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.
American popstar, Britney Spears, in her Instagram page on Saturday, confirmed split from husband, Sam Asghari and expressed her sadness regarding the split. Asghari was reported to have exited his marriage earlier in the week, 14 months after their star-studded wedding ceremony. Spears noted that while she owed no one explanations regarding her private life, she could not “take the pain anymore.” “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together,” she wrote. “Six years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because it’s honestly…
Thousands of miles away of home, in Maryland, USA, Nigeria’s Bolanle Akingbehin is reliving the African cultural heritage with her new book – Beyond Culture and Heritage. With guests sat, sound system blaring cool, calm, collected music, and the anticipation reaching an all time high, the official launching of the book was deemed an astounding triumph. Speaking on the inspiration behind the beautifully and creatively worded book, the culture enthusiast recalls that her “upbringing and the realization that our cherished moral values are facing extinction” were the determining factors. According to her: “As an African navigating the Western world, working…
ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Google.org has announced a N1.2 billion grant to “Mind the Gap”, launching an initiative that aims to equip 20,000 Nigerian women and youth with vital digital skills. This investment aligns with the Federal Government of Nigeria’s ambitious commitment to create 1 million digital jobs. The program will offer training in diverse areas such as data science, artificial intelligence, web development, and mobile app development, utilising both online and in-person delivery methods. Open to participants from all over Nigeria, the initiative seeks to engage those with a strong interest in digital technology, a promising academic…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – In a significant move towards promoting tech inclusivity, the Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with Google, has announced a pioneering initiative to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. This initiative, part of a broader skills development program supported by Google.org, aims to empower 20,000 more women and young people across Nigeria with 21st-century skills, positioning them for opportunities in the digital and creative industries. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State remarked: “Inclusion in technology is not just about social equity; it’s about economic progress. By…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Some of the cabinet nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have been grilled by the Lagos State House of Assembly. It is expected that all the cabinet nominees would have been screened by Wednesday when the exercise is expected to end. On Monday, the committee grilled Mrs. Adetoke Benson- Awoyinka, immediate past Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Housing, and Mrs. Bola Olumegbon Lawal, a former Executive Secretary of Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Others screened are Yakoob Ekundayo Alebiosu, Idris Aregbe, Abdul-Kabir Opeyemi Ogungbo, Dr. Oreoluwa finnih- Awokoya, Eng. Abiola Okanlawon Moshood…
Ministerial nominee, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has apologized to the Senate over his perceived disregard for the ninth Assembly. The former Minister of State for Labour and Employment also explained that he had in the ninth Senate apologized to both chairman Senate committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Senator Godiya Akwashiki and his counterpart in the House of Representatives. Keyamo said: “ I apologise to the Senate. I am sorry, I am sorry and I am sorry. “Regarding that programme, the account was handled by the World Bank. So, we, the head of the agencies, never saw one kobo. We only…
Last year, we launched the Results about you tool to make it easy for you to request the removal of search results that contain your personal phone number, home address or email, right from the Google app or however you access Search. Now, we’ve significantly updated and improved the tool, helping you keep track of your personal contact information in Search and alerting you when we find it, so you can get it removed. In the coming days, we’ll be rolling out a new dashboard that will let you know if web results with your contact information are showing up on Search.…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced a probe into an elevator malfunction incident that led to the death of a medical doctor, Vwaere Diaso, promising to ensure justice for the deceased. The House also held a one-minute silence in honour of the deceased while sympathizing with the family and friends of the late doctor as well as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who set up a committee to investigate the accident, said a proper probe of the incident which happened recently at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, was…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has pleaded with his colleagues who expressed dissatisfaction with the list of commissioner-nominees sent recently by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening and confirmation. The lawmakers had lamented the exclusion of some parts of the State in the nomination. While some urged the House to take another look at the list, others urged that the nominees’ local government areas should be attached to the list. The House also set up a committee chaired by the Chief Whip, Fatai Mojeed, to screen the nominees and report back. Speaking at plenary, Dr. Obasa…
Lagos, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Google has partnered with Verve, the largest domestic card scheme in Africa, to make digital transactions on Google Play Store easier and more accessible for Nigerians. As of today, Nigerians can use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Google Play Store, strengthening the digital ecosystem in Nigeria. Under this new arrangement, Google will process Verve transactions within Nigeria. These transactions will be undertaken in Nigerian Naira (NG), and treated as local transactions by the country’s banking institutions. As a result, any Nigerian with an Android device and a Verve card now has…