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Ailing Transgender, Jay Boogie Begs For Financial Assistance After Failed Surgery

– Jay Boogie By Bunmi Onakan Popular Transgender, Jay Boogie, has appealed to the general public for donations to continue treating his deteriorating medical condition after he suffered complications from his failed surgery. Recall that Jay Boogie went online to reveal that his health and life are in jeopardy as a result of a botched surgery. He announced on his Instagram page that he is… []

Irish Chef, Alan Fisheran Breaks Hilda Baci’s GWR Cooking Records

– Alan Fisheran By Adeola Idris An Irish chef, Alan Fisheran, who owns a restaurant in Japan, has broken two cooking-related Guinness World Records (GWR). Recalls that GWR confirmed Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Bassey, a.k.a Hilda Baci, as the record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual after she cooked for 93 hours earlier in the year. However, on Tuesday, Guinness World Records… []

Passion To Help Underprivileged Is Our Priority At Omogbolake Foundation- Labake Adeneye

– Omolabake Adeneye Founder/Chairperson Omogbolake Foundation By Bunmi Onakan For Omolabake Adeneye, it is not about living a frivolous lifestyle, spending at parties to impress people. One thing that has remained her priority is putting smiles on the faces of the needy. On weekly basis Omolabake gives thousands of naira to her numerous followers on social media and this has endeared her into the hearts… []

Your Career As An Actress Is Dead”-Sunday Igboho Replies Akinnusi Kehinde

– Sunday Igboho, Akinnusi Kehinde By Bunmi Onakan Upcoming actress, Akinnusi Kehinde popularly known as Omo Baba Fela has criticized the use of English language by popular Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho. Sunday Igboho had earlier took to his Instagram page to shares a video of himself addressing his fans and followers in English language. Reacting to his video, the upcoming actress Akinnusi Kehinde took to… []

Ogun-Guangdong FTZ Coordinator, Polish Investors Visit The Nigerian Customs Service

– Dr. Abbey Onas presenting award By Adeola Idris On Tuesday, September 26, the Polish delegation led by the Chief Coordinator of the Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Dr. Abbey Onas paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Customs Service at its corporate headquarters in Abuja. Dr. Onas narrated his visit to Poland and how it was tangential to the invitation of the investors into Nigeria…. []

Siju Iluyomade Set For 15th Arise Women, To Erect Multipurpose International Women’s Centre

– Dr. Siju Iluyomade By Bunmi Onakan The excitement is already evolving as preparation ahead of yet another Arise Women keeps gathering momentum both locally and internationally. The 15th edition of the Non-governmental Organization annual event championed by its Convener, Dr Siju Iluyomade has continued to receive credence for its impactful gestures, in national development across all sectors of the economy. This year’s edition tagged… []

Oluwo Tackles Obasanjo For Ordering Oyo Monarchs To Stand For Makinde

– Oluwo, Obasanjo By Ademola Idris Outspoken Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Saturday had condemned ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo order of traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and greet Governor Seyi Makinde, at a project inauguration in Iseyin, Oyo State. This according to the monarch was tantamount to desecration of Yoruba traditional stools. A short video of Obasanjo, who spoke in Yoruba language,… []

Hollywood Celebrities Adopt Fast Rising Jewellery Brand, Lola Fenhirst

– Lola ‘Fenhirst’ Oladunjoye By Bunmi Onakan The name Lola Oladunjoye may not sound significant immediately but mere mention of Lola Fenhirst will sure make any fashion observer looks the way once again. She relies on her Anglo-Nigerian history and Yoruba heritage to create wearable art that combines African motifs with European jewellery-making technology, Lola Fenhirst, an independent, small-batch fine jewellery company, will take its… []

All Set for K1 De Ultimate Installation as Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu

– Alhaji Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshall By Otunba Sesan Rufai Come 26th September, 2023 the Mayegun of Yorùbá Land and Fuji music legend, Alhaji Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshall shall be installed as OLORI OMO OBA AKILE IJEBU by HRM Ọba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona (Ogbagba II), the Awujale of Ijebu Land. The public is hereby informed that the event shall run from Monday, 18th September,… []

“Okada Remains Cheapest Means Of Commuting After Subsidy Removal”- Apelogun Says As He Hails Tinubu’s Victory

– Amb. (Prince) Adebayo Samsudeen Apelogun By Temidayo Babalola Amb. (Prince) Adebayo Samsudeen Apelogun, the National President of Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Owners, Repairers and Riders Association of Nigeria ACOMORAN, and GMD of Allrounder Groups, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his victory at the Tribunal. In a press release from his office, Apelogun asked the President and particularly the Honourable Minister… []

