Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

THE ESAMA OF BENIN KINGDOM The Esama is the wealth and pride of the Kingdom, The Ivie of the gods, the begotten of the Oba! His wealth and fame perfumes the reddish muddy sandy land; The delight he shares lavishly with no restraint. The Esama, the beaded one! He is not so small a man, So he cannot be hidden or sat upon like the comfort of a cushion. His drums echoes over a thousand hills; That dance of pride, the wishing elephant! He is the secret thoughts of the Oba, the arrogance of gods! Whose shadow may want to…

Elon Musk’s brain chip receives approval as it aids blinds sight Elon Musk Elon Musk’s brain chip receives approval as it aids the blinds sight. Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has received the US Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation for the company’s experimental implant, Blindsight. The device, called ‘Blindsight,’ is designed to restore vision in individuals with complete or partial blindness, including those with non-functional optic nerves. “We have received Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for Blindsight. “Join us in our quest to bring back sight to those who have lost it. Apply to our Patient Registry…

CBN appoints new board members for Keystone Bank The Central Bank of Nigeria has reconstituted the board of directors of Keystone Bank. The move announced on Wednesday, as part of the apex bank’s strategy to ensure sustained growth for the financial institution. According to a statement from the Keystone Bank, Lady Ada Chukwudozie has been appointed as the new board chairman, alongside five other non-executive directors. They are Abdul-Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello. In addition, the CBN also named two new executive directors, Ladi Oluwole and Abubakar Usman Bello. Lady Ada…

Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria drive equity market to N607bn profit Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria drive equity market to N607bn profit. The Nigerian equity market gained N607bn in market capitalisation in the past week, on the back of buying interest in large-cap stocks like Access Corporation and MTN Nigeria. The All-Share Index appreciated by 1.06 per cent to close at 97,456.62, while the market capitalisation rose by 1.10 per cent to N56tn. All other indices closed higher, except for the Growth Index, which saw a depreciation of 0.03 per cent, while the Alternative Securities Market Index remained flat. The…

Emmy Award: Bassett Emerges, Winning First Award In Four-Decade Cover photo: Angela Bassett Wins First Emmy Award in Four-Decade Career/Photo credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images She achieved the award from her work on National Geographic’s Queens, a seven-part series that chronicles the stories of animal matriarchies across the globe. Angela Bassett earned her first-ever Emmy Award at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys this past week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this was the legendary actress’ ninth Emmy nomination, which included a 2023 nomination for her narration work on Good Night Oppy. Bassett, who’s had an illustrious four-decade career in the industry,…

Amuneke: Lookman Can Win CAF Player Of The Year Award Amuneke: Lookman Can Win CAF Player Of The Year Award Amuneke was moved by Lookman’s performance believing he could win CAF Player of the year Award Former Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Amuneke has thrown his weight behind Ademola Lookman to be crown the next CAF Player of the Year winner. Amuneke who spoke in an interview with SportsBoom.com Amuneke, said Lookman’s rise to prominence is no surprise to him. “He’s in line to be crowned CAF Player of the Year winner if he continues the way he is doing. “I…

Ishola leads as Lagos Police Commissioner Olanrewaju Ishola Ishola takes over as he now leads as Lagos Police Commissioner. Mr Olanrewaju Ishola has taken over from Mr Adegoke Fayoade as the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State. Ishola took over from Fayoade at the Lagos Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja on Tuesday. Speaking, the new Lagos Police Commissioner said the security template in the state would be improved upon. Ishola said that he would be fair and firm to all abiding citizens in the state. He solicited the support of residents for timely information, while assuring of adequate protection of lives…

NSA – Tinubu endorses Bill for establishment of centre for arms control Participants at the workshop in a group photograph “This workshop is a significant step in ensuring that gender perspectives are integrated into national and regional strategies for Small Arms and Light Weapons control,” Kokumo said. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that President Bola Tinubu has has demonstrated commitment to curb the proliferation of illegal arms with the signing into law of a Bill for the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Ribadu said the president’s assent…

Balmoral Group, WhaleMouth  partner to present comedy night WhaleMouth Balmoral Group, WhaleMouth  partner to present comedy night Nigeria’s leading 360 events and venue management company, Balmoral Group, has announced a partnership with Nigerian comedian WhaleMouth for an upcoming comedy show tagged ‘Exciting Chaos’. The event is set to take place on Sunday, 20th October, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The comedy show ‘Exciting Chaos’ promises to be a spectacular event where guests will experience a perfect blend of laughter and premium entertainment. Speaking ahead of the event, the CEO of Balmoral Group, Ezekiel Adamu, said,…

Nigeria’s Okocha puts in word for Messi as greater to Ronaldo Jay Jay Okocha Nigeria’s Okocha puts in word for Messi as greater to Ronaldo, thereby greatest of all time. JayJay Okocha has joined the ongoing debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. For nearly two decades, the duo has dominated discussions about football greatness, with their rivalry highlighted by a record thirteen Ballon d’Or awards—Messi with eight and Ronaldo with five. In a recent interview with Pulse Fun Facts, Okocha noted that both players are good but chose Messi as the…