“Why are they not concerned that Chioma could raise such serious allegations against a brand and not able to substantiate her claims? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu There is a growing trend in Nigeria’s social space where a minority armed with the internet, now wants to dictate what choices people make and how they must respond to any situation. As ridiculous as this may seem, the seriousness and dedication with which some of these Nigerians especially on...
…this was Barely 2 Weeks, 6 Months After Previous Incidents The collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street, Fegge, in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra State has been confirmed by the state police command. This is coming barely two weeks after a building under construction collapsed; killing five persons in Ochanja Market, same Onitsha, and six months after another, still under construction, killed a man and his two sons at Egbu...
“Is it the best leadership or management practice, to publicly threaten a subordinate with a sack? “ —Ebuka Onyekwelu Last weekend, the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo was on the news again during an inspection of an ongoing road project in Okpoko, along Relief Market at Ogbaru Local Government Area. With him during the inspection was the Transition Chairman of Ogbaru local government, Pascal Aniegbunam, Commissioner for Works, Engr: Ifeanyi Okoma, and many...
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake has urged mineral- rich African countries to use the mineral reserves of their countries as equity in joint ventures instead of taking loans that worsen the plight of their people. Speaking at a Ministerial Roundtable on Powering Africa in Washington DC recently, Alake deplored unwholesome pressure on African governments by loan marketers despite global concerns over the declining capacity of many countries to settle their debts....
..Thanks fans for their support over 10 years Renowned Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel has announced the release of a new EP, titled ‘Thankz A lot. According to the musician, the EP is made up of four tracks, and is a heartfelt expression of appreciation towards his loyal fan base for their unwavering support throughout his illustrious ten-year career. The highly anticipated musical offering, according to the release, is a testament to the artist’s gratitude and...
The Yobe government has ordered a 6-month jail term as punishment for anyone found selling empowerment tools given to them by the state. Idi Barde Gubana, Deputy Governor of the state disclosed this distribution of dry season farming inputs provided by the Northeast Development Commission, NEDC, in Damaturu. He said a 6-month jail term would be handed down to sellers of the empowerment items given to them by the government or other humanitarian organizations. “The...
The Rotary International will present $7 million to the Nigerian Government for disease eradication and prevention. The presentation will be done by the President of Rotary International, Gordon Mclnally, during a three-day working visit to Nigeria from Friday, 15th March 2024 According to a statement by the Coordinator of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Prof Emmanuel Dolapo Lufadeju, and the Co-coordinator, Dr Goddy Nnadi, the visit will enhance the ties between the Federal Government and...
Senator Abdul Ningi in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service has insisted that projects worth N3.7 trillion in the 2024 Appropriation Act are not traceable. Senator Abdul Ningi, who is the Chairman of Northern Senators’ Forum, alleged that the National Assembly debated and passed N25 trillion as 2024 budget and not the N28.7 trillion that is being implemented by the federal government. Ningi also reiterated his stand while speaking with journalists at the senate...
Following allegations by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central), that the 2024 national budget was padded to the tune of N3 trillion, Senators from the 19 states in the North have disassociated themselves from claims. Recall that Ningi had made the allegation on Saturday during a BBC Hausa Service interview, alleged that the budget passed by the National Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year was N25 trillion while the one being implemented by the Presidency...
A former minister of aviation in Nigeria, Femi Fani-Kayode blames “international criminal cartels, foreign governments and intelligence agencies” for the terror attacks being witnessed in Nigeria that have seen thousands including school children forcefully taken from their homes to deep forests. Fani-Kayode said on Sunday that the West is the “hidden hand” behind Nigeria’s numerous travails, accusing it of a long-term conspiracy to “literally end our nation” because they feel threatened that Nigeria’s growth would...
