A Lagos-based startup, Wecylcers Nigeria Limited has emerged winner of the first edition of an pitch event tagged #PitchForLagos sponsored by Case Foundation. It towered above others to win the $50,000USD prize money from a total of nine selected Startups including BudgIT and Mamaletteng among others. “Exciting representation of young companies across various sectors in Nigeria were selected for the …
By Ayeotan Shola President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Cameroon for talks on the fight against Boko Haram. His Visit to Cameroon,includes meeting with Counterpart Paul Biya to discuss the creation of a multinational force against the sect. The President is expected back in Nigeria on Thursday, July 30.
By Ayeotan Shola Senator Dino Melaiye was appointed as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Publicity this afternoon and has ion no time drawn fresh criticism from a concerned Nigerian, Oladele John Nihi. Does the name ring a bell? Oladele John Nihi is the same popular GEJ trekker that trekked from Abuja to Past Pres. Jonathan’s Hometown of Bayelsa, all in …
By Ayeotan Shola Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has given indications that John Obi Mikel might be the next in line to replace John Terry as Captain when he retires this season. The Super Eagles star has spent nine years with the Stamford Bridge lords since his controversial move from Norwegian side, Lyn in 2006 and had since won over 224 …
By Ayeotan Shola Pat and Gary Houston this morning at their home in Atlanta shared intimate, heartbreaking details from Bobbi Kristina Brown’s final moments. A close group of family gathered as Bobbi Kristina’s death seemed imminent, including her aunt Pat Houston, Pat’s brother Ray Watson and her sister-in-law Donna Houston, cousin Meeta Brown and family friend Wanda Shelley. As they …
President Barack Obama during his speech at the African Union Headquarters today took his time to scold African leaders who refuse to give up power. The scolding came in the course of his address on Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to the 54-member continental bloc. “Africa’s democratic progress is also at risk when leaders refuse to step aside …
Spanish authorities Monday moved to fine FC Barcelona 66,000 euros ($67,000) and Athletic Bilbao 18,000 euros over last season’s Cup final where fans of the Catalan and Basque sides whistled Spain’s King Felipe VI. The state Higher Sports Council proposed the sanctions for “behaviour whose aim was to transform the sporting event into a stage for political demands through intolerant …
By Ayeotan Shola President Barack Obama continues his African diplomatic visit has he landed in Ethiopia this morning after ending a similar glorified visit to his Ancestral home, Kenya. He will be the first American leader to visit Africa’s second most populous nation. He touched down at Addis Ababa’s international airport in Ethiopia on Monday night, and he was greeted on …
By Ayeotan Shola Bobbi Kristina reportedly passed on at Peachtree Christian Hospice, in Duluth, Georgia on Sunday, July 26, 2015, after 7 months in coma. The Daughter of late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown has been in a vegetable state over the Last months after she fell ill. Sadly, she was aged 22 and below are what celebs across world …
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has become the latest player to make a switch to the MLS after agreeing to join Montreal Impact on a free transfer. The 37-year-old has been a free agent since being released by the West London outfit at the end of last season and his decision to sign for Montreal was announced via the club’s official …
