The traditional wedding ceremony between Uchechi, the medical doctor son of former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Chioma Achebe, the granddaughter of the late literary icon Prof. Chinua Achebe, recently held in Umuahia, Abia State. Uchechi Iweala is a Harvard-trained scholar having graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 2014. He works in Washington,
Churches And Mosques To Start Paying Taxes In Lagos
Religious organisations such as mosques, churches will now start paying taxes in Lagos.A bill that would review the land use charge in Lagos state has gone through second reading on the floor of the state House of Assembly during plenary on Thursday, December 28. The law tagged: “A Bill for A Law To Repeal
Buhari Signs Cancer Bill,5 Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assented to the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (Establishment) Bill 2017. The Act is to provide national direction in cancer research, control and treatment; guide scientific improvements to cancer prevention, treatment and care, coordinate and liaise between the wide range of groups and health care providers with
George Weah Officially Declared Liberia’s President Elect
Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) on Friday formally declared international football icon, George Weah of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), as President-elect of Liberia. Chairman of the commission, Mr Jerome Korkoya, made the declaration after announcing the final results of the Dec. 26 presidential runoff election at the NEC headquarters in Monrovia. The
Gunshot Victims Can Now Be Treated Without Police Report
Medical personnel are now free to treat victims of gunshot without waiting for police report and it is official. A bill giving effect to the policy was signed into law yesterday by President Muhammadu Buhari. Entitled Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017,it was among the six so signed by the
Change Is On Liberia President Elect, Weah, Promises
Former football superstar, George Weah, took to his Facebook page to react to provisional results of Tuesday’s presidential runoff polls in Liberia. “My fellow Liberians, I deeply feel the emotion of all the nation. I measure the importance and the responsibility of the immense task which I embrace today. “Change is on’’, Weah wrote
George Weah Wins 62% Of Votes For Liberian Presidency
Provisional results just announced by Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) have placed former international football superstar, George Weah, ahead with 720,023 votes or 61.5 per cent. Incumbent Vice President Joseph Boakai is far behind with 451,088 votes or 38.59 per cent. Chairman of NEC, Mr Jerome Korkoya, announced the results at a press conference
Nollywood Actor Ken Erics Ties The Knot Traditionally
Nollywood actor, Ken Erics tied the knot traditionally today. Actress Rachael Okonkwo shared this first photo from the ceremony and wrote; “Keneee baby your home is blessed @kenerics so happy for u and your oyo🍾HML”
Singer Ric Hassani,Involved In A terrible Car Accident (Pictures)
Nigerian singer, Ric Hassani was involved in a terrible car crash on his way home from an event leading to a total wreck of his car. According to reports, the accident occured at about 6am after a long night of energetic performance by the singer. The accident was said to have occurred when a
“You Don’t Need Your Pastor’s Blessings To Be Successful In 2018” – Charly Boy
According to ace musician and activist, Charly Boy, He Wrote : “I swear,You no need your pastor’s blessings to succeed in 2018. Sorry, nothing comes by Magic or miracles, but proper planning and hard work. God don give us everything in creation. Find your gift and nurture it with, Hardwork, consistency and belief in self. I