A renowned African finest novelist, poet and dramatist, Elechi Amadi, has died at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt at the age of 82. Late Amadi, who was once Commissioner for Education (1987–88) and later Commissioner for Lands and Housing (1989–90) in Rivers State, breathed his last at about 3: 45pm at the hospital.…
Day: June 29, 2016
Ex-Minister, Ojo Maduekwe Dies At 71
Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ojo Maduekwe, has been reported dead. The former Minister was said to have died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The late Abia State-born politician was a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and held important position in the party. He was the Secretary, Board of Trustees, BoT,…
OMG Shines At Cannes Festival With 15 Medals
For the fourth time in five years, Omnicom Media Group, OMG, the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. has won a total of 15 awards at the annual Cannes Festival of Creativity held in Cannes, France. The organisers said the media agency holding company coasted home the medals through its agencies, OMD and PHD.…
New Twist In Ecobank Vs Honeywell Case As Bank Appeals Justice Dagat’s Ruling
Ecobank Nigeria Limited has appealed a ruling by Justice Jude Dagat of the Federal High Court in Lagos striking out its winding-up petition against Honeywell Group Limited and its sister company Anchorage Leisures Limited. Justice Dagat delivered the ruling on Monday on the basis that Ecobank’s suit was an abuse of court process. But, Ecobank,…
10 Important Things To Do In Nigeria Before You Turn 30
Life they say begins at 30. At this age, you want to have attained a certain level of maturity and awareness, and if you are living in Nigeria where the big 3-0 is a huge deal and expectations are super high, there a few things you may want to check off on your life’s to-do…
5 Fascinating Things Nigerian Women Expect From Their Spouses
Women are emotional beings. They react either positively or negatively to the theatrics and behaviours of their partners in a manner which can make or mar the relationship. It is thereby important for men to be conscious of their actions whenever a lady they consider important decides to spend a fair amount of time on…