Year: 2022

Tems, Rihanna nominated for Golden Globe Awards

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Nigerian singer Tems and American pop star Rihanna have bagged their first Golden Globe nomination for their collaboration on the soundtrack for Marvel movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The nominees’ list was announced on social media on Monday. The singers were nominated for best original song alongside fellow song writers Ludwig Göransson and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler. Tems co-wrote the track titled ‘Lift Me Up’ with Rihanna, music producer Ludwig Göransson and movie director Ryan Coogler. The track which was released on November 4, was written as a tribute to the lead…

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As Hope Uzodimma turns 64

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By Oguwike Nwachuku Today, December 12, 2022, the Governor of Imo State, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma (Onwa Oyoko, Enyi Oma Mbaise, Ome Nma Ohaji), clocks 64. Congratulations Your Excellency. The goodwill messages have been pouring in like a flowing river from family, friends, well wishers, associates, et al.And the messages share one thing in common: they speak eloquently about the kind-heartedness, generosity, friendliness, brotherly disposition, unassuming and engaging personality of the man, Hope. The prayers that accompany the goodwill messages from well wishers remind us of Onwa’s shared humanity. They…

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Experts dissect Nigeria’s Energy Transition roadmap
… lacks plan for host communities — New Report

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By Mandy Park Against the backdrop of Nigeria’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2060, stakeholders have given a damning verdict that it is not all-inclusive.This is as the findings of latest research also revealed that the alternatives placed before communities and non-state actors whose livelihood are dependent on fossil fuel extradition and local refineries were not given priority attention.Recall that at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Nigeria’s commitment to phase out fossil fuel as a major energy source by 2060 as to…

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Davido Lands In Qatar For World Cup Concert

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By Mandy Park Latest news report revealed that Davido, Nigerian music sensation has arrived Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup concert just as he promised that he was set to perform at the closing ceremony of the tournament. A video has been shared online showing the musician stepping down from his private plane while carrying a blanket that features the face of his deceased son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. Stephen Hung, a businessman from Hong Kong, previously confirmed Davido’s participation in the closing ceremony of the tournament on his official Instagram…

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Abayomi Arabambi, LP, Acting Pub. Sec, Out

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By Mandy Park Abayomi Arabambi, Acting National Publicity Secretary, Labour Party has been relieved of the office.A communique made available to Nigerianewsmark signed by Alhaji Umar FaroukNational Secretary noted that disciplinary committee has been set up the investigate his alleged anti-party conduct.The statement reads in part ” The NWC held its meeting today 9th December 2022. The following resolution was adopted. ”The Ag. National publicity secretary, Abayomi Arabambi has being relieved of his office by the NWC having completed his appointment which was in acting capacity. ”Disciplinary Committee has been…

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Presidential debate should not dwell on irrelevant issues—Sen  Soji Akanbi,

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…says Tinubu best choice for the job By Mandy Park Former Senator Soji Akanbi represented Oyo South federal constituency at the Senate Chambers. He has also represented his constituency in the House of Representatives and is known to be a strong voice. Senator Akanbi is the Chairman of, Committee on Strategy and Policy (TSGCC), Member, Committee on Election Planning and Monitoring (PCC) and the initiator, Coalition Movement for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (COmBAT). The former lawmaker, speaks on 2023 elections and challenges ahead, why the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives…

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Emefiele flies to Daura to brief Buhari amid pressure

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Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele on Thursday met President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State to brief him on the bank’s new cash withdrawal limit policy. The CBN announced the policy on Tuesday ahead of the December 15 roll-out of the redesigned naira notes. Emefiele left CBN headquarters in Abuja to Katsina State to see the president as he faces pressure from lawmakers. Buhari flew to Daura on Wednesday after his visit to Guinea Bissau where he was given the highest national honour by President Umaro…

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[VIDEO] Davido set to perform at the closing of the 2022 World cup in Qatar

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Nigerian singer Davido is returning to the stage in full force to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2022 world cup in Qatar. Honk Kong business man Stephen Hung  gave the tip out in excitement via a post he shared on his official Instagram page on Thursday Dec 8 2022. While sharing a picture of Davido, he wrote so happy my bro @davido confirmed he will be performing at the world cup Qatar closing ceremony. Can’t wait to see him there. Davido according to information gathered by Nigeria News…

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Mercy Johnson joins Bola Tinubu women’s rally in Lagos

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Actress Mercy Johnson has joined Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and others in the women’s rally for All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu. Mercy who was named in APC women presidential campaign council on October 1, shared photos from the rally in an Instagram post on Wednesday. In the photos, the actress could be seen with the governor and other APC women leaders in the Southwest. Captioning the photo, Mercy noted that as a woman and wife to an APC candidate, she is confident that the party’s plan…

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Labour Party Responds To Atiku’s Endorsement By Northern Leaders Consultative Forum … says it’s elitist endorsement

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By Mandy Park Spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, Dr. Tanko Yunusa has responded to the Northern Leaders Consultative Forum, led by the Dogara Group for endorsing Atiku for President. The party said the endorsement does not reflect the majority view of the North. Yunusa said, “With reference to Dogara and his political party members, they should go and do the public opinion of the Christians in the north, they will be amazed that what they had was an elitist endorsement, and you can never compare the score that…

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