Chimamanda Adichie writes preface for Pope Francis’s new book, Hands Off Africa

LifestyleNewsNigeriaChimamanda Adichie writes preface for Pope Francis’s new book, Hands Off Africa

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 25, 2023

Award-winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie was featured in Pope Francis’s new book, ‘Hands Off Africa’. The Vatican Publishing House announced the release of the book, which condemns the continuing exploitation of Africa by Western powers, on Monday. Adichie wrote the preface of the book. “Hands Off Africa” is a compilation of Pope Francis’s speeches during his visits to the conflict-ridden regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan in January/February 2023. The book...

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRazaq elected the new chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKwara State Governor, AbdulRazaq elected the new chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 25, 2023

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara State has emerged as the new chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF. Governor Oyo Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was chosen as vice-chairman of the forum. This was contained in a communique signed by Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the governor of Sokoto State, at the end of the 7th emergency meeting of the state governors held on Tuesday night in Abuja. “On the leadership of the forum, the governor...

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Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is dead

EntertainmentLifestyleNewsWorld NewsTina Turner, the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll is dead

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 25, 2023

Swiss Singer, Tina Turner, widely acclaimed as the ‘Queen of Rock’n’Roll’, has died at the age of 83. Her death was announced in a statement on her official Facebook page but offered no details about the cause. The statement reads: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of...

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CJN lauds Emefiele, CBN over reforms in financial sector 

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaCJN lauds Emefiele, CBN over reforms in financial sector 

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 25, 2023

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) has commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and the bank, for the unwavering effort, dedication and proactive initiatives towards the growth of the economy. Justice Ariwoola disclosed this on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, while declaring open the 2023 Central Bank of Nigeria Capacity Building Workshop on Banking and Financial Services Sector for Judicial Officers, which he said was designed...

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Sports: FIFA U20 world cup, Nigeria beats Italy 2 – 0

NewsNigeriaSoccerSportsSports: FIFA U20 world cup, Nigeria beats Italy 2 – 0

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 25, 2023

Nigeria tops the Group D table with six points from two matches  as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday defeated their counterparts from Italy 2 – 0 in their second match of Group D at the ongoing FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina. Salim Fugor scored the first goal in the 32nd minute while Jude Stanley scored the second goal in the 95th minute. With that feat, Nigeria now tops the Group D table...

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Senate: Bill to compensate EndSars victims passes second reading

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate: Bill to compensate EndSars victims passes second reading

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 25, 2023

A bill seeking to compensate victims of EndSars protest has passed second reading in the Senate. The Bill was sponsored by Sen. Bassey, Gershom (PDP Cross-River). It read, “A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Act,” as it seeks to provide for the establishment of the EndSars Victims Compensation Fund. The Sponsor of the Bill, Senator Bassey, in his lead argument said “Distinguished colleagues, you may recall that as a result...

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Discrepancies In Fuel Importation: Reps seek forensic audit of NNPCL

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsDiscrepancies In Fuel Importation: Reps seek forensic audit of NNPCL

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 25, 2023

To unravel the discrepancies in the importation and supply of Premium Motor spirit (PMS), the House of Representatives is seeking a forensic audit of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) also known as fuel from 2015 to date. According to the House ad-hoc committee, the volume of fuel consumed daily in the country, will give clarity to the Direct Sale, Direct Purchase (DSDP) programme and the consortiums of DSDP operators. The committee which report...

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Abia: The Labour Party appeals to workers to call off strike 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAbia: The Labour Party appeals to workers to call off strike 

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 25, 2023

To ensure a hitch free inauguration of Abia State governor-elect Dr. Alex Otti, on May 29, the Abia State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has appealed to the striking organised labour in the state to call off its strike on Friday, May 26, 2023 to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted inauguration of the governor-elect. According to the party, if the strike is not targeted at the party and its governor-elect, there would be no...

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Livestock Farmers: FG floats N5bn loan to enhance their business

AgricultureNewsNigeriaLivestock Farmers: FG floats N5bn loan to enhance their business

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 25, 2023

To enhance livestock business across the country, the federal government has floated N5 billion credit facility for livestock farmers across the country through the Bank of Agriculture (BoA). Minister of Agriculture, and Rural Development, Dr Mohammad Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday at a media briefing in Abuja. Abubakar noted that the loan would enable livestock farmers to have access to funding at reasonable interest rates to expand their businesses and attract potential investors into the...

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Radio Journalists Told To be Fair In Their Reportage

NewsNigeriaPolicyRadio Journalists Told To be Fair In Their Reportage

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 25, 2023

The Director of Broadcast and Digital Journalism at Stony Brook University New York, Steven Reiner, has charged radio journalists to concentrate on fairness while reporting. Reiner gave the charge at opening a 4-day training with the theme, “What makes great radio” organized by the US Embassy in Nigeria and the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). The program seeks to equip radio journalists with skills to produce long-form investigative radio features and in-depth news...

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