Director Generals for the six information-related parastatals under the Ministry of Information and Culture have been appointed. The appointments were disclosed on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, by the Federal Government via a statement issued in Abuja by Segun Adeyemi, SA to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. The six Executive Officers and their…
Day: May 25, 2016
Oshiomhole Withdraws Letter Approving New Oba Of Benin
The Edo State Government says it has withdrawn the letter earlier issued approving the new Oba of Benin. The state government, in a retraction signed by the Secretary to State Government, Julius Ihonvbere, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, explained that the earlier letter was issued in error. Ihonvbere noted that, “In deference to the revered…
Court Bars Metuh From Seeking Treatment Abroad
Justice Okon Abang of Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that Olisa Metuh will not be allowed to seek medical attention abroad as he had requested. The judge ruled on Wednesday that the court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the application filed by the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, because he…
Senator Nwali Found Dead Inside Pond
Reports say one-time Senator, Offia Nwali, has been found dead at the back of his home in Ameka Community, Ezza South local government area of Ebonyi State. He was said to have been found dead in a pond located behind his house on Saturday, May 21, 2016. The deceased’s relative confirmed the death of the…
Economy: Senate Summons Adeosun, Emefiele
Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has been ordered to appear before the Senate to explain what is happening to the country’s economy. Also asked to come for questioning is the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele. The lawmakers, at the plenary on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, expressed their displeasure with the…
Why I Gave Cars To Nollywood Stars—Prophet Iginla
Senior Pastor of Champions Royal Assembly, Kubwa, Abuja, Joshua Iginla, last Sunday, gave out 32 cars to selected people like Nollywood actors and sundry gifts to some less-privileged people, which has got many tongues wagging. Out of the cars this benevolent man of God dashed out were 16 SUVs he used to celebrate his birthday.…
There Are Many Fake Pastors In Nigeria—Pastor Obioha
If there is one man of God in Nigeria, Lagos in particular that is working tirelessly to prepare God’s flocks for His kingdom, he will definitely be Pastor Crown Obioha. The Senior Pastor at SureCity International Christian Church, SICC, Okoa, Lagos, is a servant of God that has devoted his life to the service of…
D’Banj, Don Jazzy Changed Showbiz In Nigeria—Slam
Slam is a name many lovers of good music will never forget. He has almost seen it all in the Nigerian music industry and when he talks, people respect his opinion on issues bothering the industry. In this interview, that handsome and well-read dude, whose real name is Udoka Oguamanam, spoke on sundry issues. Excerpt;…
Ogun PDP Backs Makarfi
Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Sikirulai Ogundele, on Sunday declared the appointment of former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, as the party’s new National Caretaker Chairman, a welcome development designed to reposition the PDP for victory in subsequent elections in Nigeria. A statement by the Ogun State PDP Publicity Secretary, Malik…
Goldberg Fuji t’o Bam: Contestants in Oyo Laud Nigerian Breweries
Impressed by the opportunity provided by Nigeria’s number one Fuji talent show, Goldberg Fuji t’o Bam, many contestants who participated in the Oyo State edition of the auditions have applauded Nigerian Breweries Plc for providing the platform that has led to the discovery of budding talents and also for putting Fuji music on the spotlight…