Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Christiane Amanpour reflects on her 40 years at CNN and explains why her ‘be truthful, not neutral’ mantra is more vital than ever CNN — Christiane Amanpour still remembers her humble beginnings at CNN. Forty years ago, before she was hired by what was then a groundbreaking news startup, she was an electronics graphics operator at a local NBC affiliate, responsible for the various elements that appear on-air during broadcasts. When she arrived in Atlanta to discuss a role at CNN with a recruiter, she did so with only $100 in her pocket and a single suitcase. “The then-recruiter took…

 Michael Cardoso is the new CBN Governor President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for a term of five (5) years at the first instance, pending his confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Omonaijablog.com.ng

Revealed! MohBad’s Canadian Visa Came Out Same Day He Died Music producer-cum-singer, Samklef has ‘unravelled’ undisclosed information about the late singer, Mohbad. In a recent post where he promised to engage fans in an Instagram Live session later in the day, Samklef claimed the deceased Canadian Visa came out the same day he died. The entertainer also suggested that the circumstances surrounding Imole’s death must not to be swept under the carpet. He wrote: “Its got deep! Mohbad’s Canada Visa came out this same day he died! Will be going live on my other page! “This matter no fit die…

NDDC to support Young Entrepreneurs in Niger Delta The Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC), has pledged to support young entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta region through targeted skill development initiatives to promote sustainable development.  Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Coalition of South-South Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, COSSCCIMA, at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stressed the importance of building a comprehensive data-base for youth empowerment. Ogbuku stated that the registration of the Niger Delta Chamber of Commerce being championed by the NDDC is not intended to…

Who is CBN Olayemi Michael Cardoso? Olayemi Michael Cardoso, widely known as Yemi Cardoso, is a prominent figure in Nigerian finance and public policy. With a career over three decades, he has made significant contributions to the private and public sectors, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s economic landscape. Educational background Cardoso’s journey to prominence began with his educational pursuits. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in managerial and administrative studies from Aston University in the United Kingdom. His thirst for knowledge didn’t stop there, as he later achieved a Master’s degree in public administration from…

Nigeria’s Temitayo qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics as Mbata misses out Patricia Mbata’s hope of featuring in the women’s boxing event at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games in the colours of Nigeria, suffered a huge setback yesterday at African Qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal, as she lost out in the semi-final. Mbata, who was Nigeria’s favourite to pick one of the Olympics tickets prior to the qualifier based on her performances in Africa, was beaten by Morocco’s Mardi Khadija in the women’s 75kg fight. The Moroccan won the fight by a 4-1 decision. Mbata still has a chance of featuring at…

Gov Buni gives N100m to 1,000 flood victims in Yobe A total of 1,000 victims of flood disasters and other shocks in Yobe state have received the sum of N100m as support to start existence all over again under the new component of cash transfer/grant of the government. Each of the beneficiaries received the sum of N100,000 which is expected to be invested in a business that will become a source of livelihood and self-reliance to them. The disbursement was flagged off by the State Governor, Mai Mala Buni as part of the efforts to improve economic standard of the…

God said you must not marry more wives, Gbile Akanni warns new Soun of Ogbomosho Founder of Peace House, Bro Gbile Akanni has sent a stern warning to the newly installed Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye. According to him, the new monarch must refrain from marrying more wives while advising him not to be materialistic in his new position. Akanni, TRIBUNE ONLINE gathered, gave the warning while preaching at the first public appearance of Oba Olaoye on Thursday, September 14. The event which was monitored online by our reporter garnered large turnout who watched as Bro Akanni stood…

Kwara First Lady Seeks Further Collaboration With KADIFF To Propagate Women, Girls Issues The First Lady of Kwara State, and Chair, Nigeria Governors Wife Forum (NGWF), Professor Olufolake Abdulrazaq has said the forum is looking to collaborate with the Kaduna Film Festival (KADIFF) in the production of short films addressing their key thematic areas of focus including gender equality, and sexual and gender-based violence. Abdulrazaq who spoke at the screening of two award-winning films from KADIFF, Bring Me Flowers (Best Shirt Film), and Lula da Andalu (Best Indigenous Feature Film), at the Mexican Embassy in Abuja, said the aim of…

Winner of the first annual Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize announced Four young photographers from three countries are chosen by a judging panel of leading art world figures as finalists for the first-ever Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize The photographers’ work will be shown globally, with a special display in Nairobi and dedicated exhibitions in New York, London, and Lagos. Doux Free, a Rwandan photographer, is named the overall winner of the prize. Africa Soft Power (ASP), in association with African Women on Board (AWB), launched the Climate Change Photo Essay Prize for young…