Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Bukayo Saka scores twice as ruthless Arsenal thrash Burnley Bukayo Saka scored twice as Arsenal continued their blistering goalscoring form to thrash Burnley and close the gap at the top of the Premier League to two points. Following their 6-0 win at West Ham last week Arsenal were soon among the goals again, captain Martin Odegaard opening the scoring on four minutes with a crisp strike into the bottom corner after Gabriel Martinelli’s pass. Saka converted from the spot after Lorenz Assignon fouled Leandro Trossard in the box. The England forward got his second just after the restart, latching on…

Economy: Africa Dominates List Of The World’s 20 Fastest-Growing Economies The report shows that the medium-term growth outlook for the continent’s five regions is slowly improving, a pointer to the continued resilience of Africa’s economies.  Africa will account for eleven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group said in its latest Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) of the continent released on Friday. Overall, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the continent is expected to average 3.8% and 4.2% in 2024 and 2025, respectively. This is higher than projected global averages of 2.9% and…

Femi Adebayo Selected for Emmy Academy Membership Nollywood actor and movie producer, Femi Adebayo, has been selected to join the International Academy of Television Arts, and Sciences, a non-profit membership organisation, based in New York City, United States of America. Femi is the son of veteran Nollywood actor, Adebayo Salami, aka Oga Bello. The prestigious academy organises the internationally acclaimed International Emmy Awards, a platform that acknowledges excellence in the television industry on a global scale. “The International Emmy Awards, organised by the International Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences, stands as a beacon of excellence in recognising outstanding television…

Mami Chula Beach: Sanwo-Olu, Elegushi, Oniru, others attend opening The grand opening of Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle took place on Friday, February 16, in Oniru, Lagos, attracting a host of notable personalities. Among the attendees were the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Oba Saheed Elegushi (Oba Elegushi), who presided over the event, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal (Oba Oniru), the chief host and socialite, Pretty Mike. King of Fuji music, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal also dazzled at the event as he brought his A game as usual to the…

Georgia House of Rep Honours Amb. Smaila, NIDCOM Boss Congratulates Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Amb. Amina Smaila, Nigeria’s Consul-General in Atlanta Georgia for her recognition and commendation by the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia, thus making history as the first-ever recognition of an African diplomat in its 247-year history. In the congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described Smaila as an exceptional and distinguished Nigerian diplomat with deep concerns for fellow citizens. The NIDCOM boss said she was not surprised about the well-deserved honour done to Smaila going by her pedigree as an…

For best overall performance in School of Health & Psychology in UK, Nigerian surfaces as winner Nigerian Douye Nomayo has received the prize for best overall performance in the School of Health & Psychological Sciences at City, University of London. The Medical doctor who graduated with a distinction received the prize after obtaining a Masters degree in Health Policy from City, University of London. Before migrating to the United Kingdom, UK, Nomayo worked at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for nine years. Nomayo in a press statement said she decided to pursue a second degree in Health…

Olu of Warri, Dangote, Elumelu Win Big At Sun Awards It was an array of the crème dela crème at the 2023 Sun Man of the year award with prominent Nigerians that have distinguished themselves and made impacts carted away awards in different categories. The event was the annual Sun Man of the year to celebrate iconic individuals, business giants, traditional rulers, impact makers, industrialists, Entrepreneurs and other categories. His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, won the Most Impactful Royal Father of 2023 and was presented by the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Peter Mbah. According to the organizers,…

Joeboy says he wasn’t ready when he hit stardom Joeboy Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has said he wasn’t ready for fame when he hit stardom. He said he was surprised to see his first hit song, ‘Baby’, become an international sensation barely three months after its release. He said that at the time he became famous, he didn’t even believe that people would recognise him yet. Speaking in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast, Joeboy said his fame was sudden and he had to pack out of his neighbourhood to adapt to…

BON Awards: Feranmi Olaoye replaces Seun Oloketuyi Seun Oloketuyi and Feranmi Olaoye Popular film producer, Seun Oloketuyi has bowed out as the Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON) after 15 years in charge. The longest running Nigerian movie award in a statement also named Feranmi Olaoye as the acting executive producer of the awards. The statement also disclosed that the organisers of the BON Awards have partnered with Group 8 Ltd, the media firm, for the next five editions of its awards. Group 8 LTD is a media-tech organisation “renowned for its diverse mass and new media assets,…

NiBUCAA Partners Access Holdings, Provides Free HIV Testing Services As part of its “No Gree for HIV” campaign from February 9th to February 10th, 2024, The Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NiBUCAA) partnered Access Holdings Plc to provide free HIV Testing Services and counseling at the just concluded Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Over 10,000 persons were screened for HIV and equally received counseling across eight selected communities: Surulere, Ijora, Ajegunle, Igando, Lagos Island, Lekki Phase 1, Berger/Ojota, Apapa Road and the finish line of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon- Eko Atlantic- all in Lagos State.Screening activities led to…