Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

An American cartoonist pays Nigeria a visit, interacts with participants Brandon-Croft is best known for creating the comic strip Where I’m Coming From.  Barbara Brandon-Croft speaking to journalists (Credit: Barbara Brandon-Croft) Barbara Brandon-Croft, first nationally syndicated African American female cartoonist visited Nigeria from February 18 to 24, for a U.S. Speaker Program titled, “Sketch & Satire: The Art and Impact of Editorial Cartooning.” Brandon-Croft is best known for creating the comic strip Where I’m Coming From. During its 15-year run, the comic strip appeared in over 65 newspapers across the United States and Canada, as well as Jamaica, South Africa,…

D’banj sends congratulatory wishes to newlyweds Moses Bliss & Marie Wiseborn Moses Bliss and Marie Nigerian music star Daniel Oyebanjo, known as D’banj, has extended wishes to newlyweds, gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie Wiseborn. In a message shared on his Instagram page alongside a photo of the couple, D’banj, who shares a history with Moses Bliss, congratulated them on their blissful union. Expressing his well-wishes, D’banj prayed for abundant blessings, good health, grace, and more to grace their marriage. In his Instagram post, he wrote, “Don’t get it Twisted Love ………………., Congratulations to @mariewiseborn and my brother…

Customers express satisfaction with the new mobile banking app Consumers have attested to the robust nature of a new banking app launched by Nigeria’s leading payment service bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB). A bank customer, Uche Nwoye said: “It has not been long that I downloaded the app, but from all indications, the features and design are easy to navigate.” Another customer, Henry Omosimua, described it as a “nicely built app”, adding: “The app is good and smooth; kudos to Moneymaster PSB. It would be nice to add app notification for incoming and outgoing transactions.” Also, Agunbiade Abiola…

Rema’s performance at the 2024 BRIT Awards, superb Rema  The Nigerian superstar delivered a dazzling rendition of his hit single ‘Calm Down’ at the award ceremony which was held on February 2, 2024, at the O2 Arena in London.  Assisted by a stellar band, Rema performed the hit single which holds the record for the highest-charting African song on the UK Singles Chart with a NO. 3 peak position. Rema was among the Nigerians nominated at the 2024 BRIT Awards with ‘Calm Down’ getting a nod for International Song of the Year which it lost to Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’. Other…

Oba Gbadebo appreciates Osoba, narrating how he becomes traditional ruler through his assistance and support The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has disclosed that the former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, was the brain behind his (Gbadebo) choice in becoming the traditional ruler of the ancient town. Gbadebo disclosed this at the weekend while speaking at the Adire Hall, located in Ake palace, venue of the special award and luncheon which was part of activities to mark the annual Lisabi Festival. The monarch going memory lane and in appreciation of Osoba’s role towards his…

Miss Nigeria pageant increases board members to strengthen leadership team The Miss Nigeria beauty pageant has expanded its board with the addition of three accomplished individuals, as revealed by the pageant’s Instagram handle. The purpose of this addition is to strengthen the leadership team, bringing the total number of board members to six. The new addition to the esteemed board includes Senami Sosu, Chioma Okigbo, and Olatomiwa Williams. The existing board already boasts prominent figures, including accomplished filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Ego Boyo, 24th Miss Nigeria Wunmi Ogunbiyi, and the Associate Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Nigeria Sovereign…

The Aba IPP: How resilience powered Barth Nnaji to deliver on Geometric dream If you consider what 20 years means in the life of a business, then you will understand why organisations roll out the drums to celebrate the mileage. But that number of years is what it took Geometric Power Limited, a private electricity company, to set up the 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project, tagged ‘The Aba IPP.’ Of course, the project financed by Diamond Bank, Afreximbank and others, currently generates 141 megawatts (MW) of power across nine local government areas (LGAs) within the Aba ring-fenced zone, hence…

Napoli’s victory as Osimhen helps to late 2-1 win over Juventus Victor Osimhen Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen earned a late penalty for Champions Napoli as the hosts beat Juventus 2-1 in Serie A on Sunday. Substitute Giacomo Raspadori scored late in the second half to secure their first back-to-back wins in five months. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put Napoli in front three minutes before halftime, volleying inside the near post. Federico Chiesa levelled for Juventus in the 81st minute, scoring into the far bottom corner from the edge of the box. But Raspadori wrapped up the points for the hosts two minutes from…

Three key lessons from Kanayo O Kanayo’s birthday celebration Veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo dished out important things to note as he celebrates his birthday. Kanayo wrote via Instagram: “Three things you should learn to say. I am sorry, please, and thank you. “They are soothing words for different situations that come. Thanks to everyone who celebrated me on my birthday. “Words can never be enough for your gifts, prayers etc. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”

Akinwumi Adesina will be honoured with Awolowo Leadership Prize on Wednesday •Tanzania President, Tinubu, Gowon, Anyaoku, govs, traditional rulers, others to grace occasion President, African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina will, on Wednesday, receive the 2023 Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. The Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Prize for Leadership was instituted for the purpose of recognizing excellence and benchmarking key leadership attributes associated with Chief Awolọwọ. The idea of the leadership prize derived from the special dialogue of the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Foundation held in July 2011. The prize not only confers considerable honour and recognition to the recipient but also serves as…