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Dr Andrew Aba: Meeting “The Oracle” Live In Makurdi 12 Years After

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

By Dr. Chinedu Aroh It was nostalgic meeting Dr Andrew Ame-Odindi Aba, whom I proudly call My Academic Father. The opportunity came courtesy of the presentation of his autobiography entitled “My Story” in Makurdi on June 29, 2024. Crossing the path of this erudite scholar is among the greatest things...

Ex-Konga CEO’s Death: Family debunks suicide reports

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

The family of the late former Chief Executive of e-commerce giant, Konga, Nick Imudia has dismissed reports that the Group CEO of D.light International committed suicide. The family said investigations were still ongoing to unravel the cause of his death, ruling suicide out. In a statement debunking reports that Imudia...

ANC concedes 12 portfolios as South Africa’s Ramaphosa names 32 ministers

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

The African National Congress, ANC, has conceded 12 portfolios to other parties in the new coalition government of President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. Ramaphosa named 32 ministers on the night of Sunday, giving 20 portfolios to members of the ANC who usually had all the portfolios when the party...

Timi Frank to Akpabio: Don’t provoke Kenyan-style revolt in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, called on the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, not to provoke a Kenyan-style uprising in the country through his highly condescending and degrading comments. Frank gave this warning in a statement in Abuja...

NEDC Most Transparent, Result-Oriented Interventionist Agency – CSOs

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

***laud Alkali as a model study in development Twenty Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the aegis of the Open Monitor for Transparency (OMP) have commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as the most transparent and result-oriented interventionist agency in Nigeria. The group also hailed the MD/CEO, Mohammed G. Alkali...

Reflecting on Speaker Abbas’ impactful one year in office

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

By Jake Dan-Azumi It is remarkably easy to underestimate Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen due to his rare humility and self-effacing demeanour. Many of his colleagues and Nigerians observing from the sidelines never imagined him being elected Speaker, let alone succeeding in the role. This concern was further heightened by the...

Rivers: Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plots By Ex-Lawmakers To Compromise Judiciary, Buy Court Rulings

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

The Citizens Advocacy Against Corruption (CAAC) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by former members of the Rivers State Assembly to compromise the judiciary. At a press conference in Abuja, the group claimed that these political actors are attempting to buy court rulings and undermine the confidence of...

Renowned Actor Olu Jacobs Dies At 81

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is in mourning as veteran actor Olu Jacobs has passed away at the age of 81. Jacobs, who was hailed as one of the greatest and most decorated African actors of his generation, leaves behind a legacy of outstanding achievements in acting. “Olu Jacobs was...

GCIOBA class of 89 previews first high school musical film in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

The first high school musical film produced in Nigeria has been previewed at the weekend, during the 35th anniversary reunion of the 1989 Class of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association. The movie preview was part of activities marking the 35th anniversary reunion of the 1989 Class of GCIOBA. The...

Arewa Youths Canvass Support for President Tinubu, Utsev on Clean Water Campaign

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

The Arewa Young Leaders Forum (AYLF) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, in their quest to provide clean water and sanitation to all Nigerians. In a statement signed by its President, Alhaji Mohammed Sanusi, the group said...

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Dr Andrew Aba: Meeting “The Oracle” Live In Makurdi 12 Years After

Ex-Konga CEO’s Death: Family debunks suicide reports

ANC concedes 12 portfolios as South Africa’s Ramaphosa names 32 ministers

Timi Frank to Akpabio: Don’t provoke Kenyan-style revolt in Nigeria

NEDC Most Transparent, Result-Oriented Interventionist Agency – CSOs

Reflecting on Speaker Abbas’ impactful one year in office

Rivers: Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plots By Ex-Lawmakers To Compromise Judiciary, Buy Court Rulings

Renowned Actor Olu Jacobs Dies At 81

GCIOBA class of 89 previews first high school musical film in Nigeria

Arewa Youths Canvass Support for President Tinubu, Utsev on Clean Water Campaign