Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has approved the constitution of a 44-member Steering Committee that will see to his successful second term inauguration and swearing in ceremonies billed for January 15, 2024. Headed by Senator Chris Anyanwu with the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Chief Cosmos Iwu …
Read More »Obi visits Akeredolu’s family, describes him as principled leader
By David Adeoye Ibadan, Jan. 2, 2024 The Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the Jericho Ibadan residence of late Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, former Governor of Ondo State. Obi, who visited Akeredolu’s family alongside a well known …
Read More »FRSC gets new Spokesman, redeploys 2 DCMs
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 2, 2023 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appointed Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Jonas Agwu, as the new Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO). Agwu, who has vast experience in the public education department of the Corps, was the ACM in charge of Command Administration …
Read More »Lady Nneoma Ezinne Rose Onyeoma Nwosuagwu passes on to glory; Family releases burial programme
The family of Sir Engineer S. N. Nwosuagwu of Ehume Umuopara in Umuahia South Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State, Nigeria has announced with great pain, but with total submission to the will of God, the passing onto glory of their beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunty and sister, …
Read More »Obi at Christmas: ‘Let us appreciate God’s mercy on us as a country’
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to use the season of Christmas to appreciate God’s mercy on Nigeria as a country. In a Christmas message on his X-handle platform, Obi noted that though the people are going through immense hardship, they should …
Read More »NAN will witness greater efficiency – MD
Group photograph of the Management staff of NAN with the MD, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali By Aisha Gambo Kaduna, Dec. 23,2023 Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, newly appointed Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), says the agency will witness greater efficiency in the coming years. Ali spoke …
Read More »Olaniyan’s ownership of proceeds of corruption in International Law By Femi Falana, SAN
Corruption clearly represents one of the most serious political, economic and societal problems. Corruption harms communities and impacts the global economy. It victimizes society’s most vulnerable and marginalized individuals because it affects their ability to meet their basic needs, and reduces their chances of overcoming poverty and exclusion. Corruption also …
Read More »Air Force elevates spokesperson, 37 others (See names)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of the Director, Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Edward Gabkwet, and 38 other senior officers to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) and Air Commodore. The Deputy Director, …
Read More »Navy promotes spokesman, 57 others (See names)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Navy Board has approved the promotions of the Naval Spokesman, Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan and 29 other senior officers to the rank of Rear Admiral and 28 Captains to the rank of Commodore. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Information, …
Read More »FG to commission facility for Gas Leak Detection Device and Printed Circuit Board
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Petroleum Resources will on Thursday commission the Amal Technology’s production facility for Gas Leak Detection Device and Printed Circuit Board, at Idu, Abuja. The homegrown innovation was initiated by Amal Technologies Limited and supported by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) …
Read More »“You are doing a good Job”- NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, commends EFCC’s boss, Olukoyede
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede over the transformation of the Commission within the short period of time of his appointment, adding that Nigerians are taking note of his impact. The NSA gave …
Read More »Buhari and Fashola’s legacy of killer roads By Felix Oboagwina
The fateful Friday of 28th July 2023, a heavy blanket of sorrow enveloped the entire population of Eket Council in Akwa Ibom State. A burial was taking place at the Eket Stadium. But this was no routine funeral. It was a state burial, a mass interment of 13 indigenes, including …
Read More »Tinubu to NNPCL Board: Non-performance will not be tolerated
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately get to work, warning that non-performance will not be tolerated. Inaugurating the Board at the State House, on Monday, President Tinubu also warned that conducts suggesting a sense of entitlement will not be …
Read More »When Olori Cecilia Fashola celebrated 60th birthday in style in New Jersey, USA
December 15, 2023 was a day of great joy for Olori Cecilia Olakiitan Aniba’nonla Fashola. On that historic day, her immediate family, friends, relatives, associates and well wishers from all over the world gathered together to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee birthday anniversary with her in New Jersey, United States of …
Read More »Lagbaja was supportive when I told him I was leaving his band – Ego Ihenacho
Singer and actress Ego Ihenacho has revealed that Lagbaja was supportive when she told him she was leaving his band. Ego, who left the band in 2006, disclosed this in an interview with QEDNG publisher Olumide Iyanda in which she spoke about her experience working with the masked musician and …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu’s visit inspires Jakande Academy Fellows; Discusses knowledge-based service with interns
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, shared an inspiring moment with interns admitted into Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA), engaging the Fellows on purposeful leadership and knowledge-based service. The meeting, held at Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Place – the Academy’s office in Alausa – was the first that the Governor had …
Read More »Don’t abandon your community, Soun, Oba Olaoye, tells Ogbomoso indigenes
Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, handing over some of the empowerment items to some beneficiaries in Ogbomoso on Thursday Some of the beneficiaries with their items in Ogbomoso on Thursday By Remi Koleoso Ogbomoso, (Oyo State) Dec. 14, 2023 The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye has urged Ogbomoso …
Read More »TV/Film artist, Tobias Truvillion, spoke at Health & Wellness Expo in Newark, New Jersey
A highly impactful wholistic Health & Wellness Expo was held at Essex County College (ECC), Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) with renowned Television/Film artist and entrepreneur, Tobias Truvillion featuring as a Guest Speaker. The program, the 9th in the series, was held in the College’s Gymnasium and …
Read More »Again, Ohanaeze appeals for Kanu’s release, amnesty for IPOB members
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Dec. 12, 2023 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has, again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday …
Read More »Dame Award: Governor Adeleke congratulates Dr Lasisi Olagunju
OSOGBO– 12/12/2023 Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated renowned columnist, Dr Lasisi Olagunju on winning this year’s Informed Commentary Award at the 2023 Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME), describing the award as a well deserved recognition for his outstanding contributions to the field of journalism. The …
Read More »Gov. Otti signs Greater Aba Development Authority bill into law
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi(Abia), Dec. 11, 2023 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed into law the Greater Aba Development Authority and Other Related Matters bill. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti described the new law as being in tandem …
Read More »‘Emmanuel’ Is Here! As Deeper Life Church hosts Global Crusade with Kumuyi, December Retreat
The global evangelisation effort gains momentum this December as the renowned internationally acclaimed evangelist and Bible scholar, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi brings his global gospel campaign to Lagos. The crusade, which is coming under the auspices of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), is scheduled to be held from …
Read More »When family, friends, associates bid Pa Joseph Olusola Odunaike a befitting farewell
Pa Joseph Olusola Odunaike, a distinguished United Kingdom (UK) trained accountant, administrator of great repute and Christian leader, who passed on recently, has been given a befitting burial. He was laid to rest on November 3, 2023 at his residence in the GRA, Sagamu, Ogun state, after a well-attended Church Service. His …
Read More »Konga Yakata Black Friday shopper wins business class ticket to Rwanda
8th December 2023 Lagos, Nigeria As part of activities to reward its loyal customers, Konga Travels and Tours, a prominent player in the travel and tours industry, in collaboration with RwandAir has gifted the highest shopper during the Konga Yakata Black Friday sales with a prestigious business class ticket to …
Read More »Afreximbank’s President Oramah emerges FORBES AFRICA’s 2023 Person of the Year
CAIRO, Egypt The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has, in Cairo, Egypt, received the FORBES AFRICA magazine 2023 Person of The Year award. At a well-attended award ceremony, which also included the unveiling of the cover for FORBES AFRICA’s December 2023/January 2024 edition featuring …
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