Nigeria’s Super Falcons Get Applauds Despite Loss to Atlas Lionesses of Morocco in the Semi-Final WAFCON Morocco 2022

The Nigeria Super Falcons suffered an excruciating 5 – 4 penalties defeat to the Atlas Lionesses on Monday 18 July 2022, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium packed with almost 45,000 fans in Rabat, Morocco.

The Falcons were reduced to 9 women after Halimatu Ayinde and Rasheedat Ajibade were both sent off in the second half following clumsy tackles.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons Beat Cameroon’s Lionesses to Qualify for Semi-final at Morocco 2022 WAFCON and Clinch 2023 Women’s World Cup Ticket

The Super Falcons of Nigeria won Lionesses of Cameroon in an epic quarterfinal battle held on Thursday evening 14 July 2022 inside the Stade Mohammed V in the Morocco’s commercial and economic capital, Casablanca in the ongoing Morocco 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). With this expensive trophy the Falcons have secured a ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria Randy Waldrum admitted that the Super Falcons had a tough encounter against the Lionesses.

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Dies At 83

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi III joined his ancestral late hours yesterday Friday, 22 April 2022, at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State in the South-West Nigeria.

The remains of the colossal monarch of Yorubaland were brought back to Oyo town in the early hours of Saturday, 23 April 2022 for burial.

SEN. LEKAN BALOGUN IS CROWNED AS 42ND OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND

Ibadan Indigenes and residents of Oyo State, and all well-wishers trooped out en masse yesterday Friday, 11 March 2022, to the venue of coronation ceremony of Senator Moshood Olalekan Balogun, as the 42^nd Oba Olubadan of Ibadanland at Mapo Hall.

Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi and Ajagungbade Lineage

Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, was born Prince Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi on 27 May 1926 into the Royal House of Oluwusi in the town of Ogbomosho to the reigning king, Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi, Ajagungbade I, and one of his queens, Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi. 

Celebration of Life Service of Soun of Ogbomosoland, Late Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III

Life service celebration of late Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi kicked off in Ogbomoso on 22 Jan 22, at the Palace of Soun Ogbomoso.

Members of the Soun of Ogbomoso Royal family (including sons and daughters), home and abroad were prompted at the celebration.

Nigeria Super Eagles Win Guinea Bisau 2 – 0 Lead to Second Round of AFCON 2021

Nigeria Super Eagles beat Guinea Bisau 2 – 0 to lead the Group to Second Round of AFCON Cameroon 2021 at Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua on Wednesday 19th January, 2022. Nigeria led the Group with the maximum points and the highest score.

AFCON Nigeria 1-0 Egypt

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Passes Away @93

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji (Aje Ogungunniso 1) joined his ancestors this morning Sunday, 2 January 2022.

The 93-year-old monarch passed away at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo state.

Having confirmed his death by palace sources on Sunday, the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, said, “The news of the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, came as a shock. His wealth of experience, his immense wisdom, and his commitment to seeing a greater Ibadan and a better Oyo State are unrivalled. Ibadan, Oyo State,

Veteran Nollywood Actor Baba Suwe Passes On @63

The Yoruba Nollywood actor and comedian, Babatunde Omidina (a.k.a Baba Suwe) died today Monday, 22^nd November 2021 after nurtured ailment.

His death was disclosed on social media by his son, Adesola Omidina, quoted:  

Psquare Reconciles

The popular twin musicians Paul and Peter Okoye (Alias PSquare) settled brawl within after a long loggerhead. The twins are even rolling out a new album for the come-back soon.

 

The Social Media (Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram) Crash for Six Hours

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger which all went down on Monday afternoon with users worldwide reporting the crashes, have now been restored.

It was observed that the sites were restored after about six hours of crash, cutting billions of users from social networks around the world.

