Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Miss World 2024: Czech Republic’s Krystyna Pyszkova crowned Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic has clinched the coveted Miss World 2024 title during a glamorous event in India on Saturday, edging out Indian contestant Sini Shetty who made it to the top 8. Miss Lebanon, Yasmina Zaytoun, secured the first runner-up position in the competition. According to Press Trust of India on Saturday,a Karolina Bielawska, the reigning Miss World from Poland, crowned Pyszkova as her successor at the star-studded finale. This victory marks the second time a representative from the Czech Republic has claimed the Miss World crown, following Tatana…

We have simplified buying-selling process of used property in Nigeria – Junaid A leading property brand in Nigeria, Topjandhomes has said it has introduced new approach that avails Nigerians the opportunity to own property with minimal stress. The development, he said, has aroused the interest of Nigerians in Diaspora. The firm said that it has simplified the buying and selling of distressed property as well as building new home owners in their large numbers. Topjandhomes also bridges the gap for those who are already property owners but seeking to demolish and build more befitting structure for higher value. In a…

First day of Ramadan pronounced as Moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the lunar month of Ramadan, and consequently declared that fasting begins on March 11. The announcement was made via the X handle, @Haramaininfo, on Sunday. It said, “Crescent of Ramadan 1445/2024 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia! “Subsequently, Ramadan 1445/2024 begins tomorrow, 11 March 2024. “Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Two Holy Mosques after Isha Prayers.”

Adesina rehearses the need for government to go back to policy of electronic wallet system to tackle food crisis President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has urged the Federal government to consider reintroducing the electronic wallet system to tackle the food crisis. “The government needs to go back to the policy of electronic wallet system. Remember when I was a minister, we designed a program to get seeds and fertilizers to farmers directly via their mobile phones with electronic vouchers.” he remarked.  The former Minister of Agriculture added that through this initiative remarkable impacts were made by…

Elon Musk prepares to introduce X mail to rival  Gmail Elon Musk is challenging Google’s Gmail with a move to launch his email service, X mai Gmail, known for its prevalence in office communication with 1.8 billion users globally, has long been the go-to platform for official conversations. Musk’s foray into the email domain is poised to shake up the digital communication landscape. While Gmail’s popularity remains steadfast, the imminent arrival of X Mail suggests a potential shift in user preferences. The details of X Mail’s features and design are yet to be disclosed, leaving users curious about what the…

The defeat of Ngannou by Anthony Joshua with second-round knockout Credit: BBC Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their heavyweight clash in the early hours of Saturday. Joshua had his Cameroonian opponent on the canvas in the first round and twice more in the second in a brutal and brief exhibition of punching power. Ngannou, 37, a former UFC heavyweight champion, was taking part in only his second professional boxing match having lost a split decision to Tyson Fury in October. The fight A dazed Ngannou rose…

By 2030, movie poducers ready to go totally digital The National President of the Association of Movie Practitioners (AMPRAC), Ifeanyi Azodo, has announced the preparedness of movie producers under the association to fully go digital by 2030. Azodo made the revelation during the National Expanded Executive Meeting of the association held in Enugu recently. He noted that the unveiling for the AMPRAC vision 2030 would be held in Edo State later in June. Speaking about the vision, the Chairman of AMPRAC, Enugu State chapter, Tochukwu Ukaegbu, assured that all the chapters of the association were ready to embrace the digital…

Ken Calebs-Olumese receives Lifetime Achievement honour It was America’s one-time President, Abraham Lincoln, who once posited that “Real honours are not given to those fond of receiving from society but are reserved for those who gave their all to the people.” This age-long quote best summed the personality of nightlife icon, Ken Calebs-Olumese. Last Sunday, the organisers of the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards decorated the Guvnor of the Nightshift Coliseum with the distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award. At the exclusive event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, Olumese was honoured for his exceptional…

Glo Launches SheGlows For Women Empowerment The Executive Vice Chairman, Globacom, Mrs. Bella Disu, has emphasised the need for the female gender to take their rightful place as co-contributors to corporate and national development.   Mrs. Disu made this remark on Friday at the unveiling of SheGlows, an initiative of her office in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day. The theme of the celebration, “Inspire Inclusion: Investing in Women, accelerate progress”, she noted, speaks to Globacom’s desire to build, empower and support the career growth and well-being of female employees in the company. SheGlows is a female mentoring scheme which…

Aged and lonely receive Anambra first lady’s health supplies Dr Nonye Soludo, the wife of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has given out no fewer than 27,000 cartons of multivitamin supplements to over 26,000 elderly people in the 326 wards across the state. The elderly, comprising octogenarians and those above the age of 50, also received healthy living tips and bags of rice at the occasion, which took place at the headquarters of Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board conference hall in Awka, on Friday. Speaking during the healthy living tips, which were also part of the celebration of…