Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Euro 2024: England suffers 2-1 defeat to Spain Getty images Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal 86th minute goal secured the trophy for a record fourth time. The Spanish national team on Sunday night defeated the Three Lions of England 2-1 to lift the Euro 2024 trophy. Nico Williams had earlier in the second half put Spain ahead in Berlin, Germany, before Cole Palmer levelled for England. Meanwhile, Marc Guehi’s effort to equalise for the Three Lions at the last minute was frustrated by Dani Olmo to finally sealed the trophy for the Spanish team. They previously won in 1964, 2008 and…

Argentina defeated Colombia 1-0 to win Copa America A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez — his fifth goal of the tournament. Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The win was the third straight major tournament title for Argentine following their 2021 Copa victory and their triumph in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. There were tears before the celebrations though with Argentina captain…

Here’s the Man and Wife in charge of The Biggest Steel Sheet Factory in Nigeria, first independently owned Alhaji Kamoru Yusuf, otherwise known as Kam, Kam Wire or Kamal alongside his wife Bolanle, are the brains behind Nigeria’s first independently owned cold roll steel complex, located in Kwara State. The steel factory produces different types of nails in addition to wire mesh for concrete reinforcement, binding wires and roofing sheets, as well as other building materials. The company has five factories in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital and a granite quarry just outside the city. Over a million bags of…

Archbishop Sam Zuga introduces SamZuga GPT to overcome poverty through technology, artificial intelligence Archbishop Sam Zuga, the General Overseer and founder of House of Joy Ministry, President and founder of SamZuga foundation and the founder of the first digital currency in Africa, Zuga Coin, has scored another first. The cleric has broken new grounds yet again with the launch of SamZuga GPT, a revolutionary initiative he claims is aimed at combating poverty through blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy. He claims that SamZuga GPT is a groundbreaking solution to Africa’s longstanding poverty crisis having envisioned a future where…

Actress Biodun Okeowo marries lover in Lagos Popular Yoruba actress, Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has tied the knot with her lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi. Omoborty had the traditional wedding with her US-based lover on Saturday, in the presence of friends and well wishers in an undisclosed location in Lagos. Sharing photos from the ceremony, the excited single mother of two wrote, ‘’Ladies and gentlemen, I officially present to you Mr. and Mrs. Olabiyi. “I married my best friend, prayer partner and soulmate. Every step we have taken has led us to this moment, and I cannot wait to spend…

Actress Biodun Okeowo marries lover in Lagos Popular Yoruba actress, Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has tied the knot with her lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi. Omoborty had the traditional wedding with her US-based lover on Saturday, in presence of friends and well wishers in an undisclosed location in Lagos. Sharing photos from the ceremony, the excited single mother of two wrote, ‘’Ladies and gentlemen, I officially present to you Mr. and Mrs. Olabiyi. “I married my best friend, prayer partner and soulmate. Every step we have taken has led us to this moment, and I cannot wait to spend…

Tinubu celebrates ThisDay publisher, Nduka Obaigbena, at 65 The President felicitated Obaigbena in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the publisher of ThisDay Newspaper, Nduka Obaigbena, on his 65th birthday. Tinubu noted the enterprising spirit of the media mogul and prayed for greater achievements for the renowned publisher. The President also commended Obaigbena’s philanthropic efforts, especially in education, which, he said have demonstrated his passion for human development. The statement added, “President Tinubu notes the enterprising spirit of the former President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), who founded…

Lagos brings back monthly environmental sanitation Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inaugurated the re-introduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise campaign in Lagos State. Recall that the Monthly Environmental Sanitation was a culture in Lagos State some years back in order to promote a clean and healthy environment, encourage community participation in waste management and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks. Speaking at the occasion held at Campus Square, Lagos Island, Sanwo-Olu, called for cooperation of all residents and stakeholders in making the exercise successful. Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, flagged off the re-introduction of the…

NNPC holds 7.2% stake in Dangote Refinery, not 20% – Aliko Dangote Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has clarified that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) holds a 7.2 per cent stake in the Dangote Refinery, contrary to the previously reported 20 per cent. According to Dangote, the Nigerian oil company now owns only 7.2 per cent of the refinery due to the NNPC’s failure to pay the balance of their share, which was due last month in June. He stated that while the NNPC had promised to provide the funds, it has been unable to meet its obligations, thus reducing…

‘Japa’ syndrome opens opportunities for jobs surplus in Nigeria’s healthcare sector Medical facilities, already grappling with limited resources, now face the added challenge of filling vacancies left by departing professionals, resulting in a surplus of job opportunities. The emigration of skilled healthcare workers, the ‘Japa’ syndrome, has left a lot of openings that must be filled if the industry must meet the healthcare need of the populace. BusinessDay Sunday can authoritatively report. Medical facilities, already grappling with limited resources, now face the added challenge of filling vacancies left by departing professionals, resulting in a surplus of job opportunities. Recent…