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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

CJN lauds Emefiele, CBN over reforms in financial sector 

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...

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

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...

Senate: Bill to compensate EndSars victims passes second reading

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...

Discrepancies In Fuel Importation: Reps seek forensic audit of NNPCL

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...

Livestock Farmers: FG floats N5bn loan to enhance their business

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...

Election Tribunal Dismisses Application Against Enugu Governor-Elect’s Swearing In

The Election Tribunal sitting in Enugu on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by the Action Democratic Party (ADP) seeking to stop the swearing in of Dr. Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, as the Enugu State Governor on Monday 29th May 2023. The Tribunal in its ruling citing section 285 subsection 2 of the 1999 constitution said it lacks jurisdiction to delve into issues outside its constitutional mandate and on that note dismissed the petition. Speaking to...

Second Niger Bridge: Buhari Is A Hero To Ndi-Igbo, Says Uzodinma

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has desribed President Muhammadu Buhari as a hero to the people of the South East following the commissioning of the Second Niger Bridge. He stated this in Onitsha, the commercial nerve of Anambra State, during the official commissioning and handover of the bridge renamed after President Muhammadu Buhari, and the federal secretariat complex built in Awka named after the first female engineer and Head of Civil Service, Mrs Ebele...

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