Arts & Entertainment

As the countdown to the celebration of this year’s Fathers’ Day progresses, the Men’s Fellowship (Men of Valor) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, United States of America has commenced its Men of Valor (MOV) Week and Joshua Conference. The high point of the …

Penresa, an international, independent consultancy agency, specialized in marketing and communication for emerging markets, has honored Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser Media & Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, with an Award. Presented by a team from the organization made up of Adrian Ferrandis, Country Director, Penresa International, Sasha Papchanka, and …

By Chinyere Nwachukwu Gbongan (Osun), June 11, 2019 Key stakeholders in federal universities across the country on Tuesday pegged 160 as the minimum bench mark for admission of candidates for the 2019/2020 academic year. The decision was reached at 19th Policy Meeting on Admissions to tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The …

Following the suspension of the Broadcast License of  DAAR Communications Plc., owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM by the National  Broadcasting Commission ( NBC ), the President of the Nigerian Press Organisation ( NPO ), comprising of the Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria ( …

The Zik Prize Awards 2018 organized by the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC) was held in Lagos on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba was Chairman of the occasion which was graced by Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi and his wife, Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, former National …

Nigeria: Why Looting May Not Stop by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye; Oasis of Greatness Publishers Ltd, Benin City, Nigeria; 2019; 112pp It’s corruption, stupid! I am only aping Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan: “It’s the economy, stupid!” There have been many pretenders who as Nigerian leaders claimed to be waging war on corruption. …

By Sunday Bassey, Uyo/ Solomon Asowata, Lagos June 6, 2019 Ibom Air, the first commercial airline to be owned and operated by a state government in Nigeria and Africa, will begin full commercial operations on June 7, an official said. Mr Ekerete Udoh, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Emmanuel, …

By Harrison Arubu New York, June 5, 2019 Reactions continue to trail the election of Amb. Mohammad-Bande as President of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Mohammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations was elected by acclamation at the 87th plenary meeting of UNGA at …

By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), June 5, 2019 A Nutritionist, Mrs Kemi Adegoke-Abraham, has advised Nigerians to take advantage of including vegetables in their meals to promote a healthy diet while also reducing the risk of vitamins deficiency. Adegoke-Abraham gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of …

By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, June 4, 2019 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has applauded the emergence of Prof. Tijjani Muhammad – Bande, as the President of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. The ministry’s Acting Spokesperson, Mr Friday Akpan, in a statement in Abuja said the  election …

By Anita Eboigbe Abuja, June 3, 2019 The highly anticipated fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show, will premiere on June 30. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made by DStv on Monday through their Twitter handle @DStvng. They wrote, “Okay! We can’t wait …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, June 1, 2019 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that he will mark his 60th birthday with the physically challenged persons in the state. The governor stated this on Saturday while inaugurating the Sickle Cell referral centre in Asaba. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), June 1, 2019 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi,   has agreed to be   the royal father during  the maiden edition of the Yoruba Cultural Heritage Festival taking place in Chicago, United States of America in September. The Yoruba Cultural Ambassador, Chief Lekan Alabi, said …

Contrary to reports emanating from Owerri, the Government of Imo State has no hand in the pulling down of the gargantuan Akachi statue near Aba Road, Owerri. In the same vein, government seizes this opportunity to warn Imo people to desist from unruly behavior and remain law abiding as anyone …

It was fun all the way as some of the most popular Nollywood film stars in Nigeria and celebrated soccer icons stormed Owerri, the Imo State capital for a novelty football match organised as part of the activities lined up for the inauguration of the Governor-Elect, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha. …

Cheryl Adaeze Ibezim received a Master of Education degree with major in Educational Leadership from the Clark Atlanta University, Georgia on Monday, May 20, 2019. Adaeze (Princess), the daughter of Prince Cyriacus and Ezi-Ada Caroline Ibezim, who has been running a non-governmental organization, NGO, Back-To-School Transformation (https://backtoschooltransformation.org/), dedicated to the …

By Patricia Amogu Abuja, May 25, 2019 Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is organising a 2.8km walk tour in Abuja for the elimination of drug abuse and human trafficking. Dike made this known via her Instagram account@tontolet on Saturday. The walk which will take place at 1 pm is scheduled to  …

By Dennis Udoma Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel will perform the official commissioning of Southern Atlantic Polytechnic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria on Saturday this week. The Polytechnic, located at Kilometre 50 along airport road is partnering the Microsoft Imagine Academy, USA on entrepreneurship development, the …

Mr. Christian Anayo Okpukpara from Imo State, Nigeria, was one of those who graduated from William Paterson University, New Jersey, United States of America on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Public Health, and family, friends and associates turned out in large numbers …

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, North America Region 6, Province 2, will hold its Men of Valor Retreat today, Friday, May 17, 2019 and tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, 2019. The program, with the theme, The Blessed Man, holds at Days Hotel & Conference Center, 195 Route 18, East …

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday commissioned the new Senate Building of Lagos State University (LASU), expressing optimism that the ultra-modern edifice would go a long way in enhancing academic activities and positively changing the landscape of the institution. Osinbajo, who delivered …

    All across the United States of America, women were celebrated, Sunday, May 12, 2019. It was Mothers’ Day and there was fanfare all over, especially in Churches where elaborate ceremonies were organized to mark the Day. In the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, …

All is set for the long awaited Women’s Banquet 2019 of the Good Women Fellowship of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, United States of America. The program holds tonight, Friday, May 10, 2019, from 6 pm and all roads will lead to The Cosmopolitan, …