Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

ValueJet’s CRJ aircraft slips off Port-Harcourt Airport taxi-way A ValueJet aircraft on Tuesday slipped on a taxi turn after landing safely and cleared off the runway at Port Harcourt airport. There was no damage to the aircraft. The incident happened at 3.30 pm. The CRJ 900 Bombardier aircraft with registration 5N-BXR landed safely with passengers wondering what could have happened because the airplane landed safely without difficulty. The minor incident happened at about 3.30 pm at the Port-Harcourt International Airport according to the Managing Director of ValueJet, Capt. Dapo Majekodunmi. Majekodunni while speaking to Aviation Metric said the aircraft encountered…

From Lagos to London: Africa’s economic powerhouse makes historic debut at Lord Mayor’s Show Nigeria’s Lagos state marked a historic moment by making Africa’s inaugural appearance at the renowned Lord Mayor’s Show in London – an annual procession, steeped in 800 years of tradition, that celebrates the history and commerce of the city. The debut signals the state government’s ambitions to become a global financial hub and to attract foreign investment, particularly crucial as federal authorities grapple with revitalizing Nigeria’s economy, which faces challenges such as mounting debts, unprecedented inflation rates, and a sharp decline in the local currency. Organizers…

Miss Africa Queen, Precious Okoye pledges commitment to regional industrialisation, agric. development Precious Okoye, the current Miss Africa Queen, on Monday pledged to use her platform to advocate for the development of agricultural industrialisation and economic development in the African region. Okoye said this at a World Press Briefing and her unveiling as the sixth Miss Africa Queen, organised by the Miss Africa Organisation in Abuja. She said the need for awareness and implementation of agro-industrialisation across Africa cannot be over-emphasised at a time when the economy had been fluctuating. According to her, establishing public-private joint initiatives for growth and…

SENATOR NED NWOKO EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS TO GOVERNOR DIRI FOR RESOUNDING RE-ELECTION VICTORY IN BAYELSA The senator representing Delta North senatorial district, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Governor Diri Douye on his re-election as governor of Bayelsa State. In a congratulatory message released by his media office, the Senator commended the governor’s leadership and expressed pride in the victory, highlighting the trust and confidence the people of Bayelsa have placed in Governor Douye. Senator Ned Nwoko conveyed his best wishes to the Governor, anticipating a second term marked by even greater accomplishments, development, and unity for…

Osimhen reflects on rejecting €200m Saudi Arabia offer Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen who ply his trade with Serie A champions Napoli has hinted that it was tough rejecting a big money offer from Saudi Arabia in the summer. Saudi Arabia Pro League side Al-Hilal reportedly launched a lucrative €200m offer to Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis to sign the Nigerian goal poacher in the summer, but the Serie A champions rejected the offer. The 24-year-old Napoli prolific striker was in impressive form for the Parthenopeans last season where he helped the team clinch the Serie A title for the first…

Nigeria, South Africa to lead strong entertainment, media revenue growth– PwC The recently released PwC Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2023-2027 report has predicted that Nigeria will experience the most substantial growth in Entertainment and Media (E&M) revenue, with revenue expected to more than double from 2022 to 2027. Additionally, South Africa’s E&M market growth is expected to outpace the global average, despite stabilizing in 2022. The report highlights the challenges faced by the E&M industry in 2022, including the impact of the global economy struggling to return to normalcy. Factors such as falling stock markets, rising interest rates, and…

Nigeria, South Africa to lead strong entertainment, media revenue growth– PwC The recently released PwC Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2023-2027 report has predicted that Nigeria will experience the most substantial growth in Entertainment and Media (E&M) revenue, with revenue expected to more than double from 2022 to 2027. Additionally, South Africa’s E&M market growth is expected to outpace the global average, despite stabilizing in 2022. The report highlights the challenges faced by the E&M industry in 2022, including the impact of the global economy struggling to return to normalcy. Factors such as falling stock markets, rising interest rates, and…

Why I rejected marriage proposals from 3 actresses at AFRIFF – Bovi Why I rejected marriage proposals from three actresses at AFRIFF-Bovi Renowned Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi has shared the reasons behind his decision to decline marriage proposals from three prominent actresses. Despite being already married with children, Bovi disclosed that these women approached him during the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and expressed their interest in marrying him for a year. However, Bovi had to reject the proposals as they came with additional responsibilities. In a social media post, he wrote, “Last night @afriff 3 actresses offered me…

INEC declares Diri winner of Bayelsa Governorship election Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa State The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State. INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof Faruq Kuta, who is the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Of Technology, Minna, Niger State, said Diri, having polled the majority of votes and satisfied the requirement of the law, is now declared elected. Diri polled 175,196 votes to defeat Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored with 110,108 votes to come second…

2023 AEUSA:Portable grabs ‘Best New Artiste’ award Portable Omolalomi Controversial Nigerian musician, Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has clinched the Best New Artiste title at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA). This marks Portable‘s inaugural international music accolade, triumphing over competitors such as Blaq Bones, Odumodublvk, and Seyi Vibez, among others. The announcement was made on Monday by the esteemed chart recorder, ChartsAfrica, in an official post on its X platform. “Congratulations #Portable on winning the Best New Artist Award at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEUSA),” the post declared. Overflowing with joy, Portable shared the news…