PIB: Odeli demands 10 percent for host communities
Delta Based Social Commentator and Community Development Crusader, Prince David Odeli, has expressed anger over the three percent profit share allocated to the host communities in the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, saying it should not be less than 10 percent if the Federal Government as well as International Oil and Gas Companies, IOCs, genuinely desire […]
Security agents rescue 26 Kaduna Baptist students, female teacher
By Ibrahim Wuyo, Kaduna The Police in Kaduna state and other security agents have rescued 26 of the kidnapped students of Bethel Baptist School and a female teacher on Monday, even as parents besieged the school premises where they organised a prayer session for Almighty God to intervene in the rescue mission. An unspecified number […]
FunbiFunbi holds third edition of Funbi’s Bus-Surviving Lagos
On the 27th of June 2021, at a few minutes into 6 pm, the Shell Hall of MUSON Centre Onikan, Lagos was filled with guests who had come to cheer and feed their spirits with laughter as they watched FunbiFunbi exercise his humor tact. Funbi’s Bus is an Entertainment event crafted by Oluwafunmibi Samuel Olarinde […]
250 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast – UN
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that some 250 illegal migrants had been rescued by the Libyan Coast Guard and returned to Libya. The UNHCR tweeted “some 250 persons returned to Tripoli after being rescued/intercepted by the Libyan Coast Guards. “UNHCR and partner IRC are on the ground providing medical care and humanitarian […]
Why EdoBEST is a huge success – World Bank Education chief, Jaime Saavedra
Director, World Bank Education, Jaime Saavedra has lauded the education program tagged, EdoBEST in Edo state. This was contained in a message of goodwill the World Bank’s chief gave for the official celebrations of the EdoBEST programme’s third anniversary on the 28th June, 2021. According to him, the blend of technology with human capital for […]
First Blockchain Main Net, first Cryptocurrency in Africa successfully launched by the first professor of Digital Economy in the world – Archbishop Sam Zuga
The first Blockchain Main Net in Africa has been successfully launched today, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 to Samzuga Family worldwide and Nigerians. This is according to CEO of ZUGACOIN Archbishop Prof Sam Zuga through Mrs. Marvelous, the Director General of the famous African crypocurrency. “The unveiling of the first Blockchain Main Net in Africa is […]
RMD, OTT and the profanity of history
By Okoh Aihe It was RMD’s birthday yesterday. He was 60. And the Lagos crowd serenaded him with a programme, TIMELESS Experience with RMD @ 60. When he invited me last year to do a material that could be published in his book, having known him from the university days, nobody expected the day would […]
Nnamdi Kanu: Chimamanda Adichie’s team clears air on purported article
The management team of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie has refuted claims that she authored an article to garner support for detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The statement issued by Adichie’s management disclosed that the viral article titled “Reflections on the man Nnamdi Kanu” was not written by Chimamanda Ngozi […]
PIB: Diri seeks resolution of ambiguity in provisions for host communities
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Tuesday called for clarity in the definition of host communities in the recently passed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to avoid potential conflicts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill, which was passed into law recently by the senate, is the first in a series of long […]
Lawrence Aghedo powers Iselu–Ewohinmi with solar system
By Gabriel Olawale Former Commissioner for Budget, Planning and Development in Edo State, Hon. Lawrence Aghedo, has ushered in a new dawn in his local community of Iselu-Ewohinmi with a landmark power project that proves a watershed moment, and long-sought relief, for the protection of lives and properties and extension of business hours. The former […]
Vivo announces mid-year discount sale, urges Nigerian to take advantage of offer
Vivo is always leaving fans with one activity or the other to look forward to. This time, it is the mid-year price discount sales on the Y51 and the V20. If you’ve always wanted to get one of these, you’re in luck because there is a price slash on these amazing devices. The amazing Y51 […]
FIFA chief, Wenger, backs World Cup to be held biannually
Arsene Wenger has backed plans for the World Cup to be staged every two years, insisting “it is what the fans want”. The competition is held every four years and is due to be hosted by Qatar at the end of 2022. However, world football governing body FIFA is carrying out a feasibility study into making […]
Government ill – advised on Twitter ban – Swag Omoluabi
The suspension of Twitter operation in Nigeria by the Federal Government has been described as uncalled for, ill-advised and detrimental to the Nigerian economy. This assertion was made by Ipadeola Abiodun Oriyomi popularly known as Swag Omoluabi, who joined other influential Nigerians who have been critical of the action taken by the government. “There are […]
Why we appointed Adama J Adama as the MD of Royal African Farm – Royal Court of Ife
The Ooni of Ife Global Outreach (OIGO) has described the founder of Farm4Me, Adama J. Adama as a worthy son of Oduduwa in whom the Ooni Adimula Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is well pleased and delighted. OIGO gave the eulogy in a letter announcing Adama as the new Managing […]
Kwale-Beneku bridge will be completed February 2022 ― Okowa
By Festus Ahon, Asaba Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has assured that the multi-million naira ongoing Kwale-Beneku Bridge project across Ase River linking Ndokwa West and Ndokwa East would be completed in February, 2022. Okowa who stated this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the project, explained the importance of the bridge to the […]
Cyber Immune appoints Digital Encode COO Obadare into board
By Juliet Umeh Cybersecurity Company, SHELT Global Limited has announced the appointment of the Co-Founder and COO of Digital Encode Limited, Dr. Adewale Obadare as a member of the Advisory Board of its Nigerian entity, Cyber Immune Limited. The company expressed confidence that Obadare will bring a wealth of experience, diversity of skills and regional […]
