Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

2023 AMVCA kicks off with culture event Thursday The ninth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is set to begin on Thursday, May 18, 2023 with an ‘Opening Night and Cultural Day’ event. This will formally kick off the series of activities preceding the award night scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 20. In a statement sent to The PUNCH, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Busola Tejumola, noted that this year’s edition of the AMVCAs is focused on raising the bar when it comes to recognising and rewarding talents in…

2026 World Cup: Why teams would be based in clusters – Infantino Gianni-Infantino FIFA President Gianni Infantino FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has revealed that teams at the expanded 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be based in regional clusters during the early rounds to ease travel. Speaking in Los Angeles to unveil the official logo and branding for the tournament on Wednesday, Infantino said the move was prompted by the scale of the 2026 finals. For the first time the next World Cup will include 48 teams — up from 32 — and will…

Hilda Baci’s achievements will inspire Nigerian youths – Sanwo-Olu’s aide Hilda Baci The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Femi Martins, has said the new feat achieved by the Cook-a-thon record breaker, Hilda Effiong-Bassey, popularly called Hilda Baci, who ended her marathon cooking at 100 hours, will inspire Nigerian youths to do great things for themselves and the country. Martins, who spoke during an interview at the location of the event at Amore Gardens, Lekki area of the state on Monday, said by the feat, Baci is on the brink of setting a…

*Achievements of My Lord, the Honourable, the Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon Justice Joe Itsabaga Acha, CJ, FICMC Since Assumption of Office*. *By: Douglas Ogbankwa Esq.@ douglasogbankwa@gmail.com* The Honourable, the Chief Judge of Edo State, My Lord, the Hon Justice Joe Itsabaga Acha, CJ, FICMC, is a Jurist of few words, but alot of action. Since My Lord’s Ascension to the realms of office in the Edo State Judiciary, My Lord has churned out one policy, programme or project or the other that has strengthened the institutional framework of Edo State Judiciary. Some of such interventions…

Fmr Lagos commissioner, Steve Ayorinde, launches book celebrating new Nigerian cinema Renowned Nigerian journalist, film critic, television host and former Commissioner for Tourism Arts & Culture in Lagos State, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, is set to unveil his latest masterpiece, a book that celebrates the landmark achievements and outstanding practitioners in the Nigerian film industry, at an exclusive launch event in Lagos on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The book, titled ‘30: Three Decades Of The New Nigerian Cinema – A Bystander’s Verdict’, charts three decades of the Nigerian film industry, highlighting thirty (30) outstanding films, directors, actors, actresses and departed…

Meet 16-year-old Nigerian who holds World Record for most skips on one leg Ezekiel Gbenga is a 16-year-old pupil of Ijapo High School in Akure, Ondo State, who currently holds the World Record for most skips on one leg in one minute. In February 2023, Gbenga erased Bangladesh’s Rasel Islam’s record of 262 skips in one minute on one foot to set a new Guinness World Record with 265 skips.

Meet 16-year-old Nigerian who holds World Record for most skips on one leg Ezekiel Gbenga is a 16-year-old pupil of Ijapo High School in Akure, Ondo State, who currently holds the World Record for most skips on one leg in one minute. In February 2023, Gbenga erased Bangladesh’s Rasel Islam’s record of 262 skips in one minute on one foot to set a new Guinness World Record with 265 skips. The teenager said he liked rope skipping because it was one of the most uncommon sports. Stating that he always trained during his break time and in the stadium, the…

Hilda Baci Receives A Land Gift Worth N3.5m In Akwa Ibom By Elegbede Abiodun Nigerian Chef, Hilda Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has been gifted a plot of land located in Wana Court Green Estate, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, by a real estate firm, In-Motions Business Limited. This is coming barely 24 hours after she broke the Guinness World Record for the longest hours of cooking. “Our company’s foundation rests upon the pillars of diligence and perseverance, as we consistently align ourselves with these virtues. Hilda Baci, @hildabacicooks embodies the very essence of resilience within our society…

26 Facts About Dangote Petroleum Refinery World Class Projects The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is located in the in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, covering a land area of approximately 2,635 hectares (seven times the size of Victoria Island). World’s Largest Single-Train 650,000 barrels per day Petroleum Refinery with 900 KTPA Polypropylene Plant. dang_ref_1 The 435 MW Power Plant in the Refinery alone will be able to meet the total power requirement of Ibadan DisCo of 860,316 MWh covering five States including Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara and Ekiti. Dangote Petroleum Refinery can meet 100% of the Nigerian requirement of all refined…

*Nollywood Actress Hon Ola Daniels buries Mum in Grand Style.*  It was a star studded event at the weekend when Nollywood Actress and currently Chairperson, Arochukwu Local government Area, Hon Ola Daniels pulled out who is who in the make-believe industry at the final funeral of her mother, late Rev. Mrs. Stella Levi Ehiemere AKA MayMay (Nee Azuka) who died at the ripe age of 81 in Abia State. Ola Daniels a beauty to behold who has been in politics before she venture into Nollywood where she has features in some movies to serve her people even better with…