Northern Nigeria has had to grapple with some appalling news report over the years. The region is not aided by the Boko haram insurgency. Consequently, many Nigerians especially in the South, have demonized the region that anyone who wants to travel there will be discouraged. Although some of these widespread reports are blatant ‘lies’, we…
Mobile phone ownership has grown exponentially in Nigeria in the past decade. According to a 2014 report from the pew research centre, 27% of Nigerians own smartphones, 62% own ordinary phones while 11% have no phones. Hence, mobile phone penetration has significantly increased geometrically. These phones whether they are smart or not serve different hilarious…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a motion to withdraw the charge of criminal conspiracy against Senate President Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. An affidavit in support of the motion was filed before the High Court of Federal Capital Territory on Thursday by a litigation officer from the Federal Ministry of Justice,…
The failed Major Nzeogwu led coup was meant to install Chief Obafemi Awolowo as Prime Minister of Nigeria. This was stated by a core progressive and former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife at the second day of the Igbo-Israeli Economic Summit titled South East Youth Economic Summit 2016 (SEYES 2016) which ended in…
***Foundation to provide structural support to encourage innovation, growth and productivity of Nigeria’s creative industries. At the historic National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for the development of Nigeria’s creative industries. The Honourable Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed and…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has called on Lagosians, particularly the people of Agege, to take good care of government projects in their communities so that they can enjoy their benefits for long period of time. Obasa spoke on Wednesday at Agege during the one day Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting for…
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has marked Monday, October 3, 2016 as another sad day, following the murder of a prominent member of the party, Boris Neenwi, who was felled by the bullets of assassins in Nonwa Tai. Killed alongside Neenwi were Manager Nkoba, Nornubari Loveday and Cecilia Loveday. A statement…
The Igbo Mandate Congress, IMC, has commended the historic first ever organized business partnership between the Israeli and the Igbo people of South East Nigeria. This partnership being kick started with this South East Youth Economic Summit, SEYES, organized by Ambassador Paul Ekpere led Diamond Youth initiative with the invaluable input of Prof Chinedu Nebo…
The National President of Nasirul-Lahi-Fathi Society NASFAT, Engr. Yomi Kamil Bolarinwa, has urged Muslims in the country to use their Knowledge to foster unity among the Ummah and strengthen the propagation of the Deen. Engr. Yomi Bolarinwa made the call on Thursday while addressing participants at the maiden edition of Professional media skills workshop holding…
October 1st is always an important day for Nigerians. It is the day we gained independence from Britain after many years of colonial administration. The different sectors that make up the economy have performed well over the years. One of such sectors is the tourism and hospitality sector. Although the successive Nigerian governments are yet…