Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Important Things To  Know About Late Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Onyeka Onwenu died on Tuesday, July 30, in Lagos. She collapsed after playing at Emzor Pharmaceuticals CEO Stella Okolie’s 80th birthday celebration. Here are 12 pivotal facts about the late Onyeka Onwenu: 1. Onyeka Onwenu was born on January 31, 1952, in Obosi, Anambra state, Nigeria. She graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, USA, with degrees in International Relations and Communication. She also had a master’s degree in media studies from the New School for Social Research in New York. 2. Her father died when she was four years old in…

After Leicester City, Iheanacho Moves To Sevilla Kelechi Iheanacho Kelechi Iheanacho, a forward for the Super Eagles, has finalized his transfer to Sevilla FC as a free agent after running down his contract at Leicester City. Iheanacho arrived in Spain on Tuesday to undergo a medical examination and complete the necessary paperwork. With this move, he becomes the second Nigerian player in Sevilla’s 134-year history, joining Chidera Ejuke, who signed with the club in June.

8 lessons from Clay Scroggins’ book “How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority” 1. Leadership is About Influence, Not Authority: The book challenges the traditional view that leadership requires a formal position of authority. It argues that true leadership is about influencing others for a positive purpose, regardless of your title. 2. Lead Yourself Well First: Effective leadership starts with self-leadership. The book emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, strong values, and emotional intelligence to manage yourself and inspire others. 3. Develop a Servant Mentality: Great leaders prioritize serving others and helping them succeed.…

Ahead of Nationwide Protest, Youth Leaders Advocate for Dialogue and National Unity L-R: Former President National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS), Mr. Tijani Kabiru; Special Adviser to President on Student Engagement, Mr. Sunday Asefor; National public Relations Officer National youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Dotun Omolefe; President National Association of Nigeria Students (NANs), Lucky Emonefe; during the Town hall meeting with national association of Nigeria Students in Abuja. Photo KINGSLEY ADEBOYE Amid calls for a 10-day nationwide protest slated to begin on August 1st, organized youth, students, and civil societies have convened for a significant town hall engagement, urging common…

NASRE Advocates Civility, Calmness As Nigerians Set For National Protest As Nigerians set for a nationwide protest, the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) reiterates its unwavering support for the constitutional right to protest. The freedom to assemble and express grievances is a cornerstone of our democracy, and it must be protected. Protesters should not be intimidated by security officers or other means; rather, they should be safeguarded, and the protest should be conducted in a moderate and orderly manner. However, it is imperative to address the underlying issues driving the protest. There is no doubt that the…

Green Olives Private School Proprietress Mrs. Onafowokan FCA Graduates from University of Nottingham with Merit in Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) Foremost educationist and esteemed proprietress of Green Olives Private School, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Olubukola Onafowokan FCA, has graduated with a Merit from the University of Nottingham, UK, earning a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) PGCEI. The graduation ceremony took place on Monday, July 22, 2024, marking a significant milestone in her career and the ongoing development of her school. Green Olives Private School, renowned for its adoption of the Montessori method, focuses on the holistic development of pupils,…

Lagos protests, not beyond Ojota and Ketu – Court restriction The Attorney General argued that Police lack the manpower to provide security support for the protesters who indicated that they will protest in all the local government areas as well as highways and other areas of public access in the State. The Lagos Government on Tuesday succeeded in getting a court order restricting the nationwide protest billed to commence on 1 August to Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota and the Peace Park in Ketu in the state. The Court granted the order to restrict the protests to the two…

Crude oil production to hit two million barrels daily by year end – NNPCL Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPCL, Mele Kyari Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced its goal to increase crude oil production to 2 million barrels per day by the end of the year. The country’s daily production rose from 1.27 million barrels in June to 1.6 million in July. Speaking during a meeting with Maritime Stakeholders at the Nigerian Navy Headquarters on Tuesday, the Group Managing Director of NNPCL, Mele Kyari, expressed optimism that the target would be met, emphasising that NNPCL was…

Josh2funny says most Nigerians do not watch his contents because they can’t relate to his jokes Josh2Funny “One thing about Josh2funny jokes is that sometimes it takes like a very high intellect to relate to my jokes. That is why I do not have a lot of Nigerian fans,” he said. Popular comedian and content creator, Josh Alfred, better known as Josh2funny, has claimed most Nigerians do not watch his content. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the comedian argued that many Nigerians do not watch his skits because they “can not relate to my jokes”. The…

Egypt defeats Spain with 2-1, Into Olympic Quarterfinals Spain managed a late consolation goal through Samu Omorodion, but it was not enough to prevent Egypt’s triumph. Egypt has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympic men’s football tournament after defeating Spain 2-1 in their final group-stage match. The unexpected victory allowed Egypt to top Group C, surpassing the already-qualified Spanish team. Ibrahim Adel was the hero for Egypt, scoring both goals in the match held in Bordeaux. His first goal came from an impressive strike late in the first half, while the second resulted from capitalising on a mistake…