Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Stephanie Linus Makes History with Lennox K. Black Prize Win Stephanie Linus has become the first black recipient of the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine for her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work. The prestigious Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements. The prize is named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards. Linus was selected for…

ERA saving lives; Folake, bringing transformation in  emergency medical response in Africa Folake Owodunni Folake Owodunni is the co-founder and CEO of Emergency Response Africa (ERA), a healthcare technology company that is changing how medical emergencies are managed in Africa, beginning in Nigeria. ERA saves lives by connecting individuals experiencing a medical emergency to the largest network of Community First Responders, ambulances, and hospitals to deliver care in minutes using technology. ERA recently partnered with the Edo state government to improve the state’s responsiveness to medical emergencies in the public sector. ERA has been recognised for the work it…

Sports as 2,600 athletes storm Ibadan for MTN Champs Season 2 Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, is currently abuzz with excitement as 2,600 athletes from across Nigeria storm the city for the highly anticipated Season Two of the MTN Champions Athletic Competition, known as MTN Champs Season 2. The event, which is set to last for four days, will kick off on Friday, April 5, 2024. General Manager, Segments and Devices at MTN Nigeria, Mr. Idowu Adesokan, and founder of Making of Champions (MoC), Mr. Bambo Akani, at a press conference held in Ibadan on Thursday, to herald the…

Leadership: Nigeria’s Economist, Chinwe Egwim, Joins Young Global Leaders Foremost economist, Chinwe Egwim, has been recently announced as one of the 12 Africans selected to join the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), under the World Economic Forum (WEF). This year’s cohort, helping to improve the state of the world, is made up of a remarkable group of rising stars from politics, business, civil society, the arts and academia, who are united in their drive to leave a lasting impact on their communities, organisations and beyond. Egwim was selected following a rigorous vetting process designed to identify global leaders and…

Leadership as Nigeria’s Economist, Chinwe Egwim, Joins Young Global Leaders Foremost economist, Chinwe Egwim, has been recently announced as one of the 12 Africans selected to join the Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL), under the World Economic Forum (WEF). This year’s cohort, helping to improve the state of the world, is made up of a remarkable group of rising stars from politics, business, civil society, the arts and academia, who are united in their drive to leave a lasting impact on their communities, organisations and beyond. Egwim was selected following a rigorous vetting process designed to identify global leaders…

Impressive as ‘Ajakaju’ Rakes in N101.2m in 5 Days Eniola Ajao’s debut cinema production, “Ajakaju (Beast of Two Worlds)”, has grossed N101.2 million within five days of its release.FilmOne Entertainment, disclosed this on Thursday via its instagram handle, @filmoneng. The epic film was released nationwide on Friday, March 29. The film distribution company wrote: “The Beast has conquered!!! “Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds is making all the waves in the cinemas nationwide hitting 101.2m at the box office in five days. “Nigerians are not playing on this one. Thank you for trusting every movie we dish out.” Ajakaju explores the…

Fitness: How Jimmy Odukoya influenced me- Okanlawon Deyemi and Jimmy Odukoya  Nigerian actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed how his friend, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, has been instrumental in motivating and guiding his fitness journey. Speaking on the King of Talks podcast with Teju Babyface, Okanlawon shared insights into his approach to fitness as an actor. Previously, Okanlawon admitted that his fitness goal was primarily driven by the need to meet specific physical requirements for movie roles. However, his perspective shifted significantly thanks to Pastor Odukoya’s encouragement to prioritize overall fitness. Reflecting on his transformation, Okanlawon stated the influence of his friend,…

Excitement In Lagos As Third Mainland Bridge Fully Re-opens For Activities The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, which was partially closed to traffic in the last seven weeks, has been re-opened after comprehensive repair works with lane markings, new streetlights and CCTV installed. Lagos Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed the re-opening on Saturday, March 30 in a statement. Osiyemi said: “Dear Lagos Residents, We’re pleased to share that the Third Mainland Bridge will resume full operations on April 4th, 2024, following extensive repairs. “We sincerely thank you for your patience and cooperation, and we look forward to even smoother…

See 2024 World Billionaires List as Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu, Otedola Emerge Only Nigerians on Forbes Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu and Otedola …Arnault, Musk, Bezos top global richest roll call Forbes Magazine yesterday released the 38th edition of its World Billionaires List for 2024, with Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu and Femi Otedola emerging the only Nigerians on the list posted by the platform, Thecitypulsenews reports. Dangote remained Africa’s richest man, recording $13.4 billion as of April 2, 2024, while Adenuga followed with a net worth of $6.7 billion. Rabiu and Otedola, according to the new report, were worth $5.2 and…

Health matter as 81 Division NAOWA gives out 391 Eyeglasses to Children in Lagos and Ogun The Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association, (NAOWA) 81 Division Chapter under the leadership of the Chairperson, Pharm Mrs Rekiya Usman in collaboration with Restore Foundation for Child Sight, a Non Governmental Organisation focused at improving vision and ocular alignment in Children has donated over 391 eyeglasses and 314 eyes related drugs to school children in the Division’s Area Of Responsibility, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The Exercise, themed, ‘School Eye Health Programme’ was held at 81 Division…