Nigeria Draws Egypt, Sudan in the Cameroon 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON)

At the draws held in Yaoundé on Tuesday, 17 August 2021, the 24 qualified nations were allocated to four pots of six teams each, based on the latest FIFA ranking. The top four teams were allocated to Pot One, of which Nigeria belonged, along with the hosts, Cameroon, and titleholders, Algeria.

The remaining 18 teams were put in the three remaining pots according to their ranking in descending order. The 24 teams were then divided into six groups of four teams each with the top two teams of each group to qualify for the round of 16.

Otun Iyalode of Ibadan Humuani Alaga (1897- 1993)

Humuani was born in Ibadan. She was one of the interesting and phenomenal Ibadan women in the 20th century. Without acquiring a formal, western education, she relied solely on her strength of enterprise and she steadily grew to become one of the wealthiest business women of her time.

Businesswoman, Activist and Philanthropist, pioneered fist all female girls' school in Ibadan.

Humuani lived life on her terms; the society couldn’t cage her down or define her by the rules of culture. In 1938, she had commenced to lead women protesters to demand for better economic conditions and equal pay for women.

Prince Philip Passes Away At 99

Prince Philip, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, dies at 99. "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully early morning, Friday, 9th April  2021 at Windsor Castle," Britain's royal family announced. The House of Windsor has lost its patriarch. Philip married his third cousin Elizabeth in 1947.

He became British consort to the sovereign after King George VI died in 1952. 

Nigeria Super Eagles Qualify for Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021

Nigeria’s Super Eagles qualified for Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 on Saturday March 27, 2021 with a dramatic last-gasp 1-0 win away over neighbours Benin Republic. The three-time champion has already secured their place at the finals before kick off after Lesotho and Sierra Leone drew 0-0 in Group L.

The result in Maseru guaranteed the Super Eagles a top-two finish in the section ahead of their top-of-the-table clash away to Benin in Porto-Novo later Saturday.

Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala Resumes Duty as WTO D-G

Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala resumed duty as the director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Monday, March 1, 2021, weeks after her appointment was endorsed by the United States and approved by the trade organization.Her appointment was ratified on 15February. WTO members have just agreed to appoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director-General.Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and the first African to lead WTO.

Her appointment was almost dashed by the former American president Donald Trump, whose administration preferred South Korea’s trade minister Yoo Myung-hee for the job.

Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala Confirmed WTO DG

World Trade Organisation (WTO) has confirmed Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala as its New Director-General on Monday, February 15, 2021 after several months of delay. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1^st of March 2021.

She could have been installed as the boss of WTO late 2020 but the then American president Donald Trump threw its weight behind South Korea Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee.

Ibadan People Are Accommodating and I Was Able to Portray That In My New Movie ‘Knockdown’ – Akinola Akano (a.k.a Segbowe)

 

A Nollywwod actor, scriptwriter and movie producer, Akinola Akano gained prominence for his role as ‘Segbowe’ in the popular TV sitcom series, ‘Awon Aladun De’ which airs on African Magic. The graduate of English Studies from Tai Solarin University of Education opened up to the media on the story of his life. EXCERPTS:

Congratulations for tying the knot with the love of your life recently. How does it feel to be married? How is life as a married man?

I feel grateful to God that I am married (smiles). I may not be able to tell you too much about life as a married man right now because I am just a few weeks into my marriage.

Former Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings Laid to Rest

Former Ghanaian President Jerry John Rawlings was on Wednesday, 27 January 2021 buried at the military cemetery after a burial service at Ghana’s Independence Square.

The Ghana’s late president Jerry John Rawlings was laid to rest at the country’s military cemetery in the capital after four days of commemorations to mark the death of the former leader who was loathed by some and loved by many in the West African nation.

US President Joe Biden Reverses Travel Ban in First Batch of Executive Orders

US President Joe Biden signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The newly sworn-in US President on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, signed several executive orders hours after being sworn in as the 46th President, reversing policies from former President Donald Trump, including what became known as the “Muslim ban”.  

Among the most notable actions signed by Biden were to end the travel ban on some Muslim-majority countries.

