President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday urged Nigerians to accept democracy not as a system of government but as a way of life in order to ensure development of the country. He spoke in Daura when he paid a courtesy call on the Emir, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, after attending the Juma’at prayer. According to the […]

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday hosted a delegation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where he assured of the readiness of the State to support the new integrated health delivery programme of the Foundation as part of measures to improve access to Primary healthcare for Lagosians.

Just recently Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State played host to journalists in Enugu at the Government House to interact with them, brief them on his action plans for the state and also give an insight into his administration’s approach towards achieving a harmonious relationship amongst the political class in the state.

“This is a great song folks, I can’t help nodding my head and tapping my feet listening to the great melody of this song which is rendered in Igbo language,”Oranika said. Also, known as Mr. Surplus, Ugezu is one of the respected film directors with so many movies to his credit. Despite directing English movies, Ugezu did not forget where he comes from as he delved into new territory: Igbo language music.

I do not like to comment on issues that seem judgmental, because I’m not walking in some people’s shoes. So, I do not know how or where it pinches them. We all have challenges, and sometimes we cannot meet them. Some people may not have the required talent. But again, I don’t think making it is all about talent. Sometimes, it’s also because there are no stable structures to sustain creativity.

“In a time when the world is battered by religious wars, racism, neo-colonialism, terrorism, scam, demise of values, and other negative elements, AFROCIORI provides hope and answers to certain vital questions relating to the aforementioned issues, giving a deeper meaning to life.”

The 12-man Nigerian committee seeks Nigerian films whose themes relate to the country and are predominantly in language other than English and Pidgin English. Unfortunately, most of the entries received were either in English, poorly subtitled or lacking in some technical details.

Chief Sunny Onuesoke is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a former Special Project Director to the immediate past governor of Delta State. In this interview, he spoke on what Deltans should expect from the government of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

The first time I saw Uncle Sam, it was on a football field in Enugu. It must have been in the 50s. We warmed to each other without anyone introducing us to each other.

Although the election of Senator Bukola Saraki as the President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu as his Deputy, and Hon. Yakubu Dogara as the Speaker of the House of Representatives have expectedly not gone down well with some quarters, it has been widely celebrated across the nation as democracy and independence of the legislature in action.

The Federal Government, yesterday, faulted claims by the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, that two United Kingdom courts exonerated the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu of complicity on illicit drug trade, describing it as not only untrue, but also misleading.

A non-governmental organisation, People United For Societal Harmony, PUSH, yesterday in Lagos, described the recent allegation of financial impropriety against the Chairman of Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Okiro, as not only ill-motivated but aimed at smearing his sterling and unrivalled records.

A LAGOS based public affairs analyst, Dayo Ogunjebe has cautioned the All Progressives Congress, APC, against sanctioning the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives , Alhaji Yakubu Dogara for contesting the National Assembly leadership polls, saying such move would be counter-productive for the party.

By Levinus Nwabughiogu It is supposed to be a body of creative minds and problem solvers but unfortunately, it has practically become a burden on the nation, always playing Oliver Twist in financial matters but doing little to improve the economy. What exactly is the responsibility of Nigeria’s Governors Forum, NGF? Is it constitutional? Were […]

The National Human Right Commission, NHRC, has asked the Chief Judge of Enugu State Judiciary to convene a coroner’s inquest into the cause of death of one Chukuma Ihezie who was allegedly extra-judicially killed by personnel of the Special Anti-robbery Squad Enugu.