Constance Exits Nigerian Idol Season 8 as Seven Survive Eviction

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The duo of Victory Gbakara and Precious Mac have made it to the finals of Nigerian Idol Season 8 after the eviction of Quest on Sunday night. Quest was evicted from the show yesterday after garnering the lowest votes from viewers of the prestigious music talent programme sponsored by Tecno and Bigi. The two finalists will now hope to win the show on Sunday, July 16, 2023, to succeed Progress, who won the last edition held in 2022. The host of the programme, IK Osakioduwa, announced on Sunday that the two budding singers in the final of

School’s out, and now it’s time to let the fun in, and keep the kids distracted, entertained and educated this week as GOtv brings a fantastic lineup of programmes and shows for kids. They get to embark on thrilling adventures with Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel as they try to keep their nemesis from taking over the world and for the young budding chefs, brush up their culinary skills with Alice Wonderland Bakery. Below is a lineup of our must-watch superhero action and entertaining programmes  for your kids this holiday Henry Danger: Henry Hart is a regular high school student

By Dipo Olowookere A fast-rising music act in Nigeria, Divine Ikubor, professionally known as Rema, has achieved a remarkable milestone with his hit single, Calm Down. The smash-hit song has recorded one billion streams on the prominent audio streaming platform, Spotify, joining the prestigious Billions Club of the company, the first African artist-led track to achieve such. “It’s a blessing,” Rema enthused, emphasising that, “It’s not just a big win for me, my team and my family; it’s also a big one for the culture.” The singer, who disclosed in March that he abandoned his admission to the University of

By Aduragbemi Omiyale A veteran Yoruba actor, Mr Musiliu Olaitan Ajikanle, also known as Bufallo, has died after a prolonged illness. Musiliu Ajikanle was said to have died on Monday after suffering from a stroke for about seven years. A cleric, Agbala Gabriel Foundation, brought his plight to the public a few months ago. The actor, before his demise, has acted in several movies and has also produced some flicks. Details later.

By Adedapo Adesanya For a man like Elijah Joseph Okoeguale, fashion goes beyond a statement, it is an integral part of existence. His foundational philosophy is that one cannot afford not to have style. To him, fashion is a source of power, a transformational element, and a lifestyle. This informed his foray into the world of fashion. Mr Okoeguale is a luxurious personal stylist extraordinaire, stylist, fashion entrepreneur, wardrobe consultant, personal shopper and style influencer. The graduate of Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma in Edo State has an acumen for business and this is why apart from being a fashion titan,

By Ebitonye Akpodigha The African Development Bank (AfDB) has promised to give Nigeria over $1 billion as budget support to tackle recession. This pledge was made by President of AfDB, Mr Akinwunmi Adesina, during his visit to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday at the State House in Abuja. Mr Adesina, who also revealed other packages for Nigeria, appreciated President Buhari for the support the country gave when he ran for AfDB presidency in 2015, thus making him the first Nigerian to occupy such position since the bank was established in 1964. He also lauded Mr Buhari for successes recorded in

By Dipo Olowookere It was another positive week for unlisted securities investors in Nigeria as they smiled home with N18.29 billion last week on the floor of the NASD over-the-counter (OTC) Securities Exchange. This was buoyed by the 1.98 per cent week-on-week growth recorded by the alternative bourse in the country during the five-day trading week, which had five stocks closing on the gainers’ chart, with none on the opposite table. Data harvested by Business Post indicated that FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria appreciated by 10.44 per cent to settle at N69.00 per unit. UBN Property Gain 7.14 per cent to trade

By Ahmed Rahma Nigeria’s premier and leading financial institution, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has unveiled its Small Medium Enterprise (SME) specific accounts designed to reinforce its role in putting the enterprises at an advantage whilst contributing to national growth and development. The SME accounts are of two types; FirstSME Classic and FirstSME Deluxe. The accounts are offered to SMEs, irrespective of industry, and tailored to have them exposed to a wide range of services and opportunities that are essential for their continued growth and role in contributing to national development. According to the lender in a statement on Monday,

Mouka, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of mattresses, pillows and other bedding products, has won the Most Outstanding Foam and Mattress Company of the Year at the Nigerian Real Estate and Property Awards 2021 held in Lagos recently. The award was bestowed on Mouka for its laudable achievements in the sleep sector and its reputation for exceptional product quality. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Raymond Murphy, stated that this award from the Nigerian Real State reflects what Mouka is experiencing in this sector of the economy. He commented that Mouka is seeing a major uptick in demand from affluent Nigerians who

By Dipo Olowookere After days of panic trading as a result of unrest in some parts of the country, which necessitated the declaration of curfew in Lagos and other states, investors are beginning to show strong confidence in the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). On Friday, the last trading day of the week, investors embarked on bargain hunting, mopping up some stocks especially in the banking sector they believe could give good yields in the coming days. Already, the investment community is awaiting the release of third quarter earnings of most companies on the exchange and the few ones released so

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Mr Michael OIaonipekun Oyinloye has been announced as the new Managing Director of Resort Savings and Loans Plc. The Lagos-based financial institution, in a statement, explained that Mr Oyinloye emerged to the lead the bank following a meeting of its Board of Directors that took place on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. The statement further revealed that Mr Oyinloye, until his appointment, was an Executive Director, Operations following his appointment to the Board of Directors on March 4, 2016 and approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria on August 24, 2016. It was also disclosed that during the

By Aduragbemi Omiyale An artificial intelligence-powered feature, Dream Screen for Shorts, designed to redefine how creators use YouTube, has been unveiled by the video streaming platform. The feature was introduced by the tech giant on Thursday alongside others at the Made On YouTube event. It was created to allow YouTube creators to reach more viewers. According to the firm, Dream Screen allows creators to add AI-generated video or image backgrounds to their Shorts simply by typing an idea into a prompt. With Dream Screen, creators will be able to generate new, fantastic settings for their Shorts that are only limited