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Association of Local Governments of Nigeria Elects New National President, Others
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has elected Hon. Bello Lawal from Katsina State as its new National President during its 50th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The election followed the dissolution of…
The Patriots Inaugurate Zonal Committees for Nigeria’s Political Reform
In a historic move, The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has inaugurated Zonal Advocacy Committees across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This development aims to actualize a new People’s Constitution for Nigeria, devolving the Political…
Black Wednesday: Nigeria Mourns Many Lives Lost in Devastating Fuel Tanker Explosion, IGP Sends Condolences
A tragic fuel tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of at least 107 people, leaving many more injured and a community in shock. The tanker, registered as KMC 6412 F, was traveling from Kano to…
Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Soaring Fuel Prices, Demand Federal Government Intervention
The House of Representatives has taken a strong stance against the recent surge in petrol and cooking gas prices, calling on the Federal Government to reverse the hike and implement emergency measures to stabilize costs. Hon. Aliyu Madaki, sponsor of…
Nsukka Royal Fathers Host, Laud Chairman Asogwa, Hail Governor Mbah’s Development Strides
The royal fathers of Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) recently welcomed Hon. Engr. Sir Jude Chinedu Asogwa, the new Chairman of Nsukka LGA, in a meeting that marked the beginning of a harmonious relationship between his administration and the traditional…
Court Adjourns Premiere Academy Suit Against Activist Seeking Justice for Late 14-Year-Old
In a recent development, an Abuja High Court sitting in Kwali has adjourned the suit filed by Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja, against Child Rights Advocate and media personality, Dr. Lemmy Ughegbe. The suit, which seeks to stop Dr. Ughegbe from…
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Black Wednesday: Nigeria Mourns Many Lives Lost in Devastating Fuel Tanker Explosion, IGP Sends Condolences
A tragic fuel tanker explosion in Majiya village, Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of at least 107 people, leaving many more injured and a community in shock. The tanker, registered as KMC 6412 F, was traveling from Kano to…
Lawmakers Sound Alarm on Soaring Fuel Prices, Demand Federal Government Intervention
The House of Representatives has taken a strong stance against the recent surge in petrol and cooking gas prices, calling on the Federal Government to reverse the hike and implement emergency measures to stabilize costs. Hon. Aliyu Madaki, sponsor of…
NNPCL’s Release of N15 Billion Worth of Products Vindicates CNPP’s Allegation of Economic Sabotage
The Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has reacted to the recent release of N15 billion worth of products to independent oil marketers by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity…
#CustomerServiceWeek2024: Unity Bank’s Boss Reaffirms Commitment to Going Above and Beyond [PHOTOS]
The Managing Director/CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Tomi Somefun has commended the lender’s frontline staff for effectively translating its Customer Service Charter thereby forging a culture of responsiveness and exceptional partnership to demonstrate unwavering commitment to customers. In a…
Nigeria’s Economic Wake-Up Call: World Bank Exposes N10 Trillion Loss
Nigeria’s economic struggles have been longstanding, with the country grappling with fuel subsidies and exchange rate disparities that have led to significant financial losses.According to Indermit Gill, Senior Vice President of the World Bank Group, Nigeria spent a staggering N10…
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Nollywood Policeman Ayo Emmanuel Battles Prostate Cancer, Needs Urgent Financial Aid
Renowned Nollywood actor Ayo Emmanuel, popular for his police roles, is fighting for his life at Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja. The actor popularly known for his role in movies as policeman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and requires…
Olu Jacobs’ Death Rumour: All You Need to Know About A Living Legend in Nollywood
The rumours circulating on social media about the demise of legendary actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, have been officially dispelled. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, confirmed that Olu Jacobs is not dead but hale and…
Obi Cheers on Chef Grace as She Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Home Kitchen Cooking Marathon
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, showed his support for culinary excellence today as he cheered on Chef Grace Nwaokobia during her remarkable achievement. Chef Grace made Nigeria proud by…
MohBad’s Father Accuses Son’s Wife of Hiding Truth That Will Get Justice for MohBad
….How Cynthia Omowunmi Adebanjo Hid MohBad’s Death from Me – Aloba Reveals As controversy surrounding the death and autopsy of late Afro-pop star, Promise IleriOluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, rages endlessly, the father of the late musician, Mr….
