The acting President of All Nigeria Community, Ghana chapter, Chief Bayo Albert Asaolu has commended the efforts of Nigeria President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his few weeks in office. The All Nigeria Community Chief in Ghana said he had lived outside Nigeria for many years and the image of Nigerians outside the country has been seriously battered, saying that, most countries have always placed Nigerians at the unfriendly level inspite of their economic contribution in those countries. Reacting on the many challenges facing Nigerians living in Ghana, Asaolu assured that the story will change in no time, “I have…
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The majority shareholders of Nigeria’s indigenous oil giant, Seplat Energy have upheld the sanctity of the company’s half-year results even as they also expressed confidence in the management’s capability to deliver superior returns and place the organization on the path of sustainable growth. The move by the majority shareholders is coming on the heel of baseless and infantile allegations by a few shareholders against the dual-listed firm on its half-year results that ended June 2023. In a statement, Barrister Emeka Nnubia on behalf of Seplat majority shareholders described the purported joint press conference by the leader of the Independent Shareholders…
Seasoned Nigerian actor, Joseph Benjamin, has revealed that he turned to a cab driver after relocating to the United States of America. He recalled being stranded when he left Nigeria for U.S. in the hopes of breaking into Hollywood after someone promised him movie gigs. Benjamin who appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the King of Talks podcast, hosted by comedian Teju Babyface, said the person disappointed him so he had to dive into the taxi business to make a living. The 46-year-old thespian said the person who took him to America revealed that their financiers had…
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) with other emergency responders today, Wednesday, 9 August, 2023, carried out an emergency operation at the scene of a fatal accident on Eko bridge inward Alaka area of Lagos. LASTMA Akinde Olusola ‘Zebra’ (Zone 3 Iponri) who led the rescue team confirmed that the accident recorded two deaths: male and female; with five people seriously injured. LASTMA Olusola confirmed further that the fatal accident involved six private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no (T-1501 LA) According to preliminary investigation, the loaded ‘MAC’ truck while on a top…
The Kogi State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, has thrown its support behind the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo. The Association made the pledge during a visit to the entire leadership by the APC Governorship Candidate, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, saying it is time to reward the good gesture of Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking on behalf of the Christian body in Kogi State, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Special Apostle Emmanuel Adebayo said no Governor in the history of Kogi State has done what Governor Yahaya…
The representatives of female Deputy Governors in Nigeria have paid a courtesy visit to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja, reports thegazellenews.com During the visit they pledged their support towards uplifting the lives of Nigerian women through the Renewed Hope Initiative, a pet project of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Speaking on behalf of the Female Deputy Governors, Ogun State Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele noted that Nigerias human capacity and the future of the country is dependent on the investment made in women, youth and children. “As a champion of women’s rights,to amplify and…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expressed appreciation to the Federal republic of Germany for its various interventions in Nigeria especially in areas of humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable in various places of conflict. She stated this while welcoming the German Ambassador and other officials of the Embassy to her office at the State House, Abuja. The First lady said the mutual and beneficial relationship so far enjoyed by the two countries is commendable while still looking forward to more rewarding partnership. She emphasized that Nigeria needs a lot of help to cushion…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 1,534 cases of diphtheria in the country. The health agency also said a total of 4,160 suspected cases have been reported from 27 states across 139 Local Government Areas in the country. The NCDC disclosed this in its diphtheria situation report from May 2022 to July 2023, released on its website. The confirmed cases were distributed across 56 LGAs in Kano (1,207), Yobe (252); Bauchi (41); Katsina (nine); Lagos (eight); FCT (six); Kaduna (five). Others are Niger (two); Gombe (two); Osun (one); Jigawa (one); and Cross…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023, led personnel of various security agencies in the state to raid hideouts of daredevil criminals in the Katsina metropolis. The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday, 9 August , 2023 According to Kaula, the raid which took place between 10 – 11:30 pm had thethe Governor and his delegation of security personnel raiding Sabuwar Unguwa, Sharar Pipe, Dan Hako, Filin Polo, Kofar Guga and Tudun Matawalle. “The criminals, in recent months,…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Technical Director of the AFN Samuel Onikeku has disclosed that it is only the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU) who could give an update about why Tobi Amusan’s name was deleted from the lists of Athletes expected to represent Team Nigeria at the World Athletic Championship. According to Onikeku, the federation has done all the needful to make sure Amusan participate in the championship but unfortunately, AIU decided otherwise. “We have perfected the list and it has been released. But unfortunately, it is the AIU who can comment on Amusan’s case,” Onikeku told Punch online during an interview…