Opinion: Of Peter Mbah and the contribution of Ndigbo to national growth By Alex Chukwuma South Eastern Nigerian has continued to remain in the lead of growing the economy in and out of season, that is why the likes of Peter Ndubuisi Mbah who was born half a century ago to the family of Chief … [Read more…]
The Nigerian currency appreciated against the United States currency after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) boldly rejected the call by International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank to allow market forces to determine the exchange rate. Data from FMDQ securities at the last trading day of last week showed naira closed at $418.33 to … [Read more…]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Sunday said that he would name his successor through the inspiration of God. This is even as the Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Chuka Utazi, said he would not contest to be re-elected to the Senate in 2023 for the interest of peace … [Read more…]
First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has asked presidential aspirants across parties lines to adopt women as their running mates in the 2023 general election. She made this call on Saturday when she hosted presidential hopefuls from various political parties to Iftar, at the State House Conference Center (old banquet hall), Abuja. According to her, considering the … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the explosion that rocked an illegal crude oil refinery in Abaezi forest in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State as a national disaster,. He, therefore, directed the armed forces, security and intelligence agencies to intensify clampdown on illegal refineries following reported deaths of tens of people in the disaster. … [Read more…]
Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PPD) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has observed that unless critical decisions and actions are taken by Nigerians, the country is headed for a deep crisis. He made the observation during a meeting with Ekiti State PDP stakeholders and delegates, yesterday, in the course of his consultation … [Read more…]
The Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has picked the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Francis Nwifuru, as his successor in 2023. The governor, according to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Francis Nweze, confirmed the development during the burial of the father of the state’s Commissioner for Trade … [Read more…]
Just In: Uncertainty over Alaafin’s death ..Oba Adeyemi joins ancestors at 82 …No, he is still alive – Palace Uncertainty is currently pervading Oyo town, Oyo State, Nigeria and beyond over the reported news that gained traction on the social media in the early hours of today Saturday April 23, 2022, that the Alaafin of … [Read more…]
Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Dies at 83 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is dead. Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. It was learnt that the remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to … [Read more…]
Breaking News: Court sacks ex-Speaker, Dogara, from House of Reps A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, to vacate his seat as member representing Dass, Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro Federal Constituency in Bauchi State. Delivering judgment, Justice Donatus Okorowo, declared that having defected from the Peoples … [Read more…]
Ahead of Presidential Primary, Osinbajo Begins Second Nationwide Consultation, to meet with party delegates °Gaya emerges support groups’ DG The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is expected to begin his second round nationwide consultation ahead of the presidential primary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) slated for June 1, 2022, THISDAY gathered yesterday. The move, … [Read more…]
Top five Nollywood movies on Netflix in 2022 By Tolulope Akindele These are movies making waves on Netflix in 2022: 1. Elevator Baby This movie is about Dare(played by Timini Egbuson), a wealthy but spoilt young man who finds himself stuck with a pregnant, less privileged struggling lady. The film first opened in theatres in … [Read more…]