Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi
US mission congratulates Nigerian professor for receiving $300,000 prize The United States Mission in Nigeria has congratulated a history professor, Saheed Aderinto, for becoming the first Nigerian to receive the $300,000 Dan David Prize. The Mission made this known on its Facebook page late Monday.The post read, “Congratulations to Nigerian-American Professor of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University, Saheed Aderinto, on becoming the first Nigerian to receive the $300,000 Dan David Prize—the largest financial reward for excellence in the historical discipline in the world. “Professor Aderinto is the Founding President of the Lagos Studies Association.”…
Prince Odianosen Okojie dedicates Certificate of Return to Mercy Johnson-Okojie. Ifetayo Adeniyi Prince recently emerged as the one to represent the Esan South-East/Esan North-East Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives. Prince Odianosen Okojie, the incoming representative for the Esan North-East and Esan South-East Federal Constituencies, has dedicated his certificate of return to his wife, the actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie. The recently elected federal member delightedly showed his wife pictures and videos as they received his certificate of return. He dedicated the certificate to his wife, referring to her as his “number one blessing” and thanking her for…
“Stay away from married men,” Halima Abubakar advises. Elegbede Abiodun Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has shared advice with ladies to stay away from people’s husbands and avoid being a side chic. The actress took to her Instagram page to share this piece of information with the public. Recall that last year, news of an alleged affair between the actress and Apostle Johnson Suleman and her deteriorating health stormed the internet, resulting in a series of back and forth. With the actress’ health getting better, she took to social media to disclose that she has decided to work her way to…
Ibukun Adebayo: Meet Nigeria’s Real Estate Hotshot, unveil plan for new Diaspora City Project. Nigeria continues to achieve widespread global fame, making it a top destination for many reasons and a hub for various billion-dollar companies. Its economic benefits have attracted lots of investors and entrepreneurs all over the world. Nigeria’s widespread success and growth are attributed to several sectors — entertainment, retail, technology, and real estate are among the most prominent ones. The country has built a competitive and sustainable economy by relying on several major sectors, and the real estate sector has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most…
Vice President, Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo By Ifetayo Adeniyi ON World Teachers Day, October 5, 2021, a collective of former students from different parts of the world congregated to pay homage to a former teacher. They included professors, army.generals, senior judges, several Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, a Queens Counsel (QC, Queen Elizabeth was still alive then), and senior public servants. All of them had one thing in common: they were full of gratitude for the inspiration, motivation, and mentorship provided by the teacher. That teacher was Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, the law professor and SAN, who became Nigeria’s fifth elected Vice-President…
Osimhen helps, as Napoli continue title lead with Atalanta win By Elegbede Abiodun Serie A top-scorer, Victor Osimhen registered an assist as Napoli returned to winning ways with a resounding 2-0 victory over Atalanta at Naples. The win extends Napoli’s lead at the top of the table to 18 points over closest challengers Inter Milan, to keep their quest for a first Serie A title triumph in 33 years alive with 12 league games left. Luciano Spalleti’s side bounced back from last week’s loss to Lazio as second-half goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Amir Rrahmani secured their 22nd league win…
Gambia is defeated by Senegal 2-0 to win Under-20 AFCON Teranga Lions of Senegal on Saturday at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, defeated their Gambia counterparts 2-0 to lift their first-ever Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. Goals from forward Sulaymane Faye and midfielder Mamadou Camara were all the team needed to secure Senegal victory over their Gambian neighbours. The Senegalese side zoomed into Saturday’s final with a 100 per cent record, winning all their matches without conceding a goal. The Young Teranga Lions were playing their fourth Under-20 AFCON final, having finished runners-up in 2015, 2017 and 2019.…
Meet The 17 Women Who Made It To 10th National Assembly. Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, 17 females who won during the February 25 parliamentary elections have received their certificates… Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June, 17 females who won during the February 25 parliamentary elections have received their certificates of return to be part of the Red and Green Chambers, Daily Trust Saturday reports. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far presented certificates of return to 98 senators-elect out of the 109 seats in the…
FG awards 110 retired staff for selfless service. Kazeem Biriowo The Federal Government has awarded no fewer than 110 retired staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their selfless service contributions to national development. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama at the valedictory ceremony in Abuja in honour of the staff who retired between 2019 and 2022 urged them to avail themselves of any opportunity for national assignment even in retirement. Onyeama acknowledged that their services were duly recognised by diplomats and other nationals who have come into contact with them in the course of their service. “The…
‘Screening of hearing loss should be prioritised at primary health care centres’ ‘Screening of hearing loss should be prioritised at primary health care centres’ ‘In this interview by SADE OGUNTOLA, Dr Adebolajo Adeyemo, a consultant Ear, Nose and Throat expert, says ear complaint is one of the major complaints received in an average health facility and calls for a boost in the primary ear and hearing care, even as Nigeria joins the global world to celebrate the World Hearing Day. What exactly does hearing loss or damage signify? Hearing loss is a state where an individual has impaired ability to…