Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

I was scared shooting award-winning movie – Diane Russet Big Brother reality TV star, Precious Yashim, aka Diane Russet, tells Naomi Chima, how she defied her fears and pursued her dreams till she became an Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards recipient. How did being a BB9ja housemate influence your career in the entertainment industry? Being on the Big Brother reality TV show was a way for me to find myself and put things in perspective. There are people who know their talents and gifts at an early age and then there are some people that take their time and find…

Edo 2024: ‘Riceman’ Imansuangbon, Dumps PDP Former Governorship Aspirant and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Barrister Ken Imansuangbon, Wednesday resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The frontline Edo politician became a household name in Edo state and beyond for his free annual rice sharing and other philantropic gesture. In a statement he personally endorsed and copied his Esan South East ward 2 chairman, the Local Government and State chairman of party, Tony Aziegbemi, he was however silent on his reasons to quit the PDP. The colorful politician however thanked the entire…

FIFA honours Osimhen After being conferred with the National Award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by former President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has received yet another honour from the world football body, FIFA, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen has been an example for many young footballers since his emergence onto the international scene in 2015 when his record 10 goals fired the Golden Eaglets to a fifth U-17 World Cup title in Chile. The 24-year-old finished as the tournament’s top scorer, winning the Golden Boot award along with the…

*SENATOR-ELECT NED NWOKO COMMENDS FORMER GOVERNOR OKOWA’S HOMECOMING AS TRIUMPH OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP* Delta North senator-elect, Prince Ned Nwoko has taken out time to celebrate the immediate past Governor of Delta state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on the occasion of his homecoming. Okowa was warmly received home after his tenure as Governor, by his Ika people at Owa model secondary school, Agbor, on Saturday, June 3. Nwoko, though not physically present for the event, sent his heartfelt wishes, eulogizing the past Governor as a visionary leader and unifier. Noting that his visionary policies and initiatives have left an indelible…

Tizeti CEO Awards Scholarship to Engineering Students at University of Benin The Chief Executive Officer of Tizeti, a leading internet service provider in West Africa, Kendall Ananyi, has awarded a scholarship to the graduating class of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Benin. This grant is the continuation of a program started in 2021 that demonstrates the company’s commitment to upskilling and providing professional opportunities to many Nigerian youths. Ananyi, stated that the company’s decision to award the grant was motivated by its desire to support the growth and development of Nigerian youths interested in pursuing a career…

Tizeti CEO Awards Scholarship to Engineering Students at University of Benin The Chief Executive Officer of Tizeti, a leading internet service provider in West Africa, Kendall Ananyi, has awarded a scholarship to the graduating class of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Benin. This grant is the continuation of a program started in 2021 that demonstrates the company’s commitment to upskilling and providing professional opportunities to many Nigerian youths. Ananyi, stated that the company’s decision to award the grant was motivated by its desire to support the growth and development of Nigerian youths interested in pursuing a…

“President Tinubu’s asseveration on the subsidy indaba was supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Hon Obahiagbon reacts A Nigerian politician and legal practitioner, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon has applauded President Tinubu for standing firm over the removal of the subsidy by the Buhari administration. Recall that on May 29, President Tinubu announced that the Buhari administration did not make provisions for petrol subsidy for the month of June till December 2023 and that the subsidy regime is gone for good. His announcement has caused crisis across Nigeria as petroleum pump price has gone up and some parts of the country have witnessed fuel scarcity. In…

Japanese Pay $55 Per Hour To Learn Smiling Some Japanese students are now taking classes from professional instructors to learn how to smile after getting accustomed to wearing masks. Over three years since the pandemic started, the demand for smile coaching services in the country has surged as more people try to get used to exposing their faces in public after the government relaxed its mask requirements in March. “I hadn’t used my facial muscles much during COVID so it’s good exercise,” Himawari Yoshida, a 20-year-old art student, told Reuters. Such gap is where smile instructors like Keiko Kawano come…

Creatives Connect at Creativity Again-Networking Game Creatives Connect is a networking event for Creatives in Benin City, hosted by Miss Gold Enoghayin. The first edition which held on Saturday the 3rd of June 2023 was a massive success as like minds networked in a facilitated fun environment. The attendees were reawakened as Mr. Edobor Osasere, a thought leader in the creative space shared key knowledge on knowing your path, maximizing your potential and standing out as a creative in any industry. The networking game was through the roof when participants got introduced to other creatives from different industries (photography, music,…

“I Am Greatly Honoured”: Adesina Gets Fresh UN Appointment Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the AfDB President, has been appointed by the United Nations as one of the leaders of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group, along with 21 others This appointment which was announced on Thursday, June 1, aims to combat malnutrition in all its forms globally The SUN Movement, initiated in 2010, strives to improve global nutrition and eradicate malnutrition by 2030 The United Nations has appointed Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), and 21 other leaders to spearhead the fight against malnutrition in…