Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Basketmouth encourages 2Baba to return to Nollywood Basketmouth and 2Baba Popular comedian, rapper and actor, Bright Okpocha, widely known as Basketmouth, has urged legendary musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, also known as 2Baba, to join the movie industry fully. Commending 2Baba’s role in the latest episode of his skits, The Secret Of Lulu, Basketmouth admonished him to pursue a full acting career with his Tiv ascent. He said he already creating a project for 2Baba’s comic character in the skit. “My brother @official2baba we should create something beautiful from this character you played here, I think it’s going to be a…

Rigata: Kebbi River, Sakachi Presents Live Hippopotamus To Governor In a symbolic end to the three days rigata festival in Yauri local government area of Kebbi state, the river guard known as sarkin ruwan Gungu Sakachi village, Alhaji Kasano Sakachi has presented a live hippopotamus to the governor of Kebbi state, Dr Nasir Idris to mark the climax of the Yauri river cultural festival rigata. The annual festival seeks to unite the people of the state through cultural display of Yauri heritage which include mastery of the river and the live wild animals living below the famous Yauri river in…

Electricity: Venture brings clean renewable energy, solar power to 1,200 Osun people The CESEL-Concerto Joint Venture (JV) has delivered clean electricity to 1,200 households in Ife South, Local Government Area of Osun State. The project was carried out in partnership with the Nigerian Electrification Project (NEP) of the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria, and with part grant funding from the World Bank. The company announced this in a statement released on Monday. The statement said, “This comes after the JV commissioned four Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid projects in the Osi, Arajoshua, Alutierin, and Olomouja communities of Osun State, marking a significant…

Nigerian-British UK minister, Badenoch, arrives Abuja on trade, working visit The United Kingdom Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, has arrived in Nigeria on a three-day visit, reports The Nation. A statement by Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer and Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development, Ndidiamaka Eze, said the visit is to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. During her visit, Badenoch alongside the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant, will have meetings with the Federal Government, state governors as well as British and Nigerian business leaders and investors. “Through these meetings, she will explore current and potential…

Super Eagles: Air Peace CEO Gifts N20M Gift when Final Is Won Allen Ifechukwu Onyema CON a Nigerian lawyer and the CEO is seen here in a viral video clip addressing the Super Eagles before the match on Sunday, February 11 between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire today at 8 pm GMT at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire.

7 Herbert Wigwe’s quotes Nigerians would not forget “Be empathetic, considerate, kind, and respectful. People may forget what you gave to them but they won’t lose the memory of how you made them feel.” “The world is changing and Nigeria is beginning to pay attention to young creative people. No matter the outcome, I urge you to keep telling your stories. Don’t be scared to make your mark in the creative space. The future is beautiful.” “If you want to fly, you have to give up the negativity that weighs you down. Give wings to the greatness within you. Soar!”…

Interswitch and OGSHIA Partner to Transform Health Insurance Payments in Ogun State The significance of health insurance to the general populace cannot be overstated, as it offers a myriad of benefits that not only contribute to individual well-being but also play a crucial role in the overall progress and prosperity of the nation. Health insurance serves as a financial safeguard, mitigating the impact of exorbitant medical expenses. In today’s world, where healthcare expenses can be substantial, health insurance ensures that individuals can access necessary treatments without facing crippling financial burdens. This financial security encourages timely medical interventions, reducing the severity…

Seven Things To Know About Herbert Wigwe, Late Access Bank CEO It was a tragic development on Saturday, as helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding, and five other people crashed around the California-Nevada Border. Though no official confirmation has been made from the bank holding company as at press time, sources with knowledge of the matter confirm to newsmen that Herbert Wigwe was on board the helicopter but cannot ascertain whether his wife or children were involved. Here are seven (7) things to know about the late Access Bank CEO: 1.…

Bernard Sang wins Access Bank Lagos Marathon 2024 Kenyan runner Bernard Sang on Saturday, February 10 emerged winner of the Gold-Label 4km 2024 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, after clocking a time of 02:16:49 to win the $30,000 prize money. The 32-year-old who will clock 33 years in five days did not improve on his best marathon time of 2:10:59 at Istanbul (TUR) in 2021. Sang joined the league of winners of the Kenya-dominated 42km Gold-Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, as they won in 2016, 2017, 2020 and 2021. Also, fellow Kenyans Cheprot and Edwin Kiptoo came 2nd and…

Grammy: Tyla dedicates win to Africa A South African singer, Tyla Seethal, could not hide her excitement upon winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Award, which held in the United States of America on Sunday, February 4, 2024. She won the award with her hit song titled, ‘Water’. The category, which was newly introduced this year, also had heavyweights such as Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Olamide and Arya Starr as nominees. Expectedly, Tyla’s win sent shockwaves throughout the music industry. Following her win, the singer set a record of being the first winner in the…