Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Chidimma Adetshina offered spot to compete as Miss Universe Nigeria The organizers expressed their belief in her potential, stating she would have a chance to represent her father’s native land on an international stage. The organizers of Miss Universe Nigeria have extended an invitation to Chidimma Adetshina to join the 2024 pageant. Chidimma, who recently faced controversy over her eligibility in the Miss South Africa competition, is a 23-year-old born in Soweto, South Africa, with Nigerian and Mozambican heritage. Last month, after qualifying for the top 16 in the Miss South Africa pageant, debates about her nationality stirred viral social…

Musical entertainment as Chike, L.A.X, others feature on Glo-sponsored African Voices This week, CNN International’s magazine programme, African Voices Changemakers, will host five well-known figures in African music. The 30-minute show is supported by Globacom, Nigeria’s leading telecommunications company. Among them are Glo ambassador, songwriter, singer, and actor Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, better known by his stage name, Chike; the gifted singer and rapper Candy Bleakz, whose real name is Blessing Akiode; Damilola Abdul Rasak Afolabi, a.k.a. L.A.X; Ekeh Chiaka Joseph, better known as Majeeed; and Ghanaian singer, Wendy Shay. Chike, 31, is an alumnus of Covenant University. He rose to…

Banking: Investors Scramble for Fidelity Bank’s Offers Current weekly report shows that Fidelity Bank was the most active stock at the stock market, outperforming the banking sector and the overall market. Investors are literally scrambling for shares of Fidelity Bank Plc as the leading commercial bank’s capital raising continues to gather momentum among all categories of investors. Investors’ appetite for Fidelity Bank is shown in massive subscriptions to its ongoing rights and public offers and voluminous trading at the stock market. Fidelity Bank recorded a turnover of 1.73 billion shares worth N18.27 billion in 1,579 deals to emerge atop the…

Supporting FG’s efforts over hardship: Shettima welcomes MTN’s N1bn donation to food support programme “I am hugely proud of your (MTN’s) stability as a company and commitment to the progress of our country,” Shettima told the Chairman of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Ernest Ndukwe. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday welcomed the donation of N1 billion to the Federal Government’s Food Support Programme and 4,600 units of digital devices for distribution to schools by telecommunications giant, MTN Nigeria. Shettima said MTN’s gesture in support of the FG’s efforts to address hardship in the country is worthy of emulation and indicates its…

THE HEADLAMP AWARDS: Renowned Journalist, Ifetayo Adeniyi, honoured with prestigious ‘Excellence in Journalism’ Ifetayo Adeniyi Renowned Nigerian luxury and lifestyle journalist, Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Excellence in Journalism’ award at The Headlamp Awards, held during the Afro Commerce Connect event in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The event, organized by Cross Roads of Culture, centered around the theme “African Diaspora Startups,” aiming to help entrepreneurs navigate opportunities and challenges in Canada. The award ceremony took place at The Conservatory City Hall, where Ifetayo was celebrated for his nearly two-decade-long career in journalism. In his acceptance speech, Ifetayo…

Spain Pulled Down France To Win Olympics Men’s Football Gold France has fallen for Spain’s victory at Olympic Spain, on Friday, claimed the gold medal in men’s football at the Olympics with a thrilling 5-3 victory over host nation France. In a thrilling final, Spain showcased their dominance and secured victory, leaving the home crowd disappointed but in awe of a spectacular match. Spain beat Morocco to reach Olympics men’s football final NNPC exports new low-sulphur crude, Utapate, to Spain The game ended 3-3 at full time after France equalised with a stoppage-time penalty from Mateta. However, two extra-time goals…

Scholarship: IDP First Class Graduate Head To US On PhD, Fully Funded … graduated with first class in Chemical Engineering from Edo State University, Uzaire. Amos Ishaku, a First Class graduate and internally displaced person (IDP) in Uhorgua camp, Edo, has bagged a fully-funded PhD scholarship from the University of Illinois, Chicago, USA. Ishaku had, in November 2023, graduated with first class in Chemical Engineering from Edo State University, Uzaire. Coordinator, Home of the Needy, Speaking Pastor Solomon Folorunsho, said the development was an indication that creating an enabling environment for the needy could yield results. The camp presently is…

FG To Offer Tax Breaks To Companies Employing More Staff, Allowing Importation To Drive Down Prices Wale Edun “The inflation reduction act will contain a range of import duties, exemptions, lowering of tariffs, and outright tax breaks for employment. If you employ more people, you will be given a tax break against it,” Edun said. Federal Government of Nigeria plans to grant tax breaks to companies that employ more staff and suspend import duties on certain goods to combat rising inflation. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, made this announcement during an exclusive…

Kenny Blaq denies being pioneer of music comedy, honours Gbenga Adeboye and others Kenny Blaq “I did not start music comedy but I can say that I’m one of those that have made music comedy strong in this part of the world.” Nigerian comedian, Kehinde Peter Otolorin, popularly known as Kenny Blaq has clarified that contrary to the belief that he started music comedy in Nigeria, he didn’t pioneer the genre. He credited the late Gbenga Adeboye, CD John and others for paving the way for the music comedy genre in Nigeria. He, however, claimed that he brought “the Wizkid…

Miss South Africa contest: Adetshina bows out of competition, citing family’s safety Chidimma Adetshina “After much careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I,” Adetshina, 23, wrote on Instagram. A Miss South Africa contestant whose Nigerian heritage sparked a national controversy and a government investigation withdrew from the beauty pageant Thursday. Chidimma Adetshina’s announcement that she would not take part in Saturday’s final came a day after the Home Affairs ministry accused her mother of fraud and identity theft. “After much careful consideration, I…