Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

UNILAG Mass Comm in double celebrations The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Mass Communication Department is celebrating. It is not celebrating one but two milestones. The first milestone is UNILAG 103.1 FM. The radio station clocks 20! 20 years! It is the first campus radio in Nigeria, licenced in 2002 during the tenure of the then Dr Adidi Uyo as HOD. Between 1999 and 2006, the department had six HODs, namely Prof. Luke Uka Uche 1999-2000; Prof. Peter Omoluabi 2000-2001, Dr Adidi Uyo 2001-2002; Dr Segun Odukomaiya 2003-2004, Prof. Ritchard Tamba M’Bayo 2004-2005 and Prof. Ralph Afolabi Akinfeleye 2005-2014. The process…

Nollywood Actress Steph Nora Okere Ready to Premiere “IJENWE ALA DINMA” Actress Steph Nora Okere Nollywood Actress Steph Nora Okere Ready to Premiere “IJENWE ALA DINMA” • The premiere, set to take place at the Swiss International Beland Hotel in New Owerri, will feature a star-studded red carpet event starting at 2 PM on 29 December, 2024. Nollywood actress and producer Steph Nora Okere is set to take the Nigerian film industry by storm with her latest cinematic venture, “IJENWE ALA DINMA”, scheduled for a highly anticipated premiere on December 29, 2024. The film, directed by Victor Emeghara, promises…

God arrested me before I became a bishop of C&S church — Shina Peters Sir Shina Peters God arrested me before I became a bishop of C&S church Legendary Afro-Juju musician Sir Shina Peters revealed on Friday that his ordination as a bishop was in fulfilment of a divine calling. In 2021, Shina Peters was ordained as a bishop at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in the Iju area of Lagos State. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, the musician explained that the church leadership received divine instruction regarding his ordination. He shared that the…

First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu launches vocational school for young mothers in Osun Oluremi Tinubu First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu launches vocational school for young mothers in Osun Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday inaugurated the Alternative High School for Girls, a facility for academic and vocational education for young mothers in Osogbo, Osun State. In her remarks at the event, which was attended by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, his wife Titilola, and senior officials of the state government, Senator Tinubu stated that the completion of the project would ensure that all women and girls, regardless of their circumstances,…

Billboard Awards: Tyla beats Burna Boy, Asake, others, wins best Afrobeats song, artist Tyla beats Burna Boy, Asake, others, wins best Afrobeats song, artist South African singer Tyla has emerged as the Top Afrobeats Artist at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, beating Nigerian heavyweights like Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Asake. The awards ceremony, broadcast on Thursday night, saw Tyla make history with double wins. She also claimed the Top Afrobeats Song title for her global hit, Water. Tyla, born in Johannesburg, was nominated in eight categories at this year’s BBMAs. These included Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Female Artist,…

Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu Spokesman’s daughter, celebrates grand Traditional Marriage   Ayodele and Tobilola during their grand traditiona marriage Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu Spokesman’s daughter, celebrates grand Traditional Marriage On a beautiful Thursday afternoon, 12 December, 2024, the Podium Event Centre in Lekki came alive with a kaleidoscope of colours, music, and rich cultural heritage as Tobilola Zainab, daughter of President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated her traditional wedding to Ayodele Olugbenga Oshobajo in a truly unforgettable fashion. Bayo with Tobilola and Toyin at the traditional marriage The event, which drew hundreds of well-wishers, was nothing…

Davido arrives India, receives royal welcome Davido Davido arrives India, receives royal welcome Award-winning Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken social media by storm with clips of his regal arrival in India. The global music icon landed in Udaipur, India, where he was treated to a grand reception fit for royalty. In videos shared on his Instagram stories, Davido was seen arriving in a majestic ship and stepping onto Indian soil amid a lavish welcome ceremony. In one of the clips, flower petals were showered on the singer as he joyfully soaked in the royal treatment.…

Now, illegal organ harvesters at risk of 10yrs behind bars or N10m fine in Lagos Illegal organ harvesters at risk of 10yrs behind bars in Lagos Illegal harvesting of human organs now attracts a ten-year jail term or a fine of N10 million upon conviction in Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest commercial centre. BusinessDay gathered that the new law which has been signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was prompted by the urgent need to tame the practice said to be gaining popularity among Nigerians, howbeit, illegality in many cases. Illegal organ harvesting entails removing organs from people without their consent, usually for…

Portugal ready to issue work visas in less than one month Portugal ready to issue work visas in less than one month. Portugal plans to streamline the process of granting work visas to migrant workers, aiming to issue them in less than a month. This initiative is part of the country’s efforts to address severe labour shortages, requiring between 50,000 to 100,000 international workers annually. The need for the large influx of international workers was highlighted in a recent survey conducted by the General Union of Workers, which analysed various sectors of the labour market. This move to expedite work…

UEFA Unveils 2026 World Cup Qualification Framework UEFA Unveils 2026 World Cup Qualification Framework The UEFA preliminary draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification has mapped out an intricate pathway for European national teams. Held at FIFA headquarters in Switzerland, the draw established 12 qualification groups that will determine which nations secure direct passage to the tournament hosted across North America. The qualification process introduces a complex structure that incorporates ongoing Nations League competitions. Teams like Spain and the Netherlands await the resolution of their knockout fixture, which will ultimately influence their group placements. This strategic approach allows for…