Tinubu’s biopic, ‘Last Man Standing’ set for release in May

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu’s biopic, ‘Last Man Standing’ set for release in May

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2023

The production of a political biopic about the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, ‘Jagaban: Last Man Standing’, is currently being wrapped up ahead of its premiere in May. Seun Oloketuyi, the producer, enlisted Lateef Adedimeji as the lead actor, Gbenga Adeyinka, Segun Arinze, and Jide Kosoko among others for the movie. The movie which documents certain parts of Tinubu’s life, particularly his tenure as the governor of Lagos state, saw Adedimeji playing the role of the president-elect....

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Korra Obidi joyful as she buys a $1.6M house in the US

LifestyleNigeriaKorra Obidi joyful as she buys a $1.6M house in the US

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2023

Anita Chukwumfumnaya Obidi, the Nigerian singer and dancer known as Korra Obidi, has bought a house worth $1.6 million in Brentwood, Los Angeles. An excited Obidi shared the news on her Instagram and Facebook pages on Thursday. She shared a video which captures the moment she visited the agents to sign the house deeds. Obidi showered gratitude to God, her family and her fans for making the dream come true despite the stigma and criticism...

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Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale begs Tinubu to adopt him

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGhanaian singer, Shatta Wale begs Tinubu to adopt him

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2023

Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale has pleaded with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to adopt him as his son. Wale who made the plea on his Twitter page on Wednesday said a lot of people have claimed that he looks like Tinubu. Referring to the president-elect as “dad”, the singer asked him to come and take him away from Ghana. You excellency everyone says I look like you ,so please come and take your son from Ghana...

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Basketmouth reveals plan to quit comedy in five years

LifestyleNewsNigeriaBasketmouth reveals plan to quit comedy in five years

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 1, 2023

Bright Okpocha, the stand-up comedian better known as Basketmouth, says he’ll take a break from professional comedy after the next five years. The comedian revealed his plans during a recent interview with the radio station Hitz103.9 FM. Basketmouth said the decision, which he made last year, was informed by his desire to explore new terrains and be remembered for something else other than comedy. Basketmouth said, “For the past six years I have just been...

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FG  Inaugurates  Boards Of Environment Agencies, Departments

ClimateNewsNigeriaFG  Inaugurates  Boards Of Environment Agencies, Departments

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 1, 2023

The Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi has inaugurated members of various Boards, Agencies and Departments under the environment sector. The Minister performed the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday, stressing that the members were nominated based on their competence and experience in the sector. Abdullahi called on every individual, member and representative of another Ministry, Department or Agency (MDA) on the Boards to bring their experiences in taking critical decisions . “Especially, they have to do with...

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2023 Elections: IPAC Commends Abia REC,  Nnannaya-Oti

NewsNigeriaPolitics2023 Elections: IPAC Commends Abia REC,  Nnannaya-Oti

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 1, 2023

Prof. Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Abia State in the just concluded 2023 governorship election, has been commended by the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) over her impressive performance. Yabagi Sani, the national chairman of IPAC in a statement signed on Thursday noted that the Council is pleased with Oti’s ability to rise above pressure and deliver on statutory mandate without fear or favour. According to the statement, the body of registered...

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Soludo Inaugurates Anambra Board of Internal Revenu, Laments Poor State Of IGR

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSoludo Inaugurates Anambra Board of Internal Revenu, Laments Poor State Of IGR

PilotnewsMarch 31, 2023

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated the State Board of Internal Revenue. The Board which is tasked with increasing the state’s internal generated revenue has Mr Richard Madiebo as its Chairman. The Governor performed the function at Government Lodge, Amawbia, on Wednesday. Executive Directors of the Board include Dr Greg Ugochukwu Ezeilo (Anambra South), Dr Christian Madubuko (Anambra North), Mr Benjamin Anierobi Okafor (Anambra Central). Other members include the Commissioner for Budget and Economic...

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Nigeria’s 2023Elections: The Women of Valour

BlogColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsNigeria’s 2023Elections: The Women of Valour

PilotnewsMarch 31, 2023

Every Election has three phases, namely: Public Campagn, Vote Casting and Court Litigation. Each phase is crucial. And, for any Election to be credible, a candidate MUST win all three phases. He or she must win at the People’s Parliament, get majority of the votes cast and successfully defend his or her mandate in Court, if necessary. Of these three Phases, Vote Casting is the most critical and most problematic because it is subject to...

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Who becomes the next Speaker of Anambra State Assembly?

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsWho becomes the next Speaker of Anambra State Assembly?

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 31, 2023

“By all credible assessment based on what is on the table, Hon. Ejike Okechukwu is the most plausible person to lead the 8th Assembly,” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For the most part, the 2023 General Elections have been won and lost and as it stands, it is unlikely that the judiciary will upturn the greater outcome of the election. In consequence, in the legislature for instance, those returned elected are already thinking ahead in terms of what...

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Committee of CMDs/MDs Decries Exodus of Health Personnel

HealthNewsNigeriaCommittee of CMDs/MDs Decries Exodus of Health Personnel

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2023

The committee of Chief Medical Directors/Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals has decried the continuous mass exit of critical health workforce from health institutions to developed countries. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of its 101 Regular Meeting held in Yola, Adamawa State, noting that without replacement the situation affects the service delivery to Nigerians. The committee then recommends that a policy be put in place that will allow Hospitals to...

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