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ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsUzuegbuna Okagbue at 46: The man and his Journey

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 30, 2023

“Over the years, the contacts he built from his days as a student running a small-scale business have endured…” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Throughout Chief Willie Obiano’s two terms of eight years as Anambra State governor, the most consistent name associated with getting things done in that administration is Uzuegbuna Okagbue. As the Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to the then Governor, Uzu’s reputation and style were distinct. Yet, he was rarely seen and...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria@63: Lagos PDP says Nigerians are facing hardship

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the current hardship faced by Nigerians and Lagosians in particular, as the nation celebrates 63rd anniversary. A press statement on Saturday signed by Hon. Hakeem Amode, Publicity Secretary of the party, read, “On the occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extended warm felicitations to the resilient residents of Lagos State. “Sixty-three years ago, Nigeria...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria At 63: Jonathan commends Nigerians’ for their loyalty

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

…Says time for reflection is now Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has commended Nigerians for their steadfastness and loyalty to the country, in the face of the modest successes recorded and the developmental challenges the nation has faced since independence. Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary in which he encouraged Nigerians not to despair but remain committed to the task of charting a...

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BusinessNewsNigeriaNGO trains CBOs on village savings/loan association scheme

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

As part of efforts towards attaining the ActionAid Women’s Voice and Leadership project’s anticipated outcome of Improving the Management and Sustainability of Local Women’s Rights Organizations, and enhancing advocacy and programming for gender equality in Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) has coordinated a two-day training on setting up an operational mechanisms for Village Savings and Loan Association Scheme. The two-day training which took place at Ireti Resource Center in...

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BusinessNewsNigeriaNigeria Forum 2023 set to hold Monday, October, 2

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

The Nigeria Forum 2023 is set to hold a business summit on Monday, 2nd October to address challenges and unlock business opportunities in Nigeria. Dr. Brian Reuben, the convener in a press statement made available to journalists stated that the prestigious Nigeria Forum, organised by the Sixteenth Council, aka Brian Reuben Policy Group United Kingdom, is set to take place on October 2nd, 2023, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The statement read, “This esteemed annual event draws policymakers, business...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsIllegal Miners: Ministry To Set Up Multi-Agency Task Force

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 30, 2023

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development restated its commitment to establishing a multi-agency task force that will end the activities of illegal miners and their collaborators. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development Oladele Alake disclosed this on Friday when a delegation of the Nigeria-China Chamber of Mines led by its National President, Dr Olugbenga Ajala, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. A statement by the Ministry’s Head...

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ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsIfeanyi Ubah’s Personal Story Captures a People’s Dreams 

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 29, 2023

“Even Ifeanyi Ubah, like many others who have risen to unusual prominence, did not arrive there by following any particular path” —Ebuka Onyekwelu One major fact of life that I have come to personally acknowledge is that breaking even is not an easy thing. Moving from a less desirable economic or social status to a more desirable one, is not by any means an easy journey, more so in a largely badly governed society like...

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LifestyleNewsNigeria“I don’t know how Mohbad died”, Sam Larry tells police

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 29, 2023

Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, the music promoter popularly known as Sam Larry, says he knows nothing about the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad. Sam Larry made the claim in his statement to the police after he was arrested and taken into custody. The music promoter was reportedly arrested on Thursday, according to Benjamin Hundeyin, Lagos State police public relations officer. Hundeyin said Sam Larry was “assisting” with the ongoing investigation into the...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsU.S.-based pro-democracy group NADECO demands Tinubu’s resignation

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 29, 2023

The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Nigeria’s premier and foremost pro-democracy group headquartered in Washington D.C., has made a fervent plea for Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step down as Nigeria’s President. NADECO cited concerns over Tinubu’s lingering legal battles in Nigeria and the U.S. on the authenticity of his educational degree. Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar who contested Nigeria’s last presidential election with Tinubu in February have been in court for months to invalidate Tinubu’s election....

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG declares Monday a public holiday to mark Independence Day

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 29, 2023

The federal government has declared October 2 a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary on October 1. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the minister of interior, announced this via a statement on Thursday. The Minister congratulated Nigerians on the celebration and assured citizens of the Bola Tinubu-led government’s commitment to tackling the multifaceted challenges bedevilling the nation. He said the current administration, through the “Renewed Hope Agenda”, would ensure a better Nigeria for all citizens...

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