Author: Damilare Okunola
Damilare Okunola
Damilare is a renowned content creator, having worked with some of Nigeria's biggest news organizations like PM News/The NEWS, Legit.ng, among others. He has a huge flair for writing and is also very inquisitive. He is more popular for his videos which are an internet sensation.
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – On their return to the UEFA Champions League for the first time in about seven years, Arsenal have been drawn to face FC Porto in the round of 16. The Gunners, who topped their group after match day six, will be seeking to move into the last eight of the competition by seeing off a tricky two-legged fixture against the Portuguese side. In the round of 16 draw made on Monday afternoon, FC Barcelona will also face Italian Serie A defending champions, Napoli in an entertaining fixture. READ ALSO: UEFA Champions League: Xavi Under…
ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Channels TV Senior Photo Editor and global visual journalist, Sodiq Adelakun has been selected as a member of jury for the 2024 World Press Photo contest. The World Press Photo is a Netherlands-based non-profit organization committed to awarding the best of photojournalism and documentary photography stories around the world and they have been running for over 68 years. Adelakun will join the African jury out of the six continental body of juries which consist of five members each, to review this year’s submissions and select the winning photographs and stories shot in Africa before…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Rauf Age-Suleiman, has taken his oath of office. Age-Suleiman took the oath on Wednesday before Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers just before the presentation of the 2024 budget by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. READ ALSO: Rhodes-Vivour Says APC’s Cronyism Is A Barrier To Lagos’ Global Financial Hub Ambitions With this oath, he replaces the Olukayode Doherty of the Labour Party who was recently sacked by the Court of Appeal. Speaker Obasa, while welcoming him, urged…
ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Three Nigerian players won individual awards while others featured in the team of the season with the female national team also featuring among the awards. At the end of the awards ceremony on Monday night in Morocco, the Nigerian contingent to the North African country had copped almost all the laurels available. This was a clear testament to the fact that the Nigerian male and female teams and players had a fantastic season individually, for their club sides and for the country. Nigeria’s Super Falcons started with the flurry of awards on the night…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Google has unveiled the findings of its 2023 Year in Search for Nigeria, showcasing the most popular searches, notable individuals, actors, musicians, topics, questions, and other subjects that captured Nigerians’ attention throughout the year. Google’s Year in Search is an annual analysis that reveals the top trending lists and also spotlights what the world searches to see, learn, and do. In Nigeria, this year’s results show a heightened interest in lifestyle, local politics, and notable personalities such as Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi and Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, who topped the trending people’s list for 2023.…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Airbus and BMW Group have launched a global Quantum Computing Challenge titled “The Quantum Mobility Quest” to tackle the most pressing challenges in aviation and automotive that have remained insurmountable for classical computers. This challenge is the first-of-its-kind, bringing together two global industry leaders to harness quantum technologies for real-world industrial applications, unlocking the potential to forge more efficient, sustainable and safer solutions for the future of transportation. “This is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on quantum technology and its potential impact on our society. Partnering with an industry leader like BMW…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Google has announced the introduction of its largest and most capable Artificial Intelligence (AI) model yet, voiceofnaija.ng has gathered. Gemini is the result of large-scale collaborative efforts by teams across Google and it is able to efficiently run on everything from data centers to mobile devices. Its state-of-the-art capabilities will significantly enhance the way developers and enterprise customers build and scale with AI. Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai who spoke about Gemini, noted that: “Every technology shift is an opportunity to advance scientific discovery, accelerate human progress, and improve lives. I believe the transition…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – As the world commemorates the World AIDS Day, celebrated annually on 1 December, there have been calls for more awareness on tools that can aid the prevention of Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV). These calls were made by the New HIV Vaccine and Microbicide Advocacy Society (NHVMAS), a public health advocacy group which is championing the awareness about new prevention tools against the spread of the deadly virus. Many Nigerians are aware of the scourge of HIV/AIDS and have a wrong perception that it is a death sentence, but the awareness about how its spread…
Lagos, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Over 250 leaders from technology and creative industries across Africa gathered at the D.I.C.E (Digital Innovation & Creative Excellence) mixer. This event under the theme “Solve for Africa: Co-Creating a Tech-Enabled Future” marked a pivotal moment for cross-sector collaboration, bringing together a diverse group of professionals including startups, big tech firms, policymakers, NGOs, and media to engage in transformative dialogues shaping the future of technology in Africa. Organized by Beyond Limits Africa, the DICE mixer facilitated insightful discussions led by a lineup of distinguished speakers. Industry veterans like Funke Opeke, Kola Aina, and Amal…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to inclusivity since he was sworn in. The group, however, is not totally pleased with gender representation in some of the President’s recent appointments which they have echoed in a press statement made available to journalists. WIEN, via the press statement signed by her president, Mrs. Eyono Fatayi-Williams, noted that out of the nine positions on the newly-constituted board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, only one woman secured a spot. The press release, reads: “As we witness the strides…