Anambra 2021: PDP candidate explains choice of running mate
Mr Valentine Ozigbo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election, says he selected Mrs Azuka Enemo, as his running mate, based of her integrity. Ozigbo said this when he spoke with newsmen on Tuesday in Awka, saying that Enemo was not imposed on him contrary to insinuations in […]
Examining Africa’s economic recovery in a post-pandemic world
Africa’s economy was one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was however, precedented by certain regional challenges, from the locust plague in parts of East Africa, to the crash in oil price that affected oil-rich nations like Nigeria. For East Africa, the period saw the biggest economic retreat in about seven years. […]
ECOBA commends Obaseki’s action on viral video of students’ molestation
The Edo College Old Boys Association, ECOBA, has strongly endorsed the actions taken by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State arising from the recent viral videos of students’ molestation in Edo College, Benin City. ECOBA in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, said that it would join hands with the state government towards […]
Comedy is in family’s gene – Pararan Mock News creator Diamond Dietanuru Osakorigho
In a country where comedy is a booming business and comedians are a dime a dozen, Diamond Dietanuru Osakorigho made himself an enigma by creating a brand of comedy that combines the art of news reporting with humour.
FG donates N5m to college students for inventing monitoring devices
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has donated N5 million to students of Marist College Abuja, for inventing monitoring devices for air and water pollution. Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, made the presentation on Tuesday in Abuja. He commended the students for their efforts and assured that the ministry would patent […]
DSO: The more you write the more things remain the same
By Okoh Aihe THE first time I heard the word, continuum, was when the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, used it in one of his statements. Known for being very cerebral, frank and never afraid to confront the truth and face reality, Awo in that particular statement said “government is a continuum.” The word struck […]
Unilag Alumni offers free cervical cancer, eye screening to women
University of Lagos Alumni Association of the Lagos State Branch has offered free cervical cancer screening to two hundred (200) women in honour of the late former vice-chancellor of the University, Professor Adetokunbo Babatunde Shofoluwe.
APC: Nwoye inaugurates 260 elected ward executives in Enugu
… Says some party leaders attempted to steal people’s mandate By Chinedu Adonu The Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Enugu State Chapter, Barr Ben Nwoye has inaugurated all the 260 elected ward executives in the state. Barr Nwoye while inaugurating them on Tuesday at the state party secretariate, GRA Enugu, urged them to go […]
Standard Chartered Bank reports its highest half-yearly operating profit for five years in the Africa, Middle East region
Standard Chartered PLC (the Group) today releases its financial results for the half year ending 30 June 2021. Profit before tax grew 37 per cent year on year, helped by improved loan impairments, strong underlying business momentum and good progress across the Bank’s strategic priorities.
Bolt raises €600M from Sequoia, other investors to continue building First-ever super-app
Bolt, the leading ride-hailing and mobility platform, has raised €600 million in a funding round that increases its valuation to over €4 billion. The funds will boost its new 15-minute grocery delivery service and to accelerate the expansion of its existing mobility and delivery products.
Nigeria’s first Chinese Wushu championship enters next stage
The much-anticipated Nigeria’s first Chinese Wushu Performance Championship, popularly known as Wushu Kung-Fu has begun in Lagos. The open registration, which is the first stage of the competition, came to a close on Saturday July 31, 2021, followed by a rigorous screening. After selection, 72 contestants were picked, consisting of 48 senior and 24 junior […]
