His Excellency, Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi was a guest speaker yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka where he delivered a lecture on “Accessing Quality Medicines in an Unstable Environment”. He wrote below : “Yesterday, I was a Guest Speaker at the 6th Public Lecture of the Board of Fellows, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, where I spoke
BREAKING : Former Konga CEO, Imudia, kills self in Lagos home
Former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died by suicide. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Before his death, the businessman reportedly
Strengthen actions that’ll rid the society of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking – Peter Obi
His Excellency, Peter Obi pens down thought provoking messages on the day mapped out to commemorate the International day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He wrote below : “Today is set aside by the global community to commemorate the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. It is a day set out to strengthen
BREAKING : Kenyan Youths Win as Williams Ruto Backs down
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20 people died and parliament was ransacked by protesters opposed to the legislation. But he warned that the withdrawal of the finance bill would mean a significant shortfall in funding for development programmes designed
BREAKING: Heavy Explosion Rocks Dangote Refinery [Video]
Explosions was heard on Wednesday after a major fire engulfed the Dangote Group refinery located in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. Dangote Refinery located in Lagos State is currently up in flames. According to a video seen by our reporter, thick smoke was seen emanating from a part of the yet-to-be completed refinery. Some workers at the
Ex-Governor Obiano in Alleged Ownership of New Multi-billion Naira Hotel Project in Asaba
The immediate-past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has denied being the owner of the new multi-billion naira hotel in the viral video that emerged over the week. Recall that a video footage had gone viral on Monday, showing a multi-billion naira ongoing hotel project located in Asaba, Delta state . The brief write-up
#RevolutionNow : Full Blown Revolution in Kenya as Government deploy Military force (video)
The Kenyan military was deployed Tuesday following escalating violence that left at least four protesters dead and numerous others injured after the controversial Finance Bill was passed, raising taxes. Protests erupted into chaos as police attempted to disperse rioters who stormed Parliament with live bullets and tear gas shortly after the bill’s approval. Many protesters
Customs deputy comptroller slumps, dies while appearing before Reps panel
Essien Andrew, who was in charge of Finance, Administration, and Technical Service of the NIS, was answering questions on the revenue of the Service when he coughed and requested water…. Essien Andrew, a deputy comptroller of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), died on Tuesday after collapsing during questioning before a House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts.
JUST IN: Explosion in Port Harcourt Kills Protester
An explosion in Port Harcourt results in the death of a middle-aged protester on Tuesday morning. The incidence occurred at around 9:45 AM in front of Hotel Presidential, where the protester, carrying dynamite, was attempting to discharge the explosive. Eyewitnesses reported that the victim’s body was swiftly removed as security forces arrived at the scene.
Terrorists Kill University Deputy Vice Chancellor
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Prof. Yusuf Saidu, has been killed by bandits. The management of the institution, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that Saidu was killed on his way to Kaduna from his Sokoto base. The management described Saidu’s demise as a painful loss