Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

‘Supremos FC,’ Don Jazzy’s football club, participates in Lagos Liga Don Jazzy ‘Supremos FC,’ Don Jazzy’s football club, participates in Lagos Liga. Renowned music executive and record label boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, also known as Don Jazzy has reacted to the news of his new football club, ‘Supremos FC’ joining the Lagos Liga 2024. A few months ago, Don Jazzy reportedly launched a football club after foreign investor acquired his record label, Mavins. This comes barely two months after Afrobeat musician, Burna Boy launched his football academy. Burna Boy had in August 2024, launched his football academy. Sharing the news…

Binance executive Gambaryan discharged at last – FG Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan Binance executive Gambaryan breathes air of freedom.  The Federal Government, on Wednesday, withdrew the money laundering charges preferred against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Limited. Gambaryan, facing money laundering charges totalling $35 million brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, was discharged on health grounds and due to diplomatic pressure. EFCC’s counsel, R. U. Adagba, informed Justice Emeka Nwite during Wednesday’s proceedings of the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw the charges against the detained crypto executive due to his ill health. However, she…

Ali Baba narrates his near-death meeting with Abacha in Abuja Ali Baba Ali Baba narrates his near-death meeting with Abacha in Abuja. Renowned comedian Ali Baba has shared his encounter with former military leader Gen Sani Abacha, describing it as a “near-death experience”. He revealed this on the Leadership Podcast with Stephen Akintayo. According to him, the incident occurred during Abacha’s presidency at an event in Abuja where Ali Baba was tasked with introducing the Akwa Ibom cultural group. “The first close encounter I had with death was with Sani Abacha. When Abacha was President, Ernest Shonekan had been removed…

World Food Day: Capacious Farms, Adron Homes Award Top 5 Schools In Arts & Essay Competition Capacious Farms and Adron Homes award top 5 schools in Arts & Essay Competition. In celebration of World Food Day, Capacious Farms & Foods Ltd hosted the 2024 Junior Secondary School (JSS) Arts & Essay Contest Award Ceremony yesterday, with sponsorship from Adron Homes & Properties. The event, which took place at the Adron training School in Simawa, aimed to engage young minds in agriculture, creative arts, and essay writing to raise awareness about food security and sustainability. The competition saw participation from 40…

Garba Tafida given Green and White Champion award in France, for impact. Garba Tafida has been honoured with Green and White Champion award in France, for fruitful impact. Organizers of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards and Gala have crowned football enthusiast, Garba Murtalar Tafida with the “Green and White Champion” award on Monday evening in Paris, France. The award is in recognition of his impact and contributions to the development of football in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. Recall that Tafida was the visionair and the sole financier of the popular “Let’s Do It Again” slogan the Super Eagles…

AFENIFERE ASSURES SUPPORT ON YORUBA UNITY WHILE PAYING VISIT TO OONI @ 50 AFENIFERE ASSURES SUPPORT ON YORUBA UNITY WHILE PAYING VISIT TO OONI @ 50 With a special congratulatory message from it’s National Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, members of the Pan Yoruba Sociocultural group, AFENIFERE were yesterday Tuesday led to the Ile-Oodua palace of the Ooni of Ife by Chief Femi Okunronmu to felicitate with the Ooni Ife and President of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, OONI Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi,CFR, Ojaja II on the commemoration of his 50th birthday anniversary. Speaking at the…

Oyebanji Lays Foundation For 1,000 Units Ado Ekiti New Town Housing Project Oyebanji Lays Foundation For 1,000 Units Ado Ekiti New Town Housing Project. 100 units of the houses would be delivered within the space of a year. Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday flagged off the construction of 1000 units of affordable housing units under the Ado Ekiti New Town Project. The project is in partnership with the private sector, which according to the Governor is one of the strategies of his administration to enhance growth and development. Governor Oyebanji disclosed during the ground breaking ceremony at…

Pastor Kumuyi In Enugu For 6-Day Global Crusade Pastor Kumuyi and wife Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, founder of Deeper Life Christian Ministry, has called on young people to remain steadfast and focused on their faith, despite the current hardships. Speaking at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, on Wednesday, Kumuyi encouraged youths to redirect their attention to Jesus Christ. Kumuyi made these remarks ahead of the ministry’s six-day Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, and a three-day inter-denominational Ministers’ Conference Meeting in Enugu. Kumuyi asked the youths not to be dismayed by the current harsh situation but rather should focus…

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria, USA, Spain, Ecuador At Quarter-Finals Nigeria, USA, Spain, and Ecuador have made it to quarter-finals of FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Four nations have secured their places in the quarter-finals of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria’s Flamingos, along with the United States, Spain, and Ecuador, advanced after strong performances in the group stages. Nigeria’s Flamingos claimed their spot in the next round with a narrow 1-0 win over host nation, the Dominican Republic. This victory saw Nigeria finish at the top of Group A with a perfect nine points, showcasing excellent…

Excellent performance as Barcelona went hard on 4-1 defeat of Bayern Munich Excellent performance as Barcelona went hard on 4-1 defeat of Bayern Munich. It was an outstanding performance from Barcelona from inside 57 seconds to the very end as they dealt a devastating blow on Bayern Munich with a 4-1 win. Raphinha was with the hat-trick but there were top performances all over the park. At the final whistle, Raphinha starred in an emphatic victory for Barcelona against Bayern Munich. Details shortly…