Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

World PR Day: APRA advocates ethical, responsible use of AI The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has called on its members to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and associated technologies for insights towards transformation of lives, the PR industry and contemporary life, with a caveat for ethical and responsible use of AI. This advice came in a message sent to members of the continental body by its president, Mr. Arik Karani. The message, which came in commemoration of the 2024 World Public Relations Day (World PR Day) and resonates with the theme of this year’s celebration, “The Future of Public…

An interesting Sunday with Aliko Dangote I was one of the 102 senior journalists invited from all over the country to tour the Dangote Fertiliser and Petrochemical Refinery Complex last Sunday, and it turned out to be an unbelievably humbling and revealing experience. Unmistakably visible to us was the power of vision, determination to succeed in the face of many hurdles, and one man’s love for country. We were reminded that it is only we, Nigerians, that will develop ours, not some mythical ‘foreign investors’ that our leaders have been looking for. The visit lasted 11 hours, during which we…

GWR gaming marathon: A 24-year-old Nigerian breaks record Oluwole played on his iPhone which was connected to a TV screen, unlike previous holders of the competition who used FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer. A 24-year-old Nigerian, Oside Oluwole, has set a new Guinness World Record for the “longest videogame marathon playing a soccer game.” He played over 500 matches during his record attempt. The GWR disclosed on Tuesday that Oluwole “Khoded” gone beyond the previous record of 50 hours held by Englishman David Whitefoot since 2022, with an astonishing 75 hours. The graduate of biochemistry who is now a car…

Dignitaries; Obasanjo, Ooni, Adeleke, Buratai, Oyinlola, Emir Of Biu, Others Storm Kuta For Olowu’s 60th Birthday The ancient town of Kuta was ago on Sunday as Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hameed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun III, received dignitaries across Nigeria to celebrate his 60th birthday anniversary. Prominent among the dignitaries were former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Ademola Adeleke, former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former chief of army staff, Gen TY Buratai rtd who also doubles as Balogun Agba Akin of Kuta and the executive chairman of federal character commission, Dr Muheeba Dankaka. Traditional…

FG, States, LGs share N1.354 trn in June The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has announced the distribution of N1.354 trillion as June 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils across the country. A statement from the Office of the Office of Accountant-General of the Federation’s (OAGF) Spokesperson, Bawa Mokwa, said that  the figure was disclosed in a communiqué issued by FAAC after its July 2024 meeting led by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. According the communiqué, the total distributable revenue included N142.514 billion from statutory sources,…

UEFA unveils Euro 2024 team of the tournament UEFA has revealed its official Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament, showcasing the standout performers from this summer’s championship. The lineup, presented in a 4-3-3 formation, features players from various nations who excelled throughout the competition, but however, dominated by winners Spain. In goal, France’s Mike Maignan gets the nod after a series of impressive performances. The defence comprises England’s Kyle Walker, Switzerland’s Manuel Akanji, France’s William Saliba, and Spain’s Marc Cucurella. The midfield trio consists of Spain’s Rodri, Fabián Ruiz and Dani Olmo. The forward line is particularly exciting, featuring Germany’s…

Professor Soyinka gives reason for his intrusion in  radio station in 1965 Professor Soyinka In 1965, Soyinka was said to have seized the Western Nigeria Broadcasting Service studio and broadcast a demand for the cancellation of the Western Nigeria Regional Elections. Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has said he never broke into a radio station but sneaked in because the radio station was holding on to something that belonged to the people. Speaking while answering questions from children on his life experiences for the past 90 years, Prof. Soyinka said that he did not envisage living up to 90, adding…

Hitting two billion streams in UK, Burna Boy emerges first African artiste for the feat The singer was presented with a Brit plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London on Monday night, in recognition of the feat. Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to surpass two billion streams mark in the United Kingdom. This comes barely few weeks after he was presented with a Brit 1 billion streams plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium last month. Receiving his Brit 2 billion streams plaque, Burna Boy…

JAMB begins 2024 admission, holds policy meeting Thursday The Joint Admission Matriculation Board has disclosed that all the processes for the commencement of admission into tertiary institutions have been put in place. In the board’s weekly news bulletin published on X on Monday, JAMB also revealed that the 2024 edition of the annual policy meeting will be held on Thursday. According to the bulletin, the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, will chair the 2024 policy meeting, slated for July 18, in Abuja. The policy meeting will authorise the commencement of this year’s admission. “This year’s exercise will also feature the…

Each corper receives N100000, NYSC gets pledge of N5bn for permanent site – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a farewell gift of N100,000 for each Corps member departing the camp and a sum of N100 million for the NYSC support staff. This pledge was made during his address as the special guest of honour at the NYSC Passing-Out Parade/Closing Ceremony for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream I Corps Members, held at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Iyana Ipaja on Tuesday. Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced a N5bn pledge towards the construction of a permanent site for the…