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07/08/2024

Good news that must be circulated for all to see and for the eligible ones to enjoy.

May Nigeria Succeed!

06/06/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PST W. F. KUMUYI

Today, I join millions around the world to celebrate THE MAN THAT GOD USES, PST W. F. KUMUYI, as he clocks 83 years. In the past one month, this respected man of God has traversed land and see in pursuit of global evangelism.
He left Aba in Abia State Nigeria for the Philippines, then for Saudi Arabia and then Cameroon.
Congratulations, Sir as you are 83 years young, serving the to whom you are absolutely sold out to.
MAY YOU FINISH STRONG IN JESUS NAME.

15/05/2024

MAN SETS 215 HOURS READ ALOUD RECORD IN OSUN STSTE

Friends and supporters of ex-student of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, Samson Ajao, who was attempting to set a new world record for longest marathon reading aloud on Wednesday, was celebrated on the streets of Osogbo after he hit 215 hours to set a new world record.

The convoy that conveyed Ajao and his supporters moved through Gbongan/Osogbo road and Odi-Olowo Street in Osogbo in celebration after he achieved the feat.

Ajao, who started read-a-thon on Monday, May 6, in Osogbo, Osun State aimed to beat the current Guinness World Record holder, Rybai Isakov who held the record of 124 hours of marathon reading aloud.

Shortly after he commenced the challenge, many notable personalities and Osun State Government officials, paid him a solidarity visit.

Among the dignitaries that visited Ajao were the wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs Ngozi Adeleke, the Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Adewale Egbedun, and Commissioner for Education, Mr. Dipo Eluwole.

Speaking with PUNCH Online after completing the read-a-thon, Ajao, who said he read about 100 books in 10 days while the challenge lasted, declared that he felt fulfilled and encouraged people to develop a better attitude to reading.

He said, “I am fulfilled because I aimed to inspire people to go back to the library and bring back the reading culture to the society and it has been interesting.

“We have seen people, especially students coming around bringing books to the venue of the programme and they were happy to celebrate with us. I believe that I have inspired people and it would go a long way. I read about 100 books over 10 days for a total of 215 hours.”

He said records of the challenge have been submitted to the management of Guinness World Records for verification.

CREDIT: PUNCH

14/05/2024

TINUBU SUSPENDS IMPLEMENTATION OF CYBER SECURITY LEVY

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy in response to public backlash and opposition following its announcement.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed the suspension of the levy on Tuesday.

Idris stated that President Tinubu has directed the CBN to temporarily halt the enforcement of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy and to review the methods for its application.

Members of the House of Representatives last Thursday asked the CBN to withdraw the circular directing financial institutions to commence implementation of the 0.5 per cent cybersecurity levy, describing it as “ambiguous”.

CREDIT: PUNCHNEWS

13/05/2024

TOBI AMUSAN: THE NEW SPRINTEER QUEEN
Tobi Amusan has just defeated the current world champion Danielle Williams to officially become the fastest woman in the world during the women's 100m hurdle at the Jamaican athletics event.

Congratulations Nigeria 🇳🇬
Congratulations Tobi

12/05/2024

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN IS MAKING A MARK

A resident of Palosco, a district in Bergamo, where Atalanta is based has named his child after Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, following his goal for the club in their 3-0 bashing of Olympique Marseille on Thursday.

Nigeria star Lookman is fast becoming a hero at Atalanta since his transfer €9.35 million transfer from RB Leipzig two summers ago.

The 26-year-old forward was just coming off an average campaign with Leicester City, who got relegated at the time, and not much was expected of him. However, Lookman has proved his doubters wrong and has become one of Gian Pero Gasperini’s trusted lieutenants.

The former Everton man has been in brilliant form recently, and he continued with his run on Thursday, scoring the opener and assisting the second for Atalanta in their 3-0 win over Marseille in the second leg of the Europa League semifinals at the Gewiss Stadium. The win ensured that Atalanta qualified for the Europa League final – their first-ever European final.

Following his feat, reports from Eurofoot indicate that an Atalanta fan has named a child after Lookman.

It is not the first time that European fans will show their love for Nigerian players. In Naples, many Napoli fans have showed their love for Victor Osimhen by wearing masks like him.

Also, Jay-Jay Okocha made a mark in his days, with former Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil mentioning him as the inspiration behind his decision to play football.

Atalanta will play Bayer Leverkusen in the final of the Europa League on May 22.

CREDIT: soccernet.ng

A resident of Palosco, a district in Bergamo, where Atalanta is based has named his child after Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, following his goal for the club in their 3-0 bashing of Olympi…

09/05/2024

NIGERIAN BORN AMERICAN WINS $4M SCHOLARSHIP

Nigerian-American teenager, Ashley Adirika wins $4m scholarship to study at Harvard University
Nigerian-American teenager, Ashley Adirika wins $4m scholarship to study at Harvard University

A 17-year-old Nigerian-American girl, Ashley Adirika has won a $4 million scholarship to study at the Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Adirika’s outstanding academic performances earned her the privilege to apply to the Ivy League universities in the US.

Graduated from the Miami Beach Senior High School, Florida, US, Ashley Adirika has always dreamt of going to study at an Ivy League University

When she opened her computer to check all her applications on Ivy Day, she was amazed to find out that all the Ivy League universities accepted and offered a scholarship, according to Scholarship Region news.

The schools included Brown University, Columbia University, Dartmouth University, Harvard University, Penn University, Princeton University, and Yale University.

Revealing her wild excitement, Adirika also said she received acceptance letters from Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, and Emory University.

“I just decided to shoot my shot at all of them and see if it would land. And I had no idea I would get accepted into all of them. On Ivy Day, I remember crying a lot and just being extremely surprised,” Ashely told CNN.

According to reports, the likelihood of being admitted to one of the elite universities ranges between three and eight percent.

Since 2018, the US most exclusive schools have accepted less than 12% of their applicants. In 2022, Yale took 4.5%, Columbia welcomed 3.7%, and Harvard greeted just 3.2% of its future pupils, the smallest number ever in the university’s history, according to CNN.

Along with her streak of stellar grades, Adirika is known as a force when it comes to speech and debate.

“But more than anything, it just gave me the platform to talk about things that I believed in and talk about things that were important to me. And so that is something that I am just forever indebted to Carol City for introducing me to that platform.”

Starting in middle school, her skills were exemplary of what the future held in store for her.

“Everybody knew Ashley because of how smart she was,” Carol City Middle School teacher Bess Rodriguez shared.

“She had test scores through the roof; she’s involved in all different activities. So I recruited her, and she had never debated before,” Rodriguez added.

CREDIT: VANGUARD NEWS