Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Uyo Entrepreneurs Group launch academy to train and empower youths A group of Entrepreneurs in Uyo, at the weekend, launched a real estate academy to train and empower Akwa Ibom youths and to enable them to be active participants in the sector. Enterprise Valley Academy, located in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, the group is also to drive investors in the real estate sector as well as alleviate the current economic hardship. Speaking at the launch of the academy, the President of the academy, Inimfon Colonel, said “Enterprise Valley Academy will be a lighthouse of education, empowerment and prosperity…

Kola-Idowu, US-based Gospel Artist presents Psalms in Yoruba, about to be launched A Nigerian-born gospel artist based in the United States, John Kola-Idowu, has perfected arrangements to dedicate his latest musical efforts. He has converted all the 150 books of Psalms to Yoruba songs tagged ‘Orin Dafidi (Song of Psalms 1-150)’. A statement by the artist on Sunday in Abuja, explained that the project contains 12 musical albums and 150 songs. Kola-Idowu said the project would be dedicated on April 6, 2024. The English version, according to him, was dedicated on August 6, 2023 in the United States of America.…

Hannatu Musawa gives reason for African Version of Grammy Awards The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, is on a collision course with industry stakeholders over her plan to create an African version of the American Grammy Awards. The minister’s plan to collaborate with Grammy organisers for an African version is considered to be misguided and capable of undermining the existing pan-African awards. Musawa, according to stakeholders, is on the verge of finalising a deal with the Grammy organisers to use its platform for the proposed African Grammy Awards, with Nigeria slated to host the inaugural edition.…

Vector: Single parents create mentally unstable kids Vector Veteran rapper Olanrewaju David Ogunmefun, popularly known as Vector has opined that single parents may be creating more “mentally unstable” human beings in society. In a post via X, the rapper lamented about what he described as the rate at which single parents are “destroying” the lives of children.  He was speaking in the context of children whose parents are divorced, separated, or no longer together. Vector said a parent should not be using what he termed “emotional sentiments” to destroy a child’s connection with the other parent. The musician said doing…

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…