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Even the elements are not left out: Lightning! Thunder! They all celebrate Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka, that is, Wole Soyinka for short. Wole Soyinka threw a party for my class on graduation, declaring us the most challenging students he had ever taught. Of course everybody knows that praise from Soyinka does …

The former Minister of National Planning, Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman, has joined the Dantiye Centre for Good Leadership and Journalism (DCLJ). The announcement was made on Thursday in a letter signed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DCLJ, Emeritus Professor Munzali Jibril. Professor Jibril said the decision to …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, July 11, 2020 Mr Charles Aniagwu, Delta Commissioner for Information, who recently recovered and was discharged from the coronavirus (COVID-19) isolation center, has recounted his experience while receiving treatment. Speaking with newsmen on Saturday in Asaba, Aniagwu thanked Deltans and other Nigerians who prayed for his …

Minister of Transportation and immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has hailed former Governor of old Rivers State (now Bayelsa and Rivers States), Chief Rufus Ada-George as an exemplary leader, a uniter and a father to many. Amaechi made the commendation in a birthday message …

Today is different. It’s the birthday of Toomuchmoney. He would have jetted off to London to mark it but the pandemic has rooted him in Nigeria. Not to worry, though, because he can make things happen anytime, anywhere, no matter the odds. Call him a volcano, except that he is …

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By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, July 9, 2020 Access Bank Plc has announced plans for acquisition of 100 per cent of Cavmont Bank Limited, a Zambia-based financial institution. The bank disclosed this in a regulatory filing to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) signed by Mr Sunday Ekwuochi, its Company Secretary. It …

Godwin Iheancho recently interviewed poet and social activist, Valentine Okolo. The remarkable writer and author of the thought provoking poetry book: I Will Be Silent bared his mind on some critical issues. Here are excerpts from the interview:   Godwin Iheancho: Where did you get the idea for your most …

New York, United States of America, US-based organization, Mother Tongue Academy (MTA) is poised to reverse the identified gradual extinction of local Nigerian and other African languages. The United Nations, UN, has identified the Igbo language and culture and some other indigenous languages and cultures as facing imminent extinction, but …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has received the report of the Post-Covid-19 Initiatives Committee on the Creative Industry, with a pledge to ensure a diligent implementation of the recommendations, within the realms of available resources. “Let me assure you that we will study the report with …

The Publisher and Editor in Chief of YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine, Azuh Arinze, has unveiled two new books that feature success stories of high-profile individuals and lessons from his journalism career. Azuh announced the launch of his literary pieces entitled, Success Is Not Served A La Carte and Encounters – Lessons …

Nigerians forget all too quickly. Many of my countrymen and women have of course forgotten the bomb of a letter that ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo sent to then President Goodluck Jonathan. Given the volatile political situation in the country today it is crucial to recall that Obasanjo letter and its aftermath. …

Abuja, June 30, 2020 Nigerian authorities should investigate the attack on journalist Ike-Jacobs Nwosu and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday. On June 15, Uche Ogbuagu, a legislator in Nigeria’s southeastern Imo state, approached Nwosu, a reporter for the privately owned Eastern Lead Express newspaper, while …

It is in the DNA of every Nigerian government to talk tough on fighting corruption. This useable tactic of mass deceit did not start today. Let it be known that the much-abused General Sani Abacha was in his time a very ferocious fighter of corruption. From available records, the list of …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has celebrated the 2020 World Sickle Cell Day with the Association of People Living with Sickle Cell Disorder (APLSCD) in Nigeria by donating relief materials to them. Obi, who called for more awareness of …

A former presidential candidate and Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has lost her mother, Mrs. Cecilia Nwayiaka Ujubuonu. An official press statement, made available to the media on Monday by Ezekwesili’s Spokesperson and Publicist, Mr. Ozioma Ubabukoh, stated that Mrs. Ujubuonu died in the late hours of Sunday, June …

  Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, June 22, 2020 Ekiti State Gov. Kayode Fayemi has appointed new special advisers, senior special assistants and members of boards of some parastatal-agencies. In a statement on Monday in Ado Ekiti, the governor said that the appointments were to strengthen government for effective service delivery …

Activities for Centenary celebration of Late Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, Premier of former Eastern Region kicks off in August   … Heroes award for Ojukwu, Mbakwe; Goodluck Jonathan, Atiku Abubakar to receive Gold Awards; Bukola Saraki, 10 Governors,  Ndoma Egba, Timipre Sylva, Ogbonnaya Onu, Peter Obi, John Nnia Nwodo, Obiora Okonkwo, …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr Peter Obi, has eulogised the Bishop on the Niger, Anglican Communion, Rt Revd Owen Chidozie Nwokolo and an elder statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, both of whom recently celebrated their birthdays. In a statement made available to …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, June 19,2020 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has eulogised the Lamido of Adamawa, His Royal Highness, Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa, as he celebrates 10th anniversary of ascension to the throne. In a statement he issued on Friday in Abuja, Abubakar described the traditional ruler as a …

  By Philomina Attah Abuja, June 18, 2020 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said that one of Nigeria’s most-wanted hackers, Ramoni Igbalode, popularly known as Ray Hushpuppi, has considerable cases of cyber crimes against him. Mr Dele Oyewale, EFCC Spokesperson, said in a statement on Thursday that Igbalode, …

Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Mr. Petert Obi, has been praised for his selfless lifestyle of charity, integrity and his burning desire to improve the welfare of the people. The Territorial Envoy of Salvation Army, Levi Muonagor, showered praises on Obi when a …

Owerri, June 16, 2020 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo on Tuesday assigned portfolios to 95 aides with 63 appointed as Special Advisers while 32 are Senior Special Assistants. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Oguike Nwachuku, indicated that Prof. Henry Njoku, a Special Adviser, is Chief Technical Adviser/Coordinator, …

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock at the passage of Mrs Ibidun Itua-Ighodalo, wife of Pastor Itua Ighodalo of Trinity House, based in Lagos. A statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), said “the President shares the pain and sorrow of the family at the sudden death, …