Buhari’s opportunity, Nigeria’s Chance

Buhari’s opportunity, Nigeria’s Chance

President Muhammadu Buhari ended his 1,972 word inaugural speech yesterday with the affirmation that the country now has an opportunity which must not be wasted. Remarkably, the speech was laced with several opportunities before the nation - some new opportunities and many others fallow opportunities that had constrained the country to a prostrate giant, useless at home and fickle abroad.
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Governor Ifeanyi OKOWA: His high visions for Delta State

Governor Ifeanyi OKOWA: His high visions for Delta State

At the end of his tenure as Governor, Delta state will be one in which there are gainful employment opportunities, a flourishing agriculture and agric- business sector, effective health and educational systems, and renewed urban infrastructure and security that would enhance continued economic growth and the prosperity of all Deltans.

Peter Bunor goes home today

Peter Bunor goes home today

Remains of veteran actor, Peter Bunor who died earlier this month following protracted illness will be laid to rest today at his home-town, Ogwash-Uku in Delta State.

Nollywood meets performers in Superstar

Nollywood meets performers in Superstar

Leading acts in the nation’s entertainment industry recently regrouped to thrill theatre goers in a new and riveting international film, “Superstar” produced by US-based Nigerian-born filmmaker, Tony Abulu.

Benzak and Chioma Uzuegbu: The perfect married couple

Benzak and Chioma Uzuegbu: The perfect married couple

Marriage is not man-made; neither is it subject to human design. God is the author of marriage, meaning marriage was made in heaven. The greatest marriage of all is that between God the Father and Jesus the Son. Theirs is the supreme love story; one that is eternal and everlasting. God loved Jesus before the foundation of the world. (John 17:24).

Petroleum Subsidy: What Corruption has made of it

Petroleum Subsidy: What Corruption has made of it

Nigeria has been entrapped by subsidy since 2011 when the Federal government envisioned the idea of subsidy removal. The regime of subsidy on petroleum products had been fraught with dishonesty or fraud as the case may be.

Chizzy denies sexual harassment in Nollywood

Chizzy denies sexual harassment in Nollywood

“Sexual harassment does not exist in Nollywood. In fact, that’s what I have never experienced in my career. All the people I’ve worked with have been so nice and helpful to me,”

Mixed blessings of movie stars turned music divas (2)

Mixed blessings of movie stars turned music divas (2)

Last week we brought you Omotola, Genevieve, Juliet Ibrahim, Jennifer Eliogu, and Ronke Ojo, looking at their fortunes since adding music to their portfolios, outside their familiar terrain of acting. This week, we continue with other movie stars who have either done music or doing music and see how they have fared in comparison to their comfort zone of acting.

Nollywood stars endorse audio Bible in Nigerian languages

Nollywood stars endorse audio Bible in Nigerian languages

AS July 18 date for the official launch of the Audio Bible in 18 Nigerian languages draws near, Nollywood stars, singers and other celebrities have thrown their weight behind the novel achievement, produced by pastor David Ogudu, General Overseer, G.O of Christos International Worship Centre, Abuja. The event is billed to hold at the Congress Hall of the Nicon Hilton, Abuja.

‘Becoming  filmhouse owner requires passion’

‘Becoming filmhouse owner requires passion’

Since 2003, Nice has been operating a filmhouse as a way of expressing his passion for the industry. He revealed that he started the business way back in Canada, where he was formerly residing before he relocated to the country few years ago. He’s currently the owner of a single-screen theater located in Surulere area of Lagos, which first opened two years ago.

Mahansa: Re-branding Nigerian music with Afrociori

Mahansa: Re-branding Nigerian music with Afrociori

He started out with rap music back in the early 90s. But owing to the steady decline of originality and quality music, Chukwudi Ugwu, popularly known as Mahansa, took a bold step creating his own genre of music called Afrociori which is currently leading a call to re-brand the Nigerian music. Afrociori, according to Mahansa, is an acronym for AFRican OCCIdental ORIental, which simply implies the marriage of Africa with the Western and the Eastern blocs.

Of Buhari , anti corruption war, punitive populism and hypocrisy

Of Buhari , anti corruption war, punitive populism and hypocrisy

The new president made many promises and politicians routinely make even promises they would not to keep. The public may let him off on some but not on the pledges to rout the boko haram monster and to fight corruption. If there is one fight Buhari must not lose it is the fight to retain public support.

Umahi to create 2 more ministries, establish  trust fund

Umahi to create 2 more ministries, establish trust fund

THE newly sworn-in Governor of Ebonyi state, Engr. Dave Umahi yesterday said his administration would create two more ministries to bring their number to 18. The new ministries include those of Religious/Welfare and Planning, Design, Evaluation and Strategy. Umahi spoke shortly after being sworn in as the third elected governor of the state at the Abakaliki Township Stadium.

Be ready for sacrifices—Ikpeazu

Be ready for sacrifices—Ikpeazu

ABIA State new Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu was sworn-in yesterday with a plea to Abia people to be ready to make sacrifice as hard decisions would be taken by his administration to move the state forward. Ikpeazu who was sworn in at about 10.30am by the State Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Uzokwe however promised to take the state to a greater height.