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Still on Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu’s Nomination as Nigeria’s Ambassador Designate

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

The nomination of Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu as Nigeria’s ambassador designate has been received with strong enthusiasm and optimism. Her impressive professional record reflects a dynamic and results oriented legal practitioner with more than fifteen years of experience in corporate law, litigation, mediation, and policy advisory. With a proven history of...

Celebrating an Icon: AMAN Bestows Posthumous Award on Majek Fashek.

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

Honour has come the way of the late reggae icon, Majek Fashek, who died on June 7, 2020. The award was given by the Artists Managers Association of Nigeria (AMAN) during the association’s 30th anniversary at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Expressing his appreciation to the organisers of the award led...

The Strange Origin of “Antar”: Nollywood Veteran Tells All.

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

Actor Antar Laniyan has shared the extraordinary story behind his name, revealing that he remained in his mother’s womb for 18 months, leading to an unusual method to induce labour. In an interview on ‘Behind The Fame’, Laniyan disclosed that his mother was advised to eat a lizard-like creature called...

Like Father, Like Son: Champz Hits 1 Million Spotify Listeners.

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known as Champz, the 14-year-old son of music icon Wizkid, has made history as the youngest Nigerian artist to surpass one million monthly listeners on Spotify. The young rapper’s achievement comes on the heels of his debut EP, “Champion’s Arrival,” which dropped recently and has been making waves...

2025 ZUFF awards: Nigerian-American Amkpe bags best Director, Sam Dede best supporting Actor

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

A Renowned Nigerian-American interdisciplinary artist and filmmaker, Awam Amkpe, emerged the best Director in the film ‘ The Man Died’, while veteran actor Sam Dede won the Best supporting Actor in the same film at the grande finale of the 15th edition of the 2025 Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF)....

Malami’s Prosecution by EFCC Long Overdue – Northern Anti-Corruption Group

NewsDeskNgDec 6, 2025December 6, 20250

The Northern Anti-Corruption Network (NACG) has described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) invitation of former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, as long overdue, insisting that the anti-graft agency must thoroughly investigate every petition against him and ensure he faces the full weight of the law. The...

RE: REPLACE RIBADU WITH EX – MILITARY OFFICER AS NSA, SENATOR URGES TINUBU

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2025December 5, 20250

As a concerned citizen of Nigeria and someone who desire a stable structure in tune with the modern dynamics which will invariably bring about security of lives and property, my attention was drawn to a statement credited to Senator representing Osun East, Distinguished Senator Francis Fadahunsi issued through his Special...

SENATOR MOHAMMED SANI MUSA AT OXFORD: A MASTERCLASS IN LOYALTY, LEADERSHIP, AND NATIONAL REBRANDING

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2025December 5, 20250

By Idris Ahmed In the hallowed halls of the University of Oxford, a defining narrative for Nigeria’s future was being meticulously crafted. The occasion was the prestigious Oxford Africa Governance Forum, a convergence of global intellect, finance, and diplomacy. To this distinguished audience, Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, Chairman of...

Delta traditional ruler traces Anioma people ancestry to Igbo, South East

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2025December 5, 20250

The Obuzor of Ibusa, Prof. Louis Nwaobishi, has affirmed that the Anioma people of Delta Notth are Igbo, citing history, language, and culture as evidence for their Igbo roots. Nwaobishi was reacting to some recent divergent views, particularly that of the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, that the Anioma...

LG boss shares vehicles to Councilors, empowers 1,322 in Katsina

NewsDeskNgDec 5, 2025December 5, 20250

The Chairman, Safana Local Government Area (LGA) in Katsina, Alhaji Abdullahi Sani, has shared 10 vehicles to his Councilors, and also empowered 1,322 constituents. It was reported that the empowerment exercise was launched by Gov. Dikko Radda, on Thursday in Safana. It was also reported that on Nov. 24, the...