Tayo Okoya is one of Nigeria’s young and talented enterprising CEOs. Tayo’s vision, the World Black Fantasy better known as WBF has continued to reverberate around his base in Dubai, United Arab Emirate (UAE). Often described as a bundle of talent, Tayo’s forte is animation, graphics designing and modeling. The young Nigerian entrepreneur of international repute has been able to inspire a reawakening in the youthful population through his platforms consisting of clothing and accessories. Tayo who …
Tag: Society
Ayomide, the chef who recently came out as gay and introduced his partner to the world, has explained why he risked it all to come out. Chef Ayo said he came out “to eradicate the threat” in the gay community. He added that members of the LGBTQ community have every right to live freely because they pay taxes and contribute to society. He said he doesn’t care if coming out will tarnish his image or lead to his …
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, civil society groups will host a Live TV and virtual citizens’ townhall on voting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of the September 19 and October 10 governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states respectively. The townhall seeks to facilitate public debate on the impact of COVID-19 on elections with a view to harness citizen input into the INEC policy on elections in the context of COVID-19. The townhall will be hosted by Yiaga Africa and …
China on Monday June 1, reacted to the protests and unrest in the United States which ensued after the death of George Floyd in police custody. China’s foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian who spoke to newsmen said the protest which is hinged on racism and police violence has exposed Washington’s ”double standards” in supporting Hong Kong’s protesters. The US has been vocal in support of the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, particularly since Beijing’s declaration of imposing national security laws on the semi-autonomous …
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has kicked against plans by the Federal government to import the COVID-19 syrup being produced in Madagascar for the treatment of patients with the viral disease here in Nigeria. President Buhari has given a directive for the importation of the herbal syrup. In a statement released by its president, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa today May 12, the umbrella body of Nigerian pharmacists said it received with utter disbelief the news of the planned importation …