Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Films: Nigerians spend ₦1.2 billion on cinema films in January   Total viewers across cinemas within the period under review was 322,833. ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has enjoyed a record-breaking run in the cinemas since its December 2023 release and grossed over ₦1.4 billion as of mid-February 2024 [FilmOne] The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Tuesday said it generated ₦1.2 billion as revenue across cinemas in the country in January. Its national president, Opeyemi Ajayi, who disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, said total viewers across cinemas within the period under…

Davido announced plans to donate N300 million to orphanages across Nigeria Davido, in a post via his social media platforms, expressed his dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of orphaned children, stating that the details of the disbursement would be disclosed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The donation reflects Davido’s ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Recall that in 2022, he disbursed N250 million to 292 orphanages in Nigeria. The monies were the funds gifted to the 30-year-old singer on his birthday, totalling N200 million, and he added N50 million from his pocket. Ahead of…

Davido announced plans to donate N300 million to orphanages across Nigeria Davido, in a post via his social media platforms, expressed his dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of orphaned children, stating that the details of the disbursement would be disclosed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The donation reflects Davido’s ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Recall that in 2022, he disbursed N250 million to 292 orphanages in Nigeria. The monies were the funds gifted to the 30-year-old singer on his birthday, totalling N200 million, and he added N50 million from his pocket. Ahead of…

Davido announced plans to donate N300 million to orphanages across Nigeria. Davido, in a post via his social media platforms, expressed his dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of orphaned children, stating that the details of the disbursement would be disclosed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The donation reflects Davido’s ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities in Nigeria. Recall that in 2022, he disbursed N250 million to 292 orphanages in Nigeria. The monies were the funds gifted to the 30-year-old singer on his birthday, totalling N200 million, and he added N50 million from his pocket. Ahead of…

See The Profile Of Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, a foremost financial institution with a client base of about 9 million customers. Nneka joined Fidelity Bank as an Executive Director in 2015 and was appointed Managing Director/CEO of the Bank in January 2021. Following her appointment, Nneka became the first female MD/CEO in the history of the bank. She is an alumnus of the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Kings College, London where she holds a Bachelor of Law and Master of Law…

FULL LIST: AFCON 2025 preliminary draw The preliminary draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been held on 20th February 24, at the Confederations of African Football headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The draw followed the conclusion of the 34th edition of the competition hosted by Ivory Coast. The preliminary draw had the eight lowest-ranked teams according to the FIFA ranking: Somalia, Djibouti, Sao Tome, Chad, Mauritius, South Sudan, Liberia and Eswatini. The teams will play on home and away basis during the FIFA Window of March 18 to March 26. Below is the full list of the AFCON…

THE HISTORY OF MAKUN – SAGAMU: The Socio Cultural & Religious Perspectives Aare Evang. (Dr) Kolade Segun-Okeowo, B.A (Hons) History, Ogun; MSc (Inter. Rel) Ife; D. Th. – The Aare Asoludero of Simawa Kingdom PROTOCOLS & COURTESIES Recently, a young man was employed in the private secondary school where my wife is the Executive Director. I was opportued to be within the school premises on the day the young man resumed for work. While I interviewed the young man, I randomly asked him some questions and requested his name. I was shocked when he told me his surname is…

‘Star of Africa’ emerges at Healthgarde 30 years celebration of wellness Benita Okonkwo has led the array of over 20 winners in different categories. She emerged a double winner as Business Leader of the Year and Star of Africa at the February 17, 2024 Lagos convention of wellness and multilevel marketing giant, Healthgarde International, a global firm proudly founded and run by African women for Africa. Okonkwo who was obviously, but pleasantly surprised at her double win, had trumped the sales earnings and figures of every other Healthgarde consultant (as the firm’s salespersons are titled) within and outside Nigeria. Her…

‘I don’t do mockery nor blaspheme God in my jokes, Sacred’ – Comedian Woli Arole Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Woli Arole, has opened up on why he keeps getting invites from churches to perform in their programmes. He disclosed that he prays before he goes to churches to perform and is very mindful of the jokes he makes. “I don’t do mockery, you can check all my content, I don’t blaspheme. God is sacred, our faith is sacred. In fact, I feel all faiths are scared, Islamists, traditionalists, so there are boundaries you must not cross,” Woli Arole said.…

A new President emerges at Osogbo Tennis Club A foremost sports club in Osun State, Osogbo Tennis Club, has sworn in Mr Abiola Oni, a Director in the state service as its new President. Oni, who was sworn in at a modest event held within the club’s premises, will lead the new set of executives for the next two years. Popularly known as Bishop, Oni had in an election held on the 15th February, emerged President with other executive members which include Rabi Ladipo as Vice President, Olatunji Shamsudeen, General Secretary and Niyi Oguntunde, Captain. Others are Abiodun Owoeye,Treasurer, Joseph…