Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Obi celebrates Eko Hotel staff who returned misplaced $70,000 to customer Obi said the likes of Ngozi deserved to be celebrated and given national honours and awards. The Labour Party presidential torchbearer in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has showered praises on Kekwaaru Ngozi Mary, a staff member of Eko Hotels and Suits, for returning a misplaced sum of $70,000 to a customer. Mary exhibited uncommon honesty and integrity when she returned the money that was left behind by a guest. Upon discovering a bag containing the substantial sum in one of the hotel’s suites, the staff reported to…

Bringing Light to the Blind in Nigeria: A Spotlight on Dr. Kamal Umar’s Vision Savers Eye Care Limited Blindness is a serious health concern in Africa, particularly in Nigeria, where a significant number of people suffer from various eye-related. The lack of accessibility and affordability of eye care services has been a major barrier to addressing this issue effectively. However, a ray of hope shines through the efforts of Vision Savers Eye Care Limited, a Nigerian eye care company established in 2012, Seunmanuel Faleye writes. Led by the dedicated Dr. Kamal Umar, this non-governmental organization (NGO) is on a mission…

Messi scores late winner on Miami debut Messi scores late winner on Miami debut Lionel Messi has launched a great start to his American journey, scoring a game-winning free-kick on his debut for Inter Miami on Saturday morning, Nigerian time. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner came on in the second half and scored a 90th-minute free-kick in his debut game for Inter Miami, securing a 2-1 win against Cruz Azul. Inter Miami hadn’t won in months until this victory. Messi expressed happiness with the outcome of the match and said he was lucky the ball went in. He dedicated his…

Africa’s top 10 most entrepreneurial nations These are the best African countries to be an entrepreneur These are the best African countries to be an entrepreneur • South Africa, Rwanda, and Morocco top the list as the most entrepreneurial countries in Africa. • Kenya secures the fourth position, surpassing Nigeria in fifth place, showcasing its growing startup ecosystem. • The report highlights the key strengths of each country, including skilled workforces, competitiveness, and business-friendly environments. Entrepreneurship is increasingly gaining momentum across Africa, becoming a powerful catalyst for economic growth and job creation. Aspiring entrepreneurs are emerging with grit and determination,…

Nigerian Firm, Godilogo Wins Best Honey Award in UK Nigerian agric firm, Godilogo Farms Limited, producer and exporter of organic bee honey, has won the best in the Gold category at the 2023 London International Honey Quality Competition. The event is a global competition that promotes high-quality honey products in every aspect of the spectrum of its use and consumption. It features three categories; the Platinum, Gold and Silver. Godilogo, which was founded by Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of State, Power, Goddy Jedy-Agba, OFR, CON, over 25 years ago is also into production of rice, garri, as well as dairy…

Nigerian Student, Noel Alumona, Shortlisted For $100,000 Global Student Prize LAGOS – A Nigerian student studying at Vanderbilt University, United States, Noel Ifeanyi Alumona has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Chegg and Varkey Foundation’s Global Student Award with a prize of $100,000. Alumoma was among the 50 finalists for the award scheduled to be announced later this year and was selected for the global award based on his work on ending gender-based violence in the country through his non-governmental organisation, Boys Champions. He founded the Boys Champions in 2018 to educate male youths on responsible living and respect for…

Anthrax is here: Eat ponmo and die – NCDC insists (Interview) Dr Ifedayo Adetifa is the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. In this interview, Adetifa speaks on the case of anthrax discovered in a farm in Niger State, insisting that people should refrain from eating animal hides, also known as ponmo, bush meat and dead animals “you did not kill”, reports Saturday Vanguard. How do you describe the case in Niger State? Is it an outbreak? We are worried about any case of anthrax; one case as we have at the moment is an outbreak.…

Nigerian gold medallist turns voluntary Lagos road worker A Nigerian gold medallist, Bassey Etim, aka Ironbar, has resorted to using his inbuilt energy to work on roads in the Ajah area of Lagos State. However, it is unclear if this had been what Etim had been doing to fend for himself, but while granting an interview with a TikTok user, @_egungun, our correspondent observed the weightlifter receiving money from a motorist in appreciation for his hard work on the collapsed road. Dressed in all-black attire, Etim, who was seen holding a shovel after using both of his hands to carry…

Avail International Consult Bags Oxford Education Group Award Avail International Consult Limited (AICL) recently received the award for the ‘Best Performing Agent’ in Nigeria from the Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), aimed at recognising and appreciating their exceptional contributions to the organisation. Speaking at a gala night in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer, AICL, Mrs Bola Agunbiade, thanked OIEG for the support and opportunities the university partners had provided. She acknowledged the remarkable role, culture, and values deeply ingrained within OIEG. Agunbiade said, “You will recall that very recently, we received a similar award from NAVITAS and QA Higher Education.…

No Motion as Eagles Retain 39th Spot in July FIFA Ranking With no activity in the last one-month, Nigeria’s Super Eagles retained their 39th position in the July FIFA Men’s world ranking released on Thursday. After a period of free fall, Eagles moved up to 39th last month following the 3-2 away win against Sierra Leone in Liberia. It was a Match-day five win in the on-going AFCON 2023 qualifiers. Eagles similarly retained their sixth spot in the CAF standings behind Morocco (1st), Senegal (2nd), Tunisia (3rd), Algeria (4th) and Egypt (5th). Nigeria’s highest ranking since the introduction of the…