Nigeria Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

NewsNigeriaNigeria Music Icon, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 31, 2024

Onyeka Onwenu, Nigerian singer and actress has reportedly died at the age of 72 on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli. An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the news. “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped. “She was taken to Reddington Hospital and she...

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Nigeria: To Protest or Not to Protest

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsUnited StatesNigeria: To Protest or Not to Protest

PilotnewsJuly 30, 2024

“In the criminal court of public opinion, every Nigerian is a suspect.“ —Anthony Ogbo Nigeria is currently in a state of tension as a highly anticipated national protest unfolds, aimed at addressing issues of bad governance, economic hardship, and inflation. Hundreds of protesters, many of them young people, have gathered in central Nigeria with placards criticizing the government’s policies. A week-long nationwide protest was scheduled to begin tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 1. The necessity of this...

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MTN Nigeria Shut Down Offices Nationwide

NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationMTN Nigeria Shut Down Offices Nationwide

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 30, 2024

Nigerian Communications Commission directs all mobile service operators to reactivate all disconnected. MTN Nigeria on Tuesday morning announced that it had shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria. This comes after an outrage by some of its subscribers across the country after the network provider barred their lines on Sunday. In a statement via X, MTN Nigeria Support said: “Yello customer, please be informed that our shops nationwide will be closed today, 30th July...

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President Tinubu Approves Youth Secretariat For FCT

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Approves Youth Secretariat For FCT

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 29, 2024

Following continued requests from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) youths, President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a Youth Secretariat for the territory. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike announced this on Monday during a town hall meeting in Bwari Area Council. According to him, this is aimed at dissuading the youths of Bwari and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from joining the planned nationwide strike commencing on August 1, 2024. The Youth Secretariat in...

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Kenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKenneth Okonkwo Dumps Labour Party, Ends Support for Peter Obi

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 29, 2024

In a shocking move, Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party, LP, has announced his departure from the party and ended his support for presidential aspirant Peter Obi. Okonkwo, a prominent figure in the party, cited disagreements over leadership and the party’s internal crisis as reasons for his departure. He expressed disappointment with Obi’s handling of the party’s conflicts and his failure to address the leadership crisis. In a statement titled “Political Journey...

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Insurgents, Bandits Plans To Hijack Nationwide Protest In Yobe, Zamfara States

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaInsurgents, Bandits Plans To Hijack Nationwide Protest In Yobe, Zamfara States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

Intelligence reports received by the Yobe State Police Command revealed that indicates that insurgents are planning to exploit the planned protest to execute heinous acts in the state. The command, through its, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Command’s Public Relations Officer made the revelation in a statement issued on Sunday. The statement, while admitting that citizens have constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, affirmed that Yobe State may face additional security challenges following the activities of insurgents...

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Peter Obi, Governor Otti Backs Nationwide Protests

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPeter Obi, Governor Otti Backs Nationwide Protests

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

The 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party Peter Obi and the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti have backed the planned nationwide protest on bad governance by Nigerians beginning on August 1st. The two leaders who addressed the press after a breakfast meeting held at Otti’s country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA on Sunday, however said such protests must be done within the ambit of the law. Mr Peter Obi stated that the planned...

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Fearless, Ambitious, a Deep Thinker, and a Doer – Tribute to Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah 

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsFearless, Ambitious, a Deep Thinker, and a Doer – Tribute to Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah 

PilotnewsJuly 28, 2024

“Your life serves as a source of inspiration for those who dare to dream.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu I weep over the sudden and painful death of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah; a giant among men. One man who was everywhere and touched everything! I mourn your shocking death, Distinguished. Your death is just impossible to believe. Around the middle of this month, we had a long conversation about the coming governorship election in Anambra State and talked like...

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BREAKING: Prominent Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, Dies At 52

NewsNigeriaBREAKING: Prominent Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, Dies At 52

Anthony O. OgboJuly 27, 2024

Just two days after the reported passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, another tragic news has emerged – Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, a federal lawmaker representing Anambra South Senatorial District, has also passed away at the age of 52. Senator Ubah, who had flown to the United Kingdom after falling seriously ill a few weeks ago, passed away on Saturday morning in a London hospital. Reports indicate that his condition...

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Trade Volumes Between Nigeria-Indonesia Hits $1.19b In 5 Years

BusinessNewsNigeriaTrade Volumes Between Nigeria-Indonesia Hits $1.19b In 5 Years

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 26, 2024

The Indonesian Embassy in Nigeria says trade and export of goods from Nigeria to Indonesia have increased annually by 51.8%, rising from $148 million in 2017 to $1.19 billion in 2022 over the past five years. The Indonesian Embassy in Nigeria in a statement attributed the success to diplomatic policies and programmes of the outgoing Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Usra Hendra Harahap. According to the statement, during the tenure of Ambassador Harahap, the envoy has...

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