Biyi Bandele, a Nigerian novelist, playwright, director of Half of a Yellow Sun and co-director of Blood Sisters, a Nigerian series, is dead. The Novelist, playwright, and filmmaker died on Sunday in Lagos aged 54 This was made known in a statement released via his Facebook page by his daughter, Temi Bandele late Monday. The … [Read more…]
There were indications on Monday that the reconciliation talks between Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, had suffered a major setback as Wike again threatened to disappoint those underestimating his state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Orochiri-Worukwo (Waterlines junction) Flyover, the Rivers governor … [Read more…]
22nd Commonwealth Games: Full List of Nigeria’s 12 gold medals all won by women Team Nigeria won the most medals in the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games, which concluded on August 8 in Birmingham. To beat the 1994 Victoria Games, the Nigerian team won 12 gold, nine silver, and 14 bronze medals. Women won … [Read more…]
Breaking News: Dariye, Nyame released from Kuje prison after Presidential Pardon Former Governors of Plateau and Taraba states, Senator Joshua Dariye, and Jolly Nyame, have been released from Kuje correctional facility in Abuja. This is coming three months after their pardon by the Council of State led by the President, Muhammadu Buhari, on April 14, … [Read more…]
…as ENHA Speaker charges party stakeholders to take Mbah’s agenda to other zones Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chairman of Isi Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. Obiora Obeagu has restated the resolve of the people of Enugu East Senatorial Zone made up of Isi Uzo, Enugu North, Nkanu East, Nkanu … [Read more…]
Nigerian Ambassador to Mexico, his excellency, Rt Honourable Adejare Bello, has ordered the closure of the Nigerian mission in the Mexican city due to fresh outbreak of Covid-19 within the mission. The closure will last seven days beginning from tomorrow, Monday, August 8, 2022 in the first instance. As at the time of this report, … [Read more…]
Call and data tariffs may increase by as much as 100 per cent if plan by the federal government to hike consumption tax on telecom services scales through. The federal government had recently disclosed plan to implement a 5 percent excise duty tax on telecoms services, increasing the total consumption tax on telecom services to … [Read more…]
A Coalition of diverse youths in Enugu state, made up of different political party affiliations have resolved to work, campaign, and vote for the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, to actualize his presidential bid in the 2023 elections. The youths under the aegis of Enugu Youths Ambassadors of Peace and Development … [Read more…]
“Do You, Consistency Pays”- a Chat with Eru Eru is a music artiste based in Lagos, but from Rivers State. Eru bares her mind and thoughts about her art and music career in this chat with our correspondent, Muna. I know you as Eru, a music artiste, but can you tell us a little more … [Read more…]
Traditional Attires in Nigeria …The richness of our culture By Chidinma Prisca Elebe {[email protected]} Decades ago, people had always worn outfits trending in the western world especially with the influence of colonization. The elites that first received formal education with their ties and suites were the envy of everyone because of their exotic outfits and … [Read more…]
How to Mix and Match Colours By Prisca Elebe If you are in the category of persons that are scared to buy colourful clothes, or you are among those who only fill their wardrobe with neutral colours, then I am here to tell you that you can do better and you have absolutely nothing to … [Read more…]
The Right Way to Wear Your Fragrance By Chidinma Prisca Elebe ([email protected]) Perfumes make up an essential part of our beauty routine and it’s one of the last things we add to complete our look before we step out for the day’s job or an appointment. Wearing a perfume should not be done with levity … [Read more…]