Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Peter Obi joins Nollywood in paying last respect to actor Amaechi Muonagor Peter Obi joins Nollywood in paying last respect to actor Amaechi Monagu Prominent figures from politics and entertainment have gathered to pay their respects to the late Nollywood legend, Mr Amaechi Muonagor, at his funeral in Obosi, Idemili South Local Government Area. Among those present were Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, and Dom Onyenji, the State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism, and Entertainment. During the solemn ceremony, Obi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the icon and offered condolences to the grieving family,…

Enekwechi wins first gold for Nigeria in Douala – African Championships: This victory marks his third consecutive African Championship title, following wins in Asaba and Mauritius. Enekwechi dominated the Shot Put competition, launching a throw of 21.20 meters to set a new Championships Record… Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, fresh off his fourth consecutive national title win in Benin City, has delivered Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing African Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon. Enekwechi dominated the Shot Put competition, launching a throw of 21.20 meters to set a new Championships Record and outdistance his African rivals. This victory marks his third…

Gov Abiodun Mourns Passing of Renowned Journalist and Monarch, Oba Femi Ogunleye Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the late Towulade of Akinale, Oba Femi Ogunleye, as a great leader who lived an eventful life and put his community on the world map during his reign. Oba Ogunleye, one of Nigeria’s topmost journalists, died in the United Kingdom on Wednesday at the age of 79. Prince Abiodun, in a condolence message to the Ogun State Council of Obas and Akinale community, said the late monarch contributed his own quota to the development of Ogun State after an illustrious…

Otedola regains position as FBN Holdings’ top shareholder Femi Otedola [PHOTO CREDIT: @realFemiOtedola] Mr Otedola racked up 863.2 million of the lender’s shares in two different transactions on Thursday, according to regulatory filings at the Nigerian Exchange Limited ByRonald Adamolekun June 21, 2024 Reading Time: 2 mins read Femi Otedola, the majority owner of Geregu Power Plc, has regained the position of the biggest shareholder of the financial services group FBN Holdings, where he is the chair of the board of directors, after acquiring new shares. Mr Otedola racked up 863.2 million of the lender’s shares in two different transactions…

Federal government: Why HND graduates undergo one year mandatory training before conversion The federal government on Thursday explained the rationale behind the one year mandatory training requirements for holders of the Higher National Diploma (HND), before their conversion from Executive to Officer cadre, in the federal civil service. Folashade Yemi-Esan, the head of Service of the Federation, revealed the reason while speaking at an interactive session, with civil servant in Abuja, on Thursday. Yemi- Esan who was conducting her third interactive session with civil servants since she assumed office, was responding to question from Adebayo Hassan, a Grade Level 14…

Entertainment: Biodun Stephen on working with Kunle Remi in ‘Muri and Ko’ and her writing process • …opened up about her experience working with Kunle Remi on her latest film, Muri and Ko. In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has opened up about her experience working with Kunle Remi on her latest film, Muri and Ko. Stephen praised Remi for his dedication and commitment to his role as Muri, a character she described as a “mess.” She emphasised how far Remi went to embody his character, saying, “Kunle Remi would come to set, he never had…

Chicorolla exposes her journey to Content Creating Navigating the expansive realm of content creation can be daunting, yet for Onyeabor Oluchi Justina, widely known as Chicorolla, uncovering her niche was a journey filled with self-exploration, experimentation, and unwavering passion, all while still in her 20s. Chicorolla, a prominent influencer loved by millions of people around the world, began her quest by delving deep into her interests and exploring various avenues where she could truly make an impact. In Chicorolla’s words, “I reflected on what truly inspired me and where I could provide valuable content to my audience.” Research plays a…

Super Eagles 38th globally, 5th in Africa Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped eight places to 38th in the latest FIFA world rankings, released on Thursday, June 20, 2024, following a disappointing performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. According to the new rankings on FIFA website, Nigeria has fallen from 30th to 38th globally and now ranks 5th in Africa. The top African teams are Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions Ivory Coast. Super Eagles’ decline follows their performance in recent matches after the 2023 AFCON, where they finished as runners-up after losing 2-1…

Musical as Wizkid unveils new album ‘Morayo’ ahead of Louis Vuitton show Nigerian music sensation Wizkid sat down with Esquire UK for an exclusive interview as he prepared to attend his first Louis Vuitton runway show at Paris Fashion Week. In a report via the Esquire UK website on Wednesday, the Grammy-winning artist shared insights about his upcoming album and his connection with Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director, Pharrell Williams. Wizkid, known for hits like “Essence” and “Ginger,” revealed that his new album is named after his mother, Morayo. “It’s very important for people to know where the source of…

Keeping to good leadership style, Julius Berger 54th AGM approves Gross Dividend Payout of N4.8bn • They promised to keep to good leadership style as partners in progress. Members of the Board of Directors of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc: L-R: Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr. Chidi Anya Esq; Engr. Jafaru Damulak, Managing Director, Engr. Dr. Lars Richter, Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi OFR; Chairman of the Board, Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu,Mrs Gladys Talabi, Vice Chairman, Mr. George Marks, Independent Non-Executive Director, Mr. Ernest C. Ebi; MFR, FCIB, FIOD; Independent Non-Executive Director, Amb. Adamu Saidu Daura, MFR; Executive Director, Finance, Mr. Christian Hausemann and…