Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

ECOWAS Commission Launches Unified Identity Number for Regional Integration By Adeniyi Ifetayo As part of efforts for regional inclusion and identification of citizens of members states, the ECOWAS Commission has launched the West Africa Unique Identification for Regional Integration and Inclusion (WURI) programme. The WURI is a multi-phase programme financed by the World Bank and implemented by governments of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Niger and Togo, and the ECOWAS Commission, with the overall Programme Development Objective (PrDO) was signed yesterday in Lagos. The first phase of the recognised proof of unique identity that facilitates their access to services…

I Was Once Offered Recharge Card To Perform- Amaarae Popular Ghanaian-American singer, Amaarae has recounted how a show promoter once offered to pay her in the form of airtime to perform at his event. She recently granted an interview with 3FM 92.7, Accra, Ghana. Taking a trip down memory, the ‘Sad Girlz Luv Money’ crooner recalled how a platform offered her GH₵‎100 recharge card to perform at their event. Amaarae said, “WHEN I FIRST STARTED, PEOPLE WEREN’T EVEN TRYING TO PAY ME AT ALL. I ACTUALLY REMEMBER; I’M NOT GOING TO SHAME THE PLATFORM BUT A PLATFORM THAT OFFERED…

Alistair Soyode shines at Hot Country Music Awards and Commandant By Adeniyi Ifetayo The Hot Country Music Awards is a major award show in country music, and in its eleventh year since inception with the highest recognised awards presented to the biggest and emerging artists in Ireland. This year’s award also recognised one of the biggest iconic personalities, the late Big Tom McBride. Big Tom was a founding member of a band that appeared on RTÉ’s The Showband Show in 1966 with Gentle Mother and the song became a major successful hit, establishing Big Tom and the Mainliners band at…

Second Niger Bridge To Be Open May 15, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Ready April 30 – Fashola The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has disclosed a date for the opening of the Second Niger Bridge. He said the bridge will be fully open to motorists on May 15, 2023. The Minister disclosed this while inspecting and confirming the completion of the Loko-Oweto Bridge and link roads between Benue and Nasarawa states on Wednesday, April 6. According to him, the project was undergoing necessary finishing works such as lane markings and others. He added that the flag-off ceremony will be formally…

Cricket: Etim named best fielder of T20i tourney By Elegbede Abiodun Captain of Nigeria’s senior female cricket team, Blessing Etim, has been named the best fielder of the just-concluded Nigeria Cricket Federation Women’s T20i tournament in Lagos, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria emerged champions of the tourney on Sunday after beating 2022 winners Rwanda by nine runs in a frenetic final at the Tafawa Balewa Cricket Oval on Sunday. While feting outstanding players at the tournament after the final, Etim was named the best fielder following her outstanding displays in preventing the runs against Nigeria throughout the tournament. Etim made…

NUGA: 100 Athletes to Represent Nigeria at World University Games in China By Adeniyi Ifetayo With about 140 days left for the opening events of the World University Games in China, the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) has appointed Red Saphire and Integrated Marketing Communications firm to secure sponsorship and partners for Nigeria’s active participation in the games. Acting Secretary General of NUGA, Chidiebere Ezeani, who spoke in Abuja over the weekend said: “This is indeed a great opportunity for Nigerian students to showcase talents on a global stage and bring glory to the nation”. In this regard, NUGA has…

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye -General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God By Elegbede Abiodun • Born on 2 March, 1942, in Ifewara, near Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. • Adeboye began his education at Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa, Osun State in 1956. He then proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in Nsukka, but because of the Nigeria Civil War, he completed his first degree in the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics in 1967. That same year, he married Foluke Adenike. He obtained a Master’s degree in Hydrodynamics from University…

Common Reasons Why People Die While Sleeping Sleep is a necessity of life; however, people can and do die while sleeping. It is estimated that 6,000 people in the United States die unintentionally while they’re asleep each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are several common reasons why people die while sleeping; some are natural, and some are not. According to healthline, The most common natural cause of death while people are sleeping is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops temporarily during sleep. It is usually caused by an…

Ondo Auto Rally to Light up Ilara Mokin this Easter Nigeria’s leading Motorsport group, ‘Work and Play’, has concluded plans to host the 6th Ondo Auto Race from Saturday, April 8th to Sunday, April 9th at the purpose-built off-road tracks in Smokin-Hills Golf Course, Ilara Mokin in Ondo State. President of the group, Adeoye Ojuoko, said that the event has grown bigger with every edition, adding that this year’s edition has drawn interest from the usual and the unusual places because of the growing popularity and experience that Ondo Auto Rally offers. “Naturally, we know that the usual clusters of…

Organisation Celebrates 100 Most Promising Women SMES By Adeniyi Ifetayo In honor of International Women’s Day, Naija Brand Chick, a leading Nigerian business organisation, has created a list of the top 100 most promising women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) shaping the future of business in Nigeria. The list was curated to celebrate the contributions of women in business and to give them the recognition they deserve. The founder of Naija Brand Chick, Nelly Agbogu, said she was inspired to create the list because she noticed that many small business owners, especially women, are not given the spotlight for their…