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South-East Elder Statesman Describes Ibrahim Babangida’s Book As Incomplete.

Elder Statesman and former Secretary General of Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Pa Nduka Eyah, has reacted to the autobiography recently launched by a Former military president of Nigeria, Ibrahim Babangida, titled: “A Journey in Service” in which Babangida gave an account of his personal life and contribution to  leadership of the country. Pa Eyah who featured yesterday on Urban Radio Flagship programme, The Parliament, pointed out that the former […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

President Tinubu Appoints New Accountant-General Of The Federation.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. This is contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noting that Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect from March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin. Onanuga, said the selection of the 57-year-old was […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Entertainment

DOLLY PARTON’S HUSBAND DIES AT AGE 82.

Carl Thomas Dean, husband to country music icon, Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 82. The 79 year old Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband, revealing that Carl passed away in Nashville yesterday, March 3rd after nearly 60 years of marriage. In her emotional tribute, posted on her Instagram account, Dolly recounted several amazing years she and Carl had shared, expressing her profound love for him and thanking […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 3

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES 2.5 BILLION NAIRA TO COMBAT ILLEGAL MINING.

The federal government has approved the procurement of a 2.5 billion Naira satellite technology to combat illegal mining activities in Nigeria. This was disclosed yesterday by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, while addressing newsmen shortly after the Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting, emphasizing that the satellite technology is part of an integrated solution framework aimed at addressing unlicensed, unregulated, and under-reported mining operations. The minister said the technology would assist […]

todayMarch 4, 2025

National

FCCPC DIRECTS MULTICHOICE TO SUSPEND FEE HIKE

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment.  FCCPC in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, ONDAJE IJAGWU, said it gave the directive following MultiChoice’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the commission over concerns surrounding its recurring price increases. […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025

National

ENUGU’S FIRST LADY REITERATES COMMITMENT TO END GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

The wife of the Governor of Enugu State, NKECHINYERE MBAH has reiterated the preparedness of Enugu State Government to end Gender based violence by enforcing the existing laws, including the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law.  MBAH who was represented by the SSA to the Governor on Gender, Chidimma Egeonu gave this assurance in her opening address at the one day sensitization exercise on eradicating gender based violence at Igbo Etiti Council headquarters, Ogbede, stating that […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025

Entertainment

BURNABOY’S MOTHER NOMINATED FOR BEST MANAGER AT 2025 MUSIC WEEK AWARDS

Bose Ogulu, mother to Nigerian Grammy winning singer, Burnaboy has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the 2025 Music Week Awards. Ogulu's name is contained in the nomination list released by the award organisers as she was nominated in Manager of the Year category across the global music industry alongside Neil Hughes, Alistair Goldsmith and Wes Banton. The 2025 Music Week Awards will be held in London, United […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025

National

NIGERIA AND SAUDI ARABIA SIGN DEAL TO BOOST $7.7TRN HALAL ECONOMY

The Nigerian  Government has sealed a deal with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to make Nigeria a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. At the signing of the deal in Saudi Arabia, Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA, who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, (Office of the Vice President) IBRAHIM HADEJIA said the agreement is a game-changer, stressing that it will transform […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025

Football

FLYING EAGLES BEAT COTE D’IVOIRE 2-0 IN ABIDJAN

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles yesterday defeated their hosts, Côte d’Ivoire, 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan. The visitors were awarded a penalty around the hour mark after DIVINE OLISEH was brought down inside the box and Captain DANIEL BAMEIYI calmly converted the spot kick to give the Flying Eagles the lead. Barely 10 minutes from time, OLISEH added the second goal. Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire will face each other again at the same […]

todayFebruary 27, 2025

News

EFCC ARRAIGNS P-SQUARE’S EX-MANAGER JUDE OKOYE OVER ALLEGED ₦1.3BN FRAUD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned JUDE OKOYE, the elder brother and former manager of PAUL and PETER OKOYE of the defunct music group, P-Square, on charges of laundering ₦1.38billion, $ 1 million and  over thirty four thousand  pounds. JUDE was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice ALEXANDER OWOEYE of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a seven-count charge.  He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges and in view of his plea, the […]

todayFebruary 27, 2025

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