Actor Of ‘Titanic’, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ Bernard Hill, is Dead
Bernard Hill, a celebrated British actor, who is renowned for his compelling roles in cinematic epics such as “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings,” is dead. He died at the age of 79, his representative has confirmed in media…
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Major Event: West Africa Set to Tackle Food Sovereignty Challenges through Agroecology and Organic Farming
A major regional forum on agroecology and organic farming is set to take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from October 21 to 24, 2024. The event, organized by the West Africa Agroecology Alliance and the West Africa Organic Network, in partnership…
All-Africa Students’ Union Celebrates Leader Abba John Michael’s Birthday
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has extended warm birthday felicitations to Leader Abba John Michael, affectionately known as “Big J,” Head of Government of the Union, Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to Cde Oli Bedane Wako, Past President of Ethiopia…
AASU Celebrates Ethiopia Steel PLC CEO, Bhavesh Chandaria, as Quintessential Mentor on Birthday
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has extended heartfelt birthday felicitations to Mr. Bhavesh Chandaria, CEO of Ethiopia Steel PLC, hailing him as a quintessential mentor. In a statement, HE Osisiogu Osikenyi E., President of AASU, expressed gratitude for Chandaria’s tireless…
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International Day Of Rural Women: Examining The Impacts Of Better Life Program For The African Rural Woman
By Edwin Uhara October 15 every year is a day set aside by the United Nations to celebrate the International Day of Rural Women. It’s a day designated to raising awareness on the challenges, impacts and prospects of the rural…
The Abuse of Power: A Lesson from History And Need for Lasting Legacies
Throughout history, the abuse of power has led to devastating consequences, tarnishing the legacies of leaders and causing irreparable harm to individuals and societies. Leaders who abuse their power often forget that their position is transient and can swiftly shift,…
Nigeria: Running Very Hard and Staying in the Same Place
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Nigeria, a nation endowed with abundant natural resources and a youthful population, stands at a crossroads of potential prosperity and persistent hardship. The recent protests across the nation on the 64th anniversary of its independence epitomized a…
Ikenga Imo’s Effective Representation, His Defence Of His Party And The Quest For Strong Opposition
By Gerard Okalla Since Hon Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere’s emergence as a federal lawmaker in 2023 courtesy of his trouncing of the incumbent Dr Pascal Chigozie Obi in what was adjudged as an electoral landslide, there was berthed a new phenomenon…
Nigeria at 64, Kogi State at 33: the 8 Months of Gov. Ododo’s Transformational Impact on the Citizens
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence, Kogi State has just marked 33 years since its creation. The convergence of these milestones presents an opportunity to reflect on the state’s progress and prospects. Under the visionary…
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Federal Government Intervenes in Osun State, Segilola Gold Mine Dispute
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has established a fact-finding team to investigate the disputes between Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited. The controversy surrounds taxation and operational matters. Minister of Solid…
Coalition Berates Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal for Financing Banditry, Illegal Gold-Mining for Selfish Gains
***Calls for Arrest of Bandits’ Sponsors A coalition, Centre Against Banditry and Terrorism (CABT), has condemned Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for allegedly financing banditry and illegal gold-mining activities in the state for personal gain. Speaking at a press conference,…
Ministries of Solid Minerals and Steel Development Launch Anti-Corruption Unit to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
In a bid to strengthen transparency and accountability, the Ministries of Solid Minerals and Steel Development have jointly inaugurated a new Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The unit was launched in alignment with the mandate of the Independent Corrupt Practices…
2024 AFNIS Summit: Nigeria Emphasises Value Addition For Economic Growth
Nigeria’s advocacy for value addition in the mining sector for rapid socio-ecocomic development and industrialization remains a panacea to unlocking economic prosperity in the country and African continent. ”Our country offers so much more. That is why we are using…
Businessman’s Trial over Alleged N15.8m Oil Fraud Adjourned As EFCC Arrests 18 Illegal Mining Suspects
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, June 13, 2024, adjourned till June 19, 2024 adoption of final written addresses in the alleged N15,800,000.00 (Fifteen Million, Eight Hundred Naira) fraud involving one Balami…
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Birthday: AASU Celebrates Chief James Ume for Empowering Africa’s Youth
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The All-Africa Students Union (AASU) has felicitated with Chief James Ume, a renowned philanthropist, on his birthday, applauding his remarkable legacy and commitment to shaping Africa’s future. Cde Abrehaley Arefaine Hailenchael, Executive Director to the Presidency…
2024 International Cooperative Day: How MedLab Practitioners Multipurpose Cooperative Society Is Set to Transform Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Landscape
By Abdulrahman Aliagan In the bustling heart of Africa, Nigeria, the Africa’s commercial hub, a group of Medical Laboratory Practitioners came together to form what is today known and called Medical Laboratory Practitioners Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (MLPMCSL). This group…
B-NOAS Scheme Has High Mass Employment Potential – NDE Says
Determined to bring succour to the teeming unemployed youths in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced an intensive three months Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme (B-NOAS), training for Twenty (20) unemployed persons in Oyo State. Speaking…
Peter Obi’s Philanthropy, Charity Work Predates His Politics – POMR
The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), has to alert the public of a fresh orchestrated design to blackmail the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi by linking him to frivolous, malicious and unsubstantiated allegations of indulging in religious politics….
