Former Secretary to the Edo State Government and a leading contender in the state governorship race, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Wednesday obtained the nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja shortly after he emerged as the consensus aspirant of the Edo State faction of the party. He …
Read More »Presidency reacts to reports on Buhari canceling appointments, approvals made by Abba Kyari
Nigerian Presidency late Tuesday denied reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled appointments and memos approved by his former chief of staff late Abba Kyari. Reports had over the weekend emerged that the President directed his new Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, to cancel all appointments and …
Read More »Alleged fraud: Ex-Head of Service, Oyo-Ita, eight others for trial today
The trial of Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, former Head of Service of the Federation, is billed to start today, Wednesday, at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Justice Taiwo Taiwo is presiding over the matter. Oyo-Ita and two others were arraigned before the court on March 23, by the Economic and …
Read More »Dangote, MTN emerge most admired African brands
For the third time in a row, Dangote Group has emerged as the most admired African brand, of African continent origin, by consumers, paired with t he telecommunication giant, MTN in a survey of 100 Africa best brands announced in a novel global virtual event that incorporated the market openings …
Read More »NDDC budget padded with over 500 fake projects – MD
Acting Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, revealed on Tuesday that the commission’s 2019 budget was inflated with over 500 non-existing projects. Pondei made the disclosure on Tuesday while addressing newsmen in Port Harcourt. He made clarifications on allegations of corruption levelled against the Interim Management Committee …
Read More »BoxValueBTC: Benue varsity graduate scams Nigerians N2bn
“Trouble started in early March, 2020 with an increased investors complaints of inability to complete the withdrawal process. Many investors couldn’t withdraw their matured return on investment. On the other hand, new deposits & reinvestments were allowed and functional. Many observers who insinuated that Jonah wasn’t trading as speculated …
Read More »Africa Beyond Covid-19: President Weah, US Senator Coons, Elumelu, Other Global Leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations Urge Government, Private Sector Collaboration
§ Demand a new deal in and for Africa § Advocate speedy implementation of AFCFTA § Call for Increased Investment in Digital Connectivity United Bank for Africa (UBA) celebrated Africa Day 2020, by bringing together global leaders at the 2nd UBA Africa Day Conversations, screened live across the continent. UBA helps set …
Read More »Post Covid19: Global Leaders at UBA Africa Day Conversations Seek Path To Economic Recovery
…Global co-operation needed to stem global depression Global leaders at the second edition of United Bank for Africa (UBA) African Day Conversations, have emphasised the need for meaningful collaborations between governments and the private sector as a panacea for the quick recovery of the economy of the African continent post …
Read More »Africa’s Post-Covid Economic Recovery: Elumelu Moderates as Presidents of Senegal, Liberia, US Senator Coons, other Global Leaders Convene at UBA Africa Day Conversations 2020
The President of Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall, President of Liberia, H.E George Weah and United States Senator Chris Coons will form part of a high-level leadership panel to be moderated by the Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, to discuss Africa’s economic recovery …
Read More »Reasons Why Nigeria Musicians Remain Poor despite Fame- King Omo Eqo
If music be the food of love, play on, William Shakespeare said in the first line of the play Twelfth Night asking for music after he was frustrated in courtship. This no doubt picture where words fail and music remain the only voice for the voiceless. Ajiboye Olakunle Michael popularly …
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