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December 17, 2023 If Nyesom Wike had read the character portrait of the Ijaw man as sketched by Dr. Percy Amoury Talbot, an early 20th century British historian and colonial administrator, he would most probably have thought twice before settling for Siminalaya Fubara as his third term placeholder. Wike was …

A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Sunday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, to urgently investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has won this year’s The Whistler Newspaper‘s Award for Transparency and Innovation. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Company, Mr. Mele Kyari received the award from the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Alex Otti, on behalf of the Company …

The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has awarded the 2023 NAS Gold Medal Prize for Life Sciences to Rufus Olusola Akinyemi, a Professor of Geriatric Neurology and Translational Neuroscience at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. A statement by Dr. Sonny Folorunso Kuku FAS, OFR, Chairman, NAS Science Prize Committee, said …

AWKA, Anambra Valentine Ozigbo, a Nigerian business leader and 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial Candidate, in deep sorrow and respect, has joined the Ezeife Dynasty and the people of Igbo-Ukwu, Anambra State, in mourning the loss of a political titan,  Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, who he described as “a father and great icon”. Dr. …

December 15, 2023 was a day of great joy for Olori Cecilia Olakiitan Aniba’nonla Fashola. On that historic day, her immediate family, friends, relatives, associates and well wishers from all over the world gathered together to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee birthday anniversary with her in New Jersey, United States of …

ABUJA, DEC. 16, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO,  Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Dr Olusimbo Ige, a Nigerian, on her appointment as the Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, thus becoming the First Black Female to occupy such position.   In a congratulatory statement, Dabiri-Erewa said of Ige’s …

Singer and actress Ego Ihenacho has revealed that Lagbaja was supportive when she told him she was leaving his band. Ego, who left the band in 2006, disclosed this in an interview with QEDNG publisher Olumide Iyanda in which she spoke about her experience working with the masked musician and …

The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has issued a directive to freeze the accounts of local government administrations across the state. The decision comes shortly after the appointment of caretaker chairmen for 18 local government areas and 33 local council development areas by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The circular, …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Dec. 16, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his friend and ally, former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as an icon of truth, justice, and patriotism on his 81st birthday. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President …

By Adekunle Williams Ikeja, Dec. 16, 2023 The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa has pledged  speedy passage of the 2024 budget of Renewed Hope of N2.246 trillion before Jan. 1. Obasa made this pledge in a statement  by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) Mr Eromosele Ebhomele in …

By Segun Giwa Akure, Dec.16, 2023 Renowned rights activist, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, at a townhall at the Akure City Hall demanded the resignation of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Sowore at the meeting said it was necessary to rescue the state from the few individuals allegedly siphoning …

By Remi Koleoso Ogbomoso (Oyo state) Dec. 16, 2023 The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, has inaugurated operation zero potholes on Ogbomoso township roads as part of activities for his coronation scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Spokesman for the paramount ruler,  Rev. Peter Olaleye, said this in a …

*Oba Afolabi Olaoye, while teeing off the golf tournament. * Oba Afolabi Olaoye, while inaugurating the Ogbomoso Recreation Club’s Golf Section.   Ogbomoso (Oyo State), Dec. 16, 2023 The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, on Saturday assured of more investment in sports in Ogbomoso for a greater impact on …

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It was a merry day that transmuted into a garlanded night. The Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Christmas Fiesta 2023 that took place at Oma Event Centre, by Ekwueme Square, Awka on Friday, December 15 was a grand panoply of cultural carols and glittering awards. The feisty …

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, shared an inspiring moment with interns admitted into Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), engaging the Fellows on purposeful leadership and knowledge-based service. The meeting, held at Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Place – the Academy’s office in Alausa – was the first that the Governor had …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 16, 2023 The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of four notorious terrorist commanders in air strikes within the week. They are Machika, Haro, Dan Muhammadu and Ali Alhaji Alheri, popularly called Kachalla Ali Kawaje. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this …

From his days as an iron fisted military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari had cut the image of a brutal, no nonsense person, without a drop of milk of human kindness. Not so. People often condemn who or what they don’t understand. Yes, he can be reserved, aloof, unflappable, and even stern. …

In a groundbreaking move that echoes the commitment to empower, inspire, and drive positive change, the International Billionaire Christian Conference (IBCC) has announced the second edition of its meeting with the theme: Power, Wealth and Technology. This year’s conference will have the added attraction of the launching of a startup …

By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Dec. 15, 2023 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the advice by the World Bank to the Federal Government to increase petrol prices to N750 per litre . Mr. Joe Ajaero, NLC President, said this on Friday in Abuja in a statement, titled, ”World Bank’s …

The Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, maintained their position as the number one team in Africa despite dropping two places in the final FIFA women’s world ranking for 2023. The ranking, released on Friday, December 15, 2023, on the FIFA website, placed the Super Falcons at 34th …

…Ex-ICPC Boss canvasses stronger dissemination of CAPAR principles The Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) has been described a vital policy instrument for the recovery and management of African assets from foreign jurisdictions. This is the position of both the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) and the …

…says investments are safe in Rivers State Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his administration is not fighting anybody but is preoccupied with taking care of the needs of the people and protecting the interest of the State. Sir Fubara made the declaration while flagging off …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Dec. 15, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign investors of diligent and predictable fund repatriation, and the streamlining of the tax system. He also urged new foreign ambassadors to prioritise the exploration of new frontiers of trade relations that would be mutually beneficial as they …

Lagos-based lawyer, Chief Bar Goddy Uwazurike, has lamented the loss of several Igbo luminaries in the recent past, the latest being Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, former Governor of Anambra State. Chief Uwazurike, President, Credibility Group, in a statement titled “Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife .. A big Iroko has fallen!!!,” said that painful …