I love making movies that convey vital messages to my audience — Sunny Okonkwo
Sunny Okonkwo made his mark in the Nigerian entertainment industry by being an advocate of humanity through filmmaking. He is first an economist and a business analyst with expertise in business analytics and intelligence. He is the chairman of Libra Scale World, a production company addressing societal problems with life-changing movies. In this Interview with CHINASA AFIGBO, he reveals his passion for inspiring young people to dream big dreams
Akwa Ibom govt plans to involve host communities in execution, operation of Ibom deep seaport
Host communities to the ongoing Ibom deep seaport project have been assured of Akwa Ibom state government’s decision to include them in all stages of the project and when it commences.
Ludogorets appeal to Inter, UEFA for Coronavirus decision
Inter’s Serie A match on Sunday was postponed due to the coronavirus, causing concern for Europa League opponents Ludogorets. Bulgarian champions Ludogorets have demanded assurances that it will be safe to travel to Milan for Thursday’s Europa League clash with Inter after Italy’s coronavirus outbreak. Christian Eriksen and Romelu Lukaku scored as Inter beat Ludogorets […]
Another epidemic, coronavirus conspiracy, is spreading
Doctors worldwide have been working tirelessly to stop the spread of COVID-19, the new coronavirus that has infected 76,000 people and killed over 2,200. But this week, 27 medical professionals from eight countries are announcing plans to stop the spread of something else: misinformation.
Two sides claim victory in Togo vote as challenger cries foul
Two sides have claimed victory in Togo’s presidential election as the main challenger to incumbent Faure Gnassingbe cried foul, citing “revelations of fraud”. The national electoral commission Ceni has yet to announce results from Saturday’s election, which passed off peacefully in the West African nation. But Gilbert Bawara, minister of public functions and a strong […]
NPFL: Rejuvenated Nasarawa United spank Enyimba
Nasarawa United Football Club side recorded another home win in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday by defeating Enyimba International of Aba 2-0 at the Lafia Township Stadium. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2019/2020 NPFL) Match Day 21 fixture saw hosts Nasarawa United playing with much more vigour to […]
Police arrest notorious burglar, recover stolen items
Policemen from Ikorodu, Lagos, have arrested a serial burglar, Ganiu Solomon and recovered some stolen items from him. The spokesman of the Lagos State police command, DSP Bala Elkana, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested following complaints of burglary and stealing by residents of the Ota Ono area […]
No radiotherapy equipment in South-East, South-South— Reps c’ttee on health
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health, Paschal Obi, representing Ideato North/South from Imo State, on Sunday, said the South-East, South-South and other regions do not have a functional radiotherapy facility for cancer patients.
Cristiano Ronaldo heaped praise on Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe
Cristiano Ronaldo hailed Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe as the present and the future of football. Mbappe has established himself as one of the best players in the world after bursting onto the scene with Ligue 1 outfit Monaco in 2016-17. The coveted 21-year-old has already won a World Cup, three Ligue 1 titles and […]
Osinbajo, Lawan, Okowa, others extol Omo-Agege’s leadership virtues
ABUJA- VICE President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan and Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Sunday extolled the leadership virtues of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta Central
Hazard’s injury doesn’t look good, admits Madrid boss Zidane
Real Madrid’s Eden Hazard came off with an injury in the loss to Levante, with Zinedine Zidane fearful over the extent of the problem. Eden Hazard’s availability for Real Madrid’s crunch fixtures against Manchester City and Barcelona appears in doubt after Zinedine Zidane admitted his latest injury “doesn’t look good”. The Belgium forward hobbled off […]
‘Aiye’ and ‘Eiye’ confraternity members arrested over battle for supremacy
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested members of ‘Aiye’ and ‘Eiye’ confraternity who engaged themselves in a battle for supremacy over the weekend at Iso Isu area of Ijora Badia. A statement signed by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana and released to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos, said that they […]
Barcelona players to have Coronavirus checks ahead of Napoli clash
Barcelona players will reportedly undergo coronavirus checks when they land in Naples this week, as authorities batten down the hatches to prevent the epidemic spreading further. The hysteria surrounding the virus reached fever pitch in Italy over the weekend. There are more than 100 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly illness in the country, and […]
Ethiopia: 29 injured in ‘bomb attack’ at pro-Abiy rally
A “bomb attack” on a rally in support of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed injured nearly 30 people Sunday, a police official said, in the latest sign of instability ahead of elections in August. The incident occurred in the town of Ambo, located roughly 100 kilometres (60 miles) west of the capital, Addis Ababa. “The […]
2020 Togo elections: The top stories
It’s being a very peaceful atmosphere so far in this dramatic but exciting election. It’s being regarded as the best atmosphere during any presidential election in Togo’s history for the past half a century.
NPFL: Adamawa United beat visiting FC IfeanyiUbah
Adamawa United Football Club of Yola on Sunday defeated visiting FC IfeanyiUbah of Nnewi 2-1 in a Match Day 21 fixture of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Jibrin Abubakar and Idris Abubakar scored for the hosts in the match’s 12th and 69th minutes respectively at […]
