Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Makinde elevates Ladoja, 10 other Ibadan high chiefs to Oba The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the promotion of 11 Ibadan High Chiefs to beaded crown Obas. The PUNCH had reported that the governor recently signed the Chieftaincy Amendment Bill into law seeking to grant him autonomy to present beaded crowns and coronets to chiefs in the state, following its passage by the state House of Assembly. The High Chiefs are Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin; Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rasheed Ladoja; Otun Balogun, Tajudeen Ajibola; Osi Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole; Osi Balogun, Lateef Adebimpe; Ashipa Olubadan,…

Pa Fasoranti and Senator Gbenga Daniel National Assembly: Pa Fasoranti names Otunba Gbenga Daniel Yoruba leader Leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere Worldwide, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has named the former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East District, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, as the leader of all Yoruba lawmakers at the National Assembly. Recall that out of the 109 and 360 members at the Senate and House of Representatives respectively, lawmakers representing the six south-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria, which encompasses Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo are duly represented. In a heartfelt…

BUA Foods to maintain rice prices across Nigeria …restates commitment to supporting Local Rice Farmers for Food Security in Nigeria. In a remarkable display of commitment to the Nigerian agricultural sector and the economy, BUA Foods has informed distributors of its rice products that it would maintain prices of its BUA Rice to support efforts at making rice more affordable in Nigeria. According to a statement by the company, this is due to the strong sales potential from the company’s newly upgraded 200,000tonnes per annum rice mill in Kano using locally sourced rice paddy. According to…

Kano lawmaker donates textbooks, school bags to 4,000 school students A Kano State Federal lawmaker on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Abubakar Abubakar, on Wednesday, donated laptop and desktop computers, printers, textbooks, and school bags to 4,274 secondary school students in his immediate constituency. The lawmaker, representing the Bichi Federal Constituency of the state, donated the items to the beneficiaries on Wednesday in Bichi. He said the gesture is to complement the government’s efforts toward the provision of basic educational materials to schools in the state. According to the lawmaker, the gesture would…

“You’re Lucky Because You Get to See Burna Boy and Rema”- Bill Gates Daughter Excited Over Her Father’s Visit to Nigeria American business mogul, Bill Gates, has said his 20-year-old youngest daughter,Phoebe, was excited over his visit to Nigeria, saying “you’re lucky because you get to see Burna Boy and Rema”. He said this on Wednesday while delivering his opening address at an event in Lagos State. Apple’s Bite reports that Gates and Aliko Dangote visited President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The visitation was part of the Gates Foundation’s commitment to working closely with communities and…

Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish sport wrestles with the global outcry sparked by racism aimed at Real’s Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr. “FC Barcelona strongly condemns the racist insults suffered by first-team basketball player James Nnaji before game three of the final,” Barcelona said in a statement. “The club expects a firm response from the…

Barcelona condemn racist abuse of Nigerian basketball player Nnaji Barcelona on Wednesday condemned the racist abuse suffered by Nigerian player James Nnaji during their Spanish basketball championship final victory over bitter rivals Real Madrid. The incident comes as Spanish sport wrestles with the global outcry sparked by racism aimed at Real’s Brazilian football star Vinicius Jr. “FC Barcelona strongly condemns the racist insults suffered by first-team basketball player James Nnaji before game three of the final,” Barcelona said in a statement. “The club expects a firm response from the ACB (Spanish basketball league) against any racial or…

Bakare Urges Couples to Prioritize Pleasing God in Marriage The Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare has urged couples to prioritize bringing pleasure to God through their marriages. The call came during the launch of a Bible-based book titled ‘The Proverbs 31 Couple – A Balanced Approach To Building A Kingdom Marriage,’ authored by Pastor Morin Osunmakinde, widely known as PMO. The book, hailed by the author as a divine inspiration on the sacred institution of marriage, was officially unveiled in multiple locations including Abuja, Lagos, and Leicester, United Kingdom. During the launch, Bakare,…

Amusan Delighted With Changing Fortunes Of Nigeria’s Track And Field History Amusan World 100m hurdles champion, Tobi Amusan says she is delighted by the giant strides Nigerian track and field athletes are taking in repositioning the country globally. Amsuan, while congratulating Nigerian collegiate stars that shone like million stars at the just concluded 2023 NCAA Outdoor championships in Austin Texas, said she was once an NCAA champion in 2017 and understands the athlete’s emotions and nuances in the field of action. “A few years ago, only two or three Nigerian athletes were performing at world class level, but…

How FineDope community is nurturing creativity and empowering talent FineDope, the vibrant music and creative community founded by Favi, a renowned Nigerian Afroswing rapper, singer, and songwriter, has emerged as a driving force in the entertainment industry. This dynamic community, recognized for its dedication to fostering growth and providing essential resources, has become a platform where artists and creatives thrive. Founded in 2018, FineDope quickly gained momentum under the visionary leadership of Favi, who sought to revolutionize the entertainment industry with his passion and love for music. Working in collaboration with OVO, the founder of P.O.T.S Pride of…