Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Uzo Ogbodo answers questions about her successful multifaceted career as a sales agent, mompreneur, and author Countless mothers juggle many roles daily, seamlessly transitioning from caregivers to providers and educators to friends, all in the pursuit of nurturing their families. Balancing these responsibilities requires unparalleled dedication and resilience. Among the many who have navigated these challenging roles with distinction is Uzo Ogbodo. Her journey from being a devoted mother to a trailblazing entrepreneur of Epitome Real Estate exemplifies the boundless potential of mothers who wear multiple hats while crafting a legacy of excellence for their families. In an interview with…

Senator Gbenga Daniel flags off Training for Rice Farmers, Reiterate President Tinubu’s Commitment to Revamp Agriculture in Nigeria Former Governor of Ogun State and current Senator for Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, reiterated the dedication ofPresident Bola Tinubu’s administration to rejuvenate the agricultural sector and champion initiatives aimed at bolstering food self-sufficiency in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of a rice farmers’ training program at the POLA Facility in Sagamu, sponsored by Senator Daniel in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre, the senator emphasized the Tinubu government’s resolve to position Nigeria as a leading global rice producer. The event included…

British Airways, DJ Cuppy Partner to Elevate Inflight Entertainment with Afrobeats British Airways has joined forces with Nigerian-born musician DJ Cuppy to bring the vibrant rhythms of Afrobeats to passengers through an exclusive playlist available onboard. DJ Cuppy, a renowned Londoner whose talents have taken her to over 30 countries, has meticulously curated her favorite tracks for the airline’s inflight entertainment system. In celebration of the expanded flight options between Africa and London, including the launch of a new route from Accra to London Gatwick, DJ Cuppy has crafted a playlist designed to transport travelers to a musical paradise even…

TOP 10 AGRO-INNOVATORS EMERGE FOR AGRICULTURE SUMMIT AFRICA 2023 The 2023 edition of Sterling’s Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) has reached the penultimate stage with revealing of the top ten innovators to pitch for grants at the highly anticipated 5th edition of its annual event. This year’s summit will be an incubator-style investors’ deal room tagged ‘AgroPitch.’. The shortlist comes as an outcome of an extensive screening process which saw the ASA assess thousands of submissions in its call for applications, with the final winners to be announced at the grand event scheduled for 08 November 2023. Speaking on the shortlist,…

Usman Ododo wins Kogi governorship election Usman Ododo The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday night declared Usman Ahmed Ododo, candidate of All Progressives Congress, winner of the hotly contested Kogi state governorship election. According to the result announced by the returning officer, Ododo polled 446, 237 votes to defeat his closest rival Muri Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party, who got 259,052 votes. The election in 59 polling units next Saturday, will be superfluous as the margin of victory exceeds the votes expected to be cast. The supplementary election at the polling units was to be held in Ogori/Magongo…

VP Shettima Commends ACCESS Bank’s N30 Billion Discounted Loans For 700,000 MSMEs The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima has commended Access Bank for offering N30 billion discounted loans to 700,000 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), in support of the Tinubu administration’s agenda for job creation and the growth of the MSME space. Sen. Shettima in a statement issued by his Spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this Friday at a meeting with MSME stakeholders comprising key actors from the public and private sectors, at the Presidential Villa. VP Shettima (m) with ACCESS Bank’s team He added that the Access Bank loan…

RATTAWU HONOUR LASTMA OFFICER WITH AN AWARD OF ‘EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE’ IN LAGOS An operative of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Mr. Atayi Anthony Temitope (Area Golf Command Zone 7 Ejigbo) was honoured with an award of ‘Exceptional Service’ over the weekend by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chapter of the Radio Television Theater and Arts Workers Union in Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr Adebayo Taofiq disclosed that Traffic Officer Atayi Anthony Temitope was honoured with the award during the celebration of ‘RATTAWU WEEK’ held at Media Centre of NAN, National Arts…

Usman Ododo wins Kogi governorship election Usman Ododo The Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday night declared Usman Ahmed Ododo, candidate of All Progressives Congress, winner of the hotly contested Kogi state governorship election. According to the result announced by the returning officer, Ododo polled 446, 237 votes to defeat his closest rival Muri Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party, who got 259,052 votes. The election in 59 polling units next Saturday, will be superfluous as the margin of victory exceeds the votes expected to be cast. The supplementary election at the polling units was to be held in Ogori/Magongo…

Polo: How Kangimi won FirstBank Georgian Cup after 10-year wait FirstBank sponsored Georgian Cup Polo Tournament is better witnessed than imagined. Back slapping, hugging, rapturous laughter in the midst of tumultuous crowd taking selfies with their favourite players better explained the excitement and mood of everyone who witnessed another history made. For the financial institution that has bankrolled the competition over the past 103-years, it was legacy sustained. And for Kangimi, the wild celebrations are justified after what seems to be an endless wait to savour fame, once again from the Georgian Cup. That’s the type of fame that comes…

Nigerian Adire, going, going… • As Chinese Adire Now Staple Of New Owambe Culture Recently, Itoku adire market leadership and dealers in the fabric marched peacefully to the palace of Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, to register their displeasure at the manner inferior adire textile from China had taken over the Nigeria market. The protesters wanted the paramount ruler to save the age-long traditional textile from going into extinction. In his response, Oba Gbadebo told them to go back home and do their research and come back with genuine facts about the location of the Chinese manufacturers who had…