There will be a Celebration of Life Service for Elder (Mrs.) Dora Osarenkhoe tomorrow, Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA). Elder (Mrs.) Osarenkhoe exited to glory on October 1, 2021 at the age of …
Read More »A Nigerian journalist took photos at the scene of killings his government denies. Then the harassment started
By Jonathan Rozen/CPJ Senior Africa Researcher on November 10, 2021 3:25 PM EST The photos showed blood-soaked concrete, a gashed open thigh, and an injured protester grimacing in pain on the ground. Taken by photojournalist Eti-Inyene Godwin Akpan on October 20, 2020, the images tell the story of Nigerian forces’ mass shooting of anti-police brutality …
Read More »Konga adds extra dimension to Black Friday with Konga Yakata Plus
Anticipation is at fever-pitch levels for Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s biggest sale of the year which goes live on Thursday, November 11 and ends on Sunday, December 12, 2021. This year’s edition is set to take on an extra dimension as millions of shoppers await what has been described for the …
Read More »Kyari has transformed NNPC, says PPRAC …As GMD wins 2020 Zik Leadership Award
GMD/CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari has been commended for transforming the fortunes of the NNPC from a position of loss-making into a profit- making venture. The Public Policy Research & Analysis Centre (PPRAC), according to a statement by Garba Deen Muhammad, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, …
Read More »Review of Olukorede Yishau’s novel, IN THE NAME OF OUR FATHER By Shehu Mubarak Sulaiman
Title: In The Name of Our Father Author: Olukorede Yishau Pages: 228 Publisher: Parresia Reviewer: Shehu Mubarak Sulaiman To start with, ‘In the Name of Our Father’ is too good a book for a debut; major reason why it was nominated for the Nigerian Prize for Literature, 2021. But looking …
Read More »ANA President advocates use of literature to curb violence
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Nov. 6, 2021 Dr. Camillus Ukah, President, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), says reading of creative literature will assist in shaping the minds of Nigerians to prevent their involvement in violence. Ukah said this on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
Read More »Gospel Artiste, Uduak Daniel, releases 5th album `Prodigal Grace’
Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Nov. 5, 2021 Gospel singer, songwriter, independent recording artiste, Uduak Daniel, on Friday announced the release of her fifth album, titled Prodigal Grace. A statement issued by the artiste in Yenagoa stated that the album was a production of the Dlyte Sound & Arts label. Daniel …
Read More »This Kumuyi is simply different By FEMI ADESINA
He rarely speaks on things that do not have to do with the work of the Kingdom, which he is completely sold out to, and has been engrossed in for over 50 years. In fact, he exemplifies the words of the prophet that “he shall not strive, nor cry; neither …
Read More »Zoom link for 9th Prof. Onwuliri Memorial Lecture by Prof. B.E.B Nwoke today, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 is https://bit.ly/3EKTTr7
Prof. Nwoke Late Professor Celestine Onwuliri Prof. (Mrs.) Viola Onwuliri Dr. Chinemerem. D. Onwuliri Professor Bertram E. B. Nwoke will, today, Thursday, November 4, 2021, deliver the 9th Prof. C.O.E Onwuliri Memorial Lecture. To participate in the intellectual feast, join with https://bit.ly/3EKTTr7 According to the invitation by the Convener of the …
Read More »Review: The duality of individuality in Olukorede Yishau’s VAULTS OF SECRETS By Oluwaseyi Oso
To infer that secrets are secreted from actions that societal and/or cultural constitutions do not embrace, is a fact brilliantly portrayed in Olukorede Yishau’s Vaults of Secrets. Through the characters we fortunately meet in this collection of ten short stories, the author boldly and tellingly reintroduces the “individual as a dual …
Read More »Chevron Nigeria appoints new Communications Manager
Lagos, Nigeria. November 1, 2021: Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture has announced the appointment of a new Communications Manager in its Policy, Government and Public Affairs Department (PGPA). He is Mr. Victor Anyaegbudike. A statement by Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Mr. Anyaegbudike …
Read More »PDP Convention: S/E ZWC congratulates Sen Samuel Anyanwu, others
By Ikenna Osuoha Abuja, Nov. 2, 2021 The South East Zonal Working Committee (ZWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratulated Sen Samuel Anyanwu (Imo) on his election as the National Secretary of the PDP, during the national convention of the party. Mr Augustine Okeke, South East Zonal Publicity …
Read More »Dr. Henry Emeka Inegbu becomes an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Dr. Henry Emeka Inegbu, Head, Agric Business, Small & Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMIES) of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) MicroFinance Bank, a major intervention program of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for growing the economy and generating employment, has become an Honorary …
Read More »Community based tourism can transform rural areas says Gov Diri’s Aide
Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Douye Diri on Tourism says that tourism at the community levels can turn the economic fortunes in rural areas in Bayelsa if properly harnessed. He appealed to communities in the state to form tourism platforms such as travel clubs or associations …
Read More »Google lists Tiwa Savage sextape, Tyson Fury fight, others as top trending searches
By Olatunde Ajayi Lagos, Oct. 29, 2021 Google has announced the emergence of a sextape involving Nigerian favorite pop star, Tiwa Savage, as among the top trending searches on Google in October. The conclusion of the much-anticipated boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder also piqued the interest of …
Read More »EFCC denies raiding Justice Mary Odili’s Abuja residence
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that its operatives raided the Maitama, Abuja home of a Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili, purportedly to execute a search. In a statement by Wilson Uwujaren, its Head, Media & Publicity, the Commission enjoined the public to discountenance …
Read More »When RCCG Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, USA celebrated Elders Fellowship Week
The Elders Fellowship Week of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) held from October 19-24, 2021. The program, which had “The Covenant Keeping God (Psalm 89: 34)” as its theme featured Evangelism and Bible Study (Digging Deep) …
Read More »U.S Rep. Owolewa, Senator Sanders, Consuls General Egopija, Smaila, Dabiri-Erewa, Aluya, others feature in NAPAC USA Young Adults Summit
The Young Adults Forum of the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) will on Saturday, October 30, 2021 hold its inaugural Summit with distinguished role models, Dr. Oye Owolewa, US Representative of Washington D.C, Mrs. Oyin Owolabi, candidate for the Millburn Township Committee, New Jersey and Mr. Junior Ezeonu, …
Read More »TRAVELOGUE: Five days on the River Nile By WALE OKEDIRAN
We were still having Lunch in her cavernous and lovely restaurant when the 150 passenger cruise ship, RADAMIS 11 set sail from the Egyptian port of Aswan that warm Friday afternoon. As the 5 deck, 65 cabin ship nosed her way from the bank of the River …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu lauds Fayemi’s development strides in Ekiti
…inaugurates new Ekiti liaison office in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday lauded the developmental agenda and economic initiatives of his Ekiti State counterpart, Dr Kayode Fayemi, which he said were geared towards improving the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the quality of lives of the citizens. …
Read More »When Adegboyega and Oluwabukola Olugbodi named their new son in USA
The family of Brother Adegboyega and Sister Oluwabukola Olugbodi recently named their new son, Nathan, in the United States of America (USA). Relatives, friends, members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey and associates of the Olugbodis came together to be part of the …
Read More »London Court awards six-figure sum as damages against Maureen Badejo for defaming MFM’s GO, Pastor Olukoya
*Orders her to publish judgement in her 9 social media platforms for 10 days LAGOS, Oct. 23, 2021 A London High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, has ordered Ms. Maureen Badejo to pay a six-figure sum of damages in Pound Sterling “immediately” to both Pastor and Mrs. Daniel …
Read More »There’s genius in every child – Prof. Imafidon, autistic father of ‘smartest’ kids in the world; Honored by Queen of England; How he won $25m from David Cameron
Nigerian-born Chris Imafidon is a Professor at the University of Oxford, England. Though autistic, Imafidon, whose children have been described as world’s brainiest kids, tells ‘NONYE BEN-NWANKWO, how he got to the height he has achieved You were at the University of Ilorin recently during their graduation and you said …
Read More »NIDCOM boss bags Citizens Advocate Ambassador Award
Abuja, Oct. 22, 2021: In recognition of her outstanding and remarkable performance as the voice of the voiceless Nigerians in the Diaspora, the Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) has honoured Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with an award of excellence. The award, dubbed: Citizens Advocate Ambassador, was …
Read More »Nigerian Editors call on media to stop giving publicity to insurgents; NNPC GMD laments impact of insecurity in oil & gas sector
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 Mr. Mustapha Isah, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has called on media houses in the country to reduce the rate at which they publish activities of terrorists and bandits. Isah made the call at the 17th All Editors Conference, …
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