Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

For the second time, Tinubu becomes ECOWAS Chairman, calls for members commitment President Tinubu addressing ECOWAS members President Tinubu urged member states to commit more to providing the needed resources for securing the region. President Bola Tinubu was on Sunday re-elected as Chairman of the Economic Community of African States (ECOWAS), even as he called for commitment and funding of the regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community. Accepting his re-election for another year in office during the opening of the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on…

Legendary: John Cena announces retirement from WWE John Cena 16-time WWE Champion and American actor, John Felix Anthony Cena simply known as John Cena has revealed when he will be retiring from in-ring competition. Appearing at WWE Money in the Bank in Toronto, Canada, the ‘Hidden Strike’ actor announced that he will retire from the sport in 2025. Cena disclosed that the 2025 Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas would be his last. Donning a ‘John Cena Farewell Tour 2025’, the WWE legend said, “I’ve been in the WWE for over two decades and in that…

Lifetime Achievement Award: Zeb Ejiro to be honoured in London Nigerian Movie Producer and Director, Zeb Ejiro In an invitation extended to the producer of the 1996 blockbuster movie, “Domitila”, obtained by newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, the award is in recognition of Ejiro’s immense contributions to Nollywood and the entertainment industry in general. Veteran Nigerian filmmaker and producer, Zeb Ejiro, is to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Nigerian Week, London. The Nigerian Week is a week-long international festival with an admixture of entertainment and business events, which is held annually in London, United Kingdom.…

Spain meet France, Netherlands battle England in semi-finals “Personally I really don’t care, because at the end of the day, we are in the semi-finals,” said midfielder Youssouf Fofana on Sunday. Three weeks down and with one week to go, Euro 2024 has reached the semi-final stage and is getting ready for two heavyweight ties as France take on Spain and England meet the Netherlands. France and Spain go head-to-head in Munich in the first last-four clash on Tuesday, which brings together the best team at the competition so far and the best European nation at each of the last…

Spain knock out hard-fighting Germany 2-1, approach semi-finals After the penalty drama, Olmo curled in a cross for Merino, who leapt high to head the ball past Neuer and put Spain into the Euros semi-finals. A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis. After a fiery yet goalless first half, Spain’s Dani Olmo latched onto an inch-perfect pass from Spanish wunderkind Lamine Yamal to give La Roja the lead on 51 minutes. Niclas Fuellkrug struck the post with 14 minutes remaining but with…

Nigerian Idol Season 9 Top 4 Shine In Bigi-Sponsored Live Show The Nigerian Idol Season 9 top 4 contestants delivered unforgettable performances on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in a thrilling episode of Nigeria’s premier music reality show. Still, the night ended on a bittersweet note as contestant Maio was eliminated. Chioma, Chima, Mira Clear, and Lammy electrified the audience with their dual performance, taking on Nigerian hits and international R&B classics. The evening’s excitement peaked with the guest appearance of Nigerian hip-hop artist M.I Abaga, who joined the judging panel. Chioma’s rendition of Chike’s “Hard to Find” showed her exceptional…

Dele Momodu Reveals Details Of Davido And Sophia Momodu’s Custody Battle Dele Momodu has revealed details of Davido and Sophia Momodu’s custody battle. Glamtush reports that media mogul, Aare Dele Momodu has disclosed some unknown facts about his niece, Sophia Momodu, and her baby daddy, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido’s custody drama over their nine-year-old daughter, Imade Adeleke. Recall that there was a back-and-forth between Davido and Sophia Momodu after the former filed for joint custody of his daughter with Sophia a few days before his wedding with his baby mama, Chioma Rowland. Sophia retaliated by spilling about their…

See Top 6 oldest crowns in the world and their significance Crowns symbolize power, authority, and divine right, serving as artefacts that reflect the cultural, political, and religious significance of their times. Beyond mere adornments, they encapsulate the aspirations, beliefs, and power dynamics of civilizations. Ancient ritualistic symbols and medieval emblems of kingship and imperial authority, crowns provide a window into humanity’s diverse cultural history. Each crown tells a unique story, showcasing the continuity and evolution of power and tradition across ages. According to Oldest, here are the top 6 oldest crowns in the world, each with a unique story…

Informal businesses: only 1.3% make ₦2.5m profit/month Only 1.3 percent of Nigerian informal businesses reach over ₦2.5 million monthly profit, a new report on the informal economy has revealed. According to the Informal Economy Report 2024, compiled by Moniepoint, this network of unregistered businesses, contributing over half of the country’s GDP — teeming with street vendors, artisans, and service providers — appears prosperous based on revenue figures. The report which was launched on Friday in Abuja also revealed that businesses in the informal market contribute over half of Nigeria’s GDP as 72.3% of informal businesses surpass the ₦1 million mark…

Banky W returns to school, transition from CEO to student Renowned Nigerian singer and politician, Banky W, has disclosed his decision to pursue a Master’s degree in policy at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. In his Instagram post, Banky W expressed a change in priorities, stating, “I traded being a CEO for the opportunity to become a student… because sometimes you must relinquish.” He added, “I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Policy at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. “The journey of faith continues. Please wish me well.”