Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nollywood’s best of movies as at present in 2024 If you’re looking for some entertaining and heartfelt drama, we have curated Nollywood’s most interesting films of 2024. We’re midway through 2024 and you would agree that Nollywood has delivered a solid six months of goodness on our screens. There’s hardly been a week without some announcement or teaser. All through the year, the film industry has offered a plethora of streaming and big-screen films, providing a variety of offerings. Some of the movies this year are guaranteed to keep you engaged and wanting more. In case you’re late to…

CLIMATE FACT CHECK: Lagos is NOT below sea level An aerial view of Lagos Island — photo credit: Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto/Getty Images By Lanre Olagunju CLIMATE FACT CHECK: Lagos is NOT below sea level David Aworawo, professor of international relations and strategic studies at the University of Lagos, recently asserted that Lagos is below sea level. He made this statement during an interview on Arise News, where he is a regular guest on the Sunday Live Show hosted by Reuben Abati. While analysing the flood warning issued by the government to 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), along with…

At 90th birthday, Senator Gbenga Daniel Leads Celebration of Wole Soyinka Senator Gbenga Daniel, the distinguished chairman of the occasion, will lead the grand celebration of Professor Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday on Monday, July 15, 2024. The event will be held at Afotamodi Town Hall in Isara-Remo, Ogun State, starting promptly at 11 am. Professor Wole Soyinka, the Akogun of Isara Remo and the first black man to be awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, will be honoured in a ceremony that highlights his lifelong dedication to learning and literature. The celebration will include the presentation of educational…

FG lauds Moniepoint’s contributions to the growth of the informal economy Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the government’s unvarnished commitment to deepening economic and financial inclusion in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that financial inclusion is a core component and the government is making a lot of efforts to ensure that the vulnerable in society have safety nets as exemplified by the ASO accord which was signed this year. He made these comments over the weekend at the Abuja Continental Hotel in Abuja while speaking as principal guest…

Bill To Create New State In South-East Passes Second Reading At House Of Reps The lawmakers are proposing to alter the 1999 Constitution to create a new state from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. A bill seeking to create a new state in the south-east geopolitical zone has passed second reading at the house of representatives. The proposed legislation, which is co-sponsored by three lawmakers from the region — Amobi Ogah (Abia), Miriam Onuoha (Imo), Kama Nkemkama (Ebonyi), Chinwe Nnabuife (Anambra), and Anayo Onwuegbu (Enugu) — scaled a second reading during plenary on Thursday. The lawmakers are proposing to…

National Art Theatre Named After Wole Soyinka By President Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially designated the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, as the Wole Soyinka National Arts Theatre in honour of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. This announcement was made through a formal letter sent by Tinubu to the renowned literary figure as part of the celebrations for his 90th birthday. Tinubu emphasized that the decision to name the theatre after Soyinka was a tribute not only to his outstanding literary contributions but also to his steadfast commitment to upholding principles of human dignity and justice. The…

The journey of Layi Wasabi to become famous skit maker In a world filled with millions of content creators and skit makers, Layi Wasabi found his niche. He is now fondly known for his numerous ground-breaking, relatable, and rib-cracking comedic skits. Popular Nigerian comic, Layi Wasabi, has become more than a household name in Nigeria over the last few years. In a world filled with millions of content creators and skit makers, Layi Wasabi found his niche. He is now fondly known for his numerous ground-breaking, relatable, and rib-cracking comedic skits. Who is Layi Wasabi? Layi Wasabi, whose real name…

Rema to perform at world’s most expensive wedding of 2024 this weekend, reportedly paid $3 million Rema to perform at the world’s most expensive wedding of 2024 in Mumbai Afrobeat superstar, Rema is on the lineup of star-studded musicians set to perform at the world’s most expensive wedding of 2024, happening this weekend. Rema to perform at the world’s most expensive wedding of 2024 in Mumbai The wedding is rumored to have a budget of $600,000,000 Celebrities like Rihanna, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Mike Tyson, Justin Bieber, and others are expected to attend. Rema’s global fame soared in 2023 with…

Ibadan witnessed Oba Olakulehin as he’s crowned 43rd Olubadan Oba Olakulehin Oba Owolabi Olakulehin was on Friday crowned the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, as he was presented the instrument of office Governor Seyi Makinde. Makinde presents staff of office to new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olakulehin on Friday Oba Owolabi Olakulehin was on Friday crowned the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, as he was presented the instrument of office Governor Seyi Makinde. The coronation ceremony of the monarch was held on Friday at the Labosinde compound, the family whose right is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland. But he was…

Lagos disburses N25bn as grants, loans to SMEs L-R: Kano State Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abdujabar Garko; Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Engr. Aminu Yusuf; Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hmazat; Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso; Publisher Business Day Limited, Mr. Frank Aigbogun and Deputy Governor of CBN 2024 Business Day Newspaper CEO Forum, held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Thursday. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the state government has disbursed about N25 billion in grants and loans to Small and…