Why is African show business more ‘show’ than ‘business?’
The creative industry is affectionately referred to as the showbiz (show business) industry and for good reason mostly on account of the overwhelming image of glamour and stardom.
With cargo airport, Nasarawa’s ready for tourism development – Lai Mohammed
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed says with 80% completion of its cargo airport, Nasarawa state has is ready and open to step up tourism development. The Minister made the remark during a project tour of the proposed Nasarawa state cargo airport expected to be completed this year. According […]
Akeredolu celebrates Tinubu, says he’s legendary
Committed to the tenets and ethos of progressive politics By Dayo Johnson Akure Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has described the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as legendary. Akeredolu in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde said Asiwaju […]
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians of unregistered, fake insulin tea for diabetes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians of an unregistered and fake ‘insulin tea’ for cure of diabetes in circulation.
Match Day 18 results in 2020/2021 NPFL
Following are the results of Match Day 18 fixtures in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday: Akwa United 3-0 Lobi Stars Rivers United 1-0 Sunshine Stars Plateau United 2-1 Rangers International Nasarawa United 5-3 Abia Warriors Katsina United 1-2 Kwara United Adamawa United 0-0 Wikki Tourists Kano Pillars 2-1 Heartland FC […]
NULGE threatens to shut down councils over bill to scrap 774 LGAs
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, has threatened to shut down the 774 local government areas in the country over the alleged plot by the National Assembly to remove the local government as the third tier of government from the constitution. The union said that it would be left with […]
Abia bye-election outcome, wake-up call on Anambra guber, APC chieftains tell party
The Patriots, a group of some All Progressives Congress, APC in Anambra State has warned the party hierarchy against the imposition of an unpopular candidate on them in the November 6, 2021 governorship election, saying that doing such would cost the party its victory at the polls.
Osinbajo encourages Nigerian shoemaker, wears his product
I have never seen a humble, supportive man like Osinbajo, says Shoemaker Omale Ojima aka OJBest, who tweeted at VP A Nigerian youth and shoemaker, known as OJ Best on Twitter, has praised the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, for being supportive of Nigerian start-ups and generally the youth. OJBest some few months ago had […]
No decision yet on endorsement of aspirant, PDP Anambra West says
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anambra West Local Government Area, Anambra State, Thursday said it has not conceived, discussed or taken any decision to endorse any aspirant for the November 6, 2021, governorship election. The party disclosed this in a statement it issued after an emergency meeting it held in […]
Shun drug abuse, other vices, former Plateau HoS advises youths
Former Head of Civil Service of Plateau, Mr Izam Azi, has urged youths in the state to shun drug abuse, cult activities, other crimes and social vices. Azi gave the advice at a reception organised to mark his 60th birthday celebration and retirement from service on Sunday in Jos. He also tasked the younger generation […]
Police arrest 6 suspected robbers, cultists in Lagos, recover arms
By Esther Onyegbula Operatives attached to Ikorodu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected traffic robbers including their receiver who buys stolen items from them. The suspects identified as: Lucky Isibor, Isah Mohammed, and Aminu Abdullahi were arrested by combined team of policemen and local Vigilante men on patrol at the […]
Edo: PDP faithful awaits political appointment as Obaseki orders fusion
BENIN CITY – THERE is anxiety among members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as party faithful continue the lobbying of leaders for positions in the yet to be constituted state executive by Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Plaintiff loses after lawyer refuses to wear mask in court
A woman lost her personal injury lawsuit after her lawyer refused to wear a mask in court and the judge threw out her case, which had been set for trial. The New York Daily News reported Friday that Brooklyn Judge Lawrence Knipel tossed the case after attorney Howard Greenwald said he could not breathe wearing […]
New York lawmakers agree to legalize recreational marijuana
New York is poised the join the growing number of states that have legalized marijuana after state lawmakers reached a late-night deal to allow sales of the drug for recreational use. Democrats who now wield a veto-proof majority in the state Legislature have made passing it a priority this year, and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s […]
Autocrash kills one, injure eight others in Kano
By Bashir Bello A ghastly autocrash on Sunday morning along Kano-Zaria Road has claimed the life of one and eight others sustaining injuries. It was gathered that the accident which was a lone accident involved a commercial vehicle with registration number, BKD 265 XA. The Public Relations Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano State […]
Borno Assembly passes vote of confidence on Gov Zulum, denies impeachment rumours
By Ndahi Marama – Maiduguri Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) on Friday passed a vote of confidence on Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and strongly denied speculations in some social media platforms that went viral that the 23 Honourable House Members out of the 28 have concluded arrangement to impeach the Governor. The allegations on […]
