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By Ismaila Chafe, Ikenna Osuoha, Adeyemi Adeleye, Ikenna Uwadileke, Yemi Adeleye Abuja, Lagos, Jan. 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family and friends of former military administrator of Lagos and Imo States, retired Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, aged 77. Buhari prayed for God’s covering over all his loved …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that there are forces within and outside the country working desperately to frustrate the consideration and passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, presently before the National Assembly. Lawan made this known in a speech delivered when members of the Senate Press …

High political office is surrounded on all sides by distractions. Experience best teaches this. It is not enough to take into the office a vision and a mission, you will find once there, enough to take you off track, to test your character and agenda. Many failed not because they …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated the Bishop-Elect of Mbamili Diocese, Anglican Communion, Ven. Obiora Uzochukwu, and the newly elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof George Obiozor, as well as the Secretary-General, Mr. Okey Emuchay, on their …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Jan. 10, 2021 Prof. George Obiozor, former Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Israel and Cyprus, has emerged as the new President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a pan-Igbo cultural organisation. Obiozor, 78, polled 304 votes to defeat his closest and only rival, Mr Valentine Oparaocha, who scored …

Me: When shadow splits, The soul dies; The body, rots. The Ages speak, The times are weak. Achebe: “NO BODY CAN DEFEAT HIS CLAN.” I wake up with the Westminster Chimes: “Lord, through this hour Be Thou our Guide So by Thy power No foot shall slide.” “Weave around us …

Statesmen everywhere around the globe are a success story not only politically but in terms of superb management of men and resources. Often it is their excellence at putting food on the common man’s table and giving listening ears to the cantankerous elite that define their life chances. A synopsis …

LAGOS, Saturday, January 9, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned a January 6, 2021 attack on three photojournalists by officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Department of State Service (DSS) and called on the Federal Government to launch an independent investigation into the matter …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent messages of congratulations to labor leader, Issa Aremu, former Nigerian Labor Congress, NLC President, Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu and former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu on their birthdays. In different messages by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), President Buhari rejoiced with …

The newly renovated Senate House Foyer and state-of-the-art reception of the University of Lagos, Akoka Lagos Nigeria were unveiled on January 4, 2021 by the donor of the projects, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, the General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry. Pictures here, by Chinyere Ikeanyi, show some of …

 The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has eulogised Awka diocesan elderly priests, praising their contributions to the church and society at large, while calling on people to always show love to others, especially the elderly ones in the society. …

It was joy all over as the Ujoh family of Amuzi Obowo in Imo State, Nigeria came together from far and wide to celebrate the 70th Birthday of Ezinna/Nze Cyprian Emeka Ujoh on December 27, 2020. The occasion was also used to celebrate the meritorious and happy retirement of Ezinna/Nze …

Governments have been warned to approach with “utmost caution,” suggestions that the use of social media should be restricted or banned. The consensus at the recently held 8th Professor Celestine Onwuliri Memorial Lecture was that concerning the use of social media, “the positives far outweigh the negatives.” The Memorial Lecture, …

Former Governor of Anambra State and Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has wished Nigerians a more productive year come 2021, praying that the painful stories and challenges which faced the people in 2020 are conquered in 2021 with devotion …

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm felicitations to former Director General/CEO of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside on his 50th birthday, December 31, 2020. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) said that the President is joining Peterside’s “family …

United States of America-based Pharmaceuticals Executive and Human Rights Activist, Professor Eddie Oparaoji, former Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Mbaise, Rt. Revd. Chamberlain Ogunedo JP and Arc. Chukwunyere Ikwu, Global Admin., Ikoro Mbaise Global Forum were among several personalities honored by the Federation …

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed shock and sadness over the death of prolific film producer, Chico Maziakpono Ejiro. Senator Omo-Agege noted that the exceptional movie director and producer was a pillar of productivity in Nollywood whose works in hundreds of films brought global spotlight …

All is set for the Celebration of Life of Late Ezinne Elizabeth Korieocha nee Iwuoha who passed on to glory at the age of 93 recently. The family of late Pa Sunday Gerald Korieocha of Umuebubem Ndiuhu Amuzi in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria would from Sunday, …

Day of days, Defying harmatan haze with rapturous joy Day of stocktaking, and groundbreaking birth, Light and life brought; With a breath taking message, A Season of Praise and Thanksgiving, Garlands of flowers, candles of fragrance and ecstatic carols of glory and renewals. Testimony of ages, mercies unending. Roses abound …

Abuja, Dec. 24, 2020: It has come to the attention of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) that some fake ‘Facebook’ accounts have been opened again in her name. In a statement, the NIDCOM’s Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun warned members of the …

By Aderemi Bamgbose Okitipupa (Ondo State) Dec. 23, 2020 Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer (GO), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has assured residents of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State that “it is their time to fly”. Adeboye gave the assurance on Wednesday in Okitipupa during the …

The Ujoh family of Amuzi Obowo, in Imo State, Nigeria, will on December 27, 2020 roll out the drums in celebration of the 70th Birthday of Ezinna/Nze Cyprain Emeka Ujoh. The celebration, which will feature a Thanksgiving Service, that will hold at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Amuzi Obowo, is also …

An Evening of Praise to Celebrate the Faithfulness of God in the Life of Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, recently re-instated Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) was held at the Chapel of Christ, UNILAG, on December 12, 2020. A highly regarded academic, author and Professor of Botany, Prof. Ogundipe was appointed …

Abuja, Dec. 16, 2020 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has announced the appointment of Mr Silas Nwoha as its new Editor-in-Chief. Nwoha replaces Mr Peter Idonijie Obakhedo who retired from the agency on Nov. 22, 2020. He had his early education at Community School, Uhueze, Nenwe in the Aninri …

ABUJA, DEC. 15, 2020: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian artistes, Omah Lay, Tems and Muyiwa Awoniyi will be home soon Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance while receiving members of Omah Lay’s Record Label, Valentine Ngaji and Marshall Onaemo of Keyqaad Record …