OLUSEGUN OBASANJO : Enveloped by global acclaims he has been receiving from the feat he achieved recently due to the critical role he played in the signing of a peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) which led to ceasefire, former Nigerian president, OlusegunObasanjo, is building on his image
Twitter Rolls Out New $8 Subscriptions Offering Verification
Twitter on Saturday launched a subscription service for $8 a month that includes a blue checkmark now given to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the platform’s verification system. In an update to Apple iOS devices, Twitter said users who “sign up now” can receive the blue checkmark next to their names, “just
Osimhen becomes Nigeria’s all time Serie A top scorer
Victor Osimhen’s 32nd Serie A goal for Napoli on Saturday has seen him emerge as Nigeria’s most prolific goalscorer in the Italian championship ever, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international who joined Napoli from Lille just over two years ago for an African record transfer fee recorded the landmark feat in the first half of
2023: Igbo elders back Obi’s presidential bid
IGBO Elders Consultative Forum (IECF), also known as Ime-obi Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Friday pledged their allegiance to the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who they described as a “true unified.” They also reiterated their call on President Muhammadu Bubari to release the leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in the
Why we paid varsity lecturers half salaries – FG
The Federal Government on Saturday explained why it failed to pay full salaries to lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. In a statement, by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, the government noted that members of ASUU were paid their October salary pro-rata. According to the ministry, pro-rata
Ohanaeze faults judgment on Ekweremadu’s interim asset forfeiture
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has faulted the hasty judgement passed by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court to the effect that Senator Ike Ekweremadu should forfeit his 40 landed properties. Ohanaeze in a statement issued on Saturday, through its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, said it stands on moral
2023: I will vote for Peter Obi, Mr Macaroni tells fans
A popular comedian and activist, Debo Adedayo, aka Mr Macaroni, has said he would vote for the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election. Mr Macaroni made this known in a tweet on Saturday. Read Also : Obidients in lekki shut down city for Peter Obi (video)
#Festac Town : The History and Background of Festac
Festival Town was intended to evoke modern age, state of the art and there was promise of state-sponsored economic development fuelled by oil revenues. A lot of money and resources was invested into the development and building of Festac Town, which included state of the art electrical generators, police and fire stations, access to public
Obidients in lekki shut down city for Peter Obi (video)
The supporters of Peter Obi and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed resident in lekki, Nigeria have decided to test the microphone 🎤 again for the second time this year. You’d recall that Obidients in Yoruba land took Peter Obi’s evangelism to the market square, preaching the revival gospel of Peter Obi to as many people that are willing
Three Nigerian Governors Hoarded Billions Of Naira In Houses – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said it is monitoring at least three serving governors who hoarded billions of naira in various houses. The development follows the announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, that it will redesign some naira notes. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the new design and issues will be