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Mrs Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Former Ambassador to Spain and widow of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has commended former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, for his efforts in immortalising Ojukwu and ensuring …

By Chukwudi Nweje Ahead of the Imeobi meeting of Pan Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide on Sunday, to decide on the modalities for the election scheduled for January 9, 2021, to elect new national executive, one of the aspirants for President-General, Chief Goddy Uwazuruike has vowed to resist anti-Igbo …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has denounced a letter being circulated on social media purportedly written by the Fulani socio-cultural organisation, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore,  to Chief John Nnia Nwodo, its President General, asking him to ensure the election of Professor George Obiozor as his successor as impudent, despicable, malicious an insult and a half-baked …

As Nigeria moves towards greater role for maritime in the national economy, Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has declared the Agency’s unwavering commitment to capacity-building through its knowledge and research based initiatives. Dr. Jamoh made this known during the official launch of …

By Alex Anayo Enebeli Abuja, Nov. 28, 2020 Nigerian Female music icon, Tiwa Savage’s “CELIA” has been selected among the top ten kn2020 album by Time Magazine. Describing the album, Time Magazine says “the latest album from Savage, a Nigerian singer-songwriter who many call the “Queen of Afrobeats,” is characterised …

  By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Nov. 27, 2020 The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of 107 senior officers to the next higher ranks in the Air Force (NAF), a statement by Wing Cdr. Bassey Okon, Acting Deputy Director for Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF headquarters, …

  Late extraordinary artist, poet and activist, Barrister Nwachukwu Ike who passed on in Los Angeles, United States, will be laid to rest in his home town, Ndikelionwu in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria, on Monday, December 7, 2020. Ike, who read Literature-in-English at the University …

Chief Godwin Uwazuruike, a front runner for the position of President General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has dismissed the adoption of one of the aspirants to the position by a group as not part of the electoral process. The group, led by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, had reportedly …

The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, the umbrella body of all editors in Nigeria, will hold this year’s edition of its annual flagship conference, the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference, ANEC, on Thursday, November 26, 2020. ANEC is usually a three-day event but President of the Guild, Mr. Mustapha Isah, said …

The School Principal and Manager of Christ The King College (CKC) Onitsha, Rev. Fr. Celestine Arinze Okafor, has praised the Former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, for laying the foundation of what he described as, …

William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has directed all public officers in the State to declare their assets as provided by the Code of Conduct Bureau law. The Governor, who restated his administration’s commitment to probity, accountability and transparency in the conduct of government’s business gave the …

Every day, by the minute and by the hour, packaging waste of consumed products are disposed of. Ensuring that all waste is properly disposed is one of the key pillars in tackling the issues of waste pollution in the environment. In view of this, researchers have said that if awareness …

Journalists from Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria, and Russia honored New York, November 19, 2020 In a tumultuous year marked by a global pandemic, social upheaval, and tense political divides, the overarching message from Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ’s) 2020 International Press Freedom Awards Thursday night was simple: journalism matters more than …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri , Nov. 18, 2020 Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo, on Wednesday , said that plans were on the way to reward outstanding journalists in the state. Uzodimma made the disclosure at the second edition of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 2020 Legacy Awards held in …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, was the centre of attraction at the Nigerian Society of Engineers’ (NSE) Fellowship Award ceremony with the Corporation bagging a Special Recognition Award and seven of its staff, including the Chief Operating Officer, Upstream, Engr. Adokiye Tombomieye, conferred with the prestigious Fellowship award. The …

Since its introduction to the Nigerian market last year, the GLE SUV has become one of the most sought-after vehicles in its class, boosting SUV sales globally in 2019, and making the Mercedes-Benz SUV segment the strongest in sales for 2019. In response to the continuously increasing demand for this …

New York, November 16, 2020 In a remarkable show of solidarity, media outlets, journalists, and advocates will come together to celebrate the free press at the Committee to Protect Journalists’ 30th annual International Press Freedom Awards. Distinguished guests will underscore the value of a free press and call on leaders …

By Moji Eniola Lagos, Nov.14, 2020 The Nigerian Army on Saturday denied going after celebrity disc jockey, Catherine Udeh popularly known as ‘DJ Switch’, who had live-streamed on Instagram, footage of the alleged shooting of unarmed #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Tollgate. The Nigerian Army also told Lagos Judicial Panel of …

Ebonylife Limited, producers of Oloture, an Original Netflix Film, which was released October 2, 2020, has threatened to sue Ms. Tobore Ovuorie, the investigative journalist whose life story was made into the thriller which has been viewed in no fewer than 87 countries so far. Oloture tells the story of …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the launch of the digital marketing platform for tie and dye (adire), AdireOgun.com, as an innovative way to take the authentic fabrics to the global market. Speaking at the launch of the website in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, …

By Joshua Olomu Abuja, Nov 12, 2020 The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has appointed veteran Nollywood thespian, Sam Dede, as Chairman of its Disciplinary-Committee. Monalisa Chinda-Coker, the Guild’s Director of Communications, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to her, the disciplinary committee is saddled with the responsibility …

By Funmilayo Adeyemi/Chinyere Nwachukwu Abuja, Nov. 11, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the immediate reinstatement of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), following his acceptance of the recommendations of the special Presidential Visitation Panel constituted on the matter. The directive was handed down by …

The recent #EndSARS protest in Nigeria focused mainly against police brutality organised and executed by Nigerian youths is a sign that our youths are waking up and are no longer interested in being passive with respect to the harsh realities they face daily as a result of years of bad …

Lagos, Monday, November 9, 2020 Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, challenging the powers of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcasting stations since it is not a judicial body. The organization is asking the court …

The threat posed by the recent destruction of key public assets to the economy of the Southwest has brought up a Peace Dialogue in which political leaders, traditional rulers and leaders of thought across the region came together to discuss the way forward. Lagos State Government hosted the dialogue, which …