Olori Olufaki Fetes 60 Aged People, Doles Out Palliatives As She Adds Another Year

– Olori Olubunmi Falore By Bunmi Onakan Wife of Olufaki of Ifaki, Olori Olubunmi Adeola Falore rolled out drums recently to celebrate another remarkable birthday. This year, it’s not only about the usual item number 7 that is peculiar to birthday celebration. Kindhearted Olori Olubunmi took her time to dole out palliatives to widows and aged people in the community. Local drummers and other merry… []

‘Coup-d’etat Won’t Stop In Africa, If Leaders Shun Justice, Remain Selfish’ – Linus Okorie

– Linus Okorie By Bunmi Onakan The President, Chief Executive Officer of the GOTNI Leadership Centre, Linus Okorie, has said coup-d’etat would stop in Africa when leaders embrace selfless service to humanity. He stated this yesterday in Abuja when the project director of the African 100 Most Notable Peace Icons, Ambassador Kingsley Amafibe, gave him an award as one of the notable peace icons in… []

Another Nigerian Sets New Guinness World Record

– Tonye Solomon By Bunmi Onakan An indigene of Bayelsa State, Tonye Solomon has set another Guinness World Record. Mr Solomon, on 10 August, set the record for the most steps (150) climbed on a ladder while balancing a football (soccer ball) on the head, according to the Guinness World Records. “Tonye attempted this record to challenge himself and to inspire others to do great… []

EFCC Steps In As Alakija Family Disagree Over Late Patriach’s Lagos Property

–File photo of EFCC office –By Adegboyega Johnson The Ikoyi property of late Sir Adeyemo Alakija, who during his lifetime was a successful businessman politician and lawyer has generated an inner controversy among the children, and this the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched investigation into. The said property is located at No 10 Keffi Street, South West, Ikoyi, Lagos and following… []

Lagos Socialite, Oludare Lawanson’s Humanitarian Movement Takes A New Leap

– Mr. Oludare Lawanson Society Elite Oludare Lawanson son of the late chief Olu Lawanson continues to evolve on his humanitarian movement in honor of his beloved Father. In a recent statement, he said he began a food drive for the benefit of the people of Agboyi-Ketu which occurs yearly on the 10th-11th of December, in remembrance of his father Chief Olu Lawanson, Oludare chose… []

Olajumoke Adenowo Uncovers The World of Contemporary African Architecture With The Unveiling of ‘Neo Heritage’

– Olajumoke Adenowo Renowned African Architect and Founder of AD Consulting, Olajumoke Adenowo is celebrating the unveiling of her book ‘Neo heritage’ this May. The book, published by Global leaders in art and architecture Rizzoli, is an exceptional body of work, which describes contemporary African Architecture in detail and how the combination of these traditional elements with modern trends can create a globally relevant and… []

Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka Reveals What He Told Obi Before Presidential Election

– Prof. Wole Soyinka Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed what he told Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi before the last presidential election in Nigeria. The Nobel Laureate revealed in a statement to express disappointment how his interview with Channels TV was taken out of context and sliced into new ones by media organisations. He said he had always rejected fascism, saying on three occasions,… []

“Your Selfless Dedication To Improving The Lives Of Nigerians, Is Exemplary” -Oando Boss, Wale Tinubu, Celebrates President-Elect@71

– President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with Oando boss, Wale Tinubu The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Mr Wale Tinubu, has described the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as an exemplary politician who possesses leadership qualities worthy of emulation. In a message to felicitate the former Lagos State governor on his 71st birthday on Wednesday, the Oando boss also lauded the selfless sacrifices the President-Elect have made… []

PHINADON Unveils NGO, Touching Lives Foundation International

All roads lead to Presken Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos came alive on 25th of March 2023 when the popular, talented and prolific actress turned philanthropist; Delight Ifeoma Benson popularly known as PHINADON unveiled her None Government Organization NGO called PHINADON TOUCHING LIVES FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL. The event that was supposed to hold on the 18th of March 2023 was postponed due to the changed of date… []

60 for 60: ELUMELU Celebrates 60th Birthday with 60 Young Beneficiaries

– Co-Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Dr Awele Elumelu, Founder, TEF , Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa(UBA) and celebrant, Mr. Tony Elumelu; and daughter, Miss Oge Elumelu, during the symposium held in commemoration of Mr. Elumelu’s 60th birthday, attended by 60 young beneficiaries of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, held at UBA House, Marina, Lagos. The Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc,… []