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By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, June 27, 2021 Sen. Uche Ekwunife, representing Anambra Central in the Senate, has congratulated Mr Valentine Ozigbo on his emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer for the Nov. 6 governorship election in the state. Ewunife in a statement on Sunday in Awka, called …

Though sounding casual, it nonetheless caught me completely off-guard, leaving this numbing sensation that reminded me of what a treacherous hammer blow did to my temple back in my amateur boxing days. Yet, his question was this simple: “What’re your plans for the future, Louis?” “Abroad”, I mumbled on regaining …

Isaiah Eka Uyo, June 25, 2021 The Federal Government has been urged to ensure that appointment of members into the  Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board is devoid of politics and party patronage. Alhaji Abubakar Brown, the National Director of Mobilisation, Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta …

June 25, 2021 Last Sunday’s celebration of Father’s Day, to every man, was a reminder of the stark reality of emptiness and vanity of life. In appreciating and celebrating responsible fathers, many people, men in particular, took to their social media platforms to write or share posts that depicted the …

Film makes history as first Nigerian film on Criterion Collection Just as the film concluded its cinematic release in Nigeria, Janus Films has announced the acquisition of the Nigerian feature film EYIMOFE (This Is My Desire) for the North American market. Based on the agreement, which was sealed recently in …

Femi Osofisan is 75, in the morning Season of Winter and midway on the journey towards the Season of the Octogenarian. But it is yet early noon of creation and creator’s day. If you look at his spell-bounding oeuvre – over sixty published and stage produced plays, undoubtedly Nigeria’s most staged …

The Adeoti family has announced the passage on to glory of their father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather, Chief Michael Adepoju Adeoti, “Egunla,” The Balogun of Oke Mesi Ekiti. The family has also announced, through a notice by Segun Adeoti and Kole Adeoti, the burial arrangements of the Patriarch as …

Former Senators Ademola Adeleke and Dino Melaye and celebrated columnist and Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Chief Dele Momodu celebrated Father’s Day 2021 in Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America (US). Adeleke, popularly known as the dancing senator, represented Osun-​west senatorial district until June 2019 and then went to run …

A popular philanthropist and business icon was once quoted as saying that when entrepreneurs from Nigeria die, they will be ushered into heaven by God because they cannot suffer twice. The statement above, although capable of drawing some mirth, is a reflection of the challenging business climate that Nigeria represents. …

  The Asaolu family of Osun State, Nigeria, from all over the world, on Sunday June 13, 2021, celebrated the faithfulness of God in the lives of their Patriarch and Matriarch, Professor and Professor (Mrs.) Isaac and Monisola Asaolu. The couple celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their wedding, Elder (Prof.) Isaac …

All is now set for the 10th anniversary lecture of one of Nigeria’s most respected celebrity journals – YES INTERNATIONAL! Magazine. Slated for Saturday, June 19, 2021, this year’s event, unlike the previous ones, will hold virtually. Mr. Steve Babaeko, MD/CEO of X3M Ideas, one of Nigeria’s leading advertising agencies, …

New York, June 15, 2021 The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) will honor four courageous journalists from Belarus, Guatemala, Mozambique, and Myanmar with the 2021 International Press Freedom Awards. All four have reported during a historically turbulent time, covering protests and political upheavals in their countries. “In the midst of …

By Fortune Abang Abuja, June 14, 2021 The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) on Monday pledged to continue to work closely with compatriots, to promote unity and boost the image of their fatherland abroad. The President-General of NICASA, Mr Ben Okoli, made the pledge in an interview with …

President Muhammadu Buhari and President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent warm warm greetings to former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 79th birthday, joining family members and friends to celebrate with the iconic leader, whose legacy of setting the country on the path of democracy and …

The Asaolu family worldwide, will, on Sunday June 13, 2021, be celebrating the faithfulness of God on many fronts. Among the many reasons for the family’s thanksgiving will be the celebration of their Patriarch, Professor Isaac Asaolu’s 80th birthday and their Matriarch, Elder (Mrs) Monisola Asaolu’s 75th birthday. The Thanksgiving …

BEING THE TEXT OF THE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH OF HON. JUSTICE (DR.) ADESUYI OLATERU – OLAGBEGI, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS CONFERMENT WITH THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF LAWS, LLD, HONORIS CAUSA BY ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY OWO, AT ITS 1OTH CONVOCATION ON 24TH APRIL,2021. Not many people know that before Achievers University …

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Owelle Oscar Udoji, has said that government and citizens must join hands to revamp the public university system in Nigeria to make it responsive to the changing imperatives of the 21st century. Owelle Udoji said this at the …

The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, for an excellent delivery of Nigeria’s Statement at the just concluded United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on corruption in New York, United States. Speaking during a …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa met with the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Mrs. Amina Mohammed, on  June 4, 2021 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on corruption in New York, United States of …

The Nigerian Community in New York City (NYC) will come out in full force tomorrow, Saturday, June 5, 2021 to endorse Eric Adams as their candidate for the office of Mayor. Adams is a frontrunner for the primaries holding on June 22 and for the general election scheduled for November 2, 2021. …

The Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede, on behalf of the Council, Senate, Congregation, Management, Staff and Students of the University, has sent out an invitation to the public, to participate in activities marking the 60th Anniversary of  the foremost institution. The first generation …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Abdulrasheed Bawa has arrived in New York, United States, where he is billed to attend the United Nations General Assembly’s Special Session against Corruption, UNGASS. The event which kicks off on Wednesday June 2, 2021 will end on June …

Professor Dejo Abdulrahman of the Usman Dan Fodio University (UDU), Sokoto, Nigeria, has become a Fellow of the prestigious Social Science Academy  of Nigeria. Professor Abdulrahman is a widely published and highly rated scholar. He obtained a First degree in Sociology from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria and an …

By Muhammad Nur Tijani Kano, June 1, 2021 Mr Mustafa Isah has been re-elected President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). Isah won the election with 176 votes to defeat Ms Victoria Ibanga who polled 54 votes at the NGE 2021 Biennial Convention on Monday in Kano. Two Vice …

Abuja, May 30, 2021 Nigerian authorities should conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the death threats received by journalist Peter Nkanga and ensure his safety, the Committee to Protect Journalist said Monday. Since May 20, dozens of anonymous people have called and sent text messages to Nkanga, an Abuja-based …