Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Glo-sponsored African Voices Playmakers Hosts Wole Soyinka African Voices Playmakers, CNN International’s magazine programme, will this week host world renowned playwright, dramatist, poet and rights activist, Professor Wole Soyinka. The 30-minute programme is sponsored by digital solutions provider, Globacom. The Nobel Laureate will be sharing details of the values, the ideologies and the passion that formed the foundation of his enviable life and career. This week’s edition commemorates Professor Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka’s 90th birthday, having been born on July 13, 1934 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He will also regale viewers with the details of his extraordinary activism which birthed his…

Adron Games 2024 Unveiled: ‘Fit to Be the Biggest’ with Sports Icons Daniel Amokachi and Mutiu Adepoju Leading the Charge Adron Homes & Properties is excited to announce the official unveiling of the 7th edition of the Adron Games, tagged “Fit to Be the Biggest”. The 2024 edition is set to take place at the renowned Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, from November 29th-30th, 2024, marking the second time the city of Ibadan will host the prestigious sporting event. The Adron Games is a national platform designed to promote physical fitness, wellness, and community engagement through sports. Having previously held…

National Youth Games: Team Lagos emerges winner of all gold medals in boxing Team Lagos emerges winner of all gold medals in boxing. In a stunning display of dexterity, perseverance, and grit, Team Lagos has swept all four gold medals in the boxing competition at the 2024 National Youth Games. The Team Lagos U-15 puglist’s dominance across the weight categories marks a historic achievement for Lagos in youth sports, particularly boxing. The gold medal run began with Agboola Oyindamola’s victory in the 40kg female category. Bello Olamide Lawal followed suit, claiming gold in the 42kg male category. Yakubu Sofiat clinched…

GDP of Lagos goes up as Governor Sanwo-Olu claimes success to ideas, economic settings L-R: President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Pius Olanrewaju receiving Lagos State Government plaque from the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu during a courtesy call by the governing council of CIBN at the Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 In recognition of his contributions to the banking sector, Governor Sanwo-Olu, along with the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, was conferred with the honorary title of Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria during the visit. Lagos State Governor, Babajide…

Wizkid hints on new album ahead of release date Wizkid Wizkid hints on new album ahead of release date. The unreleased album is titled ‘Morayo’, his mother’s middle name. Nigerian music superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has teased a new single titled ‘Piece of My Heart’. The Grammy-winning singer, shared a video on Tuesday while announcing the new song. “Wizkid x Brent Faiyaz ! Piece of my heart! Morayo ! ❤️days away!!” Wizkid wrote. The track features Brent Faiyaz, the US singer, and is part of ‘Morayo’, Wizkid’s upcoming album, which he has been teasing for months.…

Hamzat at 60: Sanwo-Olu celebrates and describes him as committed partner Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat Sanwo-Olu celebrates and describes Hamzat as a man who is committed to the course. The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, congratulated his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a reliable, hardworking, supportive, and committed partner. Hamzat will turn 60 on Thursday. In a statement on Wednesday, the governor also referred to Hamzat as a genius, brother, friend, and trusted partner in the Greater Lagos agenda. The statement was signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media…

First Lady of Nigeria donates N500m to aid Borno flood victims First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N500 million to persons affected by the flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno. Tinubu announced the donation during a sympathy visit to Governor Babagana Zulum on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Represented by Nana Kashim Shettima, Wife of the Vice President, Tinubu presented N500 million to the governor and prayed for the affected persons. She lauded the state government over its commitment at all levels and pledged continued support of the Renewed Hope Initiative to youth and women in the state.…

Miss Universe Nigeria at Abuja IDP camp, attending to needs Adetshina with a young child Miss Universe Nigeria at Abuja IDP camp, attending to the needy. The 2024 winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, Chidimma Adetshina, paid a courtesy visit to the Internally Displaced Person camp, in Abuja on Tuesday. This was disclosed in a statement and pictures shared on the official X.com handle of the pageantry winner on Wednesday. The statement reads, “Pictures from Miss Universe Nigeria @chichi_vanessa visit the Karamajiji IDP camp in Abuja yesterday.❤👸🏽” Adetshina, who represented Taraba State, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 on…

Ayra Starr will perform at CANEX WKND concert in Algeria Ayra Starr Ayra Starr will thrill her audience at CANEX WKND concert in Algeria. Sensational Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, and DJ Maphorisa from South Africa will perform at the 2024 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, (CANEX WKND), concert. This year’s edition of the CANEX WKND will be held from October 16-19, 2024, in Algiers, Algeria. CANEX WKND is a flagship event that highlights Africa’s creative and cultural industry. Ayra Starr gained global recognition after releasing her hit track ‘Bloody Samaritan’ in 2021. Other performers include Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau, Tinariwen, a…

Spotify Lauds Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ After 10th Year Of Release “With its 10th anniversary, the song will continue to be celebrated as one of the most iconic Afrobeats tracks of all time, and a testament to the power of African music on global stage.” Popular online streaming platform, Spotify has celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10th anniversary. In a statement issued on Spotify by its Head of Music, Sub Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, on Tuesday, said the song had recorded over 55 million streams since its release in 2014. She said: “Today marks the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single, “Ojuelegba”, a song…