NDE Disburses N4.36 Million to Empower 106 Persons In Oyo
Determined to root out poverty and stimulate micro- economic activities in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Oyo State has disbursed a total sum of N4.36 million to 106 persons as revolving loans in Oyo State to…
Entertainment
Nollywood Policeman Ayo Emmanuel Battles Prostate Cancer, Needs Urgent Financial Aid
Renowned Nollywood actor Ayo Emmanuel, popular for his police roles, is fighting for his life at Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital in Abuja. The actor popularly known for his role in movies as policeman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and requires…
Olu Jacobs’ Death Rumour: All You Need to Know About A Living Legend in Nollywood
The rumours circulating on social media about the demise of legendary actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, have been officially dispelled. His wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, confirmed that Olu Jacobs is not dead but hale and…
Obi Cheers on Chef Grace as She Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Home Kitchen Cooking Marathon
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, showed his support for culinary excellence today as he cheered on Chef Grace Nwaokobia during her remarkable achievement. Chef Grace made Nigeria proud by…
MohBad’s Father Accuses Son’s Wife of Hiding Truth That Will Get Justice for MohBad
….How Cynthia Omowunmi Adebanjo Hid MohBad’s Death from Me – Aloba Reveals As controversy surrounding the death and autopsy of late Afro-pop star, Promise IleriOluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, rages endlessly, the father of the late musician, Mr….
Actor Of ‘Titanic’, ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ Bernard Hill, is Dead
Bernard Hill, a celebrated British actor, who is renowned for his compelling roles in cinematic epics such as “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings,” is dead. He died at the age of 79, his representative has confirmed in media…
Birthdays
All-Africa Students’ Union Celebrates Leader Abba John Michael’s Birthday
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has extended warm birthday felicitations to Leader Abba John Michael, affectionately known as “Big J,” Head of Government of the Union, Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to Cde Oli Bedane Wako, Past President of Ethiopia…
AASU Celebrates Ethiopia Steel PLC CEO, Bhavesh Chandaria, as Quintessential Mentor on Birthday
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has extended heartfelt birthday felicitations to Mr. Bhavesh Chandaria, CEO of Ethiopia Steel PLC, hailing him as a quintessential mentor. In a statement, HE Osisiogu Osikenyi E., President of AASU, expressed gratitude for Chandaria’s tireless…
Birthday: AASU Celebrates Chief James Ume for Empowering Africa’s Youth
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The All-Africa Students Union (AASU) has felicitated with Chief James Ume, a renowned philanthropist, on his birthday, applauding his remarkable legacy and commitment to shaping Africa’s future. Cde Abrehaley Arefaine Hailenchael, Executive Director to the Presidency…
Delta State Governor Oborevwori Felicitates Senator Amori On 72nd Birthday
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to renowned politician and elder statesman, Senator Ighoyota Amori, on his 72nd birth anniversary. The Governor’s congratulatory message was conveyed through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Oborevwori Extols Okowa at 65
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, CON as he clocks 65 years on July 8. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the…
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Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Wades into Bode Saadu Flood Crisis, Urges Setback Compliance
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday, September 19, 2024, visited Bode Saadu town to sympathize with residents affected by the devastating flooding of the Arinun Bridge.The recent downpours overwhelmed the bridge, initially submerging many houses in the area. Accompanied…
Oborevwori Constitutes 20-Member 2024 Flood Disaster Management Committee
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approvedthe constitution of the 2024 Flood Disaster Management Committee. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the composition of the…
UNN Holds International Conference /Training Workshop on Energy for Sustainable Development in Africa
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) between 25-27 June 2024 organized the 6th International Conference/Training Workshop on Energy for Sustainable Development in Africa (ICTWESDA) 2024 which was held at the National Center for Energy Research and Development (NCERD), UNN. Speaking…