Soludo’s scholarship to Nkechinyere Umeh restricted to state-owned university

EducationNewsNigeriaSoludo’s scholarship to Nkechinyere Umeh restricted to state-owned university

PilotnewsJuly 13, 2023

Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo has offered a scholarship to Miss Nkechinyere Umeh with options restricted to state owned Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Miss Nkechinyere Umeh from Anambra State is the highest 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), scorer with a cumulative mark of 360,after the Mmesoma Ejikeme forged result. Soludo in a statement issued by his chief Press secretary Mr. Christian Aburime said the governor has congratulated her for doing the state proud...

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Nollywood, Nigeria’s movie industry Mourns Actress, Cynthia Okereke

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaNollywood, Nigeria’s movie industry Mourns Actress, Cynthia Okereke

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 13, 2023

Cynthia Okereke, the ace Nollywood actress, has died, leaving Nigeria’s movie industry and her fans in deep sorrow. Filmmaker Joseph Okechukwu was the first to break the news of her death via a post on his Instagram page on Wednesday. Okechukwu said she died on Tuesday night, expressing his shock and sadness over the death of “such an amazing, decent and lovely soul.” “Rest in peace, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words,” he wrote. “The...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsKanu Nwankwo to chair Enyimba football club as Otti makes new appointments

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 13, 2023

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has appointed former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo as the chairman of Enyimba International Football Club, Aba. Nwankwo’s appointment was announced on Tuesday by Kazie Uko, the chief press secretary to the Governor. Nwankwo’s appointment is coming after the People’s Elephant won the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, title. He takes over from Felix Anyansi-Agwu, who has headed the team for 24 years, winning nine league trophies. Uko...

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Governor Alex Otti appoints Nigerian singer, J. Martins, and others as special aides

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Alex Otti appoints Nigerian singer, J. Martins, and others as special aides

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 13, 2023

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has appointed Nigerian singer Martins Okechukwu Justice, better known as J. Martins, as his special assistant on tourism and entertainment.  Martins was among the 21 special assistants appointed by Governor Otti on Tuesday. Below are the other appointees: Mrs Mathilda Anyamele – Special Assistant, Special Duties. Mrs Chinwe Kanu Uba – Special Assistant, Women Mobilisation. Mrs Chinwe Onyeukwu – Special Assistant, Women Affairs. Mr Ugochukwu Okoroafor – Special...

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President Tinubu condemns the killing in Plateau, Calls For Swifter Emergency Response

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu condemns the killing in Plateau, Calls For Swifter Emergency Response

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 13, 2023

Following recent attacks on the people of Mangu Local Government and neighbouring communities in Plateau state, President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to fish out the masterminds of the cycle of killings in the State. The attacks have left more than 300 persons dead and others seriously injured, property destroyed and over 18,000 people displaced at different IDP camps within the Local Government Area. President while expressing sadness and grief over the latest round...

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NewsNigeriaPoliticsBauchi State House Of Assembly Added Hausa As Means Of Communication

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 13, 2023

The Bauchi State House of Assembly on Tuesday adopted the Hausa Language in conducting business of the House. Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman, announced this at the plenary shortly after member representing Shira Constituency, Hon. Auwal Hassan, moved a motion to that effect. Hassan said Section 97 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Order 3 Rule 8 of the Standing Orders of the Bauchi State House...

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Promoting education, culture, and diversity: Texas Southern partners with IgboFest   

Arts & CultureLifestyleNewsPromoting education, culture, and diversity: Texas Southern partners with IgboFest   

PilotnewsJuly 12, 2023

For two years, Texas Southern University (TSU) has collaborated with IgboFest Houston, a cultural entity and festival that showcases the African heritage and Igbo culture to the great city of Houston, to promote, embrace, and encourage culture, and diversity education in the community. This year, TSU will be visibly present at this festival to highlight their potentials as an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming institution for all members of the community. A team from the institution...

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Akpabio constitutes Senate committees, names leaders

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAkpabio constitutes Senate committees, names leaders

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 12, 2023

Senator Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, has constituted the committees for the upper legislative chamber and their leadership. The Senate President announced the committees and their leaders during plenary on Tuesday. Below is the list of the committees and their heads: Committee on Rules and Business — Titus Zam (chairman), Opeyemi Bamidele (deputy). Committee on Senate Services — Sunday Karimi (chairman), Williams Eteng Jonah (deputy). Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions...

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Hope Uzodima Is Fueling Insecurity In Imo, South-East – Ugochinyere

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHope Uzodima Is Fueling Insecurity In Imo, South-East – Ugochinyere

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 12, 2023

Lawmaker representing Ideato North/South at the House of Representatives, Hon Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has said that Governor Hope Uzodnma of Imo State is fueling insecurity in Imo State and South-East region. The lawmaker made the remark in an interview on Monday, stressing that it is important to identify the remote cause of insecurity in the region and address the need to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu for...

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West African leaders elect Tinubu chairman of ECOWAS

AfricaNewsPoliticsWest African leaders elect Tinubu chairman of ECOWAS

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 11, 2023

President Bola Tinubu was elected the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Sunday. President Tinubu’s election was the unanimous decision of the leaders of member states of the regional group at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. President Tinubu enthusiastically accepted the honour, on behalf of Nigeria, with a solemn pledge to bear the responsibility of the office and run...

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