Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Dele Oye: Nigeria Can Become World’s Leading Outsourcing Destination The National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Dele Kelvin Oye, has said Nigeria has the potential to become a leading outsourcing destination, taking advantage of its large pool of highly educated and talented workforce. The NACCIMA boss, however, noted that the nation must first take deliberate steps to confront various challenges that have hindered its progress in the past, including security and political instability, poor infrastructure, and limited access to finance, among others. Oye stated this while speaking at the Nigerian Export…

UBA improves staff welfare in response to rising cost of living Following the rising cost of living, the Board of Directors of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the implementation of a cost of living adjustment for its staff with immediate effective. The bank said that over the past few months, it has been closely monitoring the effect of the rising cost of living on its employees and recognises the importance of addressing these challenges proactively. “It is interesting to note that even when the bank had previously implemented cost of living adjustment for staff on October 1,…

Adeleke approves payment of half salary arrear Osun State GovernorAdemola Adeleke has approved the payment of another batch of half salary arrears and the July salary. A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, noted that the payment makes it the third tranche in line with the template issued early this year to pay the arrears every quarter. He explained that the administration has paid that of the first and second quarters while workers will receive the third quarter payment alongside their July salary. “This administration inherited about N26 billion naira in half-salary debt and about N50 billion…

Solomon Okoduwa: Champion of Youth, Vanquisher of Illegal Migration, and Hero of Hope! By Adeniyi Ifetayo Hark, dear readers, to the grand tale of a noble crusader, Solomon Okoduwa, whose wisdom and stature belie the formidable challenges he hath taken upon himself to conquer. With a heart of gold and a vision like no other, he hath embarked on a valiant mission to thwart the treacherous path of illegal migration. ’Twas in the year of our Lord, 2011, when the winds of change swept across foreign lands, and a horde of weary returnees graced our shores. The clarion call for…

Adeleke approves payment of half salary arrear Osun State GovernorAdemola Adeleke has approved the payment of another batch of half salary arrears and the July salary. A statement by the spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, noted that the payment makes it the third tranche in line with the template issued early this year to pay the arrears every quarter. He explained that the administration has paid that of the first and second quarters while workers will receive the third quarter payment alongside their July salary. “This administration inherited about N26 billion naira in half-salary debt and about N50 billion…

Retired Colonel who sold property to support Obi says LP abandoned her The retired Colonel reportedly sustained a gunshot wound during the 2023 general election. Col. Chinyere Obi (retd.) [Guardian] Retired Army officer, Colonel Chinyere Obi, has claimed that the Labour Party abandoned her after an election-related incident in which she reportedly sustained a gunshot wound. The retired soldier gained virality before the election after reportedly selling off her property and pumping the money into supporting the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The ex-military officer became a member of the Labour Party and vigorously campaigned for the former Anambra…

‘Asiwaju’ Movie Producer, Segun Emmanuel Celebrates Birthday Today, 29th July 2023, marks a momentous day for the Yoruba movie industry as one of its wave-making actors and producers, Segun Emmanuel, celebrates his birthday in style. Known for producing blockbuster movies like “Segun Akanda,” “Asiwaju,” and “White Money,” Segun Emmanuel has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the hearts of movie enthusiasts. To commemorate this special occasion, the talented actor took to social media to share some truly adorable photos, leaving his fans and followers awestruck. The pictures captured the essence of Segun’s charisma and talent, showcasing a perfect blend of…

Yoruba epic films are suddenly everywhere again, I love it After a long time in the wilderness, it’s raining Yoruba epic films once again. From left to right and top to bottom: ‘King of Thieves,’ ‘Aníkúlápó,’ ‘Òrìṣà,’ and ‘Jagun Jagun’ are defining a new age of exciting Yoruba epic films From left to right and top to bottom: ‘King of Thieves,’ ‘Aníkúlápó,’ ‘Òrìṣà,’ and ‘Jagun Jagun’ are defining a new age of exciting Yoruba epic films Something about watching a fire-breathing god onscreen feels like nothing else on TV could be better — that’s what watching Ṣàngó felt for me…

2023 Women’s World Cup: Ireland Vs Nigeria : FIFA appoints Mexican referee Katia Garcia to officiate match World football governing body, FIFA has appointed a Mexican referee, Katia Garcia as the official for the final Group B match between Super Falcons of Nigeria and Republic of Ireland at the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand The match will be played at the Brisbane Stadium in Australia on Monday by 11 am Nigeria time. Katia Garcia was in charge of New Zealand vs Philippines match in which the co-host “shockingly” lost by alone goal on July 25. The…

How Olu Jacobs dragged me into becoming an actor –Uche Elendu, Nollywood star and Killer-Curves CEO …Says her father discovered she’s acting on billboard after 5 movies Uche Elendu is a Nigeria Nollywood actor, singer, entrepreneur and the CEO of Killer-Curves beauty store. Her journey into her profession was not planned as she stumbled on the scene; but had to hit the ground running immediately which also favoured her. In a short time, she became the most consistent face in the industry and has remained so for many years. What attracted you into the entertainment industry? Well, growing up, I…