Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Osimhen scores as he rescues Napoli to a draw against Barcelona Osimhen Victor Osimhen rescued Napoli from defeat on Wednesday as he scored the goal that forced FC Barcelona to a draw in their first leg of Champions League round of 16 game. It was Osimhen’s first match and first goal on returning from the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire where he led Nigeria to a silver medal. Osimhen’s goal was Napoli’s only shot on target throughout the match played at the Diego Maradona Stadium in Italy. After a goalless first half, Barcelona opened the scoring in…

Eddy Remedy: Thanks should be accorded Burna Boy for taking Afrobeats to greater heights Eddy Remedy showers Burna Boy with praises. Eddy Remedy is one-third of The Remedies group who helped commercialise Nigerian mainstream pop music in the late 90s. During an interview with Daddy Fresh on Instagram Live, Eddy Remedy while addressing the recent claims made by former Remedies member Eedris Abdulkareem stated that Burna Boy deserved praise for what he has done for Afrobeats. Eedris who enjoyed huge commercial success in the 2000s didn’t take kindly to Burna Boy’s words as he insisted that he deserves credit for…

FG plans to restart direct cash transfer to 15m households The Federal Government has made plans to restart the direct cash transfer to the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians. The federal government projects that 12 million people, households can benefit from these direct payments, in addition to the 3 million Nigerians benefitting from these programmes, due to the sharp rise in the cost of living, bringing the total to about 15 million households. This was revealed by Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, during a retreat of the ministry on Wednesday in Uyo. Presidential panel…

See The New Comptroller-General Of NIS As Appointed By Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Kemi Nanna Nandap as Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), with effect from March 1, 2024. Nandap takes over from Mrs. Caroline Wura-Ola Adepoju, whose term in office expires on February 29, 2024. Before her appointment as Comptroller-General, Nandap was the Deputy Comptroller-General in charge of the Migration Directorate of the Service. According to a release issued on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President anticipated that the new Comptroller-General will deepen the ongoing reforms in the service and create…

Fidelity Bank Expresses Charity As It Distributes Food Packs To FCT Residents Fidelity Bank PLC’s management has generously distributed 500 food packs to women, widows, children, and the vulnerable in the Kasua Dere Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja. During the distribution event, titled “Fidelity Bank CSR Donation,” the branch leader of the Fidelity Bank corporate social responsibility team, Babatunde Awotayo, highlighted that the Fidelity Food Packs initiative is a critical part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility efforts. He said the initiative aims to mitigate the impact of hunger among vulnerable groups, an issue exacerbated by the current state of food…

Sodimu shows himself as one of the greats in the industry through cinematography Ace cinematographer and music video director, Sodimu Oladipupo Temitayo, otherwise known as 02 Pictures, has continued to establish himself as one of the industry’s greats with a repertoire of award winning efforts. Recently, Oladipupo was honoured by Square Image Associates, a media and public relations outfit in Lagos led by thoroughbred journalist/publicist, Bayo Adetu. Oladipupo has directed music videos for Olamide, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Phatiah, Zlatan, Tekno, Kiss Daniel, Fireboy DML, Falz, Ayra Star, Timaya, CDQ and many others. He studied Cinematography at Unlimited LA Studio, a…

Labour Party Candidate Accuses Former Chairman of Forgery and Electoral Sabotage in Ebonyi State Eze Oko Splendour, the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate for Ebonyi State, has levelled serious allegations against the party’s former National Chairman, Julius Abure, in a statement released on Wednesday. Splendour accuses Abure of orchestrating a campaign of “criminality, deceit and manipulation” to deny him the governorship candidacy. Following his victory in the party’s primaries, Splendour claims Abure pressured him to step down in favour of Edward Nkwegu Okereke, who had unsuccessfully contested the primaries for the All Progressives Congress (APC). When these efforts failed, Splendour…

Red Cross Orphanage receives donations ranging from cash to other gifts from a firm Alliance and General Insurance Plc, a prominent player in the insurance sector, has extended love and support to the Nigerian Red Cross Orphanage Home located at Makoko, Yaba Lagos State, through donations of an undisclosed amount of cash and items while engaging in various activities. The company also extended appreciation to its employees, and clients and also honoured three of its longest-standing clients, expressing gratitude for their steadfast loyalty and trust over the years. The managing director/CEO of Alliance & General Insurance Plc, Felicia Bolajoko David,…

Seyi Law: The Cost Of Living Will Reduce, Working On It Comedian, Seyi Law has assured Nigerians that the cost of living will reduce. According to him, he’s currently in Abuja where he is in talks with some people in the government.  In an open letter to Nigerians, Seyi who is an avid supporter of the Tinubu administration, said the cost of governance will reduce, minimum wage will increase, and food affordability will improve. He stated that his choice of Tinubu during the election was because he believed in the former governor of Lagos state. I laugh not at your…

Navigating the Complexities of Media Monitoring: Strategies for Effective Brand Media Intelligence Gathering Philip Odiakose In today’s media landscape, the ability to monitor and analyze media coverage is crucial for brands seeking to stay ahead of the competition and maintain their reputation. However, the sheer volume and diversity of media sources, coupled with the ever-evolving nature of communication channels, present significant challenges for effective media monitoring. As the Chief Media Analyst at P+ Measurement Services, a leading Media Monitoring and Intelligence consultancy, I have firsthand experience in navigating these complexities. In this article, I will share key strategies for successfully…