Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

How my dad’s stereo amplifier ‘saved’ my profession A Nigerian Disc Jockey, Adebiyi Fuad popularly known as DJ Natty Yo has revealed how he turned his father’s old-school stereo amplifier into learning equipment when has no financial muscle to buy the original one. Natty, while noting that he had a rough startup experience, added that his father’s amplifier and small speakers were equipment he used at parties in his early days as a DJ. He, however, lamented that DJs are underrated in Nigeria’s entertainment industry despite their contributions to its growth. The final year student of the National…

King Charles III and hope of a new era Reminiscent of the time of his forebear, William the Conqueror in 1066 till modern era, Great Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, was crowned in the same Westminster Abbey in Central London on Saturday, April 6, 2023. Accompanied by perhaps one of the most colourful military parades ever seen in modern history, the new British sovereign mounted the 700 years old throne; grotesquely seating atop a not too Christianly “stone of destiny.” Although, Nigeria’s President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) was among 2200 royals and world leaders invited to join the…

United plan €500m spending spree on Osimhen, others Following their impressive performances in Serie A, Premier League side Manchester United are reportedly ready to splash the cash on trio Victor Osimhen, South Korean Kim Min-jae and Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the summer transfer window. According to Italian media, Ilnapolista, United are preparing a whooping €500m in the next transfer market and at the top of their wish list are Osimhen, Kim and Kvaratskhelia. Osimhen, who joined the Parthenopeans in the summer of 2020, is the most sought-after striker ahead of the summer transfer window after a sensational season…

Dangote Refinery Petrol Hits Market July: Fg To Save #7t The Federal Government may save about N35tn in fiscal expenditure within the next five years with the commencement of operations at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed this on Monday during the ceremony to inaugurate the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical facility in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), who inaugurated the refinery, which is currently the world’s largest single-train petroleum refiner, said his regime had been deliberate about ensuring public-private partnerships. He described the…

The ‘Foolish Man’ and His Mega Refinery Complex Some years ago, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man invited media leaders to a luncheon at then Protea Hotel in Ikeja to mark his 55th birthday. Some of his guests sat around him at the centre table. They chatted freely. Discussions about our country, the state of the economy soon veered into discussing the absurdity of our country, being a major crude exporter, and also a major importer of refined petroleum products. Our colleague from a major business paper said the local conditions were unfavourable to any investor who wanted to…

Dangote Refinery Will Generate $21billion, To Employ Over 100,000 Youths L-R: President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari; President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo; President of Senegal, Macky Sall; President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum; President of Togo, Faure Gnassingbe, at the commissioning of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, (650,000 barrels per day Petroleum Refining and 900,000 tonnes per annum Polypropylene Production) in Lagos on Monday, May 22, 2023. Amid encomium from eminent personalities, which included President Mohammadu Buhari and five other African heads of state, President of the pan-African Conglomerate,…

50 years ago, Gowon created NYSC to stop another civil war One of the efforts to repair the country after the civil war gave birth to the establishment of the NYSC in 1973. On May 22, 1973, the military government of General Yakubu Gowon established the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to foster unity among ethnic groups and address post-war problems. Prior to the establishment of the scheme, Nigeria was plagued by a devastating civil war that lasted three years. The unfortunate conflict known as the Nigerian–Biafran war, destroyed everything that held over 200 ethnic groups in the country…

AMVCA crowns Bimbo Ademoye as Best Actress in Comedy/TV Series, breaks Funke Akindele’s 5-year record Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye, has emerged as winner in Best Actress in Comedy/TV Series, at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), breaking the five-year record held by her senior colleague, Funke Akindele. She was nominated alongside top contenders including, Roselyn Ngissah’s “Red Carpet”, Funke Akindele’s “Battle On Buka Street”, Grace Wacuka’s “Married to Work”, Mercy Johnson‘s “Battle On Buka Street”, and Mercy Johnson Onogie‘s “Passport. Bimbo emerged victorious in the Best Actress in a Comedy/TV Series category, triumphing over strong contenders such as…

AMVCA: A Viewers Choice Award? ‎ Although I wasn’t nominated in 2023. But as a past winner in 2017, I can fairly tell anyone who cares to read or listen that it’s not a viewers’ choice award because most of the movies entered have not been released in cinemas, on any online platform, or showcased on any Africa Magic platform for viewers to watch. They should remove the ‘V and C’ and make it the Africa Magic Awards, even if voting is not available in all categories. As the name suggests, the award is supposed to be for movies shown…

Madonna University awards Hilda Baci scholarship until PhD The Madonna University in Nigeria has awarded a scholarship until PhD level to celebrity chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, in recognition of her outstanding accomplishment at the culinary marathon. This was as a yet-to-be-identified pastor attacked the personality of the renowned chef (Hilda Baci) while condemning her wardrobe choices as indecent dressing. The pastor during recent preaching stated that the dresses of Hilda Baci are part of who she is and because of some revealing photos on her Instagram page, she sells more than just food. On…