Mitchel Ihezue to represent Nigeria at ‘Miss Universe’ 2023 in El Salvador

LifestyleNewsWorld NewsMitchel Ihezue to represent Nigeria at ‘Miss Universe’ 2023 in El Salvador

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 12, 2023

Mitchel Ihezue has been crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria, MUN, 2023 pageant, becoming Nigeria’s candidate for the upcoming 72nd Miss Universe beauty pageant in El Salvador. Ms. Ihezue faced stiff competition, triumphing over 36 other talented contestants, each representing a Nigerian state and the nation’s capital, Abuja, to secure the coveted automatic passport to El Salvador. She represented Imo State. The grand finale of the MUN event took place at the Eko...

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Enugu Govt. Lauds Move as UK Opens Visa Submission Centre in Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt. Lauds Move as UK Opens Visa Submission Centre in Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)September 12, 2023

The Enugu State Government has commended the opening of a new temporary Submission Centre for United Kingdom Visas in Enugu State. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Governor, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, states the State Government received the news with delight and satisfaction as the synergy will enhance economic partnership and cultural exchanges between Enugu State and the United Kingdom. “The Enugu State Government therefore looks forward to a strong, mutually beneficial relationship...

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Akintola Williams’ demise, end of an era, Gov. Abiodun mourns

NewsNigeriaAkintola Williams’ demise, end of an era, Gov. Abiodun mourns

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 11, 2023

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has mourned the demise of Pa Akintola Williams, Nigeria’s pioneer Chartered Accountant, describing it as the end of an era. It will be recalled that Akintola died on Monday morning at his residence in Lagos at the age of 104. Gov. Abiodun, in a statement he personally signed, praised the immeasurable contributions of the late Accountant to the field of Accountancy, stressing that his impact in the profession will...

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U.S. President Biden meets Tinubu at G20 Summit, commends his strong leadership

NewsNigeriaPoliticsU.S. President Biden meets Tinubu at G20 Summit, commends his strong leadership

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 11, 2023

President Joe Biden met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday on the sidelines of the just-concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi, India. A statement by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria said the engagement between the two leaders was to deepen the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and the “longstanding friendship between our two countries and peoples.” “President Biden welcomed the Tinubu administration’s steps to reform Nigeria’s economy and thanked President Tinubu for his strong leadership as the...

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Israel Adesanya loses UFC Middleweight belt to Sean Strickland

NewsNigeriaSportsIsrael Adesanya loses UFC Middleweight belt to Sean Strickland

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)September 11, 2023

American Sean Strickland took over as the new middleweight world champion on Sunday after defeating Nigerian-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, 293. Expectations were high for Adesanya. He enjoyed all the cheers from the crowd at Qudos Bank Arena in Australia, who thought the 32-year-old Strickland was no match for him. But the Nigerian disappointed his fans. Strickland gave him no chance to unleash the dynamic striking he is known...

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Over 24 Corpses Recovered, 30 Persons Rescued In Boat Mishap In Niger State

NewsNigeriaOver 24 Corpses Recovered, 30 Persons Rescued In Boat Mishap In Niger State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)September 11, 2023

The Niger State Government has confirmed that over 24 corpses mostly women and children have been recovered and 30 persons rescued in a boat mishap that occurred between Jebba and Kainji dam in Gbajibo village of Mokwa Local Government Council of Niger state. Acting Director General of Niger State Emergency Management Agency NSEMA, Garba Salihu confirmed this in a statement issued to Newsmen in Minna, adding that officials of the agency and that of Mokwa...

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Upcoming FITCC Conference – One-on-One with the Event Facilitator, Linda Anukwuem

BusinessNewsNigeriaUpcoming FITCC Conference – One-on-One with the Event Facilitator, Linda Anukwuem

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2023

…Says the event will validate demand for a Nigerian Consulate in Houston The President of AIX LLC, the Houston-based facilitator of the FITCC Conference, Linda Anukwuem walked into the newsroom to shed light on a two-day international conference expected to attract a diverse group of entrepreneurs and industry leaders in America’s fourth largest city, Houston. Ms. Anukwuem spoke to WAP’s Editorial Board Co-chair, Dr. Anthony Ogbo. Below is the transcript: Come October 24-25, the Fidelity...

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Eclipse Of Hope: Elegy for Nigeria

Chris Chinwe UlasiColumnsFiction & PoetryEclipse Of Hope: Elegy for Nigeria

PilotnewsSeptember 10, 2023

How many times must I stumble, tripping on your deceit, Before I reckon the cost with a bitter tongue, Mr. Autocrat? Your false promises serve as your countrymen’s retreat, How many hopes have faded, crushed under your edict?   We soared our dreams to great heights, heralding our hopes, We must now abandon all ambitions, giving room for fear, Where liberty has lost its ability to bear, Who stirs such chaos, succumbing to your dangerous...

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United Nigeria Airline Set to Fly Passengers to United States and Five other Countries

NewsTransportationUnited Nigeria Airline Set to Fly Passengers to United States and Five other Countries

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 10, 2023

United Nigeria Airlines has received approval from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, to fly passengers to six foreign countries including the United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy, Netherlands, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates. In a letter of approval dated September 8, 2023, and signed by Director of Air Transport, Mr. H. T. Ejiburu, the approval, the Ministry said, is in line with subsisting agreement between Nigeria and each of the foreign...

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Gov. Abiodun orders demolition of ex-Gov. Daniel’s wife building

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGov. Abiodun orders demolition of ex-Gov. Daniel’s wife building

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 10, 2023

…Ogun govt. says structure contravened state’s physical planning laws Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has ordered the demolition of Datkem Plaza, belonging to the wife of former Governor Gbenga Daniel’s wife, Olufunke. Gbenga Daniel, who is also the incumbent senator representing Ogun East is rumoured to have a rift with the governor, which many believe may have been responsible for the action by the state government. In a press statement on Sunday, Olusegun Lawal, the Project Manager and...

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