen To Offer Aid To Nigerians In ‘Severe Pain’ The Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, the Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa, has called on clergymen to offer their shoulders for Nigerians in severe pain to lean on and cry upon. He said the current economic environment has thrown many Nigerians into severe pain despite the promise that it will be for a short time. Akinfenwa stated this in his sermon at a service during which the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, consecrated four new bishops for the church at the Archbishop Vining…

Davido’s Portrait by Dedicated Fan Takes Internet by Storm “Check out this captivating portrait of Davido, skillfully crafted by a devoted fan! 🔥🎨 It’s sparking conversations all across Nigeria. 🇳🇬 🗣️ Artistry at its finest! 🎶💫 #DavidoPortrait #FanArt #NigerianTalent” Ireporteronline.com

Serie A: Napoli Star Osimhen Receives Top Scorer Award Victor Osimhen has received the Paolo Rossi award for finishing top scorer in Serie A last season. The award is named after Italy international Rossi. Rossi was the highest goal scorer at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, won by Italy. Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 league appearances to help Napoli win the Scudetto for the first time in over three decades last season. The 24-year-old was the first African player to achieve the feat. The striker is also currently highest scoring African in the Italian top flight after eclipsing the…