Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Aruna jumps to 16th in latest ITTF Ranking After successfully defending his Men’s singles title at the 2023 ITTF African Championships, Quadri Aruna has returned to 16th in the Week 38 of the ITTF World Ranking. Aruna, who dropped to 18 in the last two weeks retained his title at the weekend produced a near-perfect display in Tunis, dropping just one game on his way to victory in the quarterfinals as Egypt’s Youssef Abdel-Aziz managed to grab a consolation game in a 4-1 outcome. Brushing aside compatriot Olajide Omotayo in semi-final and Egypt’s Ahmed Saleh in final in straight games,…

I have scriptural backing to my appearance – Jimmy Odukoya The new lead pastor of the Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has said he has a scriptural backing to his appearance. Recall Jimmy’s announcement as the new lead pastor generated mixed reactions from social media users, with some questioning his appearance (with dreads) as a pastor. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin, Odukoya stated that he has scriptural backing for his appearance and the things he does. He said, “God has called me into this new season of my life. This new position is a big responsibility. All…

Esama @89: WMA President, Enabulele Receives Historic 100 Years-Old Bronze Artefact The President of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has described the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as a man of many parts who has positively impacted on the lives of so many people. The WMA President made this commendation when he paid a special visit to the Esama of Benin to felicitate with him on his 89th birthday and to also brief him on the various activities he has so far undertaken in his position as President of the World Medical Association. Thanking the…

Tobi Amusan Gets Glo Plaudits on 3rd Diamond League Win Leading provider of digital and telecommunications services, Globacom, has congratulated its brand ambassador, Tobi Amusan, on her victory in the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Diamond League final in Oregon, United States. Amusan won the race on Sunday night in 12.33 seconds to win the Diamond League for the third time in a row. She captured her maiden Diamond League trophy in 2021 and had successfully defended it in 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. Globacom, which applauded Amusan for the remarkable accomplishment, said in a statement on Tuesday that her triumph,…

Bauchi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Upholds Gov. Bala Mohammed’s Victory The Bauchi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has ruled in favor of Governor Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirming his victory in the March 18th governorship election. The tribunal’s decision came as it dismissed the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. The ruling indicated that there were no compelling reasons to nullify the election, as it was conducted in strict compliance with the law. This pivotal judgment was delivered by a distinguished…

Top Success Habits That Will Change Your Life Sustainable success and achieving your biggest goals take time to happen. They require actively developing and consistently practicing positive habits day in and day out over the long haul. Small shifts in your daily routines can compound over weeks and months to profoundly reshape your life trajectory for the better. Success is predicated mainly on the micro habits you cultivate rather than grand gestures. By implementing just a few of the fundamental success habits outlined in this article, you can become more productive, focused, knowledgeable, financially secure, and overall happier. Creating a…

8 Best Places to live in Lagos On the vibrant coastal shores of Nigeria lies Lagos, a city that stands as the nation’s economic hub. It’s a bustling city with a rich cultural heritage and diverse neighbourhoods, making Lagos home to some of Nigeria’s best places to live. Lagos is a city that is constantly developing and changing. While it may have a higher cost of living than other parts of the country, many people consider it a worthy investment. From crowded metropolitan centres to peaceful open spaces dotted with exquisite mansions, the city has a lot to offer. Here…

Nigeria ‘ll not accept crumbs on investment agenda —Tinubu tells global energy industry Tinubu national broadcast —ExxonMobil pledges 40,000bpd production in short-term ABUJA— President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, played host to a delegation consisting of the global leadership of an Oil & Gas transnational giant, ExxonMobil, on Monday in New York, where he made his position known that Nigeria is no longer settling for crumbs and leftovers on the investment agenda of the world’s most prolific energy conglomerates, saying “Nigeria has never been more ready for business than it is now.” President Tinubu said that, following an illustrious private sector…

Singer Khaid donates N2m to Mohbad’s wife, 100% royalties from tribute song to son Nigerian singer and rapper, Sulaimon Solomon, professionally known as Khaid, has donated the sum of N2m to support Liam Aloba, son of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. Mohbad, who died at the age of 27 last Tuesday, was earlier signed to Marlian Record belonging to Naira Marley but left the label in February 2022. Disclosing this via his X handle on Tuesday, Khaid posted, “It’s with great pain that I pen this, the past few days have been a rollercoaster of emotions for…

Abuja natives praise Wike for swift inauguration of mandate secretaries Natives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have praised the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike for his swift inauguration of the mandate secretaries, saying it shows his readiness to do good works in the nation’s capital. Elder Danjuma Tanko Dara made this commendation during a press conference in Abuja. “We want to commend the minister, Nyesom Wike for swiftly moving into action to inaugurate his cabinet through the appointment and inauguration of the mandate secretaries. This has proven that he is ready to work and ensure that things are…