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Month: July 2023

Appeal Court needs more than 60 days to determine election petitions – Judge

The President of the Court of Appeal, Dongban-Mensem, commended Ige for leaving behind an unblemished record, deserving of being celebrated. A retired Court of Appeal judge, Justice Peter Ige, says the appellate court needs more than the statutory 60 days to determine appeals from Election Petition Tribunals. Ige stated this on Wednesday in Ibadan during…

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Subsidy removal will heighten demand for renewable energy —Expert

The expert said the demand would have been more if the prices of green alternatives had not been affected by the removal of multiple exchange rates. A renewable energy expert, Uka Ibe, has described the removal of fuel subsidy as a good economic decision which favours the demand for renewable energy in Nigeria. Ibe stated…

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Nollywood veteran actress Cynthia Okereke passes away at age 63

The Nollywood film industry has lost yet another gem. Influential Nigerian actress Cynthia Okereke has passed away, as announced by her colleague Joseph Okechukwu. In a post made by the filmmaker on Twitter, he revealed that the renowned actress died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The actor, in his heartfelt write-up, expressed his heartbreak, saying,…

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Sani partners with military to address security issues in Southern Kaduna

Kaduna Governor seeks military assistance in combatting banditry and kidnapping. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has appealed for increased military support and intervention to addrescs the persistent security challenges in Southern Kaduna and other troubled areas of the state. The governor made this request during his visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Major…

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5 takeaways from the 2023 Headies nominees list

From Asake’s record making feat to the Headies flaunting its rules, here are 5 takeaways from the just announced 2023 Headies nominations. Since its inception in 2006, the Headies has played a pivotal role in the documentation and celebration of Nigerian music, and with the global rise of Afrobeats, the award would be aiming to…

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Fubara launches free transport scheme to mitigate fuel subsidy removal impact in Rivers state

He said the free transport scheme was a fulfillment of the social contract between his government and the citizens of Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has launched a new initiative aimed at alleviating the impact of the removal of fuel subsidies on the residents of his state. The program, which involves providing free…

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NEMA receives 146 stranded Nigerians from Niger republic

NEMA Co co-ordinator stated that the programme was meant for distressed persons who left the country in search of greener pastures in various European countries, but could not afford to return. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 received 146 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger republic. Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, NEMA Co-coordinator,…

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Here’s how Hilda Baci feels about people trying to break her Guinness record

Since setting her record this year, she has become a trailblazer for Nigerians. Guinness world record holder Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has revealed how she feels about Nigerians trying to break her record. In an interview with CNN, she disclosed that she has recently been feeling like a trailblazer because of…

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7 lies you have been told about contraceptives

There is a lot of misinformation being spread online about contraceptives. Contraceptives are a topic that many men and women may not fully understand. There is as a result of a lack of awareness surrounding what the subject matter. To clear things up, contraceptives are different methods used to prevent pregnancy by interfering with fertilisation….

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Nike’s exciting ‘Own The Floor’ dance competition crowns winners

#FeatureByHudsonNigeria Eight B-Boys and eight B-Girls participated in the Nike Own The Floor dance challenge with ₦300,000 prize for the best B-Boy and B-Girl. This exciting competition honoring dance as a sport and a channel for creative expression was held at Nike’s store in Ikeja City Mall. The 8 B-boys and 8 B-girls who participated…

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