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The Administrator of the Igbo Catholic Church (ICC) of Blessed Sacrament St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America, Reverend Father Dr. Erasmus Okere on July 19, 2019 celebrated his Silver Jubilee (25 years) as an ordained Priest. The historic occasion was marked with a Holy Mass and reception afterwards, at the …

All roads led to Alausa – the seat of Lagos State Government – on Tuesday for an August occasion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu constituted the state’s Executive Council, with the swearing in of 35 cabinet members who took the oath as Commissioners and Special Advisers. The event, held at Adeyemi Bero …

When five power blocs came together in April to support the governorship ambition of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the narrative they sold to the electorates was that the current situation across Ogun state was unacceptable and PDA, as he is fondly called, possessed the magic wand to bring about the drastic …

By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Aug. 14, 2019 (NAN) The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)  on Wednesday unveiled Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy, Simi, Wizkid, Kizz Daniel, Teni, Yemi Alade, Niniola along other international artistes  nominated for  2019 edition of the prestigious award. This was made public  during a press conference …

By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, Aug. 12, 2019 Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo has called on the youth to partner with his administration in its quest to rebuild the south-eastern state. Ihedioha made the call in a message to youths in the state on the occasion of the 2019 International Youth …

A Celebration of Life Service will hold today, Saturday, August 10, 2019, in loving memory of Mrs. Rosaline Aigbadan Ehize nee Omijie. The Service will hold at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, 180 Main Street, Orange, New Jersey 07050 at 4 pm. All are invited.

This is the list of new Imo State Commissioners and their portfolios. They were sworn in and inaugurated on Wednesday by Governor Emeka Ihedioha. Prof. Uche Uwaleke (Finance) Prof. Viola Onwuliri (Education) Dr. Vin Udokwu (Health) Hon. Chuma Nnaji (Public Utilities) Mr. Meekam Mgbenwelu (Technology Development) Sir Bon Unachukwu (Lands, …

  turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Work on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has been going on, on-and-off and at snail’s speed for God-knows-how-long. Even the king of dullards knows that this is the most important road in the entire country; its economic value, not to talk of the political, is comparable to …

There was once a time when literary criticism occupied public space in Nigerian newspapers with popular pullouts like Guardian Literary Series and Post Express Literary Supplement. They are no more. Worse still, upcoming writers are oftentimes denied access to relevant theories that could enhance their creative effort if they don’t …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 3, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his 56th birthday. The President, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja, felicitated with the National Assembly, Omo-Agege’s family, friends and political …

Respected community leader, Ezinna Alphonsus A. Okonkwo has passed on aged 86. Ezinna Okonkwo, from Umuariam Obowo, in Imo State Nigeria was born on August 2, 1933 and went to eternal rest on July 16, 2019. He is survived by his wife, children, grand children, sisters and other relatives. To …

Automated valet parking is the world’s first fully automated driverless (SAE Level 4)¹ parking function to be approved by the authorities.  System to be in daily use in the Mercedes-Benz Museum parking garage in Stuttgart. Automated parking system collects and returns the vehicle completely independently.  Bosch supplies the infrastructure; Daimler …

Simisola “Simi” Ogunleye, Nigeria’s top Afro-Pop Singer/Song-writer jets into Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory City, on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, to formally unveil Amala 360°, Abuja’s newest A-Class Eatery. Amala 360° is located at No. 80, Aminu Kano Crescent, in the Banex Plaza Area business hub of Wuse 2, Abuja. A statement by Adeola David-Amosun, General …

Adebola Aderibigbe Music will on Sunday, July 28, 2019 have a New Album Launch at 180 Main Street, Orange NJ 07050 at 11 am. It will be the unveiling of gospel artist, Adebola Aderibigbe (Omo Oba Nihinlohun)’s creation, titled MY GRATITUDE, and the Chief Host will be Pastor Dr. Toyin …

By Ugonne Uzoma Owerri, July 27, 2019 Imo Governor, Emeka Ihedioha says his administration will sustain policies and programmes aimed at making the state the cleanest and healthiest in the country. Ihedioha who made the promise while leading sanitation exercise in Owerri on Saturday, urged residents of the state to …

Nestlé Cares Volunteers distribute food  items to orphanages, NGOs across Nigeria as part of its Nestle Employee Orphanage outreach , July 24, 2019  By Vivian Ihechu Lagos, July 24, 2019 No fewer than 200 Nestlé Nigeria volunteers have reached out to 18 orphanages and NGOs working with children across the …

Condolences have been pouring in on account of the demise of Madam Paulina Akpan Ekong, mother-in-law of sports journalism icon and football administrator par excellence, Paul Bassey. Madam Paulina Ekong, alias Mma Teacher was aged 85 years (1934-2019) before her home call. The rites of passage have since commenced and …

One of the saddest and indeed most alarming commentaries about the management of public affairs in Nigeria is the recurring decimal of failed leadership since the formal attainment of political independence in 1960. While the country has had all manner of administrations at the local, sub-national and federal levels over …

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that it has invited Bisola and Timi Dakolo as part of an on-going police investigation into the allegation of rape made against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo by Bisola Dakolo. A statement by DCP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, said that the invitation is  aimed …

The families of Chief and Mrs. Yemi Araromi and Mr. Olusegun and Deaconess Olajumoke Joseph are inviting relatives, friends and associates to the traditional engagement ceremony between their children, Eniola Gloria and Oluwaseun Gabriel. The ceremony will hold on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 5.30 p.m at St. Demetrius Banquet …

Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has expressed shock at the death of veteran journalist and Editor, Sir Odafe Othihiwa at the age of 77. A statement by the Guild’s President,  Funke Egbemode, and General Secretary, Mary Atolagbe, said that the trail-blazing journalist was reputed to be the first African reporter to …

  Michael Jimoh This book is a fraud at first glance. The title, Masquerade: Michael Jackson Alive in Nigeria, warns any savvy reader who is old enough to know. The formerly slightly chubby, afro-haired prodigy of The Jacksons and then reborn twiggy, stringy-locked solo artiste was never in Nigeria all …

Nigerian-born celebrated music minister, Nathaniel Bassey, will be performing live in New Jersey, United States of America, on Sunday, July 14, 2019. The Concert by the music maestro, which is in collaboration with Onome Ovwori and which will feature the Community Fellowship Mass Choir, has as its theme: Revealing Jesus …

By Yemi Adeleye Lagos, July 13, 2019 The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Lagos State Branch, has commended Prof. Wole Soyinka on his struggle for the emancipation of the Nigerian masses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commendation came as Soyinka, a Nobel Laureate, …

 As part of its 7th Anniversary celebration, Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-commerce giant embarked on a visit to orphanage homes in Lagos and Abuja to spread love to the needy and less-privileged. The event, which saw Management and staff turn out in their numbers at both locations, was held on …