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Information Minister Speaks On Ransom for Release of Kaduna Schoolchildren
The federal government maintained on Monday that no ransom was paid for the release of the 287 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known after the…
Detained Binance Executive, Nadeem Anjarwalla, Escapes – Official
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has confirmed that Nadeem Anjarwalla, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance in Nigeria, has escaped from lawful custody. He was said to have escaped on Friday,…
Activist Urges Tinubu To Order for Unconstitutional Release of Segun Olatunji, Editor FirstNews
….Condemns the Killing of 17 Soldiers in Delta State A human rights activists, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the unconditional release of the Editor, FirstNews Online Newspaper, Mr. Segun Olatunji, who…
Minister Canvasses For Legislative Support For Local Value Addition in Mineral Sector
Nigeria’s Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has canvassed for legislative support that will entrench local value addition in the mineral sector, asserting that it will generate massive employment and beneficiation to mineral endowed communities. Dr Alake disclosed…
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Delta Pledges Recovery of Govt Lands from Grabbers
Delta State Government has pledged to recover all Government lands illegally acquired by land grabbers across the state. The Chairman, State Taskforce on Land Recovery and OutrightDemolition Committee, Chief Frank Omare made the pledge at a meeting with occupiers of…
Assembly Demands Revocation of Cross River Abuja Liaison Office Concession, Demands Immediate Halt to Renovations
The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the Cross River State Government to revoke the sale of the State Abuja Liaison Office, which was purportedly concessioned to a private individual. In a motion moved by Hon Kingsley…
Minister Canvasses For Legislative Support For Local Value Addition in Mineral Sector
Nigeria’s Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has canvassed for legislative support that will entrench local value addition in the mineral sector, asserting that it will generate massive employment and beneficiation to mineral endowed communities. Dr Alake disclosed…
Zenith Bank Appoints Umeoji as New Group MD, Onyeagwu As Board Chair Zenith UK
Zenith Bank Plc, on Tuesday, appointed Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji as the Group Managing Director effective June 2024, making her the first female to lead the bank, where she currently serves as the deputy GMD. The appointment of Adaora Umeoji…
Investigative Journalists Congratulate Kunle Aderinokun on Appointment at Access Corp.
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists NGIJ has extended a warm congratulations to Mr. Kunle Aderinokun on his appointment as the new Head of Media and Public Relations at Access Corporation. In a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos signed…
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Nigerian Actor & Director, Zack Orji’s Death Rumoured As AGN Fumes
Amid trending death rumour of the ailing Nigerian actor and film director, Zack Orji, the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has insisted that Nollywood actor is not dead. The President of the Guild, Emeka Rollas, in an Instagram post wrote:…
Nollywood Star Amaechi Muonagor Dies At 61, What You May Not Know About Him
A Nigerian Nollywood actor and producer, Amaechi Muonagor, is dead. He died today, March 24, after suffering from kidney-related issues, diabetes, and stroke at the age of 61. He was born on 20 August 1962 and would have turned 62…
Spotlight by Mmakamba Sets Date As Owambe Party Returns with Easter Vaganza
Spotlight by Mmakamba has concluded plans to host the second edition of its yearly Owambe Party tagged “Easter Vaganza”. Scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 30 2024 at the prestigious Amore Gardens, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, the highly anticipated event…
Veteran Actor, Mr Ibu, Kate Henshaw’s Mother Are Dead, Cause Mr Ibu’s Revealed
Renowned Nigerian actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, is dead after he suffered a cardiac arrest, just as Kate Henshaw’s mother has died. Mr Ibu, who died at the age of 63, underwent two major surgeries that led…
Fuji Singer, Okiki Bright Thrills Fans With Exciting Musical Shows in UK
Rising Nigerian Fuji singer, Okiki Bright, continues to captivate audiences with his energetic performances at musical shows in London, United Kingdom. On Friday, December 29th, 2023, Okiki Bright will take the stage at the 88 Lounge, located at 199-201 Lewisham…
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Africa Games: Tobi Amusan Wins Women’s 100m Hurdles Heat
Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100m hurdles Round 1 heat at the 13th Africa Games in Ghana. Amusan, the Nigerian sprint icon, won the heat with a time of 13.03s, securing a spot in the semis of the women’s…
AASU Sends Message, Condoles President, People of Ghana over Death of Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Rashid Bawa
The All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) has sent a message of condolence to the President, the entire Government and Peoples of Ghana, including members of Ghana Diplomatic Missions to the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the death of Ghana’s High Commissioner…
ECOWAS Bows To Pressure, Lifts Sanctions on Niger, Mali, Guinea
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has bowed to pressure from critics of its approach to political development in some West African, resolving to lift some sanctions on Niger Republic, Mali and Guinea. The resolution was taken at…
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Just Before You File For That Divorce
To the best of my little knowledge, Christianity is the most restrictive religion on divorce. The only condition permitted in the New Testament Bible for divorce is, porneia, (sexual immorality), and there is a caveat, ‘if you cannot forgive your…
To be a Nigerian…?
People often ask me, ‘Will, where do you get your jokes?’ I just tell ’em, ‘Well, I watch the government and report the facts, that is all I do, and I don’t even find it necessary to exaggerate. ~ Will…
Nigeria’s Forgotten and Fallen: Power, Politics, and Fame
In Nigeria’s complex socio-political landscape, there exists a phenomenon often overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of political power and fame—the plight of the forgotten men. These individuals, once wielders of influence and authority, find themselves relegated to the sidelines…
My Advice to All Men in a Time Like This
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh Remember to tell all the men you love and let them enjoy life in good health and abundance. Gentlemen this is a reminder to all of us. We are important and must take care of ourselves…
Senator Ningi’s Allegations of Budget Padding Pales in Comparison to Current Billion Naira ‘Unknown Projects’
By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman How wonderful it is to see our esteemed members of the Godswill Akpabio-led 10th National Assembly (NASS) making such responsible and transparent decisions when it comes to allocating billions and trillions of naira for “unknown projects”. It…