Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in this undated handout photo. Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused the British royal family of racism, lying and pushing her to the brink of suicide, in an explosive televised interview […]
Year: 2021
Stop Being Timid, Push For Restructuring – Prof. Soyinka Advises Governors
African literary icon and Noble Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on governors of the 36 states of Nigeria, to stop being timid, before President Buhari and push further the envelope of restructuring for the good of the country. Professor Soyinka who has been an […]
After tough political battle, Gov Obaseki and Oshiomhole finally settle dispute
Despite their political differences, the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole seem to have settled their rift. Both politicians on Saturday, March 6, exchanged warm greetings at an event in Auchi. Obaseki said he holds no personal grudges against Oshiomhole. The […]
CBN Introduces ‘CBN Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’ for senders and receivers of foreign currencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced a new “CBN Naira 4 Dollar Scheme” for senders and recipients of International money transfers. The CBN in a statement released by its Director, Trade and Exchange Department, A.S Jibrin, said it will through commercial banks pay […]
Fake Chevron worker arraigned for defrauding APC gov aspirant of N4.5m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Office, on Wednesday arraigned a fake Chevron worker, Uguru Justus, before Justice Phoebe Ayua of the Federal High Court, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Justus was arraigned on one count of obtaining money by false pretences to the tune […]
Jonathan, Obasanjo, six other ex-Presidents inaugurate Elders Forum to promote democracy, good governance in West Africa
Former Presidents Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and six other former West African leaders on Thursday joined forces to establish a mechanism targeted at preventing and resolving election related conflicts and maintaining stability in the sub-region. The leaders resolved to collectively exert their […]
Buckle up on food production, experts warn South governors
By Femi Ibirogba (Head, Agro-Economy); Muyiwa Adeyemi (Head, South West Bureau), Rotimi Agboluaje (Ibadan); Gbenga Akinfenwa (Lagos); Adegbuyi Ayodele (Ado Ekiti), Timothy Agbor (Osogbo) Lawrence Njoku (Enugu); Charles Ogugbuaja (Owerri); Anietie Akpan, Agosi Todo (Calabar); Ann Godwin (Port Harcourt), Inem Akpansoh (Uyo). ‘If tiny Israel […]
PFN honours Osinbajo, Ugwuanyi with ‘Defender of the Faith’ awards
PFN honours Osinbajo, Ugwuanyi with ‘Defender of the Faith’ awards The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), yesterday, at the opening ceremony of its two-day 16th Biennial Conference in Enugu, conferred Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State with the ‘Grand Defender […]
News Paper Briefings: Thursday morning 04/03/2021
1. As the level of insecurity continues to rise across the country, President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, ordered security agencies to shoot anyone carrying an AK-47 rifle. His spokesman, Garba Shehu, made the announcement in an interview with the BBC Hausa. 2. The Nigerian pastor who […]
Eulogies, anguish as Gov. Ugwuanyi, EXCO members, hold valedictory session for late Transport Commissioner
Eulogies, anguish as Gov. Ugwuanyi, EXCO members, hold valedictory session for late Transport Commissioner Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Wednesday, led members of the State Executive Council (EXCO) in a solemn valedictory session honouring the late State Commissioner for Transport, Rt. Hon. Mathias […]
