Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary: Moruf Oseni, Seyi Makinde, Dapo Abiodun, Davido, Wande Coal, others grace occasion Wema Bank’s 80th anniversary: Moruf Oseni, Seyi Makinde, Dapo Abiodun, Davido, Wande Coal, others grace occasion Wema Bank commemorated its 80th anniversary with a grand celebration at Agbonmagbe, Lagos, on Friday. The event, themed “Timeless Elegance,” was attended by a host of dignitaries, entertainers and stakeholders, reflecting the bank’s enduring legacy in Nigeria’s financial sector. The event featured performances from artistes, including Davido, Wande Coal, 9ice, Adewale Ayuba and spoken word poet Ibquake. These performances added vibrancy to the evening, celebrating the bank’s journey…

Filmmaker James Abinibi wants colleagues to refrain from taking movies to cinemas James Abinibi Filmmaker James Abinibi wants colleagues to refrain from taking movies to cinemas James Abinibi, a Nollywood filmmaker and helmsman at Rockbottom Flix has advised his colleagues in Nollywood, advising them to steer clear of cinema releases, which he claims are no longer financially viable. In a tell-it-all, lengthy post on Instagram on Friday, Abinibi claimed that no Nollywood producer has recouped their investment from cinema outings this year, stating that the theatrical business model is bleeding and unsustainable. “DON’T TAKE YOUR MOVIE TO THE CINEMAS,” he…

Dignitaries honour Adebanjo at burial – Obasanjo, Osinbajo, others bid farewell Dignitaries honour Adebanjo at burial – Obasanjo, Osinbajo, others bid farewell. Dignitaries honour Adebanjo at burial – Obasanjo, Osinbajo, others bid farewell. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, immediate past Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, and his counterparts from Lagos and Oyo States, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Seyi Makinde, respectively, were among the dignitaries who bade farewell to the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Adebanjo was buried on Saturday at Isanya Ogbo in Odogbolu…

Global queens making the world healthier, smarter and safer globally –  Sheikha Moza, Olori Atuwatse III and five other royal leaders impacting the world  Sheikha Moza, Olori Atuwatse III and five other royal leaders impacting the world. Across centuries and continents, monarchies have shaped the architecture of power and identity. From the rituals of ancient palaces to the diplomatic theatres of modern statehood, queens have traditionally been viewed as custodians of heritage, patrons of the arts, and symbols of continuity. But the 21st century is witnessing a redefinition of the royal mandate, a quiet, strategic evolution that is transforming monarchy…

Davido gifts ‘With You’ performer, Ghanaian TikToker $5,000 Davido  Davido gifts ‘With You’ performer, Ghanaian TikToker $5,000 Davido gifts ‘With You’ performer, Ghanaian TikToker $5,000. Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has responded to one of his fans, gifting $5,000 to Ghanaian TikToker #Ananzooficial after watching his emotional cover of ‘With You’, a track featuring Omah Lay from Davido’s latest album 5ive. The video has shown #Ananzooficial singing with passion and pitch-perfect delivery, capturing the essence of the original track. Touched by this, Davido responded with the generous monetary reward under the post’s comment section. He wrote, “5K…

Nyesom Wike pleads with  Tinubu after Rivers women misconduct The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike Nyesom Wike pleads with  Tinubu after Rivers women misconduct … alleges  being sidelined. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the action of a group of women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over their walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The minister described the incident as a “show of shame” and an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. The women, led by…

Nigeria’s VP Shettima To Honour Gabon’s President-elect Inauguration Vice President Kashim Shettima Nigeria’s VP Shettima To Honour Gabon’s President-elect Inauguration Vice President Kashim Shettima will on Saturday, May 3, 2025, depart Abuja for Libreville, Gabon to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. In a statement by the spokesman of the vice president, Stanley Nkwocha, Oligui Nguema, who had served as Gabon’s interim leader since August 2023, secured a decisive victory in the country’s April 12 presidential election. According to final results released by Gabon’s Constitutional Court, Oligui Nguema garnered 58,074 votes—equivalent to 94.85%…

AS SANWO-OLU UNVEILS NEW HOUSING SCHEME FOR LAGOS JUDICIARY Governor commissions 3-bedroom apartment blocks in Ketu, Deputy Sheriff Warehouse in Ikorodu AS SANWO-OLU UNVEILS NEW HOUSING SCHEME FOR LAGOS JUDICIARY Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, inaugurated a newly completed housing scheme for officers in the State’s judicial arm of Government. The two blocks of 3-bedroom apartments sited in the residential area of Ketu are the first set of accommodation built by the Sanwo-Olu administration for magistrates to enable them carry out their duties effectively. The Governor also commissioned Deputy Sheriff Warehouse in Majidun area of Ikorodu to provide…

Sterling Bank ready to give Nigerians ₦1Million Extra Monthly Sterling Bank ready to give Nigerians ₦1Million Extra Monthly. Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank has announced the introduction of AlwaysOn by Sterling, a bold new feature on its OneBank platform that will give eligible customers up to ₦1 million extra every month – even when their account balances are running low. Launched on Workers’ Day 2025, the initiative is part of an ongoing movement to remove structural barriers to financial freedom and empower everyday Nigerians to move boldly, even in uncertain times. AlwaysOn is a specialised,…

Lagos has begun training workers to enhance service Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Lagos has begun training workers to enhance service. The Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training has commenced a capacity-building programme for public servants. The training, scheduled to run through mid-May 2025 at various centres in Ikeja, includes a series of workshops aimed at strengthening the capacity of the state’s workforce and equipping them for the evolving demands of public service. In a statement shared with Saturday PUNCH, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, said the initiative was part of the ministry’s continuous drive to reposition…