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President of the United States

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been sworn in during a ceremony with no public in attendance amid security and pandemic concerns. Donald Trump is the first modern president to skip the event. New commander-in-chief declares ‘democracy has prevailed’ after tumultuous transfer of power. 

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina re-elected as AfDB President

Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has been re-elected to serve a second five-year term as President of the African Development Bank Group on Thursday, August 27, 2020 by the Board of Governors of the Bank. 

A globally renowned development economist and a World Food Prize Laureate and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has distinguished himself in driving a bold agenda to reform the Bank and accelerate Africa’s development. He was first elected as President of the Bank on May 28, 2015. 

A Nigerian Kelechi Madu Becomes Canada’s First Black Justice Minister

A Nigerian lawyer has been appointed Canada's new minister of justice and solicitor general for the province of Alberta on 26 August 2020.  Mr Kelechi (Kaycee) Madu is the first black man to occupy a ministerial post at that level in Canadian history. 

Alberta's premier described the appointment as making a powerful statement at a time of increasing sensitivity to racial prejudice. 

Mr Madu in response to the appointment said, "I've always said my story could only have been possible in my province of Alberta...

Ex-Oyo Gov, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, Dies at 70

The former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi died at late hour on 25 June, 2020 at age 70. Before the latest information filtered in, his alleged death was rumoured about one and half weeks ago but was later dispelled by his media aide, Mr Bolaji Tunji and one of his children.
Ajimobi, who was born on 16 December, 1949, was on life support machine since last Friday at First Cardiology Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos. Ajimobi who COVID-19 had related ailment was rushed thereafter he reportedly fell into coma.

The Nollywood Veteran Actor, Ogun Majek, Passes On

The Yoruba Nollywood veteran actor, Alhaj Hakeem Gbolagade Akinpelu popularly known as Ogun Majek (Alias: Gudugudu A b’Eyin Jakanjakan) at last surrendered to the cold hand of death at early hour of 25 June, 2020. The gifted actor who was said to have been under the weather for some time was said to have given up the ghost Thursday morning at his Imalenfalafia home, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria. The veteran actor nurtured strange ailment before resort to his last repose. May His gentle rest in perfect peace.

My Sickness Tells Me There Is Life after Death – Ngozi Nwosu

Ngozi Nwosu is one of Nollywood’s finest actresses. She began her acting career by starring in Yoruba movies before making her home-video debut in ‘Living in Bondage’ in 1992.

The veteran actress has in recent time waded through a temptation ended with breakthrough. The lucky actress shared her experience and lessons learnt with media in this exclusive interview. Also, she breaks the jinx in acting role’s difficulties in the movie industry, being single or married.

Eidul Fitri Celebrations Around the World Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

Muslims around the world celebrate a sombre Eidul Fitr on Sunday, 24 May 2020, amid coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns, but lax restrictions offer respite to worshippers in some countries despite fears of skyrocketing infections.  

You Can Make One Million Naira A Month In Acting —Actress Aishat Lawal

Many may not know that Nollywood actress, Aishat Lawal is a lawyer, who studied Law at the Lead City University, Ibadan and also a businesswoman. The award-winning actress, who was on maternity break for up to two years, is returning with a new movie entitled ‘Apala’.  In this interview with media, she talks about her new movie, her career and also shares some of her career experiences.

Excerpts:

For about two years you were off the screen, how would you describe last year and what have you been up to this year?

Last year was one of the most successful years for me because God came through for me in so many ways. The major highlight for me last year was giving birth to my daughter and this year, I have resumed work fully. I have been up and down from one location to another. I had been on break for the past two years. I just got back fully and I must say, I am so much enjoying it.

Egyptian Former President Hosni Mubarak Dies

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak died in Cairo late hour this morning at the age of 91. The nonagenarian died at a military hospital in Cairo. His death was confirmed by Egyptian State media on Tuesday, 25 February 2020.