Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, says his administration’s policies are foundational and aimed at resetting the state. The Governor stated this on Sunday, while speaking at a special thanksgiving reception of the Deputy Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly and member representing Umuahia East State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Augustine Meregini, held at the Ibeama Community School, Ndume-Ibeku, Umuahia ... Read More »
Sonala Olumhense’s June 25 article published in “The Punch” with the above headline makes interesting reading but it is wide off the mark in its assessment of Lagos. It was based largely on the Economic Intelligence Unit’s yearly report on cities, which has been variously described in well-informed circles as “dubious” and “misleading”. Why the respected writer, instead of displaying ... Read More »
The Cinematographers Society of Nigeria (CSN) has finally been admitted as a member of the International Federation of Cinematographers (IMAGO). This underscores the professionalism of the cinematography practitioners in Nigeria and another testimony that the act of movie production in the nation’s movie industry, Nollywood, is getting the deserved world’s attention. According to a release made available to the media ... Read More »
This morning in Ibadan, GOVERNOR ADEMOLA ADELEKE paid a visit to the former GOVERNOR VICTOR OMOLOLU SOWEMIMO OLUNLOYO at his Molete home. The former Governor of Oyo State was very happy to see Governor Adeleke whom he described as “The man they underrated!” NEWS RELEASE Governor Adeleke, the Man who was Underrated- Dr Olunoyo IBADAN- 02/07/2023 – Osunstate.gov.ng Elder statesman ... Read More »
Some of Nigeria’s leading entertainers like Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Richard Mofe Damijo, and Stella Damasus are currently in New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival of Culture regarded as America’s largest celebration of Black culture and achievement. The three-day festivity, which began Thursday, June 29, and runs till Monday, July 3, combines high-octane music performances with inspirational speakers and provocative ... Read More »
*Ajulo Hails Federal Government for Renaming Airports, Says Awolowo Deserves Honour …tips Olumuyiwa Aliu for National Award. Renowned constitutional lawyer and rights activist, Dr Kayode Ajulo, OON has commended the decision of the Federal Government to rename some of the federal airports after patriotic personalities who have contributed to the growth of the country through meritorious services. Ajulo said the ... Read More »
• Hails Emir of Ilorin for promoting culture, harmony • We are proud of your triple honours, Emir tells Governor Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq hosted the Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari to the annual Bareke on Friday, commending the royal institution for working with the government to sustain peace and harmony, and promote development in the state. The ... Read More »
L-R: Group Deputy Managing Director, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Secretary General of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) HE Wamkele Mene, during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UBA and AfCFTA to facilitate settlement of cross-border transactions on the continent at the 30thAfreximbank Annual Meeting (AAM) in Accra, Ghana recently. ... Read More »
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the brutal killing of Usman Buda, a butcher, by religious extremists in Sokoto State. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, on Thursday in Abuja, extended the organisation’s heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. “According to reports reaching us, Usman Buda was brutally murdered over an alleged blasphemous comment. ... Read More »
…Emerges the only Nigerian among six Africans in the top 500 Index President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote remains the richest man in Africa, despite the volatility of Nigerian currency against the dollar. Bloomberg in its daily top billionaire lists, released on Tuesday, revealed that Dangote with a wealth of $15.6 billion topped other Africans in the Index. Dangote, who ... Read More »
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