Fani-Kayode: The unauthorized obituary
By Emmanuel Aziken The stage for the articulation of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode’s political obituary was set in 2019 when rumours of his possible defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC surfaced. Responding at that time, the former minister who had served as communication director in the Goodluck Jonathan 2015 Presidential Campaign said that he would […]
Total Energies, NNPC to strengthen partnership
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari says the corporation will strengthen partnership with TotalEnergies for effective delivery of services to stakeholders. Kyari disclosed this when the new President, Exploration and Production of TotalEnergies, Nicolas Terraz and his delegation visited him in Abuja, on Friday. READ ALSO:2 police […]
WHO asks for commitments on maternal, newborn health
Every day, approximately 800 women and 6,700 babies lose their lives around the time of childbirth…
Osun APC crisis: Group accuses Gov Oyetola of faking reconciliation
“May I note that the Governor’s group have no intention to have any reconciliation as the body language of the Governor and the party Chairman shows that clearly.
PEFTI Ibadan students shine in WAP programmes
Barely a year after resumption, students from the Ibadan campus of PEFTI Film Institute have begun the journey into stardom, as they have been featured in several Wale Adenuga Productions,WAP, projects. They include Superstory TV drama, The Village Headmaster TV drama (a partnership between NTA and WAP), and Papa Ajasco & Company Reloaded TV Comedy. […]
African Brand Congress 2021 to focus on AfCFTA and best practice in brand management
By Moses Nosike The 2021 African Brand Congress would focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and best practice in brand building in Africa. This year congress is designed to educate, engage and inspire brand managers and professionals in the pursuit of best practice in brand building and value creation. This year congress […]
Conflicting orders of court, proof Nigeria’s judiciary not independent institution — AJ
ACCESS to Justice, AJ, has raised the alarm that the rash of conflicting court orders show that Nigeria’s judiciary was far from a truly independent institution. AJ’s Convener, Joseph Otteh and DejiAjare, Project Director in a statement, said: “In the last couple of weeks, courts of coordinate jurisdiction, have, in a number of political cases, […]
Alleged N500,000 fraud: Court grants businesswoman bail
A businesswoman, Maryam Ismail, charged with N500,000 fraud, was on Friday admitted to bail by a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State. The defendant, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to the two-count offences of stealing and fraud when the charges were read to her. The Judge, Malam Murtala Nasir, granted […]
Pinnick: Infantino, Motsepe’s visit a boost for girl-child advocacy
By Tony Ubani President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick says that the presence of President of world –governing body FIFA, Mr Gianni Infantino and CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe at the opening ceremony of the maiden Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament in Lagos on Wednesday is a huge […]
Ex-beauty queen, Jennifer Ephraim ups the ante
By Benjamin Njoku Ex-beauty queen, Jennifer Ephraim has added one more feather to her cap as she recently unveiled her hope-based initiative called Jennifer Ephraim Foundation. Ephraim won the 2018 Face of Democracy Nigeria South-East . The event, also witnessed the launch of her book titled the “Dilemma of Nigeria Girl Child”which she dedicated to […]
Bigi Abeokuta 10km race platform to showcase Nigerian athletes – Olapade
By Jacob Ajom The 2021 Bigi Abeokuta 10km Race billed for 13 November, in the Ogun State capital will not feature any foreign athlete. Organisers said the race is strictly for Nigerians. However, despite the attempt to make it “purely Nigerian,” the prize money remains in dollars. The winners will take home $2,000, $1,500 for […]
I vowed never to sleep my way to the top — Lizzy Eke
By Benjamin Njoku Rising actress, Ekeanyanwu Elizabeth popularly known as Lizzy Eke is not one to mince words when it comes to holding onto her beliefs and not letting the circumstances around her cloud her sense of decency. The actress proved this much while in a recent chat with NollyNow. She revealed how she vowed […]
We’re encouraged by military onslaught against bandits ― farmers
The All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), on Friday, said it was encouraged by the ongoing military action against the bandits across some northern states in the country. The National President of AFAN, Mr Farouk Mudi, this known made in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that AFAN […]
South-West PDP congratulates members in convention list
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South-West Zone, has congratulated its members that made the final national convention list, following the inauguration of the National Convention Organising Committee, on Friday, at the National Headquarters of the Party, Wadata Plaza, Abuja.
Victor Uwaifo’s funeral rites uncertain
By Ozioruva Aliu Apparently because of his influence and personality, the Catholic Church where he was a communicant and Edo State government’s plans to honor him may have halted the funeral arrangements of late music maestro and instrumentalist, Sir Victor Uwaifo. Earlier reports indicated that Uwaifo’s final journey home will begin from Thursday, September 23, […]
Bstan Group targets one million houses to tackle deficits
The Managing Director, Bstan Group, HRH (Dr) Becky Olubukola yesterday, said, each year, he would, in collaboration with the Distance Home, build one million houses to make up for the nation’s housing deficit. She disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja the State capital. Dr Becky said the one million housing project would […]
