Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Wike vows to deliver millennium tower project in 2025 FCT Minister Nyesom Wike The FCT Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, says that the ministry will deliver the abandoned Millennium Tower project in the next two years. Wike stated this after a closed-door meeting with contractors handling different projects in the FCT. The project is being handled by Salini Construction Nigeria Limited, but was abandoned due to a lack of funds. He said that the tower was a very important project that would change the landscape of Abuja. “It is a very ambitious project, but again, if we are talking of Abuja…

Shakira to receive VVA at 2023 MTV Video Music Award Shakira Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards to be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on 12 September. Previous recipients include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Missy Elliott. She will also perform on the VMA stage for the first time in 17 years, reports AP. The Colombian singer has won four VMAs across her career, starting with her win in the International Viewer’s Choice (Latin America North) back in 2000. This year, she is…

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni with his wife Janet Muhoozi during their 50th wedding anniversary on August 26, 2023.Image: STATE HOUSE UGANDA The photos from President Museveni and the First Lady’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady, Janet Museveni, marked their 50th wedding anniversary last week at their country home in Ntungamo. The elegant event was graced by many dignitaries, close friends, and family members to mark the significant milestone in the lives of our current first family. In honour of their 50th wedding anniversary, President Museveni and his wife renewed their vows, with their son,…

Nigerian women have the highest beauty standards across Africa, according to survey Nigerian women have the highest beauty standards across Africa, according to survey • 59% of Nigerian women have a daily skincare routine because they believe it is important to look good in public. • Ugandans and Ghanaians jointly secured the second position. • Senegalese women appeared least likely to prioritise looking good in public. In 2022, a survey was carried out in several African countries to gauge women’s perspectives on beauty. The survey conducted by Sagaci Research revealed that Nigerian women place the highest emphasis on beauty…

FCMB, Tulsi Chanrai Foundation restore sight of over 2,000 in Kebbi First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Tulsi Chanrai Foundation (TCF) have restored the sight of over 2,000 visually impaired people in Kebbi State, Nigeria. The beneficiaries received free eye testing, optical services, surgeries, glasses, and other preventive/corrective treatments for various eye defects. The initiative is part of FCMB’s Priceless Gift of Sight programme, which has been running for 14 years in partnership with TCF. The programme aims to prevent avoidable blindness and restore the sight of disadvantaged and lower-income Nigerians. Cross section of beneficiaries of the Priceless Gift…

Phatiah dazzles at Emperor Awards 2023 It was all glitz and glamour at this year’s Emperor Awards held recently at Watercress Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. It was indeed an unforgettable evening as top acts like Sule Alao Malaika and rising star, Fatiah Kanyinsola Ojediran aka Phatiah, thrilled guests and celebrities to exhilarating performances. With Pencil Gee and MC Relax as comperes, attendees got more than they bargained for when guest artiste and Soji crooner, Rasqie mounted the stage to entertain them. Phatiah also stunned the guests with her rendition of some of her favourite songs, while also carting home a…

Roberto Mancini Named New Saudi Arabia Coach Ex-Italy coach, Roberto Mancini has said that he is keen to make history after being appointed as new Saudi Arabia national team coach. Mancini signed a four-year contract worth around €30m-a-season on Sunday.  This is coming less than a few weeks after he resigned as the manager of Italy national team. Reacting to his new appointment, Mancini said in a video posted on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter: “I made history in Europe, now is time to make history with Saudi.” The Italian added on his Twitter account: “I thank…

AGN NEWS RELEASE DATE CHANGE FOR AGN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL! The Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the AGN International Festival, Alex Okoroji regrets to announce the date change of the event which was scheduled to hold from 9th-11th November in Miami, USA. The date change is as a result of the Guild’s strategic partnership with the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF, slated for November 5th-11th, 2023, which coincides with the AGN Festival in MIAMI. AFRIFF is a major Nollywood event which our Guild and members participate actively in the activities. In view of this, the Committee has shifted the AGN…

Warri agog as monarch marks second anniversary on throne Two years into his coronation, the Olu of Warri Kingdom, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has become an object of admiration to his subjects, particularly on achievements and developmental strides. At home and in the diaspora, he has been seen to be marshalling solutions to the nagging issues dogging Iwere land, as the oil-rich domain of Warri is also traditionally known. OLUSEGUN OLANREWAJU writes on the experiences of a revered monarch, one of the youngest in his cadre in the country, who is changing the fortunes of his people, as the…

Soludo’s daughter Adaora is engaged Adaora Ifeatu Soludo, the daughter of Anambra governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has agreed to marry her fiance, Arinze Ibekwe. She shared the good news on her Instagram page on Saturday, along with pictures from the proposal. Rocking an emerald ring, she captioned the photos with ‘Allow me to introduce you to the love of my life ♥️’. The two lovebirds are currently in Marrakech, Morocco. Adaora holds a Master’s degree in Management from Imperial College Business School, London, United Kingdom, and a Diploma in Fashion Communications from Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design, also…