Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Messi topples Ronaldo record of most goals in top five leagues Lionel Messi has, in spectacular fashion, broken another record previously set by Cristiano Ronaldo with his goal for Paris Saint-Germain against Strasbourg. The goal which set things rolling in the game was the Argentine superstar’s 496th goal in a top five European league which sees his tally topple the 495 goals Ronaldo has to his credit. Messi found the net with dexterity after a pass from Kylian Mbappe, ensuring the World Cup winner nicked his 16th league goal of the season and one that could…

‘Life kicks you’, Iheanacho reacts to Leicester City relegation ‘Life kicks you’, Iheanacho reacts to Leicester City relegation Kelechi Iheanacho has said he is disappointed after Leicester City failed to survive the drop to the Championship. Going into the ultimate day of the league, Southampton were already relegated, leaving Leeds United, Leicester and Everton the remaining teams to battle it out for survival. Though the Foxes claimed a 2-1 win over West Ham United in the final game of the 2022/23 season, it was not enough to keep them in the topflight as fellow strugglers Everton also…

Daniel Congratulates Osoba, Abiodun, Mustapha on national awards Daniel congratulates Osoba, Abiodun, Mustapha on national awards   Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, OGD, has sent congratulatory messages to the governor of the state, Prince Dapo Abiodun; former governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Senator Olamilekan Mustapha on the conferment of national awards on the trio by immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari. In separate letters of felicitation on Sunday, Daniel exhorted the dedication, sacrifice and invaluable contributions of the three awardees in the state and at the national level. “This conferment is indeed well deserved in recognition…

Original name of Africa and how it got its current name Whenever the word Africa is mentioned, different thoughts come racing in people’s minds. For some, it is a mirage shimmering on the horizon of the arid Sahara desert. While to others, it’s an ivory-tusked elephant standing before the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro. But have you ever stopped to ask what is the original name of Africa? Did the continent have another name in the first place? Africa is the second-largest and second most populated continent after Asia. The continent covers over 11.7 million miles squared,…

Nigerian actor Hawwal Ogungbadero, 29 others set Guinness World Record for longest recording session Nigerian actor-cum-entrepreneur, artist and founder of Blaqk Stereo Music Group (BSMG), Hawwal Ogungbadero, and 29 other artists have set a new record in the music industry by winning the longest recording marathon for 40 hours 19 minutes, which earned them a spot on the hall of fame of the Guinness World Record. This feat was achieved by BSMG which includes other artists like Victor Oluwafemi otherwise known as Lordveejay; Komiti Obakpororo; Nwaizu Emmanuel (aka emrysmanuel); Aghughu Jeffrey Eraze, popularly known as Testii; Olatunji Jayesimi…

Naira marginally rises against dollar in 24 hours of Tinubu’s presidency The open indicative rate closed at ₦464.10 to the dollar on Tuesday. The naira appreciated against the dollar on Tuesday, exchanging for ₦464.50 at the Investors’ and Exporters’ window compared with the ₦464.51 to the dollar at the close of business on May 26. The open indicative rate closed at ₦464.10 to the dollar on Tuesday. An exchange rate of ₦467 to the dollar was the highest rate recorded within Tuesday’s trading before it settled at ₦464.50. The naira sold for as low as ₦460 to the dollar within…

New Benue Governor lays foundation for 100 housing units The project is the first by the new administration less than a day after assuming duty as governor. Benue Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday laid the foundation for the construction of 100 housing units as part of efforts to address the housing deficit in the state. The project is the first by the new administration less than a day after assuming duty as governor. He said that the project, to be completed in 100 days, would consist of two, three and four-bedroom apartments. Alia thanked…

Technology will tackle unemployment, says Hamzat Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat As the world moves rapidly with the emerging trends in technology, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed the need for the deployment of technology to solve the wide unemployment gap in the country. Speaking at the 5th A.M. Agoro Entrepreneurship Lecture Series (AMAELS) titled “Leveraging technology for business success and growth,” in Lagos on Saturday, he said, “Nigeria is a country with a lot of youths that are unemployed. We must harness technology to ensure that people are employed and are…

Jonathan: Dokpesi Was Humane Entrepreneur, Bridge Builder •Shettima, Sule, Bello, Adeleke, others mourn Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo, Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia, Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja and Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed sadness over the passing of the founder of DAAR Communications, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, stating that the country has lost a true patriot, humane entrepreneur and fair-minded nation builder. Also, Vice-President Kashim Shettima as well as Governors Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Yahaya Bello (Kogi) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun), among other prominent Nigerians, have joined several other…

Fidelity Bank MD, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe Gets National Award Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank PLC, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, has been listed amongst the recipients of the 2023 national awards. According to the 2023 national awards list released by the Federal Government last weekend, Onyeali-Ikpe would be conferred with the award of the Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON. The list also includes prominent names such as Emeka Anyaoku, First lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Co-Founder of Tony Elumelu Foundation, Dr Awele Elumelu; President of Transcorp Group, Dr Owen Omogiafo among others. Also, former Governor of Osun, Bisi Akande; Olusegun…