Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

RMD, Basketmouth discuss on filmmaking and the figures to emulate Basketmouth and RMD RMD, Basketmouth discuss on filmmaking and the figures to emulate in the industry. Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD has shared valuable filmmaking advice with Nigerian comedian Basketmouth as he prepares to release his debut film, A Ghetto Love Story. At 63, RMD, a cornerstone of Nollywood, encouraged Basketmouth to seek mentorship from established industry figures, including fellow comedian Ayo Makun, also known as AY. RMD offered his insights on Instagram, congratulating Basketmouth on his new project and emphasizing the importance of respecting…

MTN Named Headline Sponsor Of 20th Akwaaba African Travel Market MTN Nigeria’s involvement in Akwaaba 2024 underscores its mission to lead through technology, enabling industries to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Leading telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria has been announced as the headline sponsor of the 20th Akwaaba African Travel Market, the premier travel and tourism event in West Africa. This strategic collaboration marks MTN’s first-ever participation in the prestigious event, reinforcing its commitment to driving growth and progress across Africa through technology. As the headline sponsor, MTN Nigeria will lead strategic engagements to underscore its transformation from a traditional…

DJ Cuppy Hosts United Nations General Assembly Opening Session, History Made As First Nigerian To Achieve This DJ Cuppy DJ Cuppy Hosts United Nations General Assembly Opening Session, History Made As First Nigerian To Achieve This A renowned Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Cuppy philanthropist, and music sensation, has achieved another milestone by becoming the first Nigerian ever to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This historic moment took place on September 20, 2024, during the Youth Action Day at the 2024 UNGA Summit of the Future. At the event, DJ Cuppy moderated the opening session,…

Elumelu Highlights Key Priorities For Africa’s Future At UNGA 2024 Tony Elumelu Elumelu Highlights Key Priorities For Africa’s Future At UNGA 2024. African philanthropist and business leader Tony Elumelu is set to focus on transformative economic growth, youth employment, and energy transition as key priorities during this year’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in late September in New York, USA. Elumelu will call for urgent action through various engagements, including a roundtable discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and an event co-hosted by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, led…

Cerebral palsy, Basirah narrated her ordeal when she was tagged incapacitated Basirah Balogun Cerebral palsy, Basirah narrated her ordeal when she was tagged incapacitated by mentor. A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University and entrepreneur, Basirah Balogun shares her journey of living with cerebral palsy and how she turned her challenges into a source of strength. In this insightful interview with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, she reveals the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her condition and find purpose in the face of adversity Were you diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, or did it develop later? I was born with a…

Ajewole Emmanuel explains the reason for taking to humanitarian Ajewole Emmanuel Ajewole Emmanuel explained the reason for taking to humanitarian as he was fulfilled doing it. The 2021 winner of the Mr Nigeria International pageant, Ajewole Emmanuel has revealed why he took a break from pageantry for humanitarian engagement. He told Saturday Beats, “I am still very much on the entertainment scene, especially my industry— pageantry and fashion. There is no other thing I find more joy in doing than entertainment. However, the reason I have not been very active is that I needed to focus on the humanitarian aspect…

WEMA BANK FIXED OCTOBER 1ST TO LAUNCH SEASON 4 OF ITS 5 FOR 5 PROMO REWARD INITIATIVE Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, is set to launch the 4th season of its transformative reward initiative, the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo. The highly anticipated Season is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Introduced in 2021 the Wema Bank 5 for 5 Promo is a reward initiative pioneered by the Bank with the goal of rewarding its diverse range of customers for active loyalty to the brand, its…

Gov. Eno fulfills promise to late Nollywood Make-up artist’s family through renovation Members of the family and Akwa Ibom govt officials Gov. Eno fulfills promise to late Nollywood Make-up artist’s family through renovation of their collective house. Akwa Ibom governor Umo Eno on Friday fulfilled his promise of renovation of the family house of Abigail Fredrick, a Nollywood Make-up artist who died on April 13, following a boat mishap that also claimed the lives of Actor Junior Pope and three others. Governor Eno fulfilled the promise he made after the death of Abigail with the handover over of a remodeled,…

Nigerian airports bag awards for resilience in emergency management Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo Nigerian airports bag awards for resilience in emergency management. The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and the Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria have been recognised by the Airport Council International for their exceptional dedication to airport emergency management and resilience. The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Tunde Moshood, in a statement on Friday during the Gala Night at the 33rd Annual General Assembly of ACI Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa, said…

Lagos Governor celebrates First Lady of Nigeria at 64 Oluremi Tinubu Sanwo-Olu calls her a compassionate and strong-willed individual who has been a pillar of support to President Bola Tinubu. “On this occasion of her 64th birthday, I pray for God’s continued guidance and good health for Senator Oluremi Tinubu. God will give her the strength to render more service to humanity and our dear country, Nigeria.” Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his warm wishes to Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as she marks her 64th birthday on Saturday. In his congratulatory message, the governor described Tinubu…