Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Love Inspired me to Start my Foundation – Chinagorom Clare Ezeakacha Chinagorom Clare Ezeakacha, a compassionate Nigerian social entrepreneur, has dedicated her life to improving the lives of the less privileged through the Clare Cares Foundation. Inspired by love and a desire to bring happiness to others, Clare has embarked on a journey filled with both challenges and rewards, with a focus on making a positive impact on society. Asked what inspired her to start the Clare Cares Foundation, she said:”It’s been an interesting and life changing process for me. There’s also been a mix of tears and laughter.…

Guinness World Record Finally Certifies Hilda Baci For Longest Cooking Marathan Record The Guinness World Record has certified Hilda Baci as the holder of the record for the longest cooking marathon. “After reviewing all the footage, we’re delighted to announce that Hilda Baci is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual),” GWR tweeted on Tuesday. Trixxng.com

Akpabio emerges Senate President, defeats Yari Senator Godswill Akpabio has emerged the 10th President of the Senate after defeating Senator Abdulaziz Yari. The lawmakers-elect had earlier commenced voting on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, in the build-up to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. Senator Ali Ndume nominated Senator Godswill Akpabi, after reading the biography of the former Akwa Ibom governor. Akpabio’s nomination was seconded by Senator Olamilekan Solomon Yayi from Ogun state. Similarly, Senator Ishaku Abbo nominated Senator Abdul Aziz Yari as Senate President. Prestigenewsonline.com

How UK, US governments dealt with Nigeria over June 12 annulment The sanctions were designed to tighten the noose on Nigeria in all fronts. The annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election by General Ibrahim Babangida is an anti-climax of the political aspiration Nigerians will remember for a longer time. The June 12 episode underscored Nigeria’s collective struggle for democracy. It was a political dream that unified the country with a population of approximately 90 million at the time. With his message of hope, the adjudged winner of June 12 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola…

Tinubu: My Administration Will be Faithful to Truth, Equity, Justice *Repledges commitment to diligently fulfill electoral pact with Nigerians Preaident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has repledged his commitment to fulfilling every component of his electoral pact with Nigerians. Addressing the nation on Democracy Day to mark the 30th anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, Tinubu said his administration would be faithful to truth, equity and justice. The president said: “On my part and that of my administration, I pledge anew our commitment to diligently fulfilling every component of our electoral pact with the people –…

AbdulRazaq Marks Democracy Day with Kwara’s Special Needs Children Kwara State Governor and Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday visited the school for special needs in Ilorin, the capital city, to spend the Democracy Day with the children, a not-so-surprising carryover of his deep affiliation with the underserved communities since his assumption of office in 2019. Accompanied by school officials, the governor inspected some facilities in the school, including classrooms recently fixed by the administration and those freshly affected by rainstorms. He later interacted with the school head, Abdulganiyu Olododo, on pending issues in the…

AIICO Report N7.55bn Profit, Pays 3kobo Dividend to Shareholders AIICO Insurance plc has announced Profit After Tax of N7.55 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022 as against N4.92 billion profit in the same period in 2021. The company announced this at its 53rd Annual General Meeting held in Lagos. AIICO’s shareholders at the meeting applauded the growth trajectory achieved by the firm during the period commending the board and management of the firm for the positive financial performance and sustained dividend payout during the year. Chairman of AIICO Insurance Plc, Mr. Kundan Sainani informed the…

Stop eating ‘pomo’, FG raises alarm over outbreak of Anthrax disease The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) on Monday raised an alarm over the outbreak of a disease known as Anthrax which is in the West African sub-region and urged Nigerians to stop eating ‘pomo’ for now. The FG through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) alerted Nigerians that Anthrax is in some neighbouring countries within West Africa, specifically, Northern Ghana bordering Burkina Faso and Togo. The FMARD Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe in an official statement explained that Anthrax which has…

Your Calendar is Different! Last week Wednesday, the 7th day of June was my birthday. For some years now, I often put up articles to either herald my birthday or to announce it on the D-day. But this year was different. As we entered June and the thought of my birthday came to mind, I started to reflect on the goals I had set for myself before I hit forty. I looked at the boxes I have ticked and the others yet to be accomplished. Here is forty, saying hi from two blocks away. I started to doubt the…

Billionaire Businesswoman, Titilope Ejimagwa’s New Found Love Billionaire businesswoman, Titilope Olubisi Ejimagwa, is simplicity personified, choosing to stay away from excess publicity. The Lagos State-born businesswoman is the first black five-star Director and Global Icon of Longrich Bioscience. She is called the ‘Mother of Network Marketing in Africa’ for the fact that she is one of the most successful marketers to emerge from the continent. Despite her immense wealth and influence, she has humility and simplicity written all over her. The serial entrepreneur also has her hands in other sectors of the economy beyond the continent of…