Arts & Entertainment

Dedicates award to maritime stakeholders  Ajani, Offodile also on Awardees List   The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR has been nominated by the Federal Government as a recipient of the 2021 National Productivity Order of Merit, NPOM, Award. Also in the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 4, 2023 A Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth is expected to take the stage for his highly anticipated “Unprovoked Comedy” show in New York City, United States of America (USA) on June 11, 2023. BasketmouthUnprovoked show will not only …

Elder Statesman, Community leader and highly respected father of many, Chief Matthew Ukanwoke Ajaero, has passed on to glory and will be interred on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in his Compound in Umucheoma, Umuasonye, Umuariam, Obowo, in Imo State, Nigeria. Chief Ajaero, a father, grandfather, brother and uncle, transitioned to …

*Social Media Influencer says Osinbajo’s Spokesperson is an astute professional The national honour (Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON) conferred on Mr. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, is a well-deserved honour and reward …

 Barr. Mrs. Rauta Joshua Dakok has become the new Head of Service of Plateau State. Rauta Dakok (nee Makama) took over from Engr. Sunday Hyat who has retired from Service, having reached the retirement age and also served a four months’ extension granted him by the Governor. According to a …

Some children cutting a cake at an event to commemorate the 2023 Children’s Day at Nigeria House in New York. Standing behind them are their parents, invited guests and officials of the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York. By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 29, 2023 The spouses of …

It was a special day of great joy for the families of Late Hon. Prince Olusegun Fakankun and Elder (Engineer) Temi Chrisbo Boyo-Aboderin of Warri, Delta State and Late Dr. Chukwuemeka and Mrs. Elizabeth Iheukwumere of Isiala Ngwa North, Abia State as Mrs. Boyo-Aboderin’s son, Toritseju Omorodion went to “knock …

Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA), has received a Chieftaincy title, conferred on him by a visiting King (Eze) from Nigeria. Mayor Baraka has, by the conferment of the title on him, become the Nwannedinamba 1 (Brother in Diaspora 1) of Akah-Ebeiri City …

By Taiye Olayemi Akosombo, May 26, 2023 Mr. Robert Thompson, General Manager, The Peninsula Resort and Golf Club, in Akosombo, Ghana, has urged African governments to address problem of multiple taxation confronting the hospitality industry across the continent. Thompson said this during the familiarisation tour of the resort by international …

  Apparently impressed by the unity exhibited among themselves in far away United States of America (USA), former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians in Diaspora to reciprocate such togetherness when back home in their home-country. Obasanjo made this disclosure on behalf of a delegation of eminent traditional leaders …

 A Reception and Exhibition Launch was organized by the United Nations (UN) Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), on the occasion of the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 which held 18-19 May 2023. With the theme, “Disasters Are Not Natural,” the …

On a day like this I should rise In my voice, with a song A flute and a gong Even though the season is drenched  with the wetness of loss I shall lift my heavy feet  to dance For a living hero.   Refrain from Ogunde’s song: (Eni ba mo Agbe, …

The Board of Nestlé Nigeria PLC has appointed Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, MFR, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from May 18, 2023. The appointment announced to shareholders and other stakeholders at the Annual General Meeting of Nestlé Nigeria PLC, held at the MUSON Center on …

By Olaitan Idris Lagos, May 18, 2023 A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday granted an application for extension of remand of afrobeat singer Seun Kuti for additional four days. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Adeola Olatubosun, extended Kuti’s remand until May 22. Mr. Simon Lough (SAN), who led …

OSOGBO-21/05/2023 The Government of Osun State has clarified that Dr Folorunso Alakija remains the Chancellor of Osun State University after the dissolution of the Governing Council of the University. In a clarification issued on Sunday night, the State Government opined that the dissolution of the Governing Council does not affect …

  The Director General NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, OFR has, Saturday, commended the Governor of Kaduna State Malam Nasir El Rufai for the people-oriented projects executed during his tenure as Kaduna State Governor.   Dr Jamoh stated this during the Public Presentation of a book titled “Putting The People First: …

I still can’t believe that Obinna Nwafor globally known as Saint Obi is dead. In fact, I’m still in tears and shock over his painful and sudden demise. Obi, a true and thoroughbred Nollywood giant reportedly died on Sunday, May 7, 2023, after battling a protracted illness in Jos, Plateau …

Being the welcome address by Mrs. Grace Yussuf at the Public Presentation of her Book, The Journalist, The Woman and Her Faith, (Memoir of a Female Nigerian Journalist) on May 9, 2023, at the National Press Centre, Abuja Protocols The decision to write this book came out of a desire to …

By Douglas Okoro, Abakaliki, May 18, 2023 A onetime Senator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District, Anyim Ude, has died at the age of 82. The announcement of the death of the politician is contained in a statement signed by Mr Nnanna Ude, his eldest son, on Thursday in Abakaliki. According …

By Perpetua Onuegbu Abuja, May 17, 2023 Woman journalist at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs. Grace Yussuf, has retired and urged journalists to imbibe the importance of mentorship in the profession. Yussuf, who attained the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the agency, bowed out of the service at …

Lagos, Wednesday, May 17, 2023: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja has fixed hearing for May 19, 2023, in a suit filed by Media Rights Agenda (MRA) seeking to compel the Federal Government to properly investigate the unresolved killings of 11 journalists killed over a period of two …

    Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election has condoled with the families, professional colleagues and all others who are mourning the demise of Nollywood stars, Obinna Nwafor more commonly known as Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi, both of …

  The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, has emerged as the Public Servant Of the Year 2022.    The latest award is coming from Champion Newspapers Nigeria Limited.   Jamoh, alongside some prominent Nigerians, which include Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun …

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has emphasised the need for more investments in science and technology across universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He noted that science-tech has huge opportunities to create millions of jobs for Nigerian youths. Zulum made the call on Saturday while attending the 27th …

By Mateen Badru Lagos, May 13, 2023 Fans have continued to express sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, who reportedly passed on after a prolonged illness. The 57-year-old Imo born thespian reportedly died on May 7 after battling with an undisclosed …