By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has vowed to rebuild Nigeria to the joy of all citizens if he becomes the President in 2023.Also he pledged the commitment of his leadership to reverse the current trend where Nigerian youths and children are sent abroad due to rising cases of lack of opportunities in the country. Obi, made the pledge at the official reception of Mr Valentine Ozigbo, the former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State into the Labour…
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NOA to partner NTCA on tobacco control
By Mandy Park The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, on Thursday, 18 August 2022, disclosed that his agency is willing and available to work with the tobacco control community to ensure that tobacco products are effectively controlled in the country. Abari made the commitment when a delegation of tobacco control advocates from the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) paid him an advocacy visit at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Akinbode Oluwafemi, the NTCA Board Chairman and leader of the delegation thanked the DG for…
Read MoreObi didn’t demolish mosque—Coalition of Northern groups
By Omocho Kalu The Coalition of Northern Groups in Anambra State, has debunked the allegation that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), discriminated against Northerners in the state on tribal lines during his tenure as governor. The group also dismissed reports that the former governor demolished seven mosques in Onitsha, the commercial centre of the state and chased the Muslims away. Recall, Obi was governor of Anambra State between March 2006 and March 2014. There had been allegations that the LP candidate did not only demolish mosques…
Read MoreUzodimma swears-in new commissioners, SOLADs, others
By Mandy Park Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has sworn-in two new commissioners, four members House of Assembly Service Commission and 27 sole administrators for the 27 local government areas of the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers, Government House Owerri on Wednesday, as the governor charged the new appointees to use their position to serve the people and also to drive the affairs of government. In a statement issued by Mr. Oguwike Nwachuku, the chief press secretary and media adviser to the governor,…
Read MoreTop 10 Nigeria Music Countdown
For the fourth consecutive week, Afrobeats sensational superstar, Fireboy DML fire-cracker single “Bandana” featuring fast-rising singer/ fellow record-label mate, Asake maintains its spot as the No.1 song in Nigeria. This comes after Fireboy released a “Bandana” themed official music video on Tuesday 16th August 2022; directed by ace creative director, TG Omori. Bandana’ is the fourth single off Fireboy’s recently released third studio album ‘Playboy’ and one of the hit songs of the album. The only new entry in this week top 10 is Bella Shmurda’s ‘New Born Fela’ at…
Read MoreWomen groups condemn suspension of Umahi’s rival, Ann Agom-eze
By Mandy Park No fewer than 278 women rights groups and Civil Society Organisations, on Sunday, condemned the alleged threat to life of a senatorial candidate under the All Progressives Congress, Ebonyi South senatorial zone, Ann Agomeze. The groups also called for a reversal of Agomeze’s purported suspension. Agomeze, who is the major opponent of the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, had in an interview with the media, noted that her life had been under serious “threats and harassment” since the contest for the seat began. The All Progressives Congress…
Read MoreASCETA Provost warns staff against strike
By Mandy Park The Provost of Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, Dr Phillips Nto has declared that there is no basis for the staff to contemplate any industrial action since the government was diligently addressing their welfare. He also warned that the management will strictly enforce the no work,no pay rule should any staff embark on any strike against the directive of the institution. Dr Nto who spoke at a meeting he held with Deans and Directors of the college frowned at a situation where the academic staff…
Read MoreVIDEO: Singer Buju BNXN Involved In Tough Fight With Police, Spits On Officer’s Face.
The drama between upcoming artists and the Nigerian police has remained unending singer, BXNX better known as Buju seems to be the latest victim. Check below for full gist. According to a video that surfaced on Twitter, renowned Nigerian singer, BNXN formerly known as Buju seems to have become the latest high profile victim of Nigerian police harassment in Nigeria. While no statement has been made publicly by the singer’s management or the Nigerian police force, it appears that the drama was dispersed before it could escalate any further. In…
Read MoreVIDEO: Fireboy DML Ft. Asake – Bandana MP4 download
Extremely gifted Nigerian singers, songwriters and YBNL signees, Fireboy DML alongside Asake have released the official music video for their trending track tagged “Bandana”. “Bandana” was housed under Fireboy DML‘s newly released album titled “Playboy”. The “Playboy” album happens to be Fireboy’s third studio project, it contains 14 tracks and it features guest appearances from Ed Sheeran, Chris Brown, Rema, Euro, Asake, and Shenseea. The project also includes his previously released hit ‘Peru‘ which has recorded enormous international success, appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a gold certification…
Read MoreGod Conscious Women Fellowship Celebrates 2-Year Anniversary
By Mandy Park God Conscious Women Fellowship celebrated her second year anniversary on Sunday, 14th August, with style and great excitement. Venue of the programme was at the Ambassadors of Christ Evangelical Church, Oreyo, Ikorodu.The anniversary programme kicked-off on Thursday, 12 with a skill acquisition programme on learning how to make vaseline jelly. Founder of GCWM, Mrs Tina Kanu, who was the facilitator said “its part of her vision to offer women the opportunity to acquire skills for self-development and empowerment that will guarantee self reliance”. The Sunday event which…
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