The partnership between the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture and the Tony Elumelu Foundation will help to re-position the Creative Industries in Nigeria, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said. Speaking at a ceremony for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the …

The Senate has resolved to prioritize and fast track the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and other legislations capable of contributing to the quick recovery of the national economy, and provide favourable level playing environment for both local and foreign investors. This was part of the 20 points …

As Mr Abdulmumin Jibrin threatens to expose more alleged systemic corruption in the investigative hearings and oversight functions of the House of Representatives, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) “has called him a whistleblower because of his public interest disclosures on alleged budget padding and fraud in the House of …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has dissolved the caretaker committees of Degema, Khana and Gokana Local Government Areas. A statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media noted that the dissolution of the three councils followed the expiration of their tenures. The governor …

Stakeholders of the Nigerian capital market have expressed confidence that with the assumption of the new Managing Director, of Unity Capital Assurance Company Plc, the ground has been set for turnaround that would usher in profitability and rewards to investors. Findings show that the company has over the years not …

The Senate will Tuesday discuss the humanitarian crisis in the North-eastern states, particularly the call for probe of allegation of diversion of released funds in view of recent reports that 4.5 million people are in dire need of assistance and that over one million people are in danger of extreme …

The President, Commander – in- Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Your Excellency, IMO STATE IS UNDER SIEGE: COME TO THE AID OF THE PEOPLE BY CALLING GOVERNOR OKOROCHA TO ORDER. PREAMBLE: Barely one year after his re-election for a second term in …

Emeka Ozumba The wife of the Governor of Anambra State Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has called for the adoption of a pan-African approach to women empowerment in order to boost financial inclusion. Mrs. Obiano who is the founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ) an NGO, made the call in …

A leading Nigerian actress has been banned from the Hausa-language film industry because of her “immoral” behaviour, the main industry body says. Rahma Sadau caused offence by “hugging and cuddling” pop star Classiq in a video, it added. The industry, commonly known as Kannywood, has been under fire from conservative …

Iconic $110 Million Hilton Nairobi Upper Hill Marks Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ 50th Property in Africa Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) (www.HiltonWorldwide.com) has signed a management agreement with Jabavu Village Ltd to open a 255 guest-room and suite hotel in Kenya’s capital. The hotel is set to open in 2020 and joins …

All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Rivers South East Senatorial District in the legislative re-run election, Senator Magnus Abe has accused Gov. Nyesom Wike of playing on the intelligence of Ogoni people to score cheap political point against him. Speaking at a rally at Bodo community in Gokana Local Government …

The Senate of the National Assembly has passed eight Bills received from the House of Representatives for concurrence. The Bills, which are aimed at strengthening the laws of the Federal Republic, were considered and passed in a single sitting of the Senate – demonstrating commitment to employing all legislative mechanisms …

The Enugu State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has commended Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his commitment and support to Enugu Rangers International Football Club, which ensured the club’s successful outing as the Nigeria Professional Football League champions. The association also congratulated the players, the management …

An Abia- based human rights activist, Mr. Paul Njoku, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against the planned swap of some captured Boko Haram kingpins with the Chibok school girls abducted by the terror group in 2014. Njoku who gave the warning in an exclusive chat with our correspondent in Umuahia …

Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has advised the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria to check fake pastors whose activities have continued to constitute a threat to true Christian worship. Umahi gave the charge during an interdenominational thanksgiving service to mark this year’s 56th independence day celebration …

President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a 24-member Electoral Reform Panel. Former Senate President, Dr. Ken Nnamani is Chairman of the Committee while Dr. Mamman Lawal of Ado Bayero University, Kano will serve as Secretary. Members of the Committee, which will be inaugurated on Tuesday by the Attorney General of the …

Yemi Alade, Wizkid, Cassper Nyovest, Diamond Platnumz have lead the nominations for the newly launched WatsUp TV Africa Music Video Awards which collated Music Video contents from over 20 African countries across 21 Categories. The Awards which is an initiative of WatsUp TV, a leading Entertainment Content producer in the …

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will commission its first ever secretariat on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Ikeja, Lagos. The secretariat coming over fifty years after the birth of the Guild will serve as the permanent office of the NGE which is the highest professional body of Nigerian editors …

Fuelled by an ear-piercing noise at ‘the Cathedral’, coach Imama Akpakabo’s men put up an imposing performance to emerge as Nigeria topflight kings Chisom Egbuchulam will be the toast of Enugu Rangers, as his brace silenced El-Kanemi Warriors 3-0 and handed Enugu Rangers their first Nigeria Professional Football League title …