WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT BUILDING A LEADER IN EVERY CHILD, GOV BELLO SAYS Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has said he remains committed to inspiring greater awareness and practice of children’s rights in line with the UN’s Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). He
Nigerians seeking loans in recent months have found succour in Bimzukash, a loan management company that gives out salary advance and business loans in few minutes with the first loan as high as N100,000 to N1,000,000 and subsequent loans likely to grow up to N5,000,000. The fintech which has been around for a while launched […]
The handpicking of Pastor Umo Eno, Commissioner for Land and Water Resources of Akwa Ibom by the state governor, Udom Emmanuel, has been described as highly undemocratic and violates the right of the citizens to elect the leader of their choice through the ballots. Recall that Governor Emmanuel had on Sunday in a stakeholders’ meeting, […]
The Coalition of All Progressive Congress (APC) Women Groups, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to postpone indefinitely the National Convention of the party fixed for February, this year. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr. Cecilia Ikechukwu and other members which was made available to newsmen on Wednesday. According to the coalition, fixing […]
Members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have faulted the quest by Senator Sani Musa to become the party’s national chairman, saying Sani lacked the democratic credentials to lead APC at this time.Senator Musa, representing Niger East senatorial district in the National Assembly, initiated the controversial ‘Protection from Internet Falsehoods
Nigerian nightlife entrepreneur and owner of wave-making South African nightclub, The Booth, Jaji Abolore had started the year with a goodwill message to customers and fans of his nightlife chain, comprising Booth Champagne Bar, Room 130 Bar and Booth Liquor Store. In his New Year message, shared on his social media platforms, Facebook and Instagrams, […]
Nigeria’s budding entrepreneur and one of the country’s proud ambassadors in Dubai, Fidelis Junior Iruedo, has declared his intention to broaden his effort in philanthropy in 2022. He made this assertion when he declared during a live Instagram chat on his handled @thisisfideljnr: “I’m staying laser-focused on positivity and one of the future projects I […]
The Coalition of Northern Youth for Good Governance (CNYGG) has endorsed Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to succeed President Buhari’s successor in 2023. According to the group, Amaechi is best man to sustain President Buhari’s momentum of diversification and economic reform. The Northern youths threw their weight behind the former Rivers State
The last Sunday in January is World Leprosy Day. Since 2006, I have issued an annual Global Appeal calling for an end to stigma and discrimination against persons affected by leprosy, endorsed by a different set of individuals and organizations each year. During the coronavirus pandemic, I believe this call to eliminate stigma and discrimination […]
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Congo, Deborah Nana, has described the country’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) as a national asset. This was as renowned project consultant, businesswoman, philanthropist and singer, Engr. Dr. Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo hailed the exploits of the nation’s current Ambassador to the Republic of Benin
By Gideon Unazi The Yahaya Bello phenomenon is blowing across the country. The effect is massive, young people are excited, and they have converged in large numbers to push for the actualization of an ambition that is hinged on taking Nigeria to the next level. I can say that the time is ripe for a […]
Marvic Empire boss Maryann Irhoube Usman has hinted that she will likely give attention to more philanthropic activities in the years ahead. She disclosed this while speaking with customers during the New Year promo organised by the leading hair brand in Port Harcourt. “I have been involved in philanthropic activities, but I prefer to keep […]
By Tolulope Adebayo I was elated by a piece of news I stumbled on recently about the proposed National Youth Service Corps Trust Fund (NYSC-TF). Initially, I thought it was the usual government rush in proposing policies to attract media attention without any clear cut direction regarding benefits that are accruable to the nation. But […]
A Coalition of Arewa Civil Society Organisations, CACSO, has called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali-Baba, to order investigation into the killing of PDP stalwart, Ahmed Gulak, who was murdered by unknown gunmen in Imo State. The coalition, in statement signed on Sunday by its Covener and General-Secretary, Dr. Haruna Jagindi and […]
Archbishop Professor Sam Zuga has promised to better the lives of Nigerians through his Crypocurrency, Zugacoin. The cleric who is the world’s first professor of digital economy penned a letter to Nigerian government pledging to lift over 100 million Nigerians out of poverty. Sam Zuga through the letter to the President of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari […]
New talent, Akin Kingsley Gabriel who goes by the stage name, Spills is beaming with reassuring confidence that he can charm his way to the hearts of music fans with his music talent in the middle of the pack with Nigeria’s established acts. The singer has served music lovers with a fine appetizer of his […]
By Ogaba Ogomola The elections are around the corner, and it is expected that the polity would be heated with scheming and horse-trading, all in a bid to gain popularity or achieve electoral success. I am not against politics. But I am against the politics of blackmail and character assassination that has characterized the polity […]
By Bishop Charles Obe The general elections are due in Nigeria in 2023. And the buildup to the elections is usually electrifying with scheming and political permutations at its best. Also, it’s common to find political parties putting their house in order by reconciling warring factions to avoid electoral misfortunes and guaranteeing electoral success. The […]
The love for luxury and good fashion sense gave rise to leading and biggest online luxury store in Nigeria, ‘TheLuxurysale’, a bespoke online fashion store that deals in top unique luxury designers collections ranging from clothes, shoes, purse, leather accessories amongst others. Speaking on why he created the online store; the CEO, Ikuomola Juwon Junior […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alhaji Muhammad Musa Bello has commended the managers of NYSC Scheme for its laudable achievements and mentorship roles for Corps Members. He also said the services rendered by the Corps Members deployed to the Capital Territory cannot be underestimated. The Minister stated this today in Abuja in […]