Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Japanese Ambassador honours Prof. Ogbonna with prestigious award Mba describeb him as a shining light and a good example for Enugu indigenes. He was recognized for immense contributions to academic cooperation and mutual understanding between Japan and Nigeria. The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, has conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon on Prof. Chukwuma Ogbonna former Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is one of the recipients of the Japanese government’s 2024 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals. The award recognises Prof. Ogbonna’s immense contributions to academic cooperation and…

Olu of Warri Confers Awards on Vanguard Publisher, Amuka-Pemu, Pinnick, Others The Olu of Warri Kingdom in Delta State, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse, Saturday decorated 10 notable Itsekiri sons and daughters for their patriotic contributions to the development of the Warri Kingdom and Nigeria at large. The recipients include the Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam Amuka-Pemu, and Nigeria’s representative on the FIFA Council, Amaju Pinnick.Other recipients of the awards include Mr. Felix Omatsola, Ade Mabo, Julius Dediare Rone, Mr Alfred Temile, Dr Ajorutsedere Awosika, Mr Eworitsewarami Justin Wilbert, Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, and Misan Harriman. In his speech, the monarch lauded…

Finishing Ipswich, Haaland netted a hat-trick, Man City’s victory – EPL Haaland struck with a low drive from distance late on to complete his hat-trick. Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City defeated Ipswich 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, demonstrating the challenges of life in the Premier League. The Tractor Boys are back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years, and they had a dream start against the defending champions when Sammie Szmodics scored on his full debut, squeezing a shot through the legs of Ederson after seven minutes. However, the joy was short-lived as…

Pastor W. F. Kumuyi disproves the cliche ‘A fool at 40 is a fool for ever.’ Kumuyi and his wife Esther “Don’t give up purpose in your life that you will not defile yourself with what they are saying,” Kumuyi said. Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, has revealed how he met his wife, Esther when she was 65 years. At the programme for the youths in Delta, Kumuyi had told the youths and young adults not to believe the cliché which says “A fool at 40 is a fool forever.” The man of God, who…

Billboard U.S. Afrobeats record:  Asake tops as artiste with most songs, beating other Africans Billboard U.S. Afrobeats record puts Asake as topmost artiste with most songs, beating other Africans. Nigerian Afrobeats artiste Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has set a new record in the global music industry, surpassing Burna Boy as the artiste with the most songs on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Asake‘s latest album, Lungu Boy, made a spectacular debut on the chart this week, with nine of its tracks securing spots on the prestigious list. This feat has extended Asake’s total entries to 50, solidifying…

American Japa – A Star Studded Nigerian Nollywood Movie Set To Hit Cinema ‘American Japa’ was created by Atlantic World Digital Communications. It was produced by Abulu, the Nigerian-born US-based producer, and co-produced by Angel Ufuoma. American-Nigerian filmmaker and director Tony Abulu has announced the coming of the new blockbuster movie, “American Japa”, which will be released in cinemas across Nigeria on September 6. ‘American Japa’, a Nollywood movie directed by Tony Abulu, is set to hit cinemas across the country on September 6. Odunlade Adekola, the actor, shared the film’s trailer in an Instagram post on Wednesday. “Behold the…

DJ Cuppy shows her devotion to Christ as she gets baptized Sharing the news of her spiritual transformation on her social media platforms, she says every beat and moment now have different meaning. The renowned Nigerian disc jockey and daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola took this great step at Holy Trinity Brompton, a popular Anglican church in London. The renowned Nigerian disc jockey and daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola took this great step at Holy Trinity Brompton, a popular Anglican church in London. DJ Cuppy shared the news of her spiritual transformation on her social media platforms. In a post,…

Malaria Eradication Drive: Government choose Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu to lead “It is sad to note that malaria contributes about 25 per cent to 30 per cent of childhood mortality and about 60 per cent of hospital attendance.” Alausa said. As part of the drive to eradicate malaria in Nigeria, the Federal Government has enlisted the support of prominent business leaders. The government said Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, will lead the charge against the disease. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji…

A young Nigerian student in the UK was awarded the Edinburgh Award in Global Employability A young Nigerian student in the UK, was awarded the Edinburgh Award in Global Employability. Mirabelle uses digital media and technology to drive awareness and shift mindsets. Mirabelle Morah, a young Nigerian social entrepreneur and student in the UK, was recently awarded the Edinburgh Award in Global Employability from the University of Edinburgh and has also won a £1,000 grant from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and Edinburgh Innovations to develop her innovative startup idea, Grohwie further. Combining creativity with technology, Morah addresses key challenges…

Al Khalood, Saudi Arabian club, welcomes Troost-Ekong as he completes move Al Khalood, Saudi Arabian club, welcomes Troost-Ekong as he completes move This was announced on Al Khalood’s social media account. The club stated that Troost-Ekong will play for them in the 2024-2025 Saudi Pro League season. William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain has completed a sensational transfer to the Saudi Arabian Professional Football League club Al Khalood. The Nigerian defender signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year. Troost-Ekong joined Al Khalood from PAOK Thessaloniki, the Greek Super League champions. He spent one season at PAOK, winning…