Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Emmy Award: Bassett Emerges, Winning First Award In Four-Decade Cover photo: Angela Bassett Wins First Emmy Award in Four-Decade Career/Photo credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images She achieved the award from her work on National Geographic’s Queens, a seven-part series that chronicles the stories of animal matriarchies across the globe. Angela Bassett earned her first-ever Emmy Award at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys this past week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this was the legendary actress’ ninth Emmy nomination, which included a 2023 nomination for her narration work on Good Night Oppy. Bassett, who’s had an illustrious four-decade career in the industry,…

Amuneke: Lookman Can Win CAF Player Of The Year Award Amuneke: Lookman Can Win CAF Player Of The Year Award Amuneke was moved by Lookman’s performance believing he could win CAF Player of the year Award Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke has thrown his weight behind Ademola Lookman to be crown the next CAF Player of the Year winner. Amuneke who spoke in an interview with SportsBoom.com Amuneke, said Lookman’s rise to prominence is no surprise to him. “He’s in line to be crowned CAF Player of the Year winner if he continues the way he is doing. “I…

Ishola leads as Lagos Police Commissioner Olanrewaju Ishola Ishola takes over as he now leads as Lagos Police Commissioner. Mr Olanrewaju Ishola has taken over from Mr Adegoke Fayoade as the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State. Ishola took over from Fayoade at the Lagos Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja on Tuesday. Speaking, the new Lagos Police Commissioner said the security template in the state would be improved upon. Ishola said that he would be fair and firm to all abiding citizens in the state. He solicited the support of residents for timely information, while assuring of adequate protection of lives…

NSA – Tinubu endorses Bill for establishment of centre for arms control Participants at the workshop in a group photograph “This workshop is a significant step in ensuring that gender perspectives are integrated into national and regional strategies for Small Arms and Light Weapons control,” Kokumo said. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that President Bola Tinubu has has demonstrated commitment to curb the proliferation of illegal arms with the signing into law of a Bill for the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Ribadu said the president’s assent…

Balmoral Group, WhaleMouth  partner to present comedy night WhaleMouth Balmoral Group, WhaleMouth  partner to present comedy night Nigeria’s leading 360 events and venue management company, Balmoral Group, has announced a partnership with Nigerian comedian WhaleMouth for an upcoming comedy show tagged ‘Exciting Chaos’. The event is set to take place on Sunday, 20th October, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The comedy show ‘Exciting Chaos’ promises to be a spectacular event where guests will experience a perfect blend of laughter and premium entertainment. Speaking ahead of the event, the CEO of Balmoral Group, Ezekiel Adamu, said,…

Nigeria’s Okocha puts in word for Messi as greater to Ronaldo Jay Jay Okocha Nigeria’s Okocha puts in word for Messi as greater to Ronaldo, thereby greatest of all time. JayJay Okocha has joined the ongoing debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. For nearly two decades, the duo has dominated discussions about football greatness, with their rivalry highlighted by a record thirteen Ballon d’Or awards—Messi with eight and Ronaldo with five. In a recent interview with Pulse Fun Facts, Okocha noted that both players are good but chose Messi as the…

Dangote, Dantata intervene in Borno flood matter, alleviating hardship FILE: Borno Flood Dangote, Dantata intervene in Borno flood matter, alleviating hardship of the people. Elder statesman and business magnet, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, on Tuesday, donated a sum of N1.5 billion to flood victims that ravaged some parts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital recently. Dantata made the donation when he led a delegation from Kano to Government House, Maiduguri, on Tuesday to share their moments of grief. He extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Babagana Zulum, the government, and the people of the state, especially those who lost their loved…

Africa in US colleges, Nigeria has highest presence Africa in US colleges, Nigeria has highest presence …over 17,600 Nigerian students studied across more than 970 US institutions last year, with Texas being the top choice. The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has revealed that Nigeria leads all African countries in the number of students studying in the US. Mills stated this at the 23rd Annual EducationUSA College Fair in Abuja on Tuesday. Quoting recent data, Mills noted that over 17,600 Nigerian students studied across more than 970 US institutions last year, with Texas being the top choice. He…

JAMB gives reduction to people living with disabilities on UTME “Today, as we prepare for this very important conference, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing equal opportunity access to higher education for all, with particular emphasis on persons with disabilities (PWDs).” Is-haq Oloyede. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has reduced the registration fee for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from N5,000 to N3,500 for visually impaired candidates and others with disabilities. The organisation said this was done to ensure equitable access to tertiary education for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Is-haq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar announced this at a press…

FG puts up committee to work on areas of operators concerns on Cape Town Convention In a bid to attract maximum benefits of the Cape Town Convention CTC, recently signed by the federal government, Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday inaugurated a special committee to resolve all grey areas raised by the airline operators. Vice President Shettima who is the Chairman of the Presidential Ease of Doing Business Council, inaugurated the committee at the State House, after meeting with representatives of the airline operators in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President on…