Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria up against co-host Australia Thursday Following a goalless draw against Canada, Nigerians have urged the Super Falcons to go all out against co-host nation Australia in their second Group B match at the Lang Park Stadium on Thursday 27 July (11am Nigeria time). Australia currently top the group with three points with Nigeria and Canada on one point apiece. Bookmakers rate Australia high on 70 percent win probability against Nigeria’s 10 percent, and a 20 percent chance of playing out a draw. Australia has a better head-to-head record over Nigeria having won the Super Falcons…

Nollywood actress, Chioma Okafor, has vowed never to marry within the showbiz industry. Opening up to KOKO TV NG recently, the Anambra State-born Business Administration graduate said: “I can’t marry an actor. But I can marry a politician. Who knows? I could become one too. But I can’t be a second wife to anyone. I can’t do that. It’s not in my dictionary. My love is not for sharing.” The Domitila star actress further hinted that her parents initially didn’t give their consent when she ventured into movies. “They were not excited at first. When I filled Theatre Arts in…

Nigeria Marks World Breastfeeding Week Nigeria will join the rest of the world to observe this year’s World Breastfeeding Week from the 1st to 7th of August, 2023. The World Breastfeeding Week is a yearly global campaign that aims to increase awareness on the health and wellbeing outcomes of breastfeeding on infants, young children, mothers, families and the society at large. A statement by the National Food and Nutrition Median Team, NFNMT reveals that in Nigeria, only 29% of the infants under age 6 months were found to be exclusively breastfed, while only 42% were put to breast within the…

Made Kuti: Why I Exited My Father’s Band To Start Mine Made, son of veteran singer Femi Kuti says he left his father’s band to focus on his music. In a recent interview, the music star and grandson of Fela said he started performing with his dad when he was 6. Made said he decided to leave his father’s music group so he could write and perform his songs. The young Kuti said his family name does not frighten him but instead teaches him maturity and responsibility. I’ve been touring with my dad since I was about six years…

Women’s World Cup: Nigeria up against co-host Australia Thursday Following a goalless draw against Canada, Nigerians have urged the Super Falcons to go all out against co-host nation Australia in their second Group B match at the Lang Park Stadium on Thursday 27 July (11am Nigeria time). Australia currently top the group with three points with Nigeria and Canada on one point apiece. Bookmakers rate Australia high on 70 percent win probability against Nigeria’s 10 percent, and a 20 percent chance of playing out a draw. Australia has a better head-to-head record over Nigeria having won the Super Falcons 2-0…

Davido to gift $10k to hotel staff who returned $70k to a customer in Lagos Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has promised to gift $10, 000 to a staff of Eko Hotel and Suites, Kekwaaru Ngozi Mary, who returned $70,000 to a customer in Lagos. The customer had misplaced the foreign currency while in the hotel and Ms Ngozi found it and returned the money. She has been celebrated widely for being honest. Reacting to the story via his Twitter handle this evening, Davido asked people to help him find the woman so that he will gift her the…

Davido to gift $10k to hotel staff who returned $70k to a customer in Lagos Nigerian Singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has promised to gift $10, 000 to a staff of Eko Hotel and Suites, Kekwaaru Ngozi Mary, who returned $70,000 to a customer in Lagos. The customer had misplaced the foreign currency while in the hotel and Ms Ngozi found it and returned the money. She has been celebrated widely for being honest. Reacting to the story via his Twitter handle this evening, Davido asked people to help him find the woman so that he will gift her the…

Senator Gbenga Daniel: Definition of Selfless Representation That many Nigerians have lost hope in the nation’s legislation is simply because many of the lawmakers have failed in their representations. However, it has never been in doubt that trust can be restored when the people enjoy the much-needed dividends of good and pure representation. Leaders who know their onions and are ready to work for the benefit of their people leave their names in the memory of the people for life. One leader who has displayed the courage to pull the bull by the horn and do the needful in order…

Edo 2024: Imasuagbon Consistency Speaks Volumes Imasuangbon has remained consistent in his quest to govern Edo State for several years now and have never faltered in this regard even with the betrayals that tend to greet his ambition. In other times, the man popularly referred to as the “Riceman” displayed maturity and loyalty by succumbing to pressure from his party to step-down for reasons that are always advanced by the party. The philanthropist had made his intention known all this time that his coming out was not to make up the number, nor negotiate for political opportunities. In the 2020…

Lagos govt assures residents of potable water supply Tijani said this would help to accelerate the provision and delivery of water supply in the state while improving revenue regeneration of the corporation. Lagos Water Corporation decries mass looting of pipes The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) on Saturday assured residents of its commitment toward provision of potable water supply to every home in the state. The LWC Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, said this in a statement, through the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. Helen Taiwo. Tijani gave the assurance to the residents at the just concluded Lagos Urban Water and Sanitation…