Popular Nollywood actor, Joshua Johnson is dead. He reportedly died after battling an undisclosed illness. Confirming his death, actor Abel Alechenu on his Instagram page wrote: “This one hit differently but all I can say is It is well. When I called your phone and it rang I thought all I heard were just rumors
2023: Jega, Agbakoba, Utomi to launch party against APC, PDP in November
National Consultative Front (NCFront) co-chairperson, Prof Pat Utomi will soon meet Prof Attahiru Jega and Olisa Agbakoba (SAN)-led National Political Coalition on Electoral Reforms initiated on October 1. The NCFront made the disclosure on Friday while announcing plans to launch a “credible alternative mega ideological party by November”. A statement by Tanko Yunusa, Head of
COVID-19: Uganda To Reopen Schools After Almost Two Years
Ugandan schools, closed since March last year owing to the pandemic, will reopen in January regardless of currently low vaccination uptake, the country’s president said on Thursday. “Be informed that the schools will be opened in January and the rest of the economy will be opened in the same month,” said Yoweri Museveni. “Vaccination is
Nnamdi Okonkwo becomes FBN new GMD
The board of FBN Holdings Plc has approved the appointment of Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, as its new Group Managing Director, with effect from January 1, 2022. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is contained in a statement posted on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd (NGX) website. NAN reports that Okonkwo was the immediate
Facebook changes its name to Meta
Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta as part of a major rebrand. The company said it would better “encompass” what it does, as it broadens its reach beyond social media into areas like virtual reality (VR). The change does not apply to its individual platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp, only the
eNaira app restored to Google playstore hours after removal with terrible review
The recently launched eNaira speed wallet application has been restored to the Google Play Store barely 24 hours after it was taken down. Jkcyno news had reported that eNaira app was removed from the Google playstore on Wednesday, some days after its launch by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This may not be unconnected to
How to register for Miss Nigeria pageantry 2021
Call to Entry for the 44th Miss Nigeria Registrations for the 44th Miss Nigeria are now open. Do you have what it takes? Register now! Miss Nigeria is an annual pageant showcasing positive attributes of Nigerian women. The winner portrays exemplary qualities and serves as a role model for young women in the country. The
Anambra Cargo and Passenger Airport Starts operations by 0ct.30th
The Anambra international Cargo and passenger airport is set to start operations on the 30th of October 2021 as earlier stated. The Airpeace management has resumed ticket sales as the flight is set to take off for its outbound first flight. 1:10pm the flight leaves Abuja to Anambra state. Jkcyno news has the Governor of Anambra
FIRS FRAUD: Nami, Fowler Loot N70BN Illegal Oil Tax , EFCC
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, is again stewed in another juice of fraud totaling over N70 billion being 4 percent Cost of Collection (CoC) it illegally collected between 2017 and 2020, according to documents seen by our reporter. FIRS Chairman, Mohammed Mamman Nami and former Chairman, Babatunde Fowler are linked with the fraud alongside
Boko Haram sends bomb makers to Kaduna as ISIS visits ISWAP in Lake Chad
Boko Haram under the leadership of Bakoura Buduma have relocated bomb makers to a forest in Kaduna State. Known as Amaliyyahs, they were recently deployed to Rijana, Igabi and Chikun in the Southern part. The Boko Haram sect is deploying fighters to mountainous forests in the North-West State. Buduma recently led the hit against Islamic