Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

Napoli offer Osimhen pay rise 30th May 2023 Victor Osimhen Napoli are reportedly set to offer Victor Osimhen a new contract as they look to keep the striker despite strong interest in him from elsewhere. Manchester United and Chelsea are amongst the clubs that are tracking Osimhen, who is the top scorer in Serie A this season with 25 goals. According to Calciomercato, Napoli owner is eager to keep Osimhen at the club and is doing his utmost to convince him to stay. Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco have also been linked with the prolific 24-year-old. …

Alex Otti plans to recruit 5,000 teachers By Elegbede Abiodun Alex Otti Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has announced that his administration intends to employ a minimum of 5,000 teachers to address the shortage in primary and secondary schools.In his inaugural speech at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Monday, Otti disclosed his administration’s plan to employ at least 5,000 teachers to address the shortage in primary and secondary schools. He stated that this was part of his administration’s commitment to rebuilding the school system, which would produce quality students that would be relevant to the needs of modern society. The…

Tinubu makes history as first former governor, senator to be president The newly sworn-in president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Monday became the first democratically elected president who has formerly occupied the position of a senator and governor, The PUNCH reports. In 1992, Tinubu won the Lagos West senate seat. During his brief stint in the Senate (22 months), he led the Senate Committee on Banking, Finance, Appropriations and Currency. Following the dissolution of the third republic by the military junta, Tinubu was forced to flee the country for championing the cause for a return to…