…says Tinubu deserves Igbo’s support …Decorated Grand Patron of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing Worldwide …Donates 18 seater Hiace Bus to leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing The Chief Executive Officer of a Real Estate Firm- First Rotech Group of Companies Ltd, High Chief Chukwudi A. Oguejiofor Mmuonanu (Onwa Enugwu-Ukwu na Umu Nri, Okutalakwe Aguleri), has been decorated with the prestigious title of the Grand Patron of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing Worldwide. This is as High Chief Oguejiofor, in his remarks, commended the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide – Chief…
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Ondo AG Confirms Anti-Graft Operations in Ondo State; Asserts Government Will Not Interfere In The Investigations.
The Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo SAN OON, has confirmed that operations targeting fraud and financial crimes are currently taking place within the state. This confirmation comes after the recent announcement by the anti-graft agency declaring Mr. Wale Akinteriwa, a former commissioner and aspirant in the 2024 governorship election for the APC, as a wanted individual. When questioned by journalists about ongoing investigations against individuals and corporations, Dr. Ajulo in affirmative however emphasized that the state government will not interfere with the…
Read MoreWorld Bank: UNAIDS Calls For Sustained And Expanded health and HIV investments
Debt restructuring and reforms to the global tax system are urgently required to finance health systems and other essential services As financial leaders meet in Washington for the annual Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, UNAIDS is calling for increased and sustainable investments in the global response to HIV and other health threats. “At a time of multiple geo-political and economic crises, the need to tackle the financial constraints threatening the global fight against HIV and other health threats has never been greater,” said UNAIDS…
Read MoreAkpabio Seeks Parliamentary Collaboration With Serbia Parliament
By Ebriku John Friday President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for Parliamentary Collaboration between the Nigerian Parliament and its Serbian counterpart. Akpabio made the call during a meeting with the President of the Serbia Parliament, Ms Ana Brnabic in London, on Wednesday. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom said, Akpabio and the President of the Serbia Parliament, Ana Brnabic extensively discussed issues of mutual interest to both nations and how to improve parliamentary collaborations between Serbia and Nigeria. “The Meeting, which was at the…
Read MoreYahaya Bello Whisked Away By Governor Ododo, Says EFCC
This is coming after operatives of the anti-graft agency had laid siege to the Wuse Zone 4 residence of the former Kogi governor for most part of Wednesday, according to Channels Television. The embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been whisked away from his Abuja residence by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo, according to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). A top source in the EFCC, who preferred not to be named, confirmed this to Channels Television. This is coming after operatives of the anti-graft agency…
Read MoreGuinness World Record: Nigerians Cheer Onakoya As 58-Hour Chess Marathon Begins In New York
Nigerians abroad have come out to support renowned chess master, Tunde Onakoya, as he embarks on a mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya announced the commencement of the marathon via his X account with the caption, “Game time.” He also wrote, “We haven’t even started yet and Nigerians are already trooping in to camp out with me.” Among those cheering Onakoya is Nigerian singer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold. The event, which is underway at New York City’s iconic Times Square,…
Read MoreNUJ FCT Correspondents Chapel Mourns Member, Ude Ejikeme
The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) FCT Correspondents’ Chapel received with shock the demise of one of our members, Mr. Ude Ejikeme who died in the early hours of Tuesday April 16th 2024 after a brief illness at Garki Hospital Abuja. In a statement jointly signed by Comrade Jide Oyekunle and Raphael Oni the Chairman and Secretary of the Chapel respectively on Wednesday described the untimely death of the veteran journalist as a rude shock as its happening when the union is trying to recover from a similar…
Read MoreOtu Woos Investors To Cross River, Targets $9 Billion Economy By 2031
…markets opportunities to diplomatic community By Ebriku John Friday Cross River State Governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has showcased attractive investment opportunities in various sectors in the state to members of the diplomatic community and development partners, targeting $9 billion economy for the state by 2031. Otu called on prospective investors to take full advantage of opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, solid minerals, oil and gas, as well as hospitality to invest in the state. The governor spoke at the first “Executive Governor’s Roundtable” organised by the state government in Abuja, with…
Read MoreAppreciating Maida’s transformational leadership at NCC
By Williams Ochonu “The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.” —Henry Kissinger. The above quote is instructive on the realization that leadership is needed to transform our great country. But the question is thus: are those saddled with leadership positions aware of the enormity of the task before them? I have advocated this much in several of my writings on the need for those in leadership positions in the country to come to the table. One of…
Read MoreAsue Ighodalo and the Urgency of Assimilation Agenda
By: Barr Alex Ehi Aidaghese Any effort to indoctrinate and assimilate any real or perceived adversarial forces of the Asue Crusade into becoming authentic vanguard, loyalists, and apostles of the Crusade is a worthwhile investment. And the time is now. Therefore, the transformation agenda should extend to transforming the minds and souls of real and perceived haters as well as those still sitting on the fence, undecided. Anything worth doing is worth doing well. WE MUST REACH OUT TO THEM. Be that as it may, YOU CAN NOT LOVE ASUE…
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