Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Airtel Nigeria Begins 10th Edition of ‘5 Days of Love’, Feeds 6,000 L-R: Regional Marketing Manager (Lagos), Veronica Nwosisi; Head, CSR, Chioma Okolie; Head, Public Relations, Sam Adeoye; and Senior Business Manager (Lagos), Olalekan Ismail, all of Airtel Nigeria, during the distribution of packed meals to 1,000 individuals at the Airtel 5 Days of Love activities, which kicked off at Holy Cross Cathedral School, Onikan, Lagos, on Monday, December 16, 2024. Airtel Starts 10th Edition of ‘5 Days of Love’, Feeds 6,000. Airtel Nigeria has commenced its annual 5 Days of Love campaign, a philanthropic initiative designed to spread the…

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Karl Toriola Bag Honorary Doctorate At OAU First Lady Oluremi and CEO of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Karl Toriola Bag Honorary Doctorate At OAU Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, honoured five distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to humanity during its 48th convocation ceremony, which was heald at weekend. The honorees, celebrated for their roles in advancing societal progress, included Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria; Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, renowned academia and entrepreneur; Daere Afonya-Akobo, a leader in the oil…

Sterling Bank Gives Supports to 10th Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Sterling Bank Gives Supports to 10th Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Sterling Bank Plc has reinforced its dominance as a driving force behind Nigeria’s creative revolution, boldly empowering artistic visionaries and entrepreneurial trailblazers to redefine global fashion narratives as the headline sponsor of the monumental 10th Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN). Head of Brand Marketing, Sterling Bank, Chidimma Okoli, articulated the bank’s strategic, saying: “Our objective is clear – we are equipping Nigerian designers with the skills, networks, and opportunities necessary to compete on the global stage. This is a deliberate,…

Folashade Olukoya Admonished Youths to Seek God for Lasting Greatness Pastor (Mrs.) Folashade Olukoya Wife of the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Pastor (Mrs.) Folashade Olukoya, has called on youths in Nigeria and the Diaspora to embrace God and align with His purpose for their lives as the key to achieving true greatness. Speaking at SOAR 2024, a global youth conference organised by the MFM Youth Directorate at Prayer City, Pastor Folashade emphasised that lasting greatness comes only through God’s power and not through worldly or deceptive means. She noted that many youths today are…

Both Vinifies and Bonmati Shine as FIFA’S Best Players of the Year Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid’s attacker has won the FIFA Best men’s Player of the Year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women’s prize for the second time. Vinicius Junior Both Vinifies and Bonmati Shine as FIFA’S Best Players of the Year The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the Ballon d’Or, with Real electing to snub the ceremony when they found out beforehand that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was set to win the trophy.…

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact: Stephanie Busari Launches Global Storytelling Academy and New Media Vision to Elevate African Narratives Stephanie Busari Launches Global Storytelling Academy and New Media Vision to Elevate African Narratives In a glittering celebration that drew together international media heavyweights, thought leaders, royalty, and policymakers, Stephanie Busari was honoured for her 25 years of groundbreaking work in journalism and 16 years of distinguished service at CNN. The event, held in Lagos at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History and attended by a constellation of influential figures, paid tribute to Busari’s extraordinary legacy—an Emmy, Peabody,…

Ghana’s President-elect Mahama arrives Abuja to see Tinubu Mahama with Tinubu in Abuja Ghana’s President-elect Mahama arrives Abuja to see Tinubu. The President-Elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his residence, Presidential Villa, State House on Monday. Tinubu and Mahama in Abuja Mahama won 56 percent of the votes in this month’s presidential election, compared to the ruling party candidate and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 41 percent. The landslide comeback for former president Mahama ended eight years in power for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President Nana Akufo-Addo, whose…

Former Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko clocked 70 years of age Former Governor of Ondo, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko Former Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko clocked 70 years of age To mark the landmark age, he chose to celebrate with a low-key praise and thanksgiving event tagged ‘Special Divine Agenda Praise Evening’. The occasion which was graced by former members of Mimiko’s executive council, political leaders, ex-lawmakers, and traditional rulers was officiated by Pastor Wale Akinfesoye, former Chaplain of the Government House Chapel who delivered a brief exhortation. Quite a number of those present at the event such as the Deji of…

Tiwa Savage encourages ‘delay is not denial, you can still make it’ Tiwa Savage Tiwa Savage encourages ‘delay is not denial, you can still make it’ Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has disclosed that she wasn’t successful in her twenties because God delayed it on purpose. In a recent interview, the 44-year-old singer spoke about her career breakthrough, which was inspired by God. She stated that God deliberately delayed her success to encourage other women who are less successful at an early age. She said, “I feel like God has done this on purpose. God delayed my success for a purpose.…

FIRSTBANK KICKS OFF DECEMBERISSAVYBE 2024 WITH KENNY BLAQ‘S ‘RECKLESS’ MUSICOMEDY FIRSTBANK KICKS OFF DECEMBERISSAVYBE 2024 WITH KENNY BLAQ‘S ‘RECKLESS’ MUSICOMEDY December marks a special time in Nigeria, a moment when people take a break from their hectic year to unwind, celebrate, and create lasting memories with loved ones. The month is filled with vibrant arts and entertainment, including plays, musical concerts, festivals, operas, fashion shows, poetry, and various performance arts. As the month unfolds, the atmosphere is electrified with fireworks, street carnivals, and colourful Christmas decorations, complemented by numerous year-end thanksgiving parties. It’s also a time for bonding, as Nigerians…