Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

9mobile Reconstitutes Board, Etuh, Danjuma, Edun, Ikpoki Others Join …As LH Telecoms Takes Majority Stake Following the approvals of the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission as required by law, Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operating under the trade name 9Mobile, is pleased to announce the completion of an equity investment by LH Telecommunication Limited. The investment, which was approved by African Export Import Bank (AFREXIM), the senior lender to 9Mobile in May 2023 has resulted in a change in control of 9Mobile in favour of the new investor by the issuance of new shares…

NIGERIA Honours Her Diaspora Including Alistair Soyode, Dr, Prof, Cllr with Diaspora Merit Awards Chairman/Founder of BEN Television, Mentoring Commandant Alistair Soyode has again received a Diaspora Merit Award from Nigerian government through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). The Award was handed over to him at the just concluded 2024 Diaspora day held in Abuja the Nigeria Federal Capital. According to the organisers, the Award was based on merit as he (Alistair) has contributed in so many ways in projecting the image of the country in the positive side through his television in the UK and Europe, honouring with…

English-born Nigerian Footballer Pen Deal With Wimbledon An English-born Nigerian professional footballer, Goodman Owen, have pen a loan deal with league one side, AFC Wimbledon ahead of the coming season. AFC Wimbledon boss, Johnnie Jackson who made the announcement, said the deal is meant to further improve on Owen’s career that have been on steady rise since his discovery at Crystal Palace. Jackson however believed that acquisition of the goalkeeper will provide a better option for Wimbledon at the goalkeeping department. He said the Ex-Colchester loanee will join former Charlton stopper Lewis Ward in forming the goalkeeper department after…

Here are quick facts about late Ifeanyi Ubah Late Ifeanyi Ubah The news of the passing of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, broke on Saturday morning. The 52-year-old senator was said to have died of cardiac arrest in London. Here are 10 quick facts about the deceased senator. 1 He was born on 3rd September 1971 as the first son of seven children to Mr. & Mrs. Alphonsus Ubah in Otolo, Nnewi in Anambra State, Nigeria. 2 His parents were poor so Ifeanyi Ubah had to drop out of school (Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja).…

Amusan leads Nigeria in historic opening ceremony – Paris 2024 Olympics Tobi Amusan and Nigeria’s team captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori, lead Nigerian delegation at colorful Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. Flagbearer Tobi Amusan and Nigeria’s team captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori, led Nigerian delegation at a colorful and historic Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night. In spite the rain having its way on the night, athletes were cheered along the Seine as more than 200 national delegations sailed through the centre of Paris and past sights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. For the first time…

Enhancing Collaboration with EFCC, US Opens Cybersecurity Office in Nigeria The United States, US, has taken a significant step towards bolstering cybersecurity efforts in Nigeria by establishing a dedicated office at its embassy in Abuja. This new initiative aims to enhance cooperation between the United States and Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in combating cybercrimes. US and Nigeria Strengthen Cybersecurity Partnership The announcement of this strategic move was made by the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This marks…

Team Nigeria In Special Cultural Attire For Paris 2024 Olympics Ceremony The outfits, created by US-based sports apparel company Actively Black, featured a fusion of urban and traditional styles. Team Nigeria made a striking entrance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, donning vibrant cultural attire that exhibited the nation’s rich heritage. Flagbearer Tobi Amusan led the contingent in a traditional Yoruba outfit of Iro and Buba with Gele, representing her Ogun State roots. The team’s outfits, created by US-based sports apparel company Actively Black, featured a fusion of urban and traditional styles. The ensemble incorporated Nigeria’s green and white…

In film industry, Actor Kelvin Ikeduba decries sex-for-roles practice in Nollywood Kelvin Ikeduba During a recent interview on Hip TV’s “Trending,” Ikeduba firmly stated that he would “rather die” than cast unqualified actors in exchange for sex. Nollywood actor and producer Kelvin Ikeduba has spoken out against the exploitation of actors in the film industry. During a recent interview on Hip TV’s “Trending,” Ikeduba firmly stated that he would “rather die” than cast unqualified actors in exchange for sex. Ikeduba expressed his frustration with the widespread unprofessionalism in the industry, saying,“The movie industry is very big. What works for A,…

Guinness Nigeria declares 31% revenue growth in 12 months Guinness Nigeria Plc said it achieved 31 per cent growth in revenue for the financial year ended June 30, 2024, in spite of the challenging macroeconomic environment. The Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria, Mr Adebayo Alli, via a statement on Friday in Lagos, expressed confidence in the company’s trajectory. Alli said the company posted a revenue of N299.48 billion during the review period against N229.44 billion posted in the comparative period of 2023. He stated that while the company delivered a remarkable 31 per cent year-on-year revenue growth in 12 months…

Snoop Dogg ignites flame as Paris prepares for opening ceremony – 2024 Olympics American rapper Snoop Dogg held the flame aloft as the Olympic torch relay neared the end of its 68-stage trek through France ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony. The flame was also borne by International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and a string of beaming, waving, volunteer carriers. “The relay is over,” said an official preparing to drive away from the last stop on the Canal Saint Martin in a car carrying the slogan “flame relay.” “Next stop: the cauldron.” The heavily-guarded flame was headed into the centre…