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Month: July 2023

Ministries where Tinubu’s ministerial nominees could fit in

Here are the ministries we believe Tinubu’s ministerial nominees will slot perfectly into. On Thursday, July 27, 2023, President Bola Tinubu finally submitted his list of ministerial nominees to the National Assembly for confirmation. The President forwarded the list containing names of politicians including former governors, lawmakers and technocrats without indicating the ministries they would…

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Nollywood produced 541 films between April and June

This is a dramatic increase from the 280 films produced in the first quarter between January and March. The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and censored 541 films produced by the Nigerian film industry in the second quarter of the year. Adedayo Thomas, the Executive Director/CEO of the NFVCB made…

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These 5 animals in Africa are now extinct

These animals once roamed the earth but are now extinct for various reasons. We are no strangers to animals going extinct. Throughout history, numerous animal species have walked the earth that are no more. The dinosaurs, for one, are past creatures that we all know were once on our planet but are now gone. Thankfully,…

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Oborevwori celebrates Asagba of Asaba at 99

Oborevewori noted that under the monarch’s reign, Asaba had since become one of the fastest growing cities in the country in terms of population and infrastructural development. Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien on his 99th birth anniversary. The governor’s felicitation is contained in a statement…

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Olamide shares tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Unruly’

Hip Hop great Olamide Baddo has released the tracklist for his upcoming album ‘Unruly’. Olamide has enjoyed a storied career that has seen him release multiple album-of-the-year award-winning projects and shape the career of several stars, the YBNL chief is set to drop what he says might be his last album. In a tweet on…

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‘473 die in road traffic crashes in Niger in 18 months’ – FRSC

The State sector commander urged residents of the state to always respect traffic rules and regulations, while using the roads in order to prevent RTCs. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger on Friday said that Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) claimed no fewer than 473 lives in the state between January 2022 and June…

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Russia promises closer ties with Nigeria at Russia-Africa Summit

Putin highlighted the significant potential for trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Africa. Russian President Vladimir Putin has assured Nigerian and other African leaders of his country’s commitment to forging closer ties and partnering with African nations to boost development in various sectors, including energy, Information Communication, education, and health. The promise was made…

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‘Customs reviewing enforcement strategy’ – Adeniyi

Adeniyi charged personnel to be more professional and conscious without compromising national security. The acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Adewale Adeniyi says the Service is currently reviewing the strategy of the enforcement unit. Adeniyi revealed this at a meeting with Patrol Heads of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’, after rounding off…

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Ag EFCC Chairman tasks law enforcement officers on upgrading skills

IXPN association also identified a need for capacity improvement in cyber security for law enforcement agencies hence the resolve to partner with the EFCC to train other law enforcement professionals. The Acting Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol, has urged law enforcement officers to imbibe the culture of…

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Enugu NUJ condemns alleged killing at Ogbete Market

NUJ appeals to the relevant authorities to seek more diplomatic ways of solving the problem, to avoid its recurrence. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned Wednesday’s alleged killings at Ogbete Main Market, Enugu by a security agent. NUJ urges the relevant authorities to seek more diplomatic ways of solving the problem, to avoid…

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