Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

As Kunle Afolayan wraps up final shoot for ‘Anikulapo’ series, expectations on high side Kunle Afolayan As Kunle Afolayan wraps up final shoot for ‘Anikulapo’ series, expectations on high side. Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan has reached the final stage of production for his highly anticipated Anikulapo series. The last part of filming is currently underway in Cape Coast, Ghana, marking the climax of the project, which is being produced by his company, KAP Motion Pictures. Afolayan shared the exciting update on social media, alongside a nod to the support from the National Film Authority of Ghana. The director’s choice to…

Tinubu asks participants of Edo governorship election to conduct themselves appropriately President Tinubu Tinubu asks participants of Edo governorship election to conduct themselves appropriately President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The election is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024. Tinubu implored the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will. A statement by his Special Adviser, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said: “He (Tinubu) believes in the voters’ ability to make informed decisions about their future leaders.…

Iyabo Ojo talks about her upcoming epic movie Iyabo Ojo Iyabo Ojo talks about her upcoming epic movie In her post, the actress shared a sneak peek into the magic unfolding on set, promising fans an unforgettable experience. Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Iyabo Ojo, has taken to social media to tease fans about her latest cinematic project, “Labake Olododo.” In an exciting post, the actress shared a sneak peek into the magic unfolding on set, promising fans an unforgettable experience. “Good morning, beautiful people! Another day, another scene, and another step closer to cinematic greatness!” Ojo wrote on her Instagram…

Edun says Nigeria’s Foreign reserves is at $2.35bn net inflow Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun Edun says Nigeria’s Foreign reserves is at $2.35bn net inflow. Nigeria’s foreign reserves have seen a net inflow of about $2.35bn into the Central Bank’s coffers. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the Corporate Customers Forum in Lagos state on Thursday. “There has been a net inflow in the first seven months of this year of about $2.35bn every month,” Edun stated, adding that this increase has played a…

The President Sets Aside UNGA79 Trip For National Issues President Bola Tinubu The President Sets Aside UNGA79 Trip For National Issues. President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this year. In his stead, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual summit. Tinubu “wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding,” a statement from the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed on Thursday. The statement is titled ‘Vice President Shettima…

Hilda Baci, prepared to mentor more chefs in the country Upon successful completion of the class, participants will receive a certification signifying their newly acquired culinary expertise. Celebrated chef, Hilda Baci, has announced plans to empower aspiring chefs across Nigeria and beyond. In a statement issued to PUNCH Online on Thursday, unveiling her Christmas Menu Cooking Class as part of her ongoing mission to equip women with culinary skills, Baci emphasised that the more women who are trained to become economically stable, the better it will be for Nigeria’s economy. In her words, “The more women we can train to…

Results for NECO 2024 SSCE is out The National Examinations Council (NECO) on Thursday released the results of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Speaking at a press conference in Minna, Dantani Wushishi, NECO Registrar described this year’s result as the best in recent times. According to him, 706,950 males and 669,473 female candidates registered for the examination, totalling 1,376,423. Wushishi said 828,284 representing 60.55 per cent candidates got at least a credit in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics. The previous year, he said, similar percentage of the candidates recorded a similar feat. “We are very thankful…

CBN Sets Up New Board-Members For Polaris Bank The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has constituted a full Board of Directors for Polaris Bank, Nigeria’s leading digital commercial retail Bank in a major transition that signals the remarkable achievements of the new management and the future of the Bank. The Ten-man board is headed by Dr. Kassim Gidado as Board Chairman. Other Non-Executive Directors include: Dr. Akwa Effiong Okon, Mallam Ambursa Abubakar Umar, Mrs. Ayaba M. Ayo-Joseph, Mrs. Subuuade Giwa Amu, and Dr. Onosode Christopher Dr Kassim Gidado, the new Board Chairman, is an academic with over 35 years of…

LAWMA, Green VET Africa Hold First Youth Empowerment Workshop on Green Skills In a significant step towards youth empowerment in the green sector, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Green VET Africa, have hosted a maiden workshop, highlighting the potential in green waste management and entrepreneurship. The event, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ikeja, was co-funded by the European Union, aiming to provide hands-on learning experiences for young participants from Nigeria and Ghana. The workshop which followed a series of Green VET Project trainings geared towards equipping youths with skills in sustainable waste management…

2024/2025 UEFA: Sparta Praha 3-0, Nigeria Olatunji nets and also assists in UCL Debut Sparta Praha 3-0 witnesses Nigeria’s Olatunji as he nets and also assists in scoring in UCL Debut. Victor Olatunji, a Nigerian forward, made an impressive debut in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League, helping Sparta Praha to a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg. As he played on Generali Arena, Olatunji scored a goal and provided an assist in a commanding performance that led Sparta to victory. The match marked Sparta’s return to the UCL after 19 years, with Olatunji playing a pivotal role in their success. The…