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The much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off on Saturday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Ebimpé Alassane Outtara Stadium, Abidjan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ceremony commenced with a vibrant celebration of African diversity and culture, featuring a wide range of traditional Ivorian dances and music.Donning colorful attires and accessories, the performers stunned the audience with diverse local dances, moves, beats, and musical instruments. The stage thereafter came alive with the soulful voices of Dadju and Tayc, representing Congolese and Cameroonian origins, respectively. The duo sang in both French and English under African…

As we wrap up the year, there are a number of startups & consultancies to look out for in regards to their service offerings for next year.

After winning the Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi has scooped up another incredible individual honour to add to his already glistening football collection. Lionel Messi became the first ever individual football player to be named TIME Magazine’s ‘Athlete of the Year’. The Inter Miami star had only recently finished celebrating after scooping up his record breaking eighth Ballon d’Or award. He beat Manchester City Treble winner Erling Haaland and World Cup finalist Kylian Mbappe to the iconic individual award. TIME announced Messi as their 2023 Athlete of the Year. He is the first ever individual soccer star to be awarded the…

Victor James Osimhen MFR is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Nigeria national team. Considered one of the best strikers in the world, as well as one of the best players in the world, he is known for his elite finishing, pace, strength and athleticism. Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, was named the Italian Footballers’ Association Footballer of the Year for his stellar showing with Neapolitans last season. The award ceremony held on Monday night, also had other accolades, including team of the year, coach of the year, club of the…

The Britain’s government has unveiled a raft of measures aimed at reducing “unprecedented” and “unsustainable” levels of legal migration to the United Kingdom (UK), including banning healthcare workers from bringing their families and dependants to the UK. A statement issued by the Home Office on Monday said the new plan to slash migration levels and curb abuse of the immigration system would deliver the biggest-ever reduction in the country’s net migration. According to the Home Office, the revision will encourage “businesses to look to British talent first and invest in their workforce”, helping UK to deter employers from over-relying on…

Soursop and soursop leaves are used in traditional medicine, and it has been used to treat a wide range of health conditions. With its strong nutrient profile, it provides a variety of health benefits. I made mine at home….See the picture below….I noticed that It is rich in Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, boosts the immune system. Researches have found it has anti-cancer properties and anti-hypertensive properties. Health benefits of soursop leaves tea with Honey ✅✅It help to curb chances of cancer Soursop leaves has Cytotoxic effects on cancer the same compounds found in Chemotherapy and Radiation. It’s effective…

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has advanced reasons why foreign businesses were shutting down operations in Nigeria, linking the development to what he called a negative medium to long-term prospects strategy, unattractive investment profile and a continuous deteriorating business environment, among other indices. This is as he urged government at all levels in Nigeria to take immediate steps towards reversing the trend and keeping strategic international investors. He stated this while reacting to the reported exit of Procter & Gamble (P&G), a multinational consumer goods company in Nigeria. LEADERSHIP reports that P&G had announced…

Last hours of Brigadier Zakariya MaimalariJanuary 14, 1966… There was a party at Maimalari’s house at 11, Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos. it was planned by his ADC. The man he trusted with his life, Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna. The very man who planned the first coup in Nigeria in which his boss was one of the targets to be eliminated. At this time, Maimalari was the Commander of 2ndbrigade Nigerian army in Lagos, Ifeajuna was his chief of staff and in charge of his details. Maimalari was the most powerful soldier from the North and a greatly admired public figure among…

Post-event article HR Masterclass Proper Employee Engagement is Key to Driving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Efforts A riveting masterclass by Brown HR Solution on 30th September 2023 at Cafe One by Sterling in E-center Yaba. A week after the exciting training organized by Brown HR Solution, and the reviews haven’t stopped pouring in. Olajumoke ‘Leniola Akindolire, Acting Chief People Officer, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria. A presentation given today at HR event emphasized the important role employee engagement plays in advancing an organization’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) goals. The presentation covered the fundamentals of employee engagement, which involves…

While much of Gbadegbo Rhodes Vivour life is public-facing, one thing he hasn’t really spoke about is his private life. In this intimate chat, #GRV speaks about his childhood, the part his father played to instilling confidence in him, his regrets and his aspirations for Lagos. Writer: Oluwabusolami AdedoyinPhotographer: @moni_lensEditor in Chief: Nwannukwu StephanieProduction: Tunmise AjaniLocation: Ouida